Resume
Summary
Full time English rhetoric student and French minor at Georgia State University with a clear and descriptive communication style seeking an editing role in the publishing industry. Skilled at crafting engaging written works, editing technical information to facilitate comprehension in broad readerships, and publishing articles in multimodal formats.
Skills
- Copyediting & Proofreading
- Style & Consistency
- Grammar & Mechanics
- Research & Factchecking
- HTML and CSS
- Microsoft Suite
- Google Docs
- APA, Chicago & MLA Style
- Multimodal Communication
- Newsletter Creation
- Transcript Drafting
- Archiving and Data Compilation
- Document Analysis
- B2 French Fluency
- French-English Translation
Experience
Communications Assistant
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA
January 2026 - May 2026
- Drafted newsletters and created promotional material for cultural events such as the Martin Luther King Day celebration, the Black History Month Parade, and the Pacific Islander Appreciation luau.
- Curated culturally sensitive content and translated messaging to better resonate with professional and student audiences.
- Assisted in grant writing efforts to secure departmental funding, contributing research and proposal drafting support.
Title Insurance Underwriter and Title Examiner
Tryon Title
Raleigh, NC
February 2021 - December 2024
- Evaluated and underwrote insurance commitments under strict deadlines, consistently delivering accurate work within a 30-minute turnaround, demonstrating strong time management and attention to detail.
- Compiled succinct reports housing history after conducting in-depth research into real estate chains of title — presenting information in logical, factual manner.
- Reviewed policies line-by-line to identify errors in language, formatting, and data; revised documents to ensure clarity, consistency, and compliance.
Census Enumerator
United States Census Bureau
Raleigh, NC
September 2020 - November 2020
- Conducted structured interviews in person and by phone, explaining census objectives clearly and recording responses with accuracy and neutrality.
- Applied shrewd interpersonal and rhetorical skills to establish rapport and encourage civilian participation while representing the organization professionally.
- Collected and entered data using digital devices and mapping software, maintaining precision and confidentiality under time constraints.
Education
Georgia State University
Bachelor of English, Rhetoric and Composition Concentration
June 2027
4.00 GPA
Activities and Honors
- President’s List Student
- Award Winning Essayist
- Published Poetry and Short Story Author
- Bilingual French-English
- Eagle Scout
- Marathon Runner
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