RÉSUMÉ

Professional Summary 
Editorial Assistant with over 3 years of experience in the editorial field. Displays a proficient understanding of the editing techniques, publication processes, and writing methods used in the publication of journals and company content. Demonstrates attention to detail and time efficiency in job requirements such as the use of editing software, proofreading, and management of journal production schedules.

Education

Lake Forest College, Lake Forest, IL                                                    August 2016 - May 2020

Bachelor of Arts in English: Literature Emphasis, Minor in Print and Digital Publishing

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Employment Experience

Society of Critical Care Medicine, Mount Prospect, IL                             November 2020 - Present
Editorial Assistant II, Journals                                                                                   

-Responsible for handling the monthly production of the Society’s three journals: Critical Care Medicine, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, and Critical Care Explorations.

-Serve as the main point of contact for all authors and editors with questions, concerns, or those needing assistance.

-Ensure incoming articles meet journal formatting standard and are distributed to the appropriate editors and reviewers. 

-Edit copy and provide visual feedback for email blasts, social media, posters, and brochures. 

-Train new journal staff and new editors on the various processes pertaining to the day-to-day and overall journal workflow. 

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Trader Joe’s, Arlington Heights, IL                                                           August 2020 – January 2021

Crew Member

-Managed the stocking and arrangement of merchandise both on the shelves and within backstock. 

-Handled money on cash register and maintained a neat appearance in store and answered questions about products. 

-Provided excellent customer service to maintain relationships with customers and acquire new customers. 

Lake Forest College, Athletic Department, Lake Forest, IL                              May 2019 - May 2020 

Graphic Design Manager (Football Team)

-Created and managed projects using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator that involved communicative and developmental graphics for the Lake Forest College Football Program. 

-Worked in a fast-paced environment with constantly changing priorities, tasks, and deadlines while being able to switch priorities and provide high quality work. 

-Proficient in multitasking, project management, and organizational management translating into productive work with high quality in different business environments. 

Arts of Life, Inc., Chicago, IL                                                        September 2018 – December 2018

Institutional Giving / Communications and Development Intern

-Conducted prospect research for potential funders that may support various aspects of Arts of Life programming.

-Composed letters of inquiry, grant proposals, and reports to be submitted to potential funders.

-Assisted in conducting prospect research and identifying potential individual and corporate funding opportunities.

-Wrote creative and descriptive content for use on social media, email newsletters, and other outlets.

Lake Forest College, Office of Residence Life, Lake Forest, IL      September 2017-February 2020 

Student Worker

-Re-structured and re-wrote the Student Worker handbook for current and future student workers with detailed job descriptions and duties.

-Created official communication and development graphics that contained information about the department for students, faculty, and families of students.

-Monitored staff emails and schedules with other faculty and students.