Experience

Beacon Digital Marketing

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Writer

  • Feb 2023 - Present



Times Union

• United States
• Newspaper Publishing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Writer

  • Sep 2022 - Present



Scenic Hudson, Inc.

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Writer

  • Apr 2022 - Present



KatMerryWrites

• United States
• Writing and Editing

• Founder/Writer

  • Apr 2021 - Present

  Ghostwriting books, blog posts, bios, and more- content creation to the max! << www.KatMerryWrites.com >> Ghostwriting books, blog posts, bios, and more- content creation to the max! << www.KatMerryWrites.com >>



IAPWE | International Association of Professional Writers and Editors

• United States
• Writing and Editing
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Content Writer

  • Mar 2021 - Present



The Highlands Current

• United States
• Newspaper Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Writer

  • Jun 2021 - Present



MainStreetBeacon.com

• United States
• Online Audio and Video Media

• Founder/Writer

  • Mar 2021 - Jul 2021

  Writer for MainStreetBeacon.com The Hudson Valley's most eclectic, merchants, shops, galleries, bars, cafes, and restaurants. Start your Hudson Valley "day or stay" in Beacon! Writer for MainStreetBeacon.com The Hudson Valley's most eclectic, merchants, shops, galleries, bars, cafes, and restaurants. Start your Hudson Valley "day or stay" in Beacon!



The Custom Group of Companies

• United States
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Business Development Manager

  • Nov 2019 - Apr 2020

  VALUES: Integrity — Accountability — Commitment — Responsiveness When The Custom Group of Companies opened its doors 34 years ago, the two owners couldn’t have imagined the success they would have in the industry. Rated one of the top 500 women-owned business several years in a row, The Custom Group continues to attract some of the best talent in the tristate area, along with the most prestigious clients. Our success is built on taking the time to understand our clients’ business needs and our candidates’ career goals so that we can make that perfect match. Our goal is to further a client’s business objective and change a candidate’s life. It’s that simple. Show less



The Execu|Search Group

• United States
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Account Executive

  • Jul 2018 - Nov 2019

• Senior Staffing Manager - Nonprofit Division

  • Dec 2017 - Nov 2019

• Staffing Manager - Non-Profit Division

  • May 2017 - Nov 2019

  The Execu|Search Group is a leading recruitment, temporary staffing, and workforce management solutions firm headquartered in New York City with additional offices in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Florida. For over 30 years, we've been committed to our mission of finding people jobs they'll love and connecting companies with the talent they need. We know that not one size fits all, so we take an individualized approach and offer customized staffing and recruiting solutions to all of the employers and job seekers we partner with. We specialize in recruiting for the following sectors: Accounting & Finance, Creative & Digital, Financial Services, Engineering, Human Resources, Health Services, Information Technology, Legal Services, Life Sciences, Nonprofit, and Office Support. Show less



De La Salle North Catholic High School - Cristo Rey Network

• Portland, Oregon Area

• Operations Manager

  • Dec 2013 - Mar 2017

  Program Operations Manager for Corporate Work Study Program Program Operations Manager for Corporate Work Study Program



Cristo Rey Network

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate Director, Corporate Partner Relations Coordinator

  • Jul 2015 - Nov 2016

  - Develop continued supervisor training, diversity training, summer training, and individualized plans - Pioneer initiatives to streamline policy and procedure in accordance with CRN - Plan and host events for corporate partners i.e: “Corporate Partner Engagement Initiative” - Create and implement Department of Labor compliance strategies - Manage 20+ accounts and coach 60+ students in employment foundation skills - Establish new policy and procedure for network support and initiative follow through - Present and refine contract details with new companies and recruit potential partners Show less



Lasallian Volunteers of the De La Salle Christian Brothers

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Corporate internship coordinator

  • Jul 2013 - Jun 2015

  Non-profit outreach, development, student intern assignments, supervising work placements, and mentoring students grade 9-12. I also assist in the professional training of transfer students and the retraining of students who are pulled from a job placement. Non-profit outreach, development, student intern assignments, supervising work placements, and mentoring students grade 9-12. I also assist in the professional training of transfer students and the retraining of students who are pulled from a job placement.



Rotary Club of Portland

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Enterprise Academy counselor

  • 2015 - 2015

• Enterprise Academy counselor

  • 2015 - 2015



De La Salle North Catholic High School

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Internship Coordinator/ non-profit outreach

  • Aug 2013 - Jan 2014

  Responsible for sixteen non-profit organization accounts, assigning students to jobs, utilizing computer organizational skills to log student and company information, keeping contact with company supervisors, transporting students to and from work, and monitoring/reporting progress of student workers. Skilled in Quickbooks, PowerSchool, all Microsoft Office programs. Responsible for sixteen non-profit organization accounts, assigning students to jobs, utilizing computer organizational skills to log student and company information, keeping contact with company supervisors, transporting students to and from work, and monitoring/reporting progress of student workers. Skilled in Quickbooks, PowerSchool, all Microsoft Office programs.



Early Discoveries Preschool

• Teacher

  • Dec 2012 - Aug 2013

  Teaching and supervising a class of 10-15 children, ages 4-7. Teaching and supervising a class of 10-15 children, ages 4-7.



Museum of Motherhood/ MoM Art Annex

• Museums
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Secretary and Writer

  • Sep 2011 - Mar 2012

  Held interviews with guest speakers, wrote weekly blog on museum website, worked at front desk, supervised children; also responsible for virtually filing guest information, inventory, and promoting museum to visitors via public speaking and building rapport with customers. Held interviews with guest speakers, wrote weekly blog on museum website, worked at front desk, supervised children; also responsible for virtually filing guest information, inventory, and promoting museum to visitors via public speaking and building rapport with customers.



Psychologist and Author

• Sponsor contact/coordinator

  • Jul 2011 - Jan 2012

  Responsible for contacting non-profits around the country to gain sponsors for Dr. Barbara Lavi’s self-help book. Coordinated book tour, created PowerPoints, participated in public speaking, and developed relationships with non-profit organizations. Responsible for contacting non-profits around the country to gain sponsors for Dr. Barbara Lavi’s self-help book. Coordinated book tour, created PowerPoints, participated in public speaking, and developed relationships with non-profit organizations.