Ava Harris
Fort Collins,CO
Summary
Detail-oriented and highly organized first-year majoring in Journalism and Media Communications at Colorado State University, seeking to leverage strong communication, multitasking, and leadership skills. Dedicated to providing exceptional support to enhance productivity and ensure smooth operations within a dynamic team environment.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Copy Editor
Rocky Mountain Student Media
Fort Collins, Colorado
08.2024 - Current
- Proofread and edited copy for grammar, punctuation, syntax, and spelling accuracy.
- Checked text for consistency in style, tone, and content throughout the document.
- Research industry-specific terminology to ensure accuracy of copy.
- Ensure that all copy adheres to company style guidelines.
- Collaborate with writers and other editors to ensure content quality.
- Employee strategies to improve readability of text through layout modifications.
Volunteer
Help the Children / Operation Gratitude
Los Angeles, CA
01.2010 - Current
- Offer support and assistance to community members.
- Help with prep, set up, and breakdown of community and public events.
- Develop and implement fundraising approaches to raise money for a cause.
Level 2 Restaurant Worker
Parma Pizzeria Napoletana
Thousand Oaks, CA
11.2022 - 07.2024
- Delivered exceptional guest service with friendly and helpful attitude.
- Addressed guest concerns and complaints quickly and thoroughly to promote satisfaction.
- Trained new team members on menu items, operating procedures and company policies.
- Maintained clean, safe working area in compliance with company policies.
- Monitored supply inventory and rotated stock to maintain optimal freshness and reduce waste.
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
- Made meals in accordance with company standards and requirements.
High School Volunteer
Key Club International and National Honor Society
Oak Park, CA
08.2021 - 05.2024
- Provided assistance with special projects to meet aggressive deadlines.
- Followed school schedules and policies to promote safety and learning.
- Worked at successful student organization events and activities.
Editor-in-Chief
The Talon
01.2020 - 05.2024
- Defined audience, voice, scope and purpose of publication in consultation with editorial board, communicated vision clearly to team and created editorial calendar and deadlines.
- Managed development, editing and publishing of editorial content created for articles, blogs, audio interviews and video features.
- Developed story or content ideas, considering reader or audience appeal.
- Held weekly editorial meetings to generate publication ideas and review staff recommendations.
- Proofed copy to detect and correct errors in spelling, punctuation and syntax.
- Planned contents according to publication's style, editorial policy and publishing requirements.
- Assigned topics, events and stories to individual writers or reporters for coverage.
- Proofread copy to detect and correct errors in spelling, punctuation and syntax.
- Conferred with authors regarding changes in content, style or publication.
Band Member /Youth Summer Camp Counselor
School of Rock Woodland Hills
Woodland Hills, CA
06.2013 - 07.2023
- Took on leadership position to mentor band members and direct performances.
- Applied knowledge of harmony, melody and voice production to individualize presentations and maintain audience interest.
- Communicated with other counselors to coordinate group activities.
- Engaged children in arts and crafts, singing, ans games while maintaining safe environment.
Teen Advisory Board Member
Thousand Oaks Teen Center
Thousand Oaks, CA
08.2021 - 12.2022
- Attended monthly meetings to voice concerns, opinions and ideas.
- Gathered information, ideas, and topics of interest to present before executive board.
- Developed long-range plans for business growth, resulting in increase in annual sales.
- Strategized and implemented plans to transform and revitalize operations, capitalizing on emerging industry trends.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism And Media Communications
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO05-2028
Graduate -
Oak Park High School
05-2024
Skills
- Community Engagement
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Organized and Efficient
- Attention to Detail
- Social Media Management
- Deadline Adherence
- Documentation And Reporting
- Customer Service
- Safe Food Handling
- Working Quickly
Accomplishments
Graduated Suma Cum Lade; Best of SNO, April 2021, Best of student journalism award
Timeline
Copy Editor
Rocky Mountain Student Media
08.2024 - Current
Level 2 Restaurant Worker
Parma Pizzeria Napoletana
11.2022 - 07.2024
High School Volunteer
Key Club International and National Honor Society
08.2021 - 05.2024
Teen Advisory Board Member
Thousand Oaks Teen Center
08.2021 - 12.2022
Editor-in-Chief
The Talon
01.2020 - 05.2024
Band Member /Youth Summer Camp Counselor
School of Rock Woodland Hills
06.2013 - 07.2023
Volunteer
Help the Children / Operation Gratitude
01.2010 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism And Media Communications
Colorado State University
Graduate -
Oak Park High School
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