Katherine H. Blake

Key Skills Proficient in

Word, Excel,

PowerPoint,

Outlook, Quark,

InDesign, iPost,

FileMaker Pro,

Marketing Pilot,

Kapost, Drupal,

Blackboard, Mac,

Google Analytics,

Basecamp, Social

Media, Adobe

Creative Suite.

Grounds text in

data, research

and fact-

checking.

Clear and concise

communicator.

Expert at writing

profiles, features

and reports.

Capably interacts

with people from

diverse social,

economic and

educational

backgrounds.

Contributes

independently,

efficiently behind

the scenes, and

within teams.

Hardworking,

energetic and

compassionate.

Excels at building

relationships and

fostering caring

connections; an

effective listener.

Strong administrative professional, with

operational and communication expertise.

Profile Supported a variety of managers, demonstrating

flexibility, the ability to adapt to change, and to

interact with a range of interpersonal styles.

Strong writer, editor and communicator.

Action-oriented and autonomous, with a can-do style.

Focused and skilled at project planning and

scheduling, integrating staff strengths.

Committed to confidentiality and attention to detail.

Adept at performing and multitasking in high-volume

administrative offices.

Fostered collaborative interpersonal relationships with

various departments and at all levels.

Work History

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Education

Other

Bentley University, Waltham, Mass. 1984 to 2014

Office manager, project coordinator, writer, editor, web

content producer, event planner, print production

administrator, copy editor, proofreader.

Supervised marketing, communication, editorial, design,

advancement, web teams; supported Cabinet members.

Life Tribute Celebrant, Boston, Mass. 2014 to present

Prepare and deliver memorial services.

Simmons College, Boston, Mass.

MS, Communication Management

University of Rhode Island, Kingston, R.I.

BA, Journalism/Political Science

Administrator, B’Nai Or, for seven years

Treasurer, Publicity Club of New England, for five years

“If an organization is looking for a hands-on professional who can coordinate

multiple projects, exhibit empathy and understanding for a diverse group of

clients or customers, and deliver under tight deadlines, Kathy is an obvious,

smart choice. Her focus on customer/client service, ability to manage a mix of

full-time, part-time, and contractor resources, and to motivate and develop a

creative team are unparalleled.” ~ A Bentley University Senior Manager