MS Office, G-Suite, , Adobe, Mainframe COBOL
Richelle Raney
Virtual Assistant/Content Writer
Bonney Lake,WA.
Summary
Organized Virtual Assistant dedicated to improving accuracy and efficiency by maintaining and developing administrative and procedural processes. Focused and communicative individual possessing superb data entry, time management and customer service skills. Offering 20 years of experience providing quality administrative support to clients.
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Versatile Content Writer proficient in researching, writing and editing diverse content. Works with minimal input to produce engaging, authoritative and error-free work. Autonomous yet communicative with 20-year history of superior performance in remote environments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Content Writer
The Land Above Magazine/Freelance
Bonney Lake, WA
10.2019 - Current
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
- Wrote and edited high-quality content and visually impactful programs under deadline pressure with exciting, captivating and authentic approach.
- Completed thorough research into assigned topics.
- Used MS Word to write and submit error-free content copy.
- Exceeded goals of readership response through effective research and communication.
- Proficient in use of Grammarly and Hemingway.
Fundraising Chair
Issaquah (WA) Women's Foundation
Issaquah, WA
08.2015 - 05.2017
- Increased fundraising numbers by over 25% by leveraging effective communications and outreach strategies.
- Completed administrative tasks by performing business correspondence, transcription and data entry.
- Drafted professional memos, letters and marketing copy to support foundation objectives and growth.
- Achieved under-budget and on-time project management to adhere to project goals.
Certified Event Planner
Crowne Affairs LLC (Owner)
Montebello, NY
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Arranged props, equipment, transportation, and other day-of-event needs.
- Authorized financial transactions with vendors for event services.
- Confirmed permits, insurance, and public notices needed for events.
- Launched social media campaign to promote event planning services.
- Achieved under-budget and on-time project management to adhere to project goals.
- Drafted professional memos, letters and marketing copy to support business objectives and growth.
- Answered telephone calls to field inquiries from clients, vendors and various other callers seeking information.
- Kept physical files and digitized records organized for easy updating and retrieval by authorized team members.
Program Director
America's National Teenager Foundation -Contractor
Montebello, NY
08.1997 - 08.2000
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
- Developed scholarship program from ground up, laying out framework and defining roles.
- Addressed and resolved technical, financial and operational concerns by working with team members and contributors.
- Improved success of program by making proactive adjustments to operations.
- Maintained and updated all project related documents.
- Maintained tight production timetables and quality standards to give audiences exceptional offerings.
- Oversaw team of 10 personnel focused on theatrics, wardrobe, and choregraphy.
- Delivered clerical support by efficiently handling wide range of routine and special requirements using microsoft and G-suite.
- Completed accurate and efficient AP/AR actions and resolved discrepancies to maintain compliant accounts.
- Developed implementation methodologies to rein in project costs while meeting key milestones.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives by setting realistic timelines and checkpoints.
- Developed and initiated projects, including managing costs, schedule and performance.
- Spearheaded fundraising effort, securing $20M in donations to fund programming for non-profit scholarship foundation..
Education
BBA - Management/Computer Science
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA 01.1980 - 03.1986
No Degree - MBA - Marketing
Rutgers, The State University Of New Jersey
Newark, NJSkills
Editing skills
Software
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Writer Portfolio - clippings.me/richelleraney
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Overview
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Timeline
Content Writer
The Land Above Magazine/Freelance
10.2019 - Current
Fundraising Chair
Issaquah (WA) Women's Foundation
08.2015 - 05.2017
Certified Event Planner
Crowne Affairs LLC (Owner)
01.2011 - 01.2015
Program Director
America's National Teenager Foundation -Contractor
08.1997 - 08.2000
BBA - Management/Computer Science
Georgia State University
01.1980 - 03.1986
No Degree - MBA - Marketing
Rutgers, The State University Of New Jersey
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