Hi, I’m
LUCIA LORENZ
Editor and Educator
Glen Allen,VA
Summary
Undergrad student at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University majoring in Creative Writing and Professional Technical Writing. Considerable qualifications for editing, writing, analysis, communicating efficiently, and problem-solving in a dynamic environment.
Overview
5
years of professional experience
Work History
PK's Bar & GrillBlacksburg, VA
Server
09.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Increased sales by 13% through suggestive selling techniques.
- Managed a section of 4-9 tables efficiently during peak hours.
- Overseeing training and teaching employees' new ways how to effectively work as a team and effect ways to manage POS systems.
Christiansburg High SchoolChristiansburg, VA
Creative Writing Teacher
01.2026 - 05.2026
Job overview
- Editing students work, providing constructive feedback to promote improvement in writing proficiency.
- Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student creativity and writing skills.
- Fostered a collaborative classroom environment encouraging peer feedback and group discussions.
Virginia TechBlacksburg, VA
Grant Writing Intern
01.2025 - 05.2025
Job overview
- Drafted grant proposals, ensuring alignment with funding agency guidelines.
- Conducted research on funding opportunities and potential grant sources.
- Developed a database of past grants to inform future submissions.
Crunch FitnessHenrico, VA
Costumer Service Representative
05.2023 - 09.2023
Job overview
- Exceeded monthly upselling target by through personalized recommendations and exceptional service.
- Implemented a new feedback system that led to an improvement in customer feedback scores.
- Demonstrated exceptional product knowledge to assist customers with making informed purchasing decisions, resulting in an increase in sales revenue.
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic SchoolHenrico, VA
After School Teacher
01.2021 - 01.2022
Job overview
- Cultivated a nurturing and stimulating environment, leading to an improvement in students' engagement levels during after-school programming.
- Organized and facilitated extracurricular activities that promoted teamwork and social skills, boosting students' self-confidence.
- Managed classroom dynamics effectively, reducing behavioral through the application of conflict resolution techniques and positive reinforcement.
Education
Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State UniversityBlacksburg, VA
Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences from Professional Technical Writing and Creative Writing
05-2026
University Overview
- Dean's List Fall Semester of 2025
- Alfred E Knobler Scholarship Recipient
- Charles Modlin Study Abroad Scholarship Recipient
- English Giving Day Scholarship Recipient
- Jenkins M Robertson Scholarship Recipient
- Study Abroad: London, UK, English
- Relevant Coursework: Writing Digital Media & Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry Workshops
Skills
- Customer Service
- Team Collaboration
- Google Proficient
- Advanced Heretto Services
- Sales expertise
- Inventory Control
- Microsoft Proficient
- Advanced GitHub Services
- Strong editing skills
- Innovative lesson planning
- Proposal management
- Strong research skills
Timeline
Creative Writing Teacher
Christiansburg High School
01.2026 - 05.2026
Grant Writing Intern
Virginia Tech
01.2025 - 05.2025
Server
PK's Bar & Grill
09.2024 - Current
Costumer Service Representative
Crunch Fitness
05.2023 - 09.2023
After School Teacher
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School
01.2021 - 01.2022
Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University
Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences from Professional Technical Writing and Creative Writing