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Esther Peverley

Vancouver,CA

Summary

Experienced professional passionate about creating compelling content and driving engagement. Talented at crafting dynamic stories, informative articles and persuasive copy that resonate and inspires readers. Energetic Administrative Coordinator dedicated to assisting highly effective administrative teams and managing office operations with efficiency and grace. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Ghostwriter

Urban Writers
01.2020 - Current
  • Efficiently organized workload, prioritizing tasks according to urgency and importance for optimal productivity.
  • Improved overall readability of written works by employing strong editing skills and attention to detail during the revision process.
  • Streamlined the ghostwriting process for improved efficiency and faster project completion times.
  • Conducted thorough research to ensure factual accuracy and credibility in all written works.
  • Composed original written material for various types of publications and submitted for approval by supervisor, editor, or publisher.
  • Developed and pitched story ideas to editors.

Education Coordinator

Oxford Learning Centre
01.2020 - 12.2023
  • Education Coordinator at Oxford Learning Centre in South Surrey
  • Prepared and sent students' progress reports, communicated with parents, and managed a staff of 25
  • Responsibilities included completing academic and cognitive assessments of students entering the centre and creating a program that allowed them to build on their skills or fill any skill gaps
  • Implemented and managed the schedule of 160+ students, both in centre and online, and managed the staff's schedule
  • Communicated the needs of students to the teachers at Oxford Learning and oversaw the classes that take place each hour
  • Wrote and sent staff and student emails, adjusted curriculum, took intake phone calls and ran meetings for prospective clients.

Writer

Valnet Inc.
10.2020 - 01.2022
  • Managed competing deadlines with efficiency.
  • Composed original written material for various types of publications and submitted for approval by supervisor, editor, or publisher.
  • Developed and pitched story ideas to editors.
  • Created content for websites and online publications.

Little Readers Teacher

Oxford Learning Centre
06.2014 - 12.2019
  • Led the Little Readers class and READ Elite classes for students aged 3-6 years of age
  • Managed classes of up to 8 children and for a duration of 2 ½ or 1 ½ hours
  • The classes were structured and each student worked through their individualized curriculum that was created based on the initial assessment results
  • As the students progressed, so did their work
  • Recorded the progression of each student, wrote progress reports, and met with the parents to discuss strengths and goals.
  • Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.

Sales Associate

Pier 1 Imports
09.2014 - 02.2018
  • Boosted customer satisfaction levels through exceptional service, addressing concerns promptly, and providing a welcoming store environment.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Achieved monthly sales targets consistently by implementing effective sales strategies and maintaining a high level of product knowledge.
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.

Personal Assistant

Television Psychologist
01.2012 - 01.2018
  • Personal assistant to a TV psychologist
  • Managed daily tasks such as answering emails on her behalf, updating contact database, updating and editing blogs, upload videos, conduct research, etc
  • A great deal of precision and attention to detail is required for this position.

Family Volunteer

Canuck Place Children's Hospice
01.2006 - 01.2016
  • Worked alongside the professional care team at Canuck Place Children's Hospice to enhance the quality of life of a child with a progressive life-threatening illness and his/her family
  • Lent certification as a CrossFit instructor and personal trainer to volunteer 4 additional hours per week to the parents at the hospice could spend time on themselves
  • Volunteer for the Gift of Time Gala, Dice and Ice, and at various events at the hospice making and decorating cookies with the kids.

Education

Associate of Arts - Creative Writing

KPU
Richmond
06.2003

Skills

  • Curriculum implementation
  • Data entry
  • Writing and editing
  • Managing and hiring staff
  • Prioritizing staff schedules
  • Office programs including Word, excel, Google Docs
  • Sending and receiving email correspondence
  • Office organization and supplies
  • Accounting/payroll
  • Administration
  • SEO knowledge

References

  • Sara Wilson, 778.968.0460
  • Jana Wachowski, 778.228.4279

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Writer

Valnet Inc.
10.2020 - 01.2022

Ghostwriter

Urban Writers
01.2020 - Current

Education Coordinator

Oxford Learning Centre
01.2020 - 12.2023

Sales Associate

Pier 1 Imports
09.2014 - 02.2018

Little Readers Teacher

Oxford Learning Centre
06.2014 - 12.2019

Personal Assistant

Television Psychologist
01.2012 - 01.2018

Family Volunteer

Canuck Place Children's Hospice
01.2006 - 01.2016

Associate of Arts - Creative Writing

KPU

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