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Kathryn E. Neumann Silva
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Summary
Applicant for the Masters in Library Science program hoping to bring my love of books and experience with children's programs to a wider audience.
Overview
22
years of professional experience
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Distributed Proofreaders
Proofreader
10.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Proofread scanned books for errors by comparing digital text with original.
- Follow established guidelines to maintain style quality and consistency in produced content.
Boy Scout Troop 76Sasebo, Japan
Committee Chair, Advancement Chair
01.2019 - Current
Job overview
- Maintain Troop roster, collect & process youth & adult applications, and complete yearly recharter application.
- Track all youth advancement and awards, maintain inventory, help with Eagle Scout applications, plan Court of Honor award ceremonies.
- Maintain & promote Troop social media presence.
- Create & distribute Troop marketing materials.
Cub Scout Pack 76Sasebo, Japan
Leader
01.2017 - Current
Job overview
- Maintain Pack roster, collect & process youth & adult applications, and complete yearly recharter application.
- Plan & run bi-monthly meetings for 2-6 Scouts that cover required adventures.
- Plan & run monthly Pack meetings, Committee meetings and other Pack activities.
- Provide support for all den leaders.
- Track expenses & income & keep the Pack on budget
- Maintain & promote Pack social media presence.
- Create & distribute Pack marketing materials.
- Communicate with all members of the Pack regarding upcoming activities.
Jack N. Darby Elementary SchoolSasebo, Japan
PTO Secretary
08.2018 - 06.2019
Job overview
- Created monthly meeting agendas with other board members.
- Created & edited social media posts.
- Created & edited monthly newsletter and event flyers.
- Helped plan activities to engage students and facilitate parent involvement in the school.
- Handled email communications with school staff & PTO members.
- Maintained membership records.
MOPPETS, Immanuel ChurchGurnee , Illinois
Childcare Provider
09.2014 - 04.2016
Job overview
- Provided childcare to children ages 6 weeks-4 years old in conjunction with the MOPS program.
US Navy, VFA-81Virginia Beach, VA
Ombudsman
01.2009 - 01.2010
Job overview
- Provided point of contact between spouses and the Navy.
- Directed spouses to resources or support as needed.
- Maintained OPSEC during all communications.
US Navy Family Readiness Group, VFA-81Virginia Beach, VA
President
01.2008 - 01.2009
Job overview
- Ran meetings and planned events for the command FRG to provide support and boost morale among spouses during deployments.
- Maintained OPSEC during all communications.
The Virginian PilotNorfolk, Virginia
Automotive Advertising Assistant
12.2007 - 11.2008
Job overview
- Assisted sales representatives as needed.
- Communicated with advertisers.
- Scheduled client ads using internal software.
- Coordinated with graphic designers to ensure clients' ads meet publication deadlines and client needs.
- Worked with layout department to ensure best possible placement for clients.
The Virginian PilotNorfolk, Virginia
Page Designer
06.2006 - 12.2007
Job overview
- Used internal software to place paid advertisements on page.
- Coordinated with printing department to determine page counts & color placement based on advertising & news content.
- Checked paid ads for placement and content.
- Coordinated with news content editors, sales reps & graphic designer to meet everyone’s needs.
- Worked on daily newspaper, weekly local supplements and special publications layouts.
Boston University Maintenance DepartmentBoston, Massachusetts
Administrative Assistant
09.2003 - 05.2005
Job overview
- Received and routed business correspondence and trouble calls to correct departments and staff members.
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing and filing documents.
- Delivered top-notch administrative support to office staff, promoting excellence in office operations.
Boston University Admissions OfficeBoston, Massachusetts
Admissions Ambassador
01.2003 - 01.2005
Job overview
- Provided visiting prospective students and their families with conversation about the realities of life at Boston University while they waited for tours or meetings with staff.
Times Herald RecordMiddletown, New York
Marketing Intern
06.2003 - 08.2003
Job overview
- Assisted full-time employees with tasks as asked.
- Helped coordinate newspaper’s 4th of July celebration (including vendors, entertainment, schedule, & advertisements both internal and external).
Newhard'sWarwick, New York
Sales Associate
01.2000 - 07.2002
Job overview
- Offered each customer top-notch, personal service to boost sales and customer satisfaction.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts and printed receipts to ring up customers.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
Education
Boston UniversityBoston, Massachusetts
Bachelor's Degree from Journalism
08.2002 - 01.2006
Skills
Verbal and written communication
Scheduling
Reading and teaching
Social media knowledge
Literary knowledge
Problem-solving skills
Multitasking Abilities
Flexible and Adaptable
High attention to detail
Software
Timeline
Proofreader
Distributed Proofreaders
10.2021 - Current
Committee Chair, Advancement Chair
Boy Scout Troop 76
01.2019 - Current
PTO Secretary
Jack N. Darby Elementary School
08.2018 - 06.2019
Leader
Cub Scout Pack 76
01.2017 - Current
Childcare Provider
MOPPETS, Immanuel Church
09.2014 - 04.2016
Ombudsman
US Navy, VFA-81
01.2009 - 01.2010
President
US Navy Family Readiness Group, VFA-81
01.2008 - 01.2009
Automotive Advertising Assistant
The Virginian Pilot
12.2007 - 11.2008
Page Designer
The Virginian Pilot
06.2006 - 12.2007
Administrative Assistant
Boston University Maintenance Department
09.2003 - 05.2005
Marketing Intern
Times Herald Record
06.2003 - 08.2003
Admissions Ambassador
Boston University Admissions Office
01.2003 - 01.2005
Boston University
Bachelor's Degree from Journalism
08.2002 - 01.2006
Sales Associate
Newhard's
01.2000 - 07.2002