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Cheryl Lynne Brite

Cheryl Lynne Brite

Longmont,CO

Summary

Hardworking and focused college graduate seeking a position in copywriting, marketing, publishing, journalism, or content creation, with an opportunity for growth. Open to relocation within the United States.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Freight Associate

Kohl’s
Longmont, CO
05.2017 - Current
  • Executed unloading of product boxes from delivery truck to ensure timely inventory replenishment.
  • Executed product placement on sales floor across various departments.
  • Restored clothing items from dressing rooms to sales floor displays.
  • Assisted customers in resolving inquiries and providing solutions.
  • Achieved streamlined in-store fulfillment for ship-from-store and buy online pick up in-store orders, improving customer experience.
  • Executed printing of clearance and white tags for product labeling.
  • Executed merchandise setup on sales floor to enhance product visibility.
  • Executed inventory preparation processes to ensure accurate stock levels.
  • Executed updates to signs and sign toppers to accurately reflect current sale events.
  • Executed back stocking of products in stockroom to optimize inventory organization.
  • Conducted comprehensive audits to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Freelance Travel and Health Writer

Passport Health, LLC
Scottsdale, AZ
02.2019 - 01.2020
  • Conducted research and authored destination advice pages to enhance website content.
  • Compiled comprehensive travel guides detailing climate, safety, visa requirements, and additional essential information for specific countries.
  • Compiled health tips and vaccine information for travel to promote well-being.
  • Assisted in gathering passport and visa information for U.S. citizens traveling internationally. Supported travelers by providing details on required visas, including tourist and business options. Facilitated understanding of necessary vaccinations for specific destinations.
  • Assisted in determining necessary visa types for travel. Supported clients in understanding visa extension options. Provided information on visa costs and application processes.

Press Release and Article Writer

Searchiac LLC
Remote
07.2016 - 10.2016
  • Authored comprehensive review articles on health and wellness products to inform consumer choices.
  • Crafted 1000-word articles tailored to meet specific client requirements.
  • Utilized Google Sheets to streamline access to assignments.
  • Reviewed and refined articles to ensure clarity and accuracy prior to submission.

Website Content Writer

Microdigital Consulting Corporation: Jelly Share and Lifestyle Passion
Remote
03.2015 - 09.2015
  • Crafted articles to complement visual content for enhanced audience engagement.
  • Authored five articles weekly, crafting compelling headlines and concise 5-6 sentence captions for accompanying images.
  • Uploaded articles and corresponding images to website for review and approval.
  • Oversaw publication of articles on website to enhance online presence.

Freelance Contract Writer

EBSCO Publishing: Business Book Summaries
Ipswich, MA
11.2013 - 08.2014
  • Delivered comprehensive business book summaries for EBSCO Business Book Summaries Learning Center.
  • Synthesized and revised key insights from 200+ page books into concise summaries of 3000-3500 words.
  • Executed delivery of summaries in MS Word format, adhering to established guidelines and style specifications.

Writer

Hire Writers
Longmont, CO
05.2014 - 07.2014
  • Authored and revised articles on diverse topics for online publication.
  • Authored and revised articles in accordance with assignment guidelines.
  • Evaluated and determined acceptance or rejection of submitted articles.
  • Ensured timely submission of articles to meet publication deadlines.

Co-Author/Writer

Hare-Brain Science Tales
Greeley, CO
03.2014 - 04.2014
  • Managed flexible scheduling in a remote temporary role to optimize productivity.
  • Crafted engaging science narratives tailored for 3rd to 4th grade comprehension levels.
  • Facilitated comprehensive story development from initial concept to final draft.
  • Curated narratives ranging from 1,000 to 2,000 words to engage diverse audiences.
  • Monitored and optimized time management practices to enhance productivity.
  • Executed delivery of stories in MS Word format, adhering to established guidelines and style specifications.

Bookseller

Massasoit Community College
Brockton, MA
08.2013 - 09.2013
  • Assisted with seasonal operations at the start of fall semester. Supported cash handling and customer transactions as a book runner cashier. Managed phone inquiries and organized filing systems for inventory. Conducted price tagging and applied rent stickers. Stocked shelves and processed online book orders while providing computer and customer service support.

