Jinny Kim
Palisades Park,NJ
Summary
Accomplished Staff Writer and Assistant Editor at Wheaton College, adept in effective writing, editing, and deadline management. Demonstrated success in enhancing publication quality and fostering strong relationships, with a knack for investigative research and ethical reporting. Skilled in mentoring with a 100% commitment to improving team proficiency and content accuracy.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Writer
Wheaton College
2022.08 - 2023.03
- Managed multiple assignments simultaneously while maintaining consistent quality in writing and editing tasks.
- Consistently met tight deadlines under pressure while maintaining high levels of accuracy in writing style.
- Pitched engaging feature stories that highlighted community members or events, fostering a strong connection between the publication and its audience base.
- Developed strong working relationships with sources, resulting in exclusive interviews and unique article content.
Assistant Editor
Wheaton College
2022.08 - 2023.03
- Handled internal staff correspondence through emails and scheduling.
- Reviewed articles for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, accuracy, and compliance with quality standards.
- Participated in weekly meetings discussing upcoming stories, department goals, strategies for improvement, and performance metrics analysis.
- Developed strong working relationships with writers to provide guidance on improving their writing skills and article content.
Barista
Wheaton College
2021.01 - 2021.09
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace for optimal productivity and safety.
- Promoted a welcoming atmosphere by greeting customers with a friendly demeanor and promptly addressing their needs.
- Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
- Managed time effectively to balance both front-of-house tasks and back-of-house responsibilities during busy periods.
Private ESL Tutor
Self-employed
2020.10 - 2021.01
- Monitored student progress using comprehensive assessment tools for continuous improvement in language proficiency.
- Improved writing skills with focused exercises targeting grammar, sentence structure, and organization of ideas.
- Supported test preparation efforts by identifying areas for improvement and designing targeted practice exercises based on exam requirements.
Teaching Assistant
Yongsan International School
2020.08 - 2020.10
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, creating a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic success.
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.
Summer Camp Counselor
Cornerstone Day Camp
2016.06 - 2016.08
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Supported children by actively listening and offering encouragement.
- Managed daily operations of camp programs, ensuring smooth transitions between activities and maintaining participant engagement throughout the day.
- Communicated with families to keep parents informed on child's camp experience and address any concerns or issues.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English: Creative Writing
Seton Hall Univeristy
South Orange, NJ12.2024
High School Diploma -
Bergen County Christian Academy
Hackensack, NJ06.2019
Skills
Effective writing
Strong research skills
Deadline Management
Client Relationships
Editing
Investigative research
Proofreading proficiency
Ethical reporting
Empathy and patience
Fluency Development
Cash Handling
Opening and closing duties
Languages
Korean
Spanish
Timeline
Staff Writer
Wheaton College
2022.08 - 2023.03
Assistant Editor
Wheaton College
2022.08 - 2023.03
Barista
Wheaton College
2021.01 - 2021.09
Private ESL Tutor
Self-employed
2020.10 - 2021.01
Teaching Assistant
Yongsan International School
2020.08 - 2020.10
Summer Camp Counselor
Cornerstone Day Camp
2016.06 - 2016.08
Bachelor of Arts - English: Creative Writing
Seton Hall Univeristy
High School Diploma -
Bergen County Christian Academy
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