Peyton Milhorn
Sarasota,Florida
Summary
A skilled and deadline-oriented Writer with experience in editorial roles, small-scale journalism, creative storytelling, and interviewing techniques with a passion for sharing accurate and meaningful news.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Volunteer Copy Editor
Gensis
Sarasota, FL
01.2025 - Current
- Proofread and edited for grammar, punctuation, syntax, and spelling accuracy for Genesis Book.
- Organized large volumes of interview transcripts into formats for easier reading.
Interview Coordinator
Shift Literary Magazine
Sarasota, FL
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Worked on the Editorial Board for the 7th issue of Ringling College's Shift Literary Magazine as an in-class project.
- Panned, conducted, and edited interviews.
- Read and assessed submissions from the slush pile.
- Performed copy editing duties, such as correcting grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors.
Music Instructor
Music Compound
Sarasota, Florida
11.2021 - 11.2024
- Developed strong working relationships with students and parents to accomplish class visions and goals
- Maintained schedule of class assignments to meet deadlines
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations
- Mentored students in group classes by taking a creative approach
- Formulated and implemented effective lesson plans
Editor-in-Chief
Sarasotan School Newspaper
Sarasota, Florida
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Worked closely with publishing team members to meet deadlines
- Wrote stories and articles for publication
- Managed a team of editors, writers and other staff members responsible for creating high-quality content
- Verified facts, dates and statistics using standard reference sources
- Developed story or content ideas, considering audience appeal
- Provided feedback on article drafts before they were published
Education
Bachelors in Fine Arts - Creative Writing Major
Ringling College of Art And Design
Sarasota, FL05-2027
High School Diploma -
Sarasota High School
Sarasota, FL05.2023
Skills
- Time Management
- Classroom Management
- Lesson Planning
- Lecture Presentation
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Curriculum Design
- Music Skill Development
- Problem Solving
- Content Development
- Story Pitching
- Writing
- Copy Editing
- Syntax improvement
- Fact-checking accuracy
- Interviewing ability
- Creative storytelling
Certification
Microsoft Word Certified, 2020
Accomplishments
- 2024 Bushel & Peck Publishing summer intern
- 2023 Music Compound Employee Rising Star Award
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Volunteer Copy Editor
Gensis
01.2025 - Current
Interview Coordinator
Shift Literary Magazine
01.2025 - 05.2025
Editor-in-Chief
Sarasotan School Newspaper
08.2022 - 05.2023
Music Instructor
Music Compound
11.2021 - 11.2024
Bachelors in Fine Arts - