Melia Sloss
Firestone,CO
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
Flagstaff Academy
Longmont, CO
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly adjusting to changing circumstances or unforeseen challenges during volunteer events.
- Helped program leadership with planning and fundraising responsibilities.
Newspaper Copy & Design Editor
Mead High School
Longmont, CO
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Developed eye-catching layouts for print and digital publications, resulting in increased reader engagement.
- Revamped outdated templates by introducing modern design elements, leading to improved overall aesthetic appeal.
- Reviewed articles for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, accuracy, and compliance with Associated Press guidelines.
- Checked reference sources to verify dates, facts and statistics.
- Communicated directly with writers to collaboratively assess work and guide editorial improvements.
- Devised attention-grabbing headlines and summaries to increase clicks and engagement.
- Acquired in-depth knowledge of content areas to provide effective edits.
- Provided concise and constructive editorial feedback to writers to improve article and story writing.
- Collaborated with writers, designers and other editors to deliver content of highest quality.
- Conducted editorial meetings with staff members to collaborate and review proposed publication suggestions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mead High School
Longmont, CO05.2024
Skills
Positive Attitude
Teamwork and Collaboration
Organized and Efficient
Attention to Detail
Leadership Qualities
Adaptability and Dependability
Timeline
Newspaper Copy & Design Editor
Mead High School
08.2022 - 05.2024
Volunteer
Flagstaff Academy
High School Diploma -
Mead High School