Melody Barnes
Oklahoma City
Summary
Creative and professional writer with a solid background in copywriting and editing. Highly skilled in audience engagement and collaborations with various disciplines of creatives and professionals. Personable and effective communicator with a proven ability to drive sales and connect with an audience.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Server/Bartender
Bourbon St. Cafe
Oklahoma City, OK
05.2020 - Current
- Thrived in a large, fast-paced restaurant, ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Consistently remained a top seller for food and beverage.
- Processed transactions accurately, balancing smooth operation of registers with exceptional customer service.
- Applied adept knowledge of ingredients to craft specialty cocktails.
- Assisted in creation of seasonal cocktail menus.
- Collaborated with both kitchen staff and server staff to maintain speed and accuracy of order completion.
- Managed several tables in addition to a large bar top while maintaining excellent attention to detail.
- Hosted and organized large banquet gatherings such as graduation dinners, wedding receptions, and corporate parties.
Editor-in-Chief
Midwest Magazine
Oklahoma City, OK
01.2024 - 05.2025
- Oversaw production of articles and other creative projects.
- Edited and proofread articles for style and grammar to align with creative direction of the publication.
- Organized interviews and events to generate compelling stories.
- Shaped creative direction through engaging articles.
- Collaborated with all disciplines of creative fields to create a cohesive creative vision.
- Assisted in planning fashion shows, including organizing playlists, acquiring vendors, venue selection, and show logistics.
Tennis Shop Associate
Westwood Tennis Center
Norman, OK
05.2019 - 08.2020
- Managed and booked parties for private tennis events
- Assisted customers with tennis equipment and product selection.
- Maintained inventory organization and stock checks.
- Effectively operated POS systems and registers.
- Reliably provided exceptional customer service.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Professional Writing
University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK05-2025
Skills
- Creative writing
- Copywriting
- Copyediting
- Technical writing
- Journalism
- Strong research skills
- Editing and proofreading
- Audience engagement
- Event organizing
- Social media
- Multimedia content creation
- Promotional planning
- Relationship building
Timeline
Editor-in-Chief
Midwest Magazine
01.2024 - 05.2025
Server/Bartender
Bourbon St. Cafe
05.2020 - Current
Tennis Shop Associate
Westwood Tennis Center
05.2019 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Professional Writing
University of Oklahoma