Amarys Dejai Dean
Georgetown
Summary
Diligent freelance Writer seeking new opportunities in writing field. Demonstrated proficiency in crafting engaging content that aligns with audience interests and organizational goals. Proven ability to collaborate with editorial teams and meet tight deadlines while maintaining high-quality standards.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Interviewer
Sontag Literary Magazine
06.2024 - Current
- Enhanced evaluation consistency by developing structured interview guides.
- Identified potential interview candidates through curated writer lists.
- Conducted insightful interviews with diverse writers to gather unique perspectives.
- Edited transcripts for clarity, ensuring consistency in formatting and presentation.
- Transcribed audio recordings with precision, maintaining high attention to detail.
- Collaborated with writers to refine narratives, elevating publication quality.
Writer
HAYAT LIFE MAGAZINE
08.2023 - Current
- Crafted artist profiles, enhancing visibility and engagement within cultural communities.
- Converted audio recordings into clear, coherent written documents for various clients.
- Ensured grammatical accuracy in transcripts, adhering strictly to client specifications.
- Produced engaging articles that aligned with magazine's editorial vision and audience interests.
- Conducted thorough interviews, evaluating candidate qualifications and cultural fit effectively.
Director of Writing
Glaze Magazine
2023 - Current
- Aligned departmental goals with business objectives through strategic initiative implementation.
- Enhanced productivity by directing cross-functional teams for operational efficiency.
- Fostered collaboration by facilitating workshops on advanced writing techniques.
- Ensured project timelines met deadlines while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Improved data integrity and retrieval efficiency through accurate record maintenance.
Music Writer
PUNKAGANDA PRESS
07.2022 - Current
- Enhanced publication engagement through networking with industry leaders.
- Produced engaging content by conducting in-depth artist interviews.
- Analyzed industry trends, providing timely insights on emerging artists.
- Delivered timely music event coverage with audience reaction reviews.
- Established strong relationships with publicists for exclusive information access.
- Elevated content quality by editing submissions for grammar and style compliance.
Reader and Editor
FULL HOUSE LITERARY
2021 - 2023
- Enhanced editorial quality by curating poetry submissions for publication.
- Provided authors with constructive feedback, improving published work quality.
- Collaborated effectively with teams and independently to achieve project goals.
Intern
DEFIANCE PRESS & PUBLISHING
10.2022 - 11.2022
- Enhanced content quality through meticulous manuscript editing and proofreading.
- Facilitated project discussions in regular team meetings to resolve challenges.
- Evaluated unsolicited manuscripts, providing constructive feedback for potential publication.
- Applied ISBNs to titles to streamline publishing processes and organization.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English, Writing
UNIVERSITY OF MARY HARDIN-BAYLOR
Belton, TX05.2023
Skills
- Technical: Slack, ClickUp, Microsoft Office, MyIdentifiers, Wix, WordPress, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Lightroom, Trello
- Technical writing and reporting
- Creative writing
- Research writing
- Interviewing clients
- Telephone etiquette
- Data collection
- Data entry
- Customer service and assistance
- Meeting deadlines
- Writing and editing drafts
Certification
- Certified Teacher, English Language Arts & Reading (7-12) - 2024
Timeline
Staff Interviewer
Sontag Literary Magazine
06.2024 - Current
Writer
HAYAT LIFE MAGAZINE
08.2023 - Current
Intern
DEFIANCE PRESS & PUBLISHING
10.2022 - 11.2022
Music Writer
PUNKAGANDA PRESS
07.2022 - Current
Director of Writing
Glaze Magazine
2023 - Current
Reader and Editor
FULL HOUSE LITERARY
2021 - 2023
Bachelor of Arts - English, Writing
UNIVERSITY OF MARY HARDIN-BAYLOR