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BRITNEY CONNEY

Human Resources Assistant
Portsmouth,Virginia
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BRITNEY CONNEY

Summary

Experienced professional skilled at creating high-quality content for a variety of audiences across different platforms. Skilled in content editing, proofreading, office support, data entry, filing and document management, and digital designing.

Overview

4
years of professional experience
1
Language

Work History

Jeffery S. Trosin
Remote, Virginia

Freelance Copy Editor
04.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Edited manuscript for grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors, ensuring consistency in style.
  • Analyzed manuscripts for readability and flow, providing feedback to author as needed.
  • Researched industry trends in publishing, staying informed of current best practices in editing books.
  • Suggested improvements to content to enhance quality and accuracy.
  • Proofread, edited and evaluated final copy to verify content aligned with established guidelines.
  • Developed and maintained editorial standards for content.

Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, Virginia

Human Resources Assistant
09.2019 - 05.2022

Job overview

  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks while remaining adaptable and flexible.
  • Maintained confidential records relating to employee relations and sensitive information under NDA.
  • Filed paperwork, sorted, and delivered mail and maintained office organization.
  • Wrote surveys, course material, and handbooks for different onboarding needs in Articulate Storyline 360 under a manager’s jurisdiction.
  • Studied research and trends on best practices in HR. Updated HR about recent or upcoming news.
  • Created, maintained, and updated filing systems for paper and electronic documents in SharePoint and Microsoft Teams.
  • Aligned designs with Virginia Tech’s image while meeting usability and website standards as detailed in the Americans with Disabilities Act.
  • Developed infographics to better share interdepartmental communications and newsletters via Venngage and Canva.
  • Assisted with developing and screening job candidates via PageUp and organized possible interviewees into an Excel spreadsheet.

Education

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Bachelor Of Arts from English Literature
08.2018 - 5 2022

University Overview

GPA: 3.5

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Bachelor Of Arts from Creative Writing
08.2018 - 5 2022

University Overview

GPA: 3.5, & Honors Creative Writing Award: Poetry

Skills

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Software

Canva

Venngage

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft 365

Articulate Storyline 360

Adobe Creative Suite

Wordpress

Interests

Gardening

Animal welfare

LGBTQA+

Women’s rights

Racial equity

Climate changes / environmental protection

Diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging

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Timeline

Freelance Copy Editor

Jeffery S. Trosin
04.2023 - Current

Human Resources Assistant

Virginia Tech
09.2019 - 05.2022

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Bachelor Of Arts from English Literature
08.2018 - 5 2022

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Bachelor Of Arts from Creative Writing
08.2018 - 5 2022
BRITNEY CONNEYHuman Resources Assistant