Office Assistant
Office Assistant

Ellen Richardson
305 Sailway Road ------------
Winston-Salem, NC 27127 ------------

Office manager and animal lover, who has a desire to partner those in need with a companion that is sure to change their lives for the better.

Abri Veterinary
Part-Time Kennel Technician
Winston-Salem, NC
December 2017-Present
(also worked here from 2004-2007


• Responsible for assistant management of boarded animals
• Educate pet parents on the animal boarding process
• Responsible for bathing dogs and cats
• Observe boarded animal behaviors and assess
• Ensure animals’ needs are met and kennel areas are clean

Part-Time Pet Sitter
Winston-Salem, NC
December 2017-Present

• Pet sitting of dogs and cats for various clients

Freelance Writing
Winston-Salem, NC
January 2018-Present

• Freelance writing for various written publications and websites
• Automotive writing for various news sites and blogs

Bouvier Kelly
PR Coordinator
Greensboro, NC
August 2015-December 2016

• Responsible for social media management for a variety of clientele
• Development/Management of PR plans for a variety of clientele
• Responsible for PR writing and pitching for clientele

James D. Branch, MD
Ophthalmology
Office Assistant
Winston-Salem, NC
April 2014-August 2015

• Assist with the distribution of calls
• Data entry for ongoing medical studies
• Audit patient charts for insurance purposes
• Insurance billing and invoice entry

Vela Strategic Marketing & Public Relations
Account Coordinator
Winston-Salem, NC
Sept. 2003-August 2011

• Assist with all office duties (i.e. answering phones, greeting clients, ordering supplies and reviewing annual budgets)
• Manage client annual advertising budgets and recommend best use of these budgets
• Managed and organized appropriate promotional plans for various clientele, as assigned

Victory Junction
Public Relations & Marketing Intern
Randleman, NC
August-November 2009
• Answer phones and assist with office duties (as needed)
• Contact ongoing sponsors and donors, via phone, email mail, etc. to assure camp funding
• Promote ongoing camp activities and events
• Camp brand ambassador assistance at various community events

Pet Sitters International
PR Coordinator
King, NC
September 2001-June 2003
• Manage all communication department documents (i.e. internal memos, promotional announcements, new corporate partner announcements, etc.)
• Manage company's Corporate Preferred Partner Program.
• Corporate media liaison who increased media attention by over 30 percent in less than one year


Education
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communications (May 2000)

Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
Certification in Motorsports Management Technology (July 2009)