Grocery Bagger

Sprouts Farmers Market
Longmont, CO
01.2013 - 06.2013
  • Assisted customers by loading shopping carts and delivering groceries to vehicles. Organized merchandise on shelves and maintained cleanliness in store areas. Provided friendly customer service to enhance shopping experience.

Freelance Jr Copywriter

Britize @ Amazon
Remote
03.2013 - 06.2013
  • Assisted in developing bullet points and item descriptions for aroma harmony product line. Supported Amazon seller in enhancing product visibility through effective descriptions. Collaborated with team members to ensure clarity and appeal of product listings.
  • Developed engaging content to complement product images for social media advertising.
  • Revised MS Excel inventory templates by updating product descriptions for Amazon uploads.
  • Developed and maintained britize.com to enhance user experience and engagement.

Freelance Website Content Writer

Helping Hands Around the World
Brockton, MA
06.2011 - 01.2012
  • Assisted in creating website articles highlighting international philanthropy initiatives of non-profit organization. Supported team members in researching and compiling relevant information. Contributed to the dissemination of knowledge about global charitable efforts.
  • Conducted interviews with founder regarding recent events. Verified facts as necessary. Sourced photographs to enhance articles.
  • Entered completed articles into web forms to facilitate content management. Provided photo URLs and relevant external links to enhance article visibility. Identified key text elements to create clickable links for improved user engagement.
  • Assisted in adding photos to web site's photo gallery through Dropbox. Obtained photo URLs for web forms. Created titles and captions to describe philanthropic events related to photos.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English - Creative Writing

Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO
01.2011

Skills

  • Skilled article/blog writer and editor, proficient in content, style, grammar, and punctuation
  • Strong written communication skills
  • Creative writing — fiction, non-fiction, poetry, marketing
  • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
  • Complete assigned tasks within identified timeframes
  • MS Word, MS PowerPoint, Google Spreadsheets, Google Meta Keywords, and Tags
  • Exceptional photography skills

Accomplishments

  • Apr 2006 - I was awarded the Susan Atefat-Peckham award in high school for excellence in creative writing.
  • Sep 2004 - My photograph was exhibited at Drexel University in Pennsylvania.

Timeline

Freelance Travel and Health Writer

Passport Health, LLC
02.2019 - 01.2020

Freight Associate

Kohl’s
05.2017 - Current

Press Release and Article Writer

Searchiac LLC
07.2016 - 10.2016

Website Content Writer

Microdigital Consulting Corporation: Jelly Share and Lifestyle Passion
03.2015 - 09.2015

Writer

Hire Writers
05.2014 - 07.2014

Co-Author/Writer

Hare-Brain Science Tales
03.2014 - 04.2014

Freelance Contract Writer

EBSCO Publishing: Business Book Summaries
11.2013 - 08.2014

Bookseller

Massasoit Community College
08.2013 - 09.2013

Freelance Jr Copywriter

Britize @ Amazon
03.2013 - 06.2013

Grocery Bagger

Sprouts Farmers Market
01.2013 - 06.2013

Freelance Website Content Writer

Helping Hands Around the World
06.2011 - 01.2012

Bachelor of Arts - English - Creative Writing

Colorado State University

Publications

  • May 2012 – July 2014 – Creative writing contributor for the Yahoo Contributor Network.
  • Nov 2011 - My poem “Wandering” was published in a book called Stars in Our Hearts.
  • Feb 2008 - My poem “From Darkness to Light” was published in a book entitled Twilight Musings.

Internships

BLOGGER, WRITER/EDITOR

Lovett Publishing House, San Antonio, TX (Jan 2014-Mar 2014)

Time to Save, Wallingford, CT (Aug 2012-Dec 2012)

L’Elite Magazine, Boston, MA (May 2012-Aug 2012)

Preview Stay, Orange County, CA (Oct 2011-Mar 2012) 

  • Remote internships.
  • Provided articles for blogs and online publications.
  • Used Basecamp.com to manage time and projects.
  • Edited article submissions for form and content, grammar, and punctuation.
  • Assisted in article development for publications.
  • Used meta keywords and supporting phrases for Search Engine Optimization (SEO).
  • Write about themes having to do with “Passion, Faith, and Courage.”