Chris Lytikainen Resume
Christopher Lytikainen
1356 N. Pearl St., Apt. 304
Denver, Colorado 80203
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(303) 807 – 1787
Employment History
Freelance – Writer/Editor
Denver, Colorado/Remote
January 2018 – Present
Currently contributing at Generation Xbox and ------------ for news, reviews, features, and opinion coverage in relation to Xbox and Microsoft and wider videogames.
HomeAdvisor – Sales Consultant/Online Marketing
Denver, Colorado
February 2019 – April 2020
Responsibilities include outreach, enrollment, account management, prospective sales, and marketing for various service professionals in the home improvement industry by providing advertising and lead generation.
News & Tech – Managing Editor
Denver, Colorado
May 2017 – June 2018
Compiling the print and digital issue of News & Tech while creating engaging stories that are industry-specific and appropriate. Responsible for managing the freelance writers that contribute content to our magazine, which includes handling deadlines, edits (in conjunction with the copy-editor), as well as meeting with our publisher to maintain an industry ad presence as well as focusing our content on the current events of the newspaper and technology world. I also helped to oversee and edit the redesign of the website and digital editions.
News & Tech – Editorial Assistant & Social Media Editor
Denver, Colorado
August 2016 – May 2017
My responsibilities as the Social Media Editor were to manage the social media presence of News & Tech, as well as updating the website and optimizing for search engine optimization. Creating Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn posts that circulate back to our website and creates an engaging atmosphere to discuss trends and breaking news in news media.
MetroS------------ – Editor
Remote (Denver, Colorado)
January 2018 – May 2018
As the Editor for various writers across the state of Arizona, including websites OnP------------, OnS------------, OnT------------, OnM------------, I manage all writers’ deadlines and proofread, edit, and publish the final written product through WordPress. Content includes Food and Bar, City Events, Outdoor Activities, Beer and Breweries, as well as person profile showcases.
Culture of Gaming – Volunteer Editor
Remote (Denver, Colorado)
January 2018 – March 2018
Provide proofreading and copywriting for a roster of writers internationally as well as write and publish editorial content.
GameStop – Sales Manager/Keyholder
Denver, Colorado
August 2018 – February 2020
Provide excellent knowledge and customer service, as well as managing Sales Associates.
Pepsi Center, Levy Restaurants – Server/Bartender
Denver, Colorado
January 2013 – September 2015
Serving and Bartending on the Club Level of Pepsi Center for Colorado Avalanche ice hockey, Denver Nuggets basketball, and Mammoth lacrosse games, as well as a variety of music concerts, Motocross/Monster truck Events (Monster Jam), and acrobatic circus performances such as Cirque Du Soleil. Attending to guests at the Peak Pub House and Land Rover Club was my main responsibility during these events, occasionally helping in other departments such as Suites or Catering in the event of a high volume of guests.
Previously:
H&M
Zumiez
Professional Skills
Microsoft Office Experience
CMS Experience:
Emma, InDesign, WordPress, and BLOX
AP Style and Chicago Style Knowledge
Social Media Management
Ability to perform multiple tasks under pressure and deadlines.
Experience in Sales, Marketing, Advertising, Copy Editing, Management, Technical Writing, Business Writing, Grant/Proposal Writing, Scientific Writing, AP Style, Magazine Writing, Script Writing, Reporting as well as Creative Writing such as long-form Non-Fiction Narrative, Fiction, & Poetry.
Visual Arts Experience
Illustration/Visual Design/Storyboarding
Education
University of Colorado – English, Writing Emphasis, B.A.
Minors – History & Anthropology
Denver, Colorado
Graduated May 2017
Received my Bachelor of Arts in the English Writing Program, with Minors in Anthropology and History to supplement my degree. While pursuing my degree I participated in multiple practicum courses involving newspapers and literary publishing, as well as creative writing work in both poetry and fiction. Regarding my Minors, Anthropology and History, I specifically studied cultural anthropology, biological anthropology, WWI & II, as well as Victorian England, with the latter having taken a study abroad course in London utilizing the British Library and the London National Archives for research purposes.
Douglas County High School – Diploma
Castle Rock, Colorado
Graduated May 2011
References
Francesca Clark Sarah Zook Naomi F. Bolts
Former Employer, Zumiez Former Managing Editor at News & Tech Pepsi Center, Catering
(318) 235 – 6411 (720) 938 – 6067 ------------
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Kirsten Staples Drew Reister
Colleague, Contributing Writer at News & Tech Colleague, HomeAdvisor
(720) 560 - 7231 (303) 912 - 6206
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Christopher Lytikainen
1356 N. Pearl St., Apt. 304
Denver, Colorado 80203
------------
(303) 807 – 1787
Employment History
Freelance – Writer/Editor
Denver, Colorado/Remote
January 2018 – Present
Currently contributing at Generation Xbox and ------------ for news, reviews, features, and opinion coverage in relation to Xbox and Microsoft and wider videogames.
