Experience

Westminster Presbyterian Church

• Religious Institutions
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Program Staff Assistant

  • Jul 2014 - Present

  As the program staff assistant at Westminster, I provide a variety of administrative and communications support for the pastors and program staff. My tasks are diverse, including writing for our newsletter and e-news, committee work, donor communications, visitor reception, event-based projects, report generation, filming/editing/posting short videos, posting to our Facebook page, database work, brochure creation, and more. Co-pastor Gregg Neel was so impressed with my organizational ability that he requested I teach a class on organization for the church's adult education program, which I did in December 2016. In October 2021, I led a four-hour workshop on gratitude for the Westminster Women's Retreat, attended by 50 women. Show less



Writer (Not Associated With A Company)

• Writer

  • Sep 1996 - Present

  I've been writing for pleasure all my life. I began specifically devoting time to writing as a regular hobby around fall of 1996, and began short-story writing around 1998. For more information on my writing, see my summary section. I've been writing for pleasure all my life. I began specifically devoting time to writing as a regular hobby around fall of 1996, and began short-story writing around 1998. For more information on my writing, see my summary section.



Elevate Oregon

• Portland, Oregon Area

• Office Manager

  • Aug 2013 - Jun 2014

  As the office manager, I worked with our finances (accounts payable, accounts receivable, expense reporting, payroll preparation, etc.) in collaboration with our bookkeeper. I also provided human-resources administration for staff, took board-committee meeting minutes, oversaw care of our company vehicles, assisted with grants preparation, performed reception duties, and completed other tasks to keep the office running smoothly. As the office manager, I worked with our finances (accounts payable, accounts receivable, expense reporting, payroll preparation, etc.) in collaboration with our bookkeeper. I also provided human-resources administration for staff, took board-committee meeting minutes, oversaw care of our company vehicles, assisted with grants preparation, performed reception duties, and completed other tasks to keep the office running smoothly.



Broadway Rose Theatre Company

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Development Coordinator

  • Jul 2009 - May 2013

  I worked mainly on development projects, including working with corporate sponsors, overseeing our Producers' Circle and Marquee Club programs, processing donations and thanking donors, working on fundraising ask letters and mailings, preparing the donor pages for each show program, working on donor events and appreciation opportunities, assisting the executive director and the grant writer, and so on. I also used my writing, editing, and proofreading skills on various projects. I wrote for our website, our show programs, our e-newsletter, and our fundraising letters, for example. Show less



Oregon Wild

• Office Administrator and Membership Assistant

  • Jan 2007 - Apr 2009

  Performed office management duties while also supporting the development staff of this environmental nonprofit organization which protects Oregon's wildlands, wildlife, and waters. Performed office management duties while also supporting the development staff of this environmental nonprofit organization which protects Oregon's wildlands, wildlife, and waters.



Various Law Practices

• Legal Assistant

  • Aug 1999 - Oct 2006

  For various attorneys, managed law offices while performing research, writing, and editing of legal documents (with attorney supervision). For various attorneys, managed law offices while performing research, writing, and editing of legal documents (with attorney supervision).



Futurewise (formerly 1000 Friends of Washington)

• Office Manager and Development Assistant

  • Jan 1999 - Jul 1999

  Served as office manager and development assistant for 1000 Friends of Washington (now called Futurewise), supporting its mission of responsible growth management and the protection of farmland, forests, and shorelines. Served as office manager and development assistant for 1000 Friends of Washington (now called Futurewise), supporting its mission of responsible growth management and the protection of farmland, forests, and shorelines.



MEDEX Northwest Alumni Association at U.W.

• Alumni Program Coordinator

  • Aug 1998 - Nov 1998

  Completed extensive event coordination and marketing for a reunion weekend, continuing education, and awards presentation. (Temporary position.) Completed extensive event coordination and marketing for a reunion weekend, continuing education, and awards presentation. (Temporary position.)



Planned Parenthood's Institute of Training and Education

• Training Manager

  • Feb 1998 - May 1998

  Coordinated trainings for medical professionals, marketing the classes, executing event logistics, etc. (ITE at the time was a joint project of two New York state Planned Parenthood affiliates. Information on ITE's current incarnation can now be found via UHPP.) Coordinated trainings for medical professionals, marketing the classes, executing event logistics, etc. (ITE at the time was a joint project of two New York state Planned Parenthood affiliates. Information on ITE's current incarnation can now be found via UHPP.)



Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood

• Education Department Program Assistant

  • Nov 1996 - May 1998

  Supported UHPP's education program staff by compiling reports, handling public inquiries, creating informational materials, running the resource library, etc. Supported UHPP's education program staff by compiling reports, handling public inquiries, creating informational materials, running the resource library, etc.



Our Town (newspaper)

• Editorial Coordinator

  • Jul 1995 - Feb 1996

  Helped launch premiere issue of this weekly, citywide, entertainment-focused newspaper. Edited copy through all stages, approving final page proofs before publication; worked with writers, photographers, and illustrators; directed editorial interns and edit staff; collaborated with art director and publisher regarding content and layout. Also wrote pieces, coordinated a photo shoot, and more. This paper is now defunct. Helped launch premiere issue of this weekly, citywide, entertainment-focused newspaper. Edited copy through all stages, approving final page proofs before publication; worked with writers, photographers, and illustrators; directed editorial interns and edit staff; collaborated with art director and publisher regarding content and layout. Also wrote pieces, coordinated a photo shoot, and more. This paper is now defunct.



OMS Motion (formerly Oregon Micro Systems)

• Executive Assistant and Marketing Assistant

  • May 1988 - Mar 1995

  Assisted office manager and CEO of small company (then called Oregon Micro Systems) through various administrative work and marketing projects. Assisted office manager and CEO of small company (then called Oregon Micro Systems) through various administrative work and marketing projects.