Katie Prezas

Katie Prezas

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    IBCLC PMH-C & Women’s Health Advocate | Experienced Businesswoman & Entrepreneur

  • Education

    • Maine South High School

      1999 - 2003
      Diploma
    • Elmhurst College

      2008 - 2010
      M.A.
    • UC San Diego Extension

      2021 - 2021
      Pathway 2 Lactation Consultant Candidate
    • UC San Diego Extension

      2020 - 2020
      Lactation Education Counselor
    • Northeastern Illinois University

      2005 - 2007
      B.A.
  • Experience

    • Claire's Accessories

      May 2004 - Jun 2005
      Assistant Manager
    • Forth & Towne/Gap Inc.

      Jul 2005 - Jul 2007
      First Line Supervisor
    • Lawson Products

      Sept 2007 - Oct 2009
      • Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt Candidate

        Aug 2008 - Oct 2009
      • Finance Clerk

        Sept 2007 - Aug 2008
    • Halverson Group, Inc.

      Oct 2009 - Oct 2011
      Manager, Operations Research
    • Elmhurst College

      Jun 2010 - Jun 2013
      Adjunct Faculty, Psychology
    • Burtch Works

      Nov 2011 - Feb 2018
      Director, Research & Operations
    • Protolight, Inc.

      Feb 2018 - now
      Administrative Director

      A Jane-of-all-trades, I handle a plethora of duties including all HR functions (recruiting, benefits, payroll, documenting and upholding policies/procedures, onboarding, employee paperwork, etc.), bookkeeping/cash flow management, marketing/social media, technology upgrades/change management, and other business management responsibilities (e.g. vendor management, contract review/negotiations). I also assist Project Managers with scheduling freelance labor. As part of our marketing efforts, I also plan/host customer events. Show less

    • Empowering Lactation

      Dec 2020 - now
      IBCLC PMH-C & Owner
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • LinkedIn Certified Professional–Recruiter

      LinkedIn
      Oct 2013
      View certificate certificate
    • International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)

      International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners® (IBLCE®)
      Jun 2022
    • Perinatal Mental Health Certified

      Postpartum Support International
      Dec 2022
    • Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC)

      Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice
      Jun 2021