Aryana K. Makati
Tampa,FL
Summary
Responsible & motivated first year w/ excellent academic/creative writing skills & technical abilities. Adept at working effectively unsupervised & quickly mastering new skills. Detail-oriented, perceptive, & systematic in reviewing text & updating content.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Editor-in-Chief
The Fanfare: Student Newspaper of Berkeley Prep
Tampa , FL
2021.03 - 2024.05
- Reviewed & edited content submitted by writers to ensure compliance w/ paper standards
- Defined audience, voice, & purpose of publication in consultation w/ editorial board, communicated vision & deadlines clearly to team
- Attended conferences or workshops related to publishing industry trends
Founder & Multimedia Journalist
The Galilea Project: Documenting LatinX Artists
Hartford , CT
2023.01 - 2024.04
- Interviewed & promoted Latinx artists through creative journalism
- Raised awareness at events & w/ feature stories/photography
- Mentored under Bud Ward—Yale Climate Connections chief editor—& Maria Mostajo—Mattatuck Museum board member
Intern/Casework Assistant
Congresswoman Kathy Castor's Office (FL-14)
Tampa , FL
2023.05 - 2023.08
- Liaised w/ 70+ constituents on immigration, veterans, & passport cases
- Drafted news reports, updating Congresswoman on her media presence
- Attended interviews, briefings, & meetings to monitor proceedings & take notes
- Performed clerical duties through phone answering, mail distribution, & database updating
English Tutor
Grace Girls' Home Sri Lanka
2022.08 - 2023.05
- Conducted one-on-one & group tutoring sessions to assist foreign learners w/ grammar, reading, writing & speaking
- Designed virtual lessons, coursework, & exams on Canva
- Collaborated w/ other tutors to develop best practices for teaching language skills
Education
Duke University
Durham, NC2028-06
High School Diploma -
Berkeley Preparatory School
Tampa, FL2024-06
Skills
- Artwork & layout coordination
- Writing & content editing
- Deadline-driven
- Strong attention to detail
- Cultural sensitivity
- Interpersonal skills
- Clerical support
- Flexible schedule
- Microsoft Office/Google products
- Social media (all platforms)
- Adobe Indesign & Illustrator
- Canva
Accomplishments
- Gold & American Voices Medals for Critical Essay—Scholastic Arts & Writing Awards; 25 medalists out of 260K applicants; ceremony at Carnegie Hall (NYC)
- 1st Place for Comical Editorial—Youth Journalism International; chosen among entries from 23+ countries
- 2023 Young Woman of Promise—The Athena Society; top 6 selected among all regional nominees; delivered inaugural speech about the impact of literature
- NYT Multimedia Contest Finalist—The New York Times; published in “Coming of Age in 2020”; 245 finalists out of 5,500
Certification
- Certificate in Creative Journalism—Columbia University
Timeline
Intern/Casework Assistant
Congresswoman Kathy Castor's Office (FL-14)
2023.05 - 2023.08
Founder & Multimedia Journalist
The Galilea Project: Documenting LatinX Artists
2023.01 - 2024.04
English Tutor
Grace Girls' Home Sri Lanka
2022.08 - 2023.05
Editor-in-Chief
The Fanfare: Student Newspaper of Berkeley Prep
2021.03 - 2024.05
Duke University
High School Diploma -
Berkeley Preparatory School
- Certificate in Creative Journalism—Columbia University
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