Sarah Edwards Resume
SARAH EDWARDS
4210 W. Vogel Ave., Phoenix, Arizona 85051 | ------------ | ------------
CAREER FOCUS
A consistently reliable and enthusiastic writer/editor looking for the opportunity to utilize my skills. My experience working in several fast-paced environments has taught me how to continue to be creative in stressful situations. Writing, critical thinking, editing, and organizing content in various capacities has prepared me for a job in the writing field.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
? Strong verbal and written communication skills
? Able to work independently
? Accustomed to multitasking
? Superior interpersonal skills
? Fast learner
? Passionate and energetic
? Computer Literate (Microsoft Office, basic HTML, social media platforms)
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
2013 Associate of Arts: English
Glendale Community College - Glendale, Arizona
Honors Program
Phi Theta Kappa
2019 Bachelor’s in English
Arizona State University
New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences
Hispanic Honor Society
Canyon Voices Literary Magazine
Writing Program Certificate
REFERENCES
· Amanda Tegtmeyer – Former Lead Marketing Manager at RevolutionParts –
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· Joanna Brathwaite – Former coworker –------------
· Julie Amparano –Editor in Chief at Canyon Voices– ------------
WORK EXPERIENCE
06/2013 to Current Freelance Writer
Freelance - Phoenix, Arizona
Became a chameleon when it came to writing for various companies, magazines, and blogs. Wrote about everything from local dive bars, auto parts, to astroturf. Also wrote pieces for SEO purposes and to gain organic web traffic. Freelance writing grants the freedom to pick and choose the topic while learning about something new.
05/2016 to 5/2017 Content Writing Intern
RevolutionParts – Phoenix, Arizona
Motivated by a fast-paced startup company, maintained SEO-content for agency marketing clients’ e-commerce auto parts websites. Wrote 300+ content articles, copy, and blog posts for clients’ auto parts webpages to increase organic traffic. Managed a team of freelance content writers and edited monthly content for over eighty clients. Accustomed to taking on multiple, diverse tasks per day.
01/2016 to 12/2016 Fiction Editor
Canyon Voices - Phoenix, Arizona
Reviewed all fiction submissions for ASU West’s literary magazine. Worked in a small group of other editors to pick the most thought-provoking, innovative, heartfelt, and well-written pieces for publication. Collaborated with authors to edit their pieces of fiction. Laid out stories for publication.
06/2013 to 08/2015 Contributing Writer
Valley Hype - Phoenix, Arizona
Responsible for researching 'hype-worthy' events, ideas, people, and places around the Valley for articles and videos. Wrote an assortment of articles and copy for web-based content. Also, edited the work of other writers before publication. Held interviews with bands, artists, and other influential people in the Valley. Accountable for multi-tasking several assignments a week. Networking was essential.
SARAH EDWARDS
4210 W. Vogel Ave., Phoenix, Arizona 85051 | ------------ | ------------
CAREER FOCUS
A consistently reliable and enthusiastic writer/editor looking for the opportunity to utilize my skills. My experience working in several fast-paced environments has taught me how to continue to be creative in stressful situations. Writing, critical thinking, editing, and organizing content in various capacities has prepared me for a job in the writing field.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
? Strong verbal and written communication skills
? Able to work independently
? Accustomed to multitasking
? Superior interpersonal skills
? Fast learner
? Passionate and energetic
? Computer Literate (Microsoft Office, basic HTML, social media platforms)
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
2013 Associate of Arts: English
Glendale Community College - Glendale, Arizona
Honors Program
Phi Theta Kappa
2019 Bachelor’s in English
Arizona State University
New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences
Hispanic Honor Society
Canyon Voices Literary Magazine
Writing Program Certificate
REFERENCES
· Amanda Tegtmeyer – Former Lead Marketing Manager at RevolutionParts –
------------
· Joanna Brathwaite – Former coworker –------------
· Julie Amparano –Editor in Chief at Canyon Voices– ------------
WORK EXPERIENCE
06/2013 to Current Freelance Writer
Freelance - Phoenix, Arizona
Became a chameleon when it came to writing for various companies, magazines, and blogs. Wrote about everything from local dive bars, auto parts, to astroturf. Also wrote pieces for SEO purposes and to gain organic web traffic. Freelance writing grants the freedom to pick and choose the topic while learning about something new.
05/2016 to 5/2017 Content Writing Intern
RevolutionParts – Phoenix, Arizona
Motivated by a fast-paced startup company, maintained SEO-content for agency marketing clients’ e-commerce auto parts websites. Wrote 300+ content articles, copy, and blog posts for clients’ auto parts webpages to increase organic traffic. Managed a team of freelance content writers and edited monthly content for over eighty clients. Accustomed to taking on multiple, diverse tasks per day.
01/2016 to 12/2016 Fiction Editor
Canyon Voices - Phoenix, Arizona
Reviewed all fiction submissions for ASU West’s literary magazine. Worked in a small group of other editors to pick the most thought-provoking, innovative, heartfelt, and well-written pieces for publication. Collaborated with authors to edit their pieces of fiction. Laid out stories for publication.
06/2013 to 08/2015 Contributing Writer
Valley Hype - Phoenix, Arizona
Responsible for researching 'hype-worthy' events, ideas, people, and places around the Valley for articles and videos. Wrote an assortment of articles and copy for web-based content. Also, edited the work of other writers before publication. Held interviews with bands, artists, and other influential people in the Valley. Accountable for multi-tasking several assignments a week. Networking was essential.