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Human Resources Assistant
Portsmouth,Virginia
Remember, remember, this is now, and now, and now. Live if, feel it, cling to it. I want to become acutely aware of all I’ve taken for granted.
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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. TrosinRemote, 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 TechBlacksburg, 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 UniversityBlacksburg, VA
Bachelor Of Arts from English Literature
08.2018 - 5 2022
University Overview
GPA: 3.5
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBlacksburg, VA
Bachelor Of Arts from Creative Writing
08.2018 - 5 2022
University Overview
GPA: 3.5, & Honors
Creative Writing Award: Poetry
Skills
[Number] WPM typing speed
Writing job descriptions
File and records management
Visual communications
Onboarding understanding
HR office experience
Documentation and reporting
Mail handling
Organization skills
Verbal and written communication
Software
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
Availability
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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