Laura Ann Poehner

Executive Assistant to the Founding Director, Skookum Kids, Bellingham, WA., Feb. 2017-Present.

• Subject Matter Expert for Virtuous CRM.
• Responsible for planning and executing communication strategy across all communications channels.
• Track projects across organization, ensures no project gets dropped.
• Assist Founding Director in strategizing use of time, keeper of his calendar.

Paraprofessional, Sedro-Woolley School District, Sedro-Woolley, WA., Sept. 2017-Present.

• Assist in teaching high school students Python & Java programming languages.
• Mentor students toward pursuing computer science.

Business Information Systems Intern, Janicki Industries, Sedro-Woolley, WA., June. 2017-Sept. 2017

• Served as laiason between HR & BIS teams.
• Trained staff on & assisted in implementation of new labeling system.
• Managed major documentation project.
• Created Excel reports for Human Resources.
• Wrote project specifications for various clients.

Social Media Manager, The Western Front, Bellingham, WA., March. 2017-June 2017.

• Managed all social media platforms for The Western Front.
• Collaborated with editorial staff to effectively disseminate information.
• Edited for clarity and effectiveness posts written by reporters.
• Engaged with followers via comments, likes and shares.

Program Support, Data & Information Systems, Compass 2 Campus, Bellingham, WA., Sept. 2015-Feb.2017.

• Assisted in planning and implementing major mentor recruitment.
• Presented about program at various events.
• Oversaw vital data entry projects.
• Trained program staff on software, including MS Office 365 suite.

Bachelor of Arts, Journalism - Public Relations, minor: Internet Resource Creation and Management, Western Washington, Bellingham, WA, June 2018.

• Certificates: Web Content Developer

• Childcare Provider, Me Too Group, Bellingham, WA. Sept. 2017-Present.
• Administrative Assistant, Redeemer Church, Bellingham, WA. Sept. 2016-June 2017.
• Mentor, Compass 2 Campus, Sedro-Woolley, WA. Sept. 2015-June 2016.

• Recipient of Paul Woodring Arts and Sciences Scholarship, May 2017.
• Most Reliable Reporter, The Western Front, May 2016.