Ava Gaughan
New Haven,CT
Summary
Meticulous proofreader with a high level of writing and editing proficiency and an adept understanding of English grammar, spelling, syntax, style, and form. Breadth of experience with content development and copy editing, as well as handwriting transcription, formatting, and typesetting. Responsible and motivated student ready to apply education in the workplace. Offers technical abilities with software and applications, willingness and facility to handle challenging work, and ability to meet quick deadlines.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Marketing Director/Web Manager
Opera Theater of Yale College
New Haven, CT
01.2024 - Current
- Organize promotional campaigns for productions, including social media, print materials, outreach to the Yale community via email, and website content.
- Write promotional copy for marketing campaigns.
- Handle web development and design for the organization, making sure our website is clear, engaging and up to date.
- Present results of marketing efforts at biweekly board meetings.
English Tutor
Archie Williams High School
San Anselmo, CA
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Assisted fellow students with essay content generation, editing, and proofreading for grammar/punctuation, syntax, flow etc.
- Provided feedback to fellow students on their strengths, weaknesses, and progress in essay writing.
- Worked with teachers to understand where students were struggling in class in order to make concrete plans that set them up for success.
Typesetting Intern
The Beat Within Magazine
11.2019 - 03.2020
- Received and transcribed handwritten submissions from inmates across California.
- Formatted and typeset these submissions for publication in The Beat Within Magazine.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics
Yale University
New Haven, CT05-2026
High School Diploma -
Archie Williams High School
San Anselmo, CA06-2022
Skills
- Document Proofreading
- Copy Editing
- Editing and Annotating
- Keen Eye for Detail
- Excellent Spelling Skills
- Impeccable Grasp of Grammar
- Reading Comprehension
- Fact-Checking
- Layout Design
- Video Editing
- Managing Site-Wide Content
- Project Management
- Campaign Development
- Content Development
- Story Summaries
- Social Media Updates
Languages
Spanish
Limited
German
Elementary
Affiliations
- Classically Trained Soprano Vocalist (San Francisco Girls Chorus School, Yale College Music)
- Former Competitive Snowboarder (Kirkwood Freeride Team)
- Harpist
- Creative Writer and Poet
Timeline
Marketing Director/Web Manager
Opera Theater of Yale College
01.2024 - Current
English Tutor
Archie Williams High School
01.2022 - 06.2022
Typesetting Intern
The Beat Within Magazine
11.2019 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics
Yale University
High School Diploma -
Archie Williams High School
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