SAJ Resume
Experience
Web Design & Data Entry at the El Dorado Grape Growers Association 6/15-9/15
Re-designed the El Dorado Grape Growers website, re-formatted web pages for easier use, and added supporting content to the company website.
Collected email addresses of interested businesses, entered data into Mail Chimp for marketing purposes, and developed an email marketing campaign.
Contributing Writer & Editor at Don’t Hate The Geek 9/16-2/17
3 article per week minimum including product reviews, group articles, and writing and editing solo articles.
Exceeded the established three-articles-per-week minimum with five product reviews, group, and solo articles written per week, and copyedited all published content.
Vetted and hired new employees.
Managed company Facebook account and live-streamed content on Twitch.tv for company social media marketing plan.
Website Copy & Web Design at the Valley Health Clinic 10/17-12/17
Created original website copy with a new and improved tone to better reflect company values and goals.
Formatted existing web pages, and created new content and pages.
Researched and cited scientific journals to improve website credibility, and improve patients understanding of treatment options.
Interim Staff Writer at Vantage Point Media 11/18-1/19
Wrote news articles for B2B publications, meeting three separate deadlines per day.
Created original content pieces, collaborating with industry members to feature products and industry innovations.
Authored two up close product features for industry print food magazine.
Reviewer at Everything Board Games 2/17-2/19
Wrote content reviews for board games seeking funding on Kickstarter, which included original photography and product analysis as well as notes to the developer.
Acted as a member of the press at PAX West Expo in 2017, reviewing products and interviewing developers.
Education
Los Rios Community College 2014-2015
Attended community college my senior year of high school for both the fall 2014 and spring 2015 semesters with a course load of eight college credits per semester in addition to the required high school courses.
Portland State University 2015-2016
Entered the university with sophomore standing, requiring only two quarters of study to meet the credit requirements for junior standing. Medically withdrew from the University due to health issues in the middle of spring quarter of 2016, and completed registered courses through distance learning.
Oregon State University 2017-2018
Entered the university with junior standing, and graduated at 20 years old with a BA in English with a minor in Communications. Inducted into the Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society during the spring quarter of 2018, and created a digital project for the first liberal arts project class at the university.
Achievements
PAX West 2017 - Member of the Press 2017
After showcasing the quality of my reviews and the growth of readership on the Everything Board Games website, I was chosen as a member of the press for the Penny Arcade Expo West in Seattle. Over the three-day convention, I interviewed creators and developers, play tested and reviewed products, and made important business contacts for the company.
Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society - Member 2018
Invited, and inducted into, Phi Beta Kappa during my final year at Oregon State University, proudly representing the top 10% of the student body in GPA, academic achievements, and research.
Skills
• Website content development and optimization on ready-made and custom websites.
• Product review, photography, and analysis.
• Experienced with Microsoft Office, Mail Chimp, Google Analytics, Yoast SEO, Wordpress, Squarespace, Blogger, Omeka, Lightroom, and Polarr
• Social media management and content development experience on Twitter, Facebook, and Twitch.tv.
• Published written work and product reviews on websites in a variety of different formats, styles, and tones.
• Email campaign implemented, target audience selected and signed up for newsletters and pricing information updates.
• Data entry and analysis experience via Excel.
• Reliable, detail-oriented, and self-sufficient employee.
• Experienced with remote positions, video conferencing, and self-scheduling work assignments.
• Enthusiastic team member for collaborative projects also comfortable and confident working on solo projects.
References
Kristin Griffin
Professor at Oregon State University
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Will Sheppy
Owner of the Valley Health Clinic
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Dane Trimble
Owner/head of Everything Board Games
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Experience
Web Design & Data Entry at the El Dorado Grape Growers Association 6/15-9/15
Re-designed the El Dorado Grape Growers website, re-formatted web pages for easier use, and added supporting content to the company website.
Collected email addresses of interested businesses, entered data into Mail Chimp for marketing purposes, and developed an email marketing campaign.
Contributing Writer & Editor at Don’t Hate The Geek 9/16-2/17
3 article per week minimum including product reviews, group articles, and writing and editing solo articles.
Exceeded the established three-articles-per-week minimum with five product reviews, group, and solo articles written per week, and copyedited all published content.
Vetted and hired new employees.
Managed company Facebook account and live-streamed content on Twitch.tv for company social media marketing plan.
Website Copy & Web Design at the Valley Health Clinic 10/17-12/17
Created original website copy with a new and improved tone to better reflect company values and goals.
Formatted existing web pages, and created new content and pages.
Researched and cited scientific journals to improve website credibility, and improve patients understanding of treatment options.
Interim Staff Writer at Vantage Point Media 11/18-1/19
Wrote news articles for B2B publications, meeting three separate deadlines per day.
Created original content pieces, collaborating with industry members to feature products and industry innovations.
Authored two up close product features for industry print food magazine.
Reviewer at Everything Board Games 2/17-2/19
Wrote content reviews for board games seeking funding on Kickstarter, which included original photography and product analysis as well as notes to the developer.
Acted as a member of the press at PAX West Expo in 2017, reviewing products and interviewing developers.
Education
Los Rios Community College 2014-2015
Attended community college my senior year of high school for both the fall 2014 and spring 2015 semesters with a course load of eight college credits per semester in addition to the required high school courses.
Portland State University 2015-2016
Entered the university with sophomore standing, requiring only two quarters of study to meet the credit requirements for junior standing. Medically withdrew from the University due to health issues in the middle of spring quarter of 2016, and completed registered courses through distance learning.
Oregon State University 2017-2018
Entered the university with junior standing, and graduated at 20 years old with a BA in English with a minor in Communications. Inducted into the Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society during the spring quarter of 2018, and created a digital project for the first liberal arts project class at the university.
Achievements
PAX West 2017 - Member of the Press 2017
After showcasing the quality of my reviews and the growth of readership on the Everything Board Games website, I was chosen as a member of the press for the Penny Arcade Expo West in Seattle. Over the three-day convention, I interviewed creators and developers, play tested and reviewed products, and made important business contacts for the company.
Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society - Member 2018
Invited, and inducted into, Phi Beta Kappa during my final year at Oregon State University, proudly representing the top 10% of the student body in GPA, academic achievements, and research.
Skills
• Website content development and optimization on ready-made and custom websites.
• Product review, photography, and analysis.
• Experienced with Microsoft Office, Mail Chimp, Google Analytics, Yoast SEO, Wordpress, Squarespace, Blogger, Omeka, Lightroom, and Polarr
• Social media management and content development experience on Twitter, Facebook, and Twitch.tv.
• Published written work and product reviews on websites in a variety of different formats, styles, and tones.
• Email campaign implemented, target audience selected and signed up for newsletters and pricing information updates.
• Data entry and analysis experience via Excel.
• Reliable, detail-oriented, and self-sufficient employee.
• Experienced with remote positions, video conferencing, and self-scheduling work assignments.
• Enthusiastic team member for collaborative projects also comfortable and confident working on solo projects.
References
Kristin Griffin
Professor at Oregon State University
K------------
Will Sheppy
Owner of the Valley Health Clinic
------------
Dane Trimble
Owner/head of Everything Board Games
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