Ilana LaGraff Resume
ILANA LAGRAFF
Redondo Beach, CA ♦ ------------ ♦ ------------ ♦ ------------/in/ilana-lagraff-872463119
SKILLS
• Copy-editing, proofreading, fact-checking
• Excellent knowledge of Chicago Manual of Style
• Experience in InDesign, HubSpot, WordPress, Microsoft Office
• Experience in marketing and advertising
EXPERIENCE
Editorial Intern, 10/2018 to 02/2019
Story Terrace – Beverly Hills, CA
• Formatted and proofread over a dozen manuscripts before working with clients for approval.
• Collected photos from over 20 clients and assisted with photo placement within digital manuscripts.
• Created book cover options within InDesign for five clients as well as wrote copy for back covers.
• Gathered online ghostwriter profile materials and posted/updated over 100 profiles within WordPress.
Transcriptionist, 01/2018 to 10/2018
James M. Humber Company – Downey, CA
• Transcribed and edited over 100 insurance adjuster reports from dictation using Olympus Dictation Management System.
• Managed a multi-line phone system and greeted all callers.
• Assisted in the maintenance of over 300 physical and electronic insurance files.
Opinion Editor, 08/2016 to 12/2017
Daily Titan – Fullerton, CA
• Applied understanding of public opinion, social media, and traditional media use to write over 30 engaging and attention-
grabbing stories.
• Utilized Google Docs, InDesign, and WordPress to guide over 30 staff writers in producing over 200 professional pieces
for the Opinion page.
• Followed through on beat sources, contacts, and leads to gather information for stories, as well as cultivated relationships
with informants for future stories.
• Wrote headlines, subheadings, and summaries for over 200 articles.
• Collaborated with social media department to develop posts that captured the essence of the story while enticing people to
read further.
Creative Writing / Journalism Teacher, 06/2016 to 08/2016
Ojai Valley School – Ojai, CA
• Created five lesson plans for each class with materials, bulletin board displays, and demonstrations to keep student interest
while still being educational.
• Provided reading instruction to special needs and ESL students.
• Encouraged interactive learning by incorporating educational software and the internet.
EDUCATION
California State University, Fullerton, CA
Bachelor of Arts: English, December 2017
Minor: Women and Gender Studies
• Graduated cum laude
• Dean's List:
o Fall & Spring 2017
o Fall & Spring 2016
o Spring 2014
• Member of on-campus newspaper Daily Titan, Travel
Association, Prison Education Program, and Women &
Gender Studies Student Association
• Studied abroad at Stirling University in Scotland, Fall 2015
El Camino College, Torrance, CA Extended Education Classes: Spring, 2019
• Marketing, Advertising, Interpersonal Communications
• Created an ad campaign for Keep it Simple Financial Planning Services
VOLUNTEER WORK
• Reading Partners LA at William Green Elementary School
• Read Across America at Harry Bridges Span Elementary School
• LA Times Festival of Books at University of Southern California
ILANA LAGRAFF
Redondo Beach, CA ♦ ------------ ♦ ------------ ♦ ------------/in/ilana-lagraff-872463119
SKILLS
• Copy-editing, proofreading, fact-checking
• Excellent knowledge of Chicago Manual of Style
• Experience in InDesign, HubSpot, WordPress, Microsoft Office
• Experience in marketing and advertising
EXPERIENCE
Editorial Intern, 10/2018 to 02/2019
Story Terrace – Beverly Hills, CA
• Formatted and proofread over a dozen manuscripts before working with clients for approval.
• Collected photos from over 20 clients and assisted with photo placement within digital manuscripts.
• Created book cover options within InDesign for five clients as well as wrote copy for back covers.
• Gathered online ghostwriter profile materials and posted/updated over 100 profiles within WordPress.
Transcriptionist, 01/2018 to 10/2018
James M. Humber Company – Downey, CA
• Transcribed and edited over 100 insurance adjuster reports from dictation using Olympus Dictation Management System.
• Managed a multi-line phone system and greeted all callers.
• Assisted in the maintenance of over 300 physical and electronic insurance files.
Opinion Editor, 08/2016 to 12/2017
Daily Titan – Fullerton, CA
• Applied understanding of public opinion, social media, and traditional media use to write over 30 engaging and attention-
grabbing stories.
• Utilized Google Docs, InDesign, and WordPress to guide over 30 staff writers in producing over 200 professional pieces
for the Opinion page.
• Followed through on beat sources, contacts, and leads to gather information for stories, as well as cultivated relationships
with informants for future stories.
• Wrote headlines, subheadings, and summaries for over 200 articles.
• Collaborated with social media department to develop posts that captured the essence of the story while enticing people to
read further.
Creative Writing / Journalism Teacher, 06/2016 to 08/2016
Ojai Valley School – Ojai, CA
• Created five lesson plans for each class with materials, bulletin board displays, and demonstrations to keep student interest
while still being educational.
• Provided reading instruction to special needs and ESL students.
• Encouraged interactive learning by incorporating educational software and the internet.
EDUCATION
California State University, Fullerton, CA
Bachelor of Arts: English, December 2017
Minor: Women and Gender Studies
• Graduated cum laude
• Dean's List:
o Fall & Spring 2017
o Fall & Spring 2016
o Spring 2014
• Member of on-campus newspaper Daily Titan, Travel
Association, Prison Education Program, and Women &
Gender Studies Student Association
• Studied abroad at Stirling University in Scotland, Fall 2015
El Camino College, Torrance, CA Extended Education Classes: Spring, 2019
• Marketing, Advertising, Interpersonal Communications
• Created an ad campaign for Keep it Simple Financial Planning Services
VOLUNTEER WORK
• Reading Partners LA at William Green Elementary School
• Read Across America at Harry Bridges Span Elementary School
• LA Times Festival of Books at University of Southern California