RESUMÉ

Profile

Skilled Writer, Editor, and Marketing Professional

Creative, detail-oriented, intuitive, independent, self-starter

Skills

Able to read, write, and converse in Spanish
Strong research skills
Well-versed in AP, MLA, and Chicago citation styles
Extensive experience with online content management system, WordPress, Microsoft Office suite; easily adapt to new software
Excel in fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Work

Experience

Freelance Writer and Editor February 2011 – Present

Proofread, copy edit, and content edit college and graduate school essays, cover letters, resumés, books, and articles
Recent projects include editorial work for Natural Womanhood and the book, Highlights of the Catholic Faith
Coauthored a fashion blog which caters to petite women who struggle to find properly fitting apparel; produced original written content and corresponded with marketing representatives of various vendors

The Pulse of Catholic Medicine

Journalist January 2017 – March 2020

Interviewed members of the Catholic Medical Association and wrote articles
First article written featured on EWTN Global Catholic Television Network

Feld Entertainment, Inc. Ellenton, FL

Senior Copy Editor, Copywriter September 2016 – March 2020

Provided the assurance of quality and accuracy for all Creative, Marketing, and Broadcast Services materials created by and for the company’s various branded properties, including: Disney On Ice, Disney Live!, Dreamworks Trolls The Experience, Feld Studios®, Jurassic World Live Tour, Marvel Universe Live!, Monster Jam®, Monster Energy Supercross, and Sesame Street Live!
Cultivated, wrote, and revised show names, headlines, taglines, blurbs, advertorials, brochures, commercials, broadcast scripts, stories, social posts, souvenir program books, PR campaigns, press releases, and digital marketing case studies
Notable achievements include naming Disney On Ice presents Reach For The Stars, Disney On Ice VIP Experiences, and Furioso, a toy for the Monster Jam Walmart initiative "Space," slated to hit shelves January 2021; also, writing copy for the Disney On Ice Get Out and Skate campaign, Sesame Street Live! program souvenir books, Feld Studios brochure, and Monster Jam and Supercross VIP Experiences promotions featured on national radio
Attended Brand, Production, and Legal department meetings to brainstorm creative concepts and stay informed of Brand and Legal directives
Ensured that each client’s vision was well-communicated to consumers through results-driven content and the lens of Brand and Legal guidelines and Associated Press style
Reviewed art choices and layouts provided by internal Graphic Artist/Production team for print and web
Reviewed template choice and written broadcast spots provided by internal Broadcast team
Troubleshot fact, style, and art issues for all brands
Used online workflow system to fact check, proof, and copy edit 50+ assigned print, digital, and broadcast jobs daily
Collaborated with Project Managers, Graphic Artists, Brand Managers, Corporate Counsel, and colleagues in Digital, Licensing, and Public Relations departments
Edited assets in multiple languages including English, Spanish, French, and Chinese
Provided in-house Spanish translations — localized and edited verbiage for accurate grammar and syntax

Kumon Math and Reading Center Bradenton, FL

Math and Reading Assistant September 2015 – September 2016

Managed classroom and individual cases — provided one-on-one support to foster students’ ability to concentrate, learn independently, and think critically
Evaluated student progress based on mastery of skills such as speed, accuracy, and correction ability; 95% success rate in meeting student progress goals
Discussed student progress and performance with parents
Filed and assigned curriculum according to individual student needs

SRQ Magazine Sarasota, FL

Internship — Editorial Assistant June 2012 – August 2012

Wrote articles about local authors, fashion, and marketing trends, published in SRQ Daily and SRQ Magazine
Wrote weekly section for electronic newsletter SRQ Daily, defining terms featured in the most recent issue of SRQ Magazine
Contacted local professionals, businesses, and vendors to conduct thorough fact checking, interviews, and to verify their participation in projects

Communicated store criteria regarding the Plato’s Closet inspection and resale process to customers, determined which items were appropriate for inventory, registered merchandise in point of sale system, and offered customers a cash quote
Boosted sales through awareness of fashion trends and visual merchandising

Plato's Closet Sarasota, FL

Sales Associate, Certified Buyer July 2009 – July 2012

Eraclides, Johns, Hall LLP Sarasota, FL

Clerical Work September 2007 – July 2008

Drafted correspondence using Client Profiles software; corresponded with clients via phone and email
Identified and categorized Workers’ Compensation legal documents for electronic archive

Education

New College of Florida (the Honors College of the State University System)

Sarasota, FL August 2009 – May 2013

Bachelor of Liberal Arts degree, Concentration in Literature

Coursework primarily centered on British and Latin American literature

Academic career culminated in production and oral defense of rigorous senior thesis

Senior Thesis: Whips of Their Own: Racial and Sexual Anxiety and Violence in Emily Brontë’s Wuthering Heights and Rosario Castellanos’s The Book of Lamentations

New Saint Thomas Institute
(Online) July 2016

Certificate in Catholic Philosophy and Thomistic Studies