Paula Prouty
Yantis,TX
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Culinary Specialist
Self Employed
02.2023 - Current
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing high-quality meals and maintaining timely food service.
- Reduced food waste through efficient inventory management and proper rotation of ingredients.
- Designed weekly menus, balancing nutrition, taste, and presentation for an optimal dining experience.
- Collaborated with other culinary specialists to create innovative dishes that exceeded customer expectations.
Community Outreach Assistant
Community Of Yantis, TX
09.1999 - Current
- Enhanced community engagement by organizing and hosting outreach events.
- Increased awareness of programs and services by distributing informational materials to community members.
- Strengthened relationships with local organizations through regular communication and collaboration on initiatives.
- Improved community participation in events by coordinating targeted marketing efforts.
Homemaker Aide
Husband
07.1994 - Current
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing personal care and assistance with daily living activities.
- Improved clients'' quality of life by offering companionship and emotional support during difficult times.
- Supported clients with household tasks, such as cleaning, laundry, and meal preparation to maintain a clean and comfortable environment.
- Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene, including bathing, dressing, and grooming for a dignified appearance.
- Performed any and all household management duties.
Animal rescue volunteer
Self
02.1989 - Current
- Enhanced community engagement by organizing and leading outreach events.
- Improved organizational efficiency by streamlining volunteer onboarding processes.
- Promoted environmental awareness with educational workshops and hands-on activities.
- Boosted fundraising efforts, securing valuable donations through targeted campaigns.
- Collaborated with other nonprofit organizations to develop joint initiatives that benefited the broader community at large.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices by attending conferences and training sessions relevant to the organization''s mission.
Editor
Edited Fictional Works By Various Authors
03.2001 - 02.2006
- Enhanced publication quality by diligently proofreading and editing articles for grammar, spelling, and consistency.
- Collaborated with writers to improve content structure and clarity, resulting in increased reader engagement.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality editorial work.
- Developed style guides and editorial processes to maintain a consistent voice across all published materials.
Writer
Fictionpress, Ellora's Cave, Weaver Of Dreams
03.2002 - 02.2005
- Developed engaging articles for online publications, resulting in increased readership and social media shares.
- Mentored junior writers in developing strong writing skills and adhering to company style guidelines.
- Managed a successful blog, consistently publishing fresh content and generating a loyal reader base.
- Brainstormed ideas to create useful content for clients.
- Wrote compelling, succinct, clear news scripts under tight deadlines.
- Researched and wrote original content for case studies, emails and newsletters.
- Collaborated with editors to refine drafts, ensuring consistent tone and style across various platforms.
- Conducted thorough research on diverse topics, producing well-informed pieces that resonated with readers.
- Authored three novels, including a 24 chapter fictional romantic comedy that received over 100,000 readers and almost exclusively positive reviews.
Volunteer Relations Coordinator
Media Rep, ACORN
01.2002 - 09.2002
- Enhanced volunteer engagement by developing and implementing comprehensive training programs.
- Streamlined the onboarding process for new volunteers, resulting in increased retention rates.
- Established strong relationships with community organizations to increase volunteer recruitment opportunities.
- Promoted a positive and inclusive environment, fostering strong relationships among volunteers and staff members.
Volunteer
Community Leader, IVillage.com
01.1999 - 01.2001
- Contributed to strategic planning meetings, providing valuable insights based on firsthand experience with target populations.
- Provided exceptional support for event management tasks, resulting in smoothly executed functions that exceeded expectations.
- Actively participated in staff meetings, contributing ideas for process improvement and program development strategies.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Gathered opinions and support from grass-roots supporters to solidify group position.
Education
Writing, Criminal Justice
Angelo State University
San Angelo, TXCriminal Justice
Temple Junior College
Temple, TXVet Tech Training Under Donald Schultze, DVM
Vet Tech Independent Training
Dallas, TXHigh School Diploma -
Temple High School
Temple, TX04.1987
Skills
- Sauce preparation
- Guest Interaction
- Food Service
- Knife Skills
- Nutrition and meal planning
- Serving food
- Estimating and ordering inventory
- Food Plating
- Kitchen Organization
- Preparing food
- Budget Development
- Cooking methods
- Sanitation Procedures
- Budget Management
- Food presentation
- Food Preparation
- Cost Control
- Waste Reduction
- Menu development
- Recipe creation
Timeline
Culinary Specialist
Self Employed
02.2023 - Current
Writer
Fictionpress, Ellora's Cave, Weaver Of Dreams
03.2002 - 02.2005
Volunteer Relations Coordinator
Media Rep, ACORN
01.2002 - 09.2002
Editor
Edited Fictional Works By Various Authors
03.2001 - 02.2006
Community Outreach Assistant
Community Of Yantis, TX
09.1999 - Current
Volunteer
Community Leader, IVillage.com
01.1999 - 01.2001
Homemaker Aide
Husband
07.1994 - Current
Animal rescue volunteer
Self
02.1989 - Current
Writing, Criminal Justice
Angelo State University
Criminal Justice
Temple Junior College
Vet Tech Training Under Donald Schultze, DVM
Vet Tech Independent Training
High School Diploma -
Temple High School