Angela Congdon

Angela Congdon

Executive Assistant

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  • About me

    Activity Assistant, Home Care Aide, Writer

  • Education

    • Central Washington University

      2019 - 2023
      Bachelor of Arts - BA Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing Summa Cum Laude

      Activities and Societies: Dean's List, Honor Roll. Accessibility Studies Club. Manastash (CWU Student Journal) Editing, Publication and PR Team. Project/Team Leader for Group Projects. Bachelor of Arts Degree in English: Professional and Creative WritingAccessibility Studies Minor/CertificateIT and Administrative Management: Innovation Through IT Minor/Certificate. Accepted to the MS-ITAM Grad Program.

  • Experience

    • L & C Wiley, Inc.

      Jan 1994 - Jul 1999
      Executive Assistant

      • Performed office duties for general contractor/developer• Designed and managed advertising• Handled orders, correspondence, and customer care• Provided bookkeeping, accounting, payroll, and secretarial support• Cleaned job sites and new construction• Managed projects, subcontractors, and permits• Held open houses, interacted with the public• Did construction finish work and design

    • Self-employed

      Jan 2001 - Jun 2018
      In-Home Daycare Provider and Stay-at-Home Mom

      • Raised four children and cared for several extras regularly.• Blogged about parenting, homemaking, and health topics• Obtained training in play therapy• Homeschooled children to perform consistently above grade level • Managed children's serious health issues, dietary restrictions, and special needs

    • Freelance

      Sept 2005 - now

      • Research and writing on diverse topics• Blogging and social media• Graphic design• Website development, accessibility, SEO• Newsletter editor• Personal assistant• Marketing, Public Relations (PR)• Self-starter in making/selling items (achieved eBay Powerseller status) • Passionate advocate for accessibility, equity, and inclusion in both paid and volunteer roles.• Earned a minor/certificate in Accessibility Studies. • Regularly address accessibility issues in writing, IT, consulting, public relations, and data analytics projects. • Create public presentations and social engagement on accessibility issues.

      • Writer and Independent Contractor

        Aug 1994 - now
      • Accessibility Advocate

        Sept 2005 - now
    • Boyd Gaffney Sowards McCray & Treosti

      Jun 2018 - Dec 2018
      Legal Assistant

      Job-share position supporting three lawyers. • Drafted and edited legal documents, letters, reports, spreadsheets, financial worksheets, etc.• Organized discovery and evidence• Prepared, e-filed, and sent out copies of filings and correspondence• Managed telephones, appointments, correspondence, payments, clients• Worked with lawyers, clients, judges’ clerks, insurance companies• Opened and closed law office

    • Washington State Department of Social and Health Services

      Jan 2019 - now
      Home Care Aide

      • Assist clients with activities of daily living such as eating, bathing, personal hygiene, mobility assistance, medication management, range of motion exercises, social activities, projects, etc.• Transport clients in my vehicle or theirs• Prepare meals from scratch for special dietary needs• Help with shopping, errands, phone calls, research, correspondence, advocacy• Complete housekeeping tasks• Provide social support

    • Cogir Senior Living

      Jun 2024 - now
      Activities Assistant
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Basic Life Support (BLS)

      American Red Cross
      Jul 2021
      View certificate certificate
    • Home Care Aide

      Washington State Department of Health
      May 2019
      View certificate certificate
    • Standard First Aid, CPR and AED

      American Red Cross
      Jan 2019
      View certificate certificate
    • Notary Public

      State of Washington
      Oct 2018
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Angela Congdon
      Summa Cum Laude Central Washington University Jun 2023
    • Awarded to Angela Congdon
      Dean’s List, Honor Roll Central Washington University Mar 2023
    • Awarded to Angela Congdon
      eBay PowerSeller Status EBay 2004
    • Awarded to Angela Congdon
      National Merit Scholarship Finalist National Merit Scholarship Board Jun 1994 Scored in the top 0.5% in the USA on college entrance exams as a high school junior.
    • Awarded to Angela Congdon
      Elected Team/Project Manager Central Washington University I was elected the team project manager for major group projects in several different classes at CWU, including Seeing Through The Data and Project Management.I spearheaded and led group projects on writing/literature projects, food bank accessibility, and accessibility barriers to higher education. This included organizing and leading a group of peers in doing research, data analysis, planning & reporting, budgeting, public relations, team meetings & collaboration, and preparing reports… Show more I was elected the team project manager for major group projects in several different classes at CWU, including Seeing Through The Data and Project Management.I spearheaded and led group projects on writing/literature projects, food bank accessibility, and accessibility barriers to higher education. This included organizing and leading a group of peers in doing research, data analysis, planning & reporting, budgeting, public relations, team meetings & collaboration, and preparing reports and presentations. All projects earned A grades. I was able to improve team efficiency and productivity by approximately 400% over the course of a semester while meeting deadlines and delivering quality projects that met all specifications and goals. Team members and instructors gave very positive feedback on my leadership and the final projects. Show less
    • Awarded to Angela Congdon
      SOURCE Presentation Award Symposium Of University Research and Creative Expression (SOURCE), College of Education and Professional Studies, Central Washington University The judges selected me to receive a Presentation Award for my oral/video presentation at the SOURCE 2021 conference on the topic, “Do Medicare and Medicaid issue wheelchairs that contribute to keeping people homebound?" https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/source/2021/CEPS/73/
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer

      Issued by Oregon Humane Society
      Oregon Humane SocietyAssociated with Angela Congdon
    • 4-H Leader

      Issued by CLARK COUNTY 4-H FOUNDATION
      CLARK COUNTY 4-H FOUNDATIONAssociated with Angela Congdon
    • Distribution Coordinator

      Issued by Food Bank
      Food BankAssociated with Angela Congdon
    • Volunteer Advocate

      Issued by Local Community on Jan 2011
      Local CommunityAssociated with Angela Congdon
    • Volunteer

      Issued by Battle Ground Public Schools on Jan 2019
      Battle Ground Public SchoolsAssociated with Angela Congdon
    • Message Board Community Leader

      Issued by iVillage.com on Jan 2001
      iVillage.comAssociated with Angela Congdon