Madalyn McMillan
Vancouver,WA
Summary
Bachelor of Arts student in English from University of Washington, specializing in rhetoric and professional writing. Experienced creative writer and editor with a focus on producing engaging content across various platforms. Author of a monthly humor newsletter, Madalyn Writes, demonstrating strong writing and editorial skills. Proficient in content management systems, online publishing software, and SEO strategies, capable of delivering high-quality copy with minimal supervision.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Newsletter Writer
Substack
01.2021 - Current
- Drafted and published engaging newsletters that resonated with a diverse audience.
- Created visually appealing graphics to complement written content for social media platforms.
- Employed strong storytelling techniques to captivate and retain readers' attention.
Communication & Development Intern
Project Patch
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Conducted research on emerging technologies to provide insights for project enhancements.
- Engaged in team brainstorming sessions to generate innovative ideas for ongoing projects.
- Contributed to maintaining a database of project documents and related materials.
Copywriter
Mars' Hill Newspaper
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Conducted interviews with local figures to gather insights and quotes for feature stories.
- Drafted engaging articles that informed and captivated readers on current events.
Events Team
Trinity Western University Student Association
Vancouver, BC
09.2021 - 12.2022
- Worked with a diverse team to brainstorm and implement innovative event ideas for student engagement.
- Executed on-site event setups, managing staff and volunteers to ensure timely completion of tasks.
- Developed event budgets, tracking expenses and reconciling accounts as a credit card holder.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Washington
05.2026
Bachelors - Media + Communications
Trinity Western University
01.2023
Skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Proficiency in Adobe
- Detail oriented
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Creative and artistically driven
- Works well in team and individual environments
Projects
Madalyn Writes: a relatable and encouraging newsletter about navigating my early twenties. I release a short letter a couple times a month discussing everything from life and friendships to pop culture.
Timeline
Communication & Development Intern
Project Patch
06.2023 - 08.2023
Copywriter
Mars' Hill Newspaper
01.2022 - 12.2022
Events Team
Trinity Western University Student Association
09.2021 - 12.2022
Newsletter Writer
Substack
01.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Washington
Bachelors - Media + Communications
Trinity Western University