Kate Tvelia Athearn
West Tisbury,MA
Summary
Versatile professional with a background spanning library circulation, education and information technology. Detail-oriented and dedicated to maintaining accurate records as well as an organized environment in order to streamline workflow and support patrons efficiently. Highly collaborative, adaptable to changing needs, and skilled at creative problem solving.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Pet Care Specialist
Self-Employed
West Tisbury, Massachusetts
01.2021 - Current
- Developed relationships with clients to assess pet care needs, maintained scheduled appointments using a variety of software
- Contracted with local pet care companies to provide services to their clients and assist with individual and small group dog training instruction
Volunteer Coordinator
Martha’s Vineyard Agricultural Society Fair
01.2017 - Current
- Worked with department heads to develop and implement online sign-up for volunteer and paid positions
- Collaborated with Data Manager to input and track participant and entry data
- Provided admin and tech support for Fair Manager
Bookseller
Bunch of Grapes Bookstore
06.2021 - 10.2021
- Assisting customers with finding books and providing book recommendations
- Managed cash register transactions accurately, ensuring proper handling of financial transactions and minimizing discrepancies.
- Collaborated with management to create eye-catching displays that showcased popular titles or themes, increasing visibility for featured books.
Library/Technology Education Support Professional
West Tisbury School
01.2009 - 06.2021
- Independently used various websites to maintain patron and circulation records, oversee parent communication, and appointment scheduling
- Together with Network Administrator, updated and maintained technology school-wide, supporting and educating staff and students in a variety of programs
- Worked with Head Librarian to teach library and research skills in a K-8 building
- Collaborated with Bridgewater School in Manchester, England to organize and execute annual student exchange program with West Tisbury School 8th graders
Family Support Advocate
Health Care of Southeastern MA
09.2004 - 08.2007
- Collaborated effectively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure the delivery of comprehensive services tailored to each family's unique needs.
- Strengthened parent-child relationships through family-focused activities and workshops.
- Independently created and maintained relationships with agencies in the community to increase awareness of our program as well as better serve program participants
Office Manager
Athearn Technical Consulting
01.2000 - 08.2004
- Together with company president, established home-based computer consulting firm, expanding it to a three-partner corporation with over one thousand clients
- Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
- Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Massachusetts
Amherst, MA01-2018
Freelance Writing Experience
- Edible Vineyard, 2009 - 2024, Farm Life Column
- The Vine, 2017 - 2019, Contributor
Timeline
Bookseller
Bunch of Grapes Bookstore
06.2021 - 10.2021
Pet Care Specialist
Self-Employed
01.2021 - Current
Volunteer Coordinator
Martha’s Vineyard Agricultural Society Fair
01.2017 - Current
Library/Technology Education Support Professional
West Tisbury School
01.2009 - 06.2021
Family Support Advocate
Health Care of Southeastern MA
09.2004 - 08.2007
Office Manager
Athearn Technical Consulting
01.2000 - 08.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Massachusetts
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