Charlie Ward
Minneapolis,MN
Overview
2
2
Certifications
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Editorial Writer
Metropolitan State (Haute Dish Newspaper)
01.2025 - 01.2026
- Review 200 submissions weekly for grammar, clarity, and style consistency.
- Edit freelance submissions for clarity, grammar, and fit with publication standards.
- Coordinate editorial meetings to discuss new story ideas and updates to existing coverage.
- Organize the archive of published work to keep records accessible and well formatted.
- Support content calendar coordination by tracking story updates and publication-ready changes.
Writing Tutor
Metropolitan State University
01.2025 - 01.2026
- Support 20 students per week through one-on-one tutoring in writing, revision, and assignment planning.
- Evaluate student essays and deliver clear, constructive feedback to strengthen grammar, organization, and argumentation.
- Lead workshops that promote peer editing, collaborative learning, and stronger student writing habits.
- Apply consistent editorial standards across tutoring sessions to reinforce formatting, clarity, and style-guide alignment.
Project ManagerIntern
Cyber Security Summit
02.2025 - 10.2025
- Coordinate project timelines and resources to maintain efficient workflow across summit planning activities.
- Communicate with national and international guest speakers to align schedules, materials, and event details.
- Provide general support for the 15th Annual Cyber Security Summit, including coordination, follow-up, and document preparation.
Valet/Customer Service
Sanjusan restaurant
10.2023 - 07.2024
- Delivered attentive service to over 200 patrons by resolving issues quickly and maintaining a calm, professional presence.
- Upsold menu items to 30 customers through thoughtful recommendations and clear communication during service.
- Resolved guest conflicts by listening closely, de-escalating concerns, and restoring a positive dining experience.
- Practiced attentive listening to understand guest needs and respond with accurate, timely support.
- Maintained a welcoming dining atmosphere by staying responsive, courteous, and focused throughout busy shifts.
Line Cook
Dead Bird Brewing
02.2022 - 11.2022
- Cooked menu items to specification and maintained consistent portioning across shifts.
- Set up the line before service by organizing ingredients, tools, and stations for efficient workflow.
- Maintained safe food handling practices throughout prep, cooking, and cleanup tasks.
- Checked food quality and temperature before plating to support consistent guest experience.
Education
Bachelor of Science - CyberSecurity
Metropolitan State University
Saint Paul, MN08-2026
Associate's degree - Computer Networking
Rasmussen College
Bloomington08-2024
High School Diploma - undefined
St Paul Academy
Saint Paul06-2016
Skills
- Technical writing
- Copyediting
- Proofreading
- Style guide development
Certification
Emergency Medical Technician
Timeline
Project ManagerIntern
Cyber Security Summit
02.2025 - 10.2025
Editorial Writer
Metropolitan State (Haute Dish Newspaper)
01.2025 - 01.2026
Writing Tutor
Metropolitan State University
01.2025 - 01.2026
Valet/Customer Service
Sanjusan restaurant
10.2023 - 07.2024
Line Cook
Dead Bird Brewing
02.2022 - 11.2022
High School Diploma - undefined
St Paul Academy
Associate's degree - Computer Networking
Rasmussen College
Bachelor of Science - CyberSecurity
Metropolitan State University