Katherine Abernathy
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Experience
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WittKieffer
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United States
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Staffing and Recruiting
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300 - 400 Employee
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Research Associate
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Sep 2022 - Present
Coordinated with various team members to successfully implement the client’s candidate points. Developed comprehensive materials for each stage of the candidate's and client's process including information packets, and update reports. Arranged and prioritized multiple searches that held competing deadlines with attention to detail and critical thinking while maintaining the confidential practices of the firm and reducing the risk of data breaches. Utilized strong attention to detail to ensure accurate documentation and tracking of progress on the implementation of clients' ideal candidate points. Show less
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Washington Secretary of State
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United States
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Office Assistant
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Jun 2021 - Aug 2021
Responded to inquiries from the public regarding voter information and procedures for special and local elections, ensuring accurate and timely communication to upwards of over 100 people a day. Prepared comprehensive informational packets for voters, containing detailed instructions on absentee ballot request processes. Maintained a nonpartisan work environment by consistently enforcing policies and procedures. Implemented strict data protection protocols, ensuring the confidentiality of sensitive materials. Show less
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Office of Program Research
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Olympia, Washington, United States
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Session Committee Assistant
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Dec 2020 - Apr 2021
Tracking the progression of congressional bills and preparing materials for the state archives. Maintaining nonpartisan standards and procedures with the utmost confidentiality. Coordinated and facilitated hearings for multiple House of Representatives committees, ensuring seamless execution and adherence to strict timelines and protocols. Provided exceptional administrative support to committee members and staff by managing communication channels, resulting in improved productivity and increased satisfaction among committee members. Show less
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Office of the Secretary of State Elections Division
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Olympia, Washington, United States
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Office Assistant
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Aug 2020 - Dec 2020
Provided outreach to members of the public to provide accurate information for the Washington State 2020 election cycle. Analyzed phone records and identified trends to improve community services, and implemented a reduction in response time for election inquiries. Successfully completed training provided by law enforcement officials to become proficient in verifying the validity of petition signatures. Collaborated with team members to streamline document processing procedures, while upholding the confidential procedures of the Secretary of State Elections Division Office Show less
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Washington State House of Representatives
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United States
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Session Clerk
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Jan 2020 - Mar 2020
Acted as a receptionist with clerical duties while upholding the office's nonpartisan procedures. Prepared committee rooms for hearings, ensuring optimal functionality and efficiency. Compiled and reviewed confidential materials for committee members, ensuring accuracy and completeness of information for decision-making processes. Maintained accurate records of committee proceedings, including detailed minutes and voting results, which were archived later for public documentation. Acted as a receptionist with clerical duties while upholding the office's nonpartisan procedures. Prepared committee rooms for hearings, ensuring optimal functionality and efficiency. Compiled and reviewed confidential materials for committee members, ensuring accuracy and completeness of information for decision-making processes. Maintained accurate records of committee proceedings, including detailed minutes and voting results, which were archived later for public documentation.
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South Puget Sound Community College
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United States
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Higher Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Transportation Facilitator
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Sep 2019 - Sep 2019
As part of the International Student Services office at SPSCC, I was tasked with facilitating transportation for new and incoming international students. Coordinated with various staff to ensure accurate travel information was in order for students' arrival. Managed conditions throughout the entire travel process and vehicle destination. Processed transportation for the international student services office events and planning
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Lead Camp Counselor
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Jul 2019 - Aug 2019
Lead a new program that was a five-week-long camp for international students through SPSCC. Specialized in housing coordination of international campers and placement of students. Created events, transportation, and processing of the program while organizing day-to-day activities. Exercised decision-making, leading diverse groups of students, and managing multiple members of staff. Tasked with clerical duties, such as the use of multi-line phones, filing, and data entry.
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Laser Fun Zone
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Lacey, Washington
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Game Manager
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Jul 2015 - Aug 2018
Managed, engaged, and communicated with large, diverse groups of all ages. Demonstrated the use of laser entertainment equipment and the safety procedures of the games. Assisted customers in person and over the phone with scheduling events and planning my fellow coworker's schedules. Ensuring employees could communicate effectively their wants and needs, as well as create a creative and productive environment for them to work in through management. Managed, engaged, and communicated with large, diverse groups of all ages. Demonstrated the use of laser entertainment equipment and the safety procedures of the games. Assisted customers in person and over the phone with scheduling events and planning my fellow coworker's schedules. Ensuring employees could communicate effectively their wants and needs, as well as create a creative and productive environment for them to work in through management.
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Hollister Co.
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Brand Associate
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Aug 2017 - Dec 2017
Assessing the needs of the customers and providing a welcoming experience while conveying a positive attitude. Tasked to organize and sort stock up to the standards of Hollister Co. and staff. Trained to work on the cash register and money handling. Assessing the needs of the customers and providing a welcoming experience while conveying a positive attitude. Tasked to organize and sort stock up to the standards of Hollister Co. and staff. Trained to work on the cash register and money handling.
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Education
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University of Edinburgh Law School
Master of Science - MS, International/Global Studies -
St. Cloud State University
Bachelors of Arts in the School of Public Affairs, International Relations -
South Puget Sound Community College
Associate of Arts - AA, International Relations and Affairs -
Hagoromo University of International Studies
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Timberline High School
High School Diploma, 3.5 GPA