Driven Editor with experience collaborating alongside others to produce exceptional articles and layouts. Experience with correcting sentence structure, grammar, spelling and punctuation by rewriting, editing and proofreading. Proficient in using AP Style and working with software such as InDesign. Clear communicator that gives constructive feedback and specific suggestions to improve overall writing of staff.
Skills
Customer and client relations
Multitasking strengths
Industry trend understanding
Lifestyle trends knowledge
Media kits
Social media platforms
Writing releases
AP style understanding
Flexible creative approach
Adobe PhotoShop
Deadline-driven
Editing and review
Experience
06/2022 to Current
Opinions EditorGenuine Parts Company – Tucker, GA,
Worked closely with graphic and photo teams to produce compelling content.
Confirmed documents conform to AP Style.
Recommended enhancements to articles for optimum readership.
Oversaw layout design and worked with production team members to complete daily and weekly content schedules.
Edited documents and assessed copy for grammar issues.
Assisted with layout work to meet production schedules.
Determined clearest and most logical way to present information and instructions for greatest reader comprehension.
Used strong grammar and research skills to craft well-written, mistake-free copy.
Attended team meetings to discuss projects.
Organized and tracked multiple projects to meet tight deadlines.
02/2019 to Current
Restaurant Server and Shift LeaderCurveyMe! Magazine – City, STATE,
Communicated with kitchen staff frequently to stay up-to-date on supply availability and potential customer wait times.
Satisfied customers by topping off drinks and anticipating condiments, napkins and other needs.
Supported serving staff, food runners and bussers to keep dining room presentable and ready for guests.
Answered phone inquiries to schedule and confirm reservations, record takeout orders and respond to service questions.
Stayed attentive to server availability and table turnover to seat guests quickly.
Supervised serving staff to drive high level of hospitality and food excellence.
Trained new servers to restaurant's culture and operations.
Managed tables throughout dining room to execute service at highest level.
01/2022 to 05/2022
Staff WriterReynolds Lake Oconee – City, STATE,
Participated in various training to improve writing skills that would be used in the workplace.
Conducted interviews by asking targeted questions to capture quotes.
Traveled to locations to write reviews from first-hand experience.
Wrote stories to prescribed editorial style and format standards, meeting expected objectives.
Introduced fresh and new angles on previously reported material to update and inform readers.
Explained information in simple terms to engage and educate general audience.
Used social media outlets to connect directly with public.
Prepared news stories based on pitches provided by assignment desk.
01/2022 to 03/2022
CurvyMe! Magazine InternAvanti Nail Spa – City, STATE,
Collaborated with writers to strengthen and maintain individual voice and hone unique writing style.
Utilized understanding of public opinion and social media use to create attention-grabbing stories.
Developed connections with public relations contacts, providing reliable sources for news stories.
Wrote engaging stories to successfully cover important news topics.
Completed in-depth research and interviews in subjects to develop comprehensive stories.
Built positive working relationships with other interns through effective communication.
Prioritized multiple responsibilities.
Applied strong writing, editing and proofreading abilities to each assignment to produce best possible content.
Completed writing assignments according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style and terminology.
06/2017 to 07/2019
KPA Distributing Owner's Assistant Kenneth Paul Adams – City, STATE,
Worked with KPA Distributing to resolve inventory problems, improve operations and provide exceptional customer service.
Evaluated supplies and product inventory to check for quality and quantity issues and returned unacceptable materials to vendors to obtain replacements or refunds.
Used hand-held devices and computers to record and monitor inventory levels and completed audits to uncover and address inaccuracies.
Managed inventory storage in an organized fashion.
Kept up-to-date on store, shelf and order availability of Little Debbie Snack Food products.
Education and Training
Expected in 05/2023 to to
Bachelor of Arts: Journalism And Applied Communication Georgia College & State University - Milledgeville, GA GPA:
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