Jade Barrad
Santa Barbara,California
Summary
Proficient in supporting senior editors, managing editorial schedules, and coordinating with freelance contributors. Demonstrated expertise in English language and grammar, consistently meeting deadlines while utilizing advanced editing software. Contributed to enhanced content quality and streamlined editorial processes in previous Editing Assistant role.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
Sakana Sushi Bar
01.2026 - Current
- Ensured high-quality guest services, contributing to positive customer experiences. Executed food and drink service with precision, minimizing wait times,
thorough cleaning and restocking tasks to maintain operational flow.
Server/ Bartender
Solera & co
01.2024 - Current
- Catering for events, part-time, seasonal event work, serving, bartending etc.
Director of Content Curation/ Publishers Assistant
WHIRL magazine
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
01.2025 - 01.2026
- Organized/managed Canva spreadsheets for data entry/online organization, client correspondence, social media advertising efforts/ sales.Email relay to ensure timely responses and information dissemination.Utilized Wix and Issuu for content management/digital publishing.
Office Administrative Assistant
Dream Foundation
Santa Barbara, California
10.2021 - 02.2022
- Secretarial work, office administrative duties, Medical authorizations, archiving, filing.
Guest Services Representative
The Moxy Hotel
Santa Barbara
10.2018 - 07.2019
- Orchestrate guest services with effective check-in/out operations, reservation handling, and meeting arrangements.
Professional Ballerina
State Street Ballet
Santa Barbara
01.2013 - 02.2016
- Exhibits capability to thrive under pressure, deliver and accept constructive feedback, devise solutions, and function as a cooperative team player.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts Rhetoric & Composition, Minor in Dance, Professional Writing Certificate
California State University of Long Beach
Long Beach, CA01.2021
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts, Science & Liberal Arts, English
Santa Barbara City College
Ca01.2018
High School -
Santa Barbara High School
01.2013
Skills
- Organizational skills
- Content management
- Client correspondence
- Data entry
- Advertising campaigns
- Social media marketing
- Customer relationship management
- Market analysis
- Team collaboration
- Creativity and innovation
- Media relations
- Industry knowledge
- Work ethic
- Editing and composition
- Analytical thinking
- Email communication
- Content curation
- Editorial judgment
- Copy editing proficiency
- Layout design
- Technical editing experience
- Writing improvement
- Revision suggestions
- Proofreading expertise
- Content analysis
References
Jennifer Smith, Co-Chair, Professional Writing Certificate Program, California State University of Long Beach, jennifer.smith@csulb.edu
Timeline
Server
Sakana Sushi Bar
01.2026 - Current
Director of Content Curation/ Publishers Assistant
WHIRL magazine
01.2025 - 01.2026
Server/ Bartender
Solera & co
01.2024 - Current
Office Administrative Assistant
Dream Foundation
10.2021 - 02.2022
Guest Services Representative
The Moxy Hotel
10.2018 - 07.2019
Professional Ballerina
State Street Ballet
01.2013 - 02.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts Rhetoric & Composition, Minor in Dance, Professional Writing Certificate
California State University of Long Beach
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts, Science & Liberal Arts, English
Santa Barbara City College
High School -
Santa Barbara High School