Microsoft Office Suite
Andrea Comparato
Arnold
Summary
Business professional prepared for this role, bringing wealth of experience in strategic planning and operational management. Delivered impactful results through effective leadership and resource optimization. Focused on fostering team collaboration and achieving exceptional outcomes with adaptability and reliability. Skilled in financial management, strategic growth, and customer relations.
Overview
2013
2013
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Literary Agent and Owner
Inscriptions Literary
- Screen submissions and acquire talented authors and screenwriters
- Create and manage contractual agreements
- correspond daily with editors
- negotiate contracts
- process pitch submissions
- Manage website
- Copy edit, line edit, format, write
- Review query letters from prospective authors
- evaluate manuscripts to determine suitability for submission to specific publishers and imprints
- format manuscripts
- perform detailed work while multitasking with other projects simultaneously
- conduct market research to assess the potential sales of books
- collaborate with authors by suggesting editorial changes
- present book proposals to publishers
- negotiate terms with publishers, including author advances, royalties, and rights (such as film or foreign rights)
- stay informed about industry developments and media trends
- cultivate long-term relationships with editors and decision-makers at publishing houses
- serve as the primary liaison between authors and publishers
- manage authors’ publication schedules, contracts, and payments
- adhere to strict time management guidelines to meet short-term and long-term deadlines and all other functions of maintaining a business
- Expert knowledge of AP style, Chicago Style, MLA
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Expert levels in Canva, CorelDraw Suite, MS Office Suite, WordPress, QuickBooks and Adobe Acrobat
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Expert knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel, Adobe Acrobat as well as familiarity with Apple/Mac
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Expert knowledge of word usage, grammar, style, and punctuation
- Advanced knowledge of color management, prepress and printing
- Advanced knowledge of proofreading symbols
Owner
Inscriptions Books
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
- Implemented marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and attract new customers.
Coordinator of Training | Safe Environment Program
Archdiocese of St. Louis
01.2006 - 01.2013
- Create safe environment for children in the Archdiocese through strategic planning, policy writing, and extensive training
- Lead numerous trainings for parish coordinators for use of Safe Environment database
- Trained proper training techniques for trainers
- Maintain Safe Environment website page
- Organized and maintained project documentation, enabling quick access to important information and facilitating smoother project transitions.
- Organized meetings for executives and coordinated availability of conference rooms for participants.
- Responsible for background checks for incoming employees and volunteers
- Manage FCSR and MOHP Background checks
- Maintain Safe Environment compliance for staff members in the Cardinal Rigali Center
- Manage new hire compliance of Safe Environment data and trainings
- perform on-site Safe Environment compliance audits at the parishes & agencies
- Facilitate payroll process for PGC facilitators, & attendance data entry
- Enhanced operational workflows by maintaining well-organized documentation systems and updating records accurately as needed.
- Managed project timelines for successful completion, ensuring milestones were met and deadlines were adhered to.
Assistant Coordinator | A+ Program
Affton High School
- By means of following MO state A+ guidelines, assist in various aspects of program management including, but not limited to organize tutor schedules, maintain student tutor hours, enter Missouri DESE objectives and curriculum in SIS, Assist counselor & students in the process of writing and revising4-year plans, attend A+ meetings, and maintain A+ website
Center Director | Holgate Rd.
KinderCare Learning Center
01.2000 - 01.2004
- Promoted positive company image and established reputation as provider of choice for educational programs in greater community.
- Kept facility in compliance with all applicable standards and laws.
- Responsibilities included but were not limited to: admission process, recruiting students, child safety, child interaction, child transportation, budget maintenance, inventory, P&L, sales, enrollment, Strategic Planning, marketing, fundraising, center events, HR Tasks, HRIS, payroll, Budget management, staff management, benefit administration and compliance, Leadership, interviews, termination, employee mediation, AR collection, AP, Tele-check processing, Confidentiality, maintain student files, DFS investigations, and enrollment
- Evaluated staff performance regularly through observations, providing actionable feedback that led to professional growth.
- Increased staff productivity with regular training sessions, clear expectations, and constructive feedback.
- Increased DOI (Margin & Dollar) Gained NAEYC Accreditation
CNA | Nazareth Lane
Nazareth Living Center
01.1995 - 01.1997
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
Education
MA - Media Communications
Webster University
BS - Business/Management
University of Phoenix
Certificate - Supervisory Development
SLCC-Forest Park
Skills
- Project management
- Business management
- Staff management
- Marketing
- Human resource management
- Staff training/development
- Hiring and onboarding
- Attention to detail
- Contract negotiation expertise
- Talent development
- Verbal and written communication
- Operations management
Accomplishments
BONUSED FOR INCREASED ENROLLMENT. Increased DOI (Margin & Dollar) Gained NAEYC Accreditation. KinderCare Learning Center
Affiliations
- AALA
- ABA
- IBPA
Certification
Content Substitute Certification
Timeline
Coordinator of Training | Safe Environment Program
Archdiocese of St. Louis
01.2006 - 01.2013
Center Director | Holgate Rd.
KinderCare Learning Center
01.2000 - 01.2004
CNA | Nazareth Lane
Nazareth Living Center
01.1995 - 01.1997
Literary Agent and Owner
Inscriptions Literary
Owner
Inscriptions Books
Assistant Coordinator | A+ Program
Affton High School
MA - Media Communications
Webster University
BS - Business/Management
University of Phoenix
Certificate - Supervisory Development
SLCC-Forest Park
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeContract WorkGig WorkWork Location
RemoteOn-SiteHybridImportant To Me
Work-life balanceFlexible work hoursWork from home optionHealthcare benefitsCompany CultureWork Availability
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Quote
Don’t postpone joy until you’ve learned all your lessons. Joy is your lesson.
Alan Cohen
Software
Photoshop
CorelDraw Suite
Quickbooks
Wordpress
Google Suite
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Interests
Reading
Editing
Tutoring
My Family
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