Jacob Storey-Gilleland
Oklahoma City,OK
Summary
Creative, ambitious bookstore assistant manager with 7 years of writing experience in various capacities. Professional and detail oriented writing style and interest in language, and multimodal documentation. Fervent enthusiast of books and the written word.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Shift Leader
Commonplace Books
09.2021 - 01.2024
- Maintain written records of all incoming and outgoing orders.
- Compose emails directed towards publishing companies, customers, sales representatives, and local authors.
- Supervise day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Mentor team members to enhance professional development and accountability in workplace.
- Keep a written record of the weekly schedule, adjusting for unforeseen absences.
Bookseller
Half Price Books
01.2020 - 09.2021
- Assisted customers in selecting desirable book titles, as well as other forms of media.
- Assessed value of books brought in by customers.
- Conducted regular inventory audits to maintain accurate records.
- Maintained sales floor by picking up items, shelving books, and product and straightening bookshelves and tables.
Maintenance Technician
City Of Norman
06.2017 - 01.2020
- Serviced and repaired fire hydrants, water lines, and pipe lines in the city of Norman.
- Engaged with written reports detailing the contours of a typical workday.
- Cleaned and maintained tools, equipment, and assigned vehicle at the end of each work week.
- Interacted with citizens in order to clearly and accurately relay information pertaining to the nature of a specific job.
Education
Master of Arts - Literature
University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - English-Literary And Cultural Studies
University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK05.2018
Skills
- Clear communication
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Audience awareness
- Adaptability
- Attention to detail
Additional Information
Related Activities
Ralph Ellison Reading Pals Volunteer
- Read aloud to a small group of children in-person at the Ralph Ellison Public Library in the summer of 2023.
- These sessions were followed up by a 30-45 arts and crafts activity.
Freshman English Comp Tutor
- Assisted freshman undergraduates with understanding comp 1 and 2 concepts as a senior undergraduate student.
- Met with one student a week for a one hour period to discuss effective study, writing, and research habits.
Timeline
Shift Leader
Commonplace Books
09.2021 - 01.2024
Bookseller
Half Price Books
01.2020 - 09.2021
Maintenance Technician
City Of Norman
06.2017 - 01.2020
Master of Arts - Literature
University of Central Oklahoma
Bachelor of Arts - English-Literary And Cultural Studies
University of Oklahoma
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