HomeAdvisor – Sales Consultant/Online Marketing
Denver, Colorado
February 2019 – April 2020
Responsibilities include outreach, enrollment, account management, prospective sales, and marketing for various service professionals in the home improvement industry by providing advertising and lead generation.
News & Tech – Managing Editor
Denver, Colorado
May 2017 – June 2018
Compiling the print and digital issue of News & Tech while creating engaging stories that are industry-specific and appropriate. Responsible for managing the freelance writers that contribute content to our magazine, which includes handling deadlines, edits (in conjunction with the copy-editor), as well as meeting with our publisher to maintain an industry ad presence as well as focusing our content on the current events of the newspaper and technology world. I also helped to oversee and edit the redesign of the website and digital editions.
News & Tech – Editorial Assistant & Social Media Editor
Denver, Colorado
August 2016 – May 2017
My responsibilities as the Social Media Editor were to manage the social media presence of News & Tech, as well as updating the website and optimizing for search engine optimization. Creating Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn posts that circulate back to our website and creates an engaging atmosphere to discuss trends and breaking news in news media.
MetroS------------ – Editor
Remote (Denver, Colorado)
January 2018 – May 2018
As the Editor for various writers across the state of Arizona, including websites OnP------------, OnS------------, OnT------------, OnM------------, I manage all writers’ deadlines and proofread, edit, and publish the final written product through WordPress. Content includes Food and Bar, City Events, Outdoor Activities, Beer and Breweries, as well as person profile showcases.
Culture of Gaming – Volunteer Editor
Remote (Denver, Colorado)
January 2018 – March 2018
Provide proofreading and copywriting for a roster of writers internationally as well as write and publish editorial content.
GameStop – Sales Manager/Keyholder
Denver, Colorado
August 2018 – February 2020
Provide excellent knowledge and customer service, as well as managing Sales Associates.
Pepsi Center, Levy Restaurants – Server/Bartender
Denver, Colorado
January 2013 – September 2015
Serving and Bartending on the Club Level of Pepsi Center for Colorado Avalanche ice hockey, Denver Nuggets basketball, and Mammoth lacrosse games, as well as a variety of music concerts, Motocross/Monster truck Events (Monster Jam), and acrobatic circus performances such as Cirque Du Soleil. Attending to guests at the Peak Pub House and Land Rover Club was my main responsibility during these events, occasionally helping in other departments such as Suites or Catering in the event of a high volume of guests.
Previously:
H&M
Zumiez
Professional Skills
Microsoft Office Experience
CMS Experience:
Emma, InDesign, WordPress, and BLOX
AP Style and Chicago Style Knowledge
Social Media Management
Ability to perform multiple tasks under pressure and deadlines.
Experience in Sales, Marketing, Advertising, Copy Editing, Management, Technical Writing, Business Writing, Grant/Proposal Writing, Scientific Writing, AP Style, Magazine Writing, Script Writing, Reporting as well as Creative Writing such as long-form Non-Fiction Narrative, Fiction, & Poetry.
Visual Arts Experience
Illustration/Visual Design/Storyboarding
Education
University of Colorado – English, Writing Emphasis, B.A.
Minors – History & Anthropology
Denver, Colorado
Graduated May 2017
Received my Bachelor of Arts in the English Writing Program, with Minors in Anthropology and History to supplement my degree. While pursuing my degree I participated in multiple practicum courses involving newspapers and literary publishing, as well as creative writing work in both poetry and fiction. Regarding my Minors, Anthropology and History, I specifically studied cultural anthropology, biological anthropology, WWI & II, as well as Victorian England, with the latter having taken a study abroad course in London utilizing the British Library and the London National Archives for research purposes.
Douglas County High School – Diploma
Castle Rock, Colorado
Graduated May 2011
References
Francesca Clark Sarah Zook Naomi F. Bolts
Former Employer, Zumiez Former Managing Editor at News & Tech Pepsi Center, Catering
(318) 235 – 6411 (720) 938 – 6067 ------------
F------------ ------------ N------------
Kirsten Staples Drew Reister
Colleague, Contributing Writer at News & Tech Colleague, HomeAdvisor
(720) 560 - 7231 (303) 912 - 6206
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