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WRITER FOR COLLEGE MAGAZINE
  • https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-james-970a27192/
  • https://www.collegemagazine.com/uf-cancels-study-abroad-trips-over-covid-19/
  • https://www.collegemagazine.com/10-sports-related-experiences-for-uf-students/
Education
Bachelor of Science - JournalismUniversity of Florida//City, State//Expected in May 2021
  • Coursework in Reporting, Multimedia Reporting and Sports Reporting.
  • Minoring in Sports Management
High School DiplomaClinch County High School//City, State//May 2018
Professional Summary

I am an enthusiastic journalist eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. I have a clear understanding of the task at hand and training in writing for two years through school and professional work at College Magazine. I am motivated to learn, grow and excel in the journalism industry.

Skills
  • Interviewing skill
  • Customer service
  • Budgets
  • Organization
  • Project organization
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Relationship development
  • MS Office
  • Media operations knowledge
  • Public opinion understanding
  • Documentation skills
  • Printing procedures understanding
  • Grammar understanding
  • File coordination
  • Content editing knowledge
  • Spelling abilities
  • Content Development
  • Creative writing
  • Journalism
  • Editing
  • Social media
  • Research
  • Proofreading
  • Sports genre background
  • Mac and Windows experience
  • Networking skills
  • Product promotions
  • Communication skills
  • AP Style
  • AP style editing
Work History
Company NameWriter for College Magazine//City, State//February 2020 to Current
  • Utilized exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
  • Completed thorough research into assigned topics.
  • Wrote and proofread blog and social media posts, website copy and articles.
  • Evaluated project requirements and content standards for each project in order to produce copy in line with creative structure.
  • Brainstormed with College Magazine editors to determine new topics and stories.
  • Interviewed individuals by phone, video chat and in person to write stories for weekly magazine articles
  • Managed competing deadlines with efficiency.
  • Marketed services through social media platforms and advertising services.
  • Followed through on beat sources, contacts and leads to gather information for stories.
  • Applied understanding of public opinion, social media and traditional media use to create engaging and attention-grabbing stories.
  • Organized material, determined area of emphasis, and wrote stories according to prescribed editorial style and format standards.
  • Wrote pieces and news stories for online publication, coordinating images and layout to deliver proper presentation.
  • Proofread, edited, and evaluated final copy to verify content aligned with established guidelines.
  • Researched content and grammatical issues to check accuracy of information.
Company NameSales Associate//City, State//May 2019 to January 2020
  • Worked alongside retail representatives to boost sales by enhancing product presentations and advertising collateral.
  • Analyzed and properly processed product returns, assisting customers with finding alternative merchandise to meet needs.
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
  • Maintained records related to sales, returns and inventory availability.
  • Educated customers on promotions to enhance sales.
  • Evaluated inventory and delivery needs, optimizing strategies to meet customer demands.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Processed product returns and assisted customers with other selections.
  • Prepared merchandise for transfer to shelves by removing packing materials and applying identifying codes, such as price or inventory control numbers.
  • Regularly assessed sales floor stock levels to replenish with backstock merchandise before depletion.
  • Alternated goods in inventory by observing first-in/first-out approach to keep shelves organized and properly stocked.
Company NameSales Associate//City, State//October 2018 to April 2019
  • Analyzed and properly processed product returns, assisting customers with finding alternative merchandise to meet needs.
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
  • Maintained records related to sales, returns and inventory availability.
  • Maintained organized, presentable merchandise to drive continuous sales.
  • Applied security and loss prevention training toward recognizing risks and reducing store theft.
  • Tracked stock using company inventory management software.
  • Implemented up-selling strategies, encompassing recommendation of accessories and complementary purchases.
  • Educated customers on promotions to enhance sales.
  • Evaluated inventory and delivery needs, optimizing strategies to meet customer demands.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Delivered high level of assistance by locating products and checking store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
  • Worked with sales team to collaboratively reach targets, consistently meeting or exceeding personal quotas.
  • Processed product returns and assisted customers with other selections.
Professional portfolio

Articles written by Jessica James and published by College Magazine

  • Https://www.collegemagazine.com/uf-cancels-study-abroad-trips-over-covid-19/
  • Https://www.collegemagazine.com/20-shows-on-hulu-to-keep-from-losing-sanity/
  • Https://www.collegemagazine.com/10-sports-related-experiences-for-uf-students/
  • Https://www.collegemagazine.com/24-things-to-do-in-24-hours-in-valdosta/
  • Https://www.collegemagazine.com/top-10-uf-students-miss-about-campus-life-quarantine/
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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • University of Florida
  • Clinch County High School

Job Titles Held:

  • Writer for College Magazine
  • Sales Associate

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Science - Journalism
    High School Diploma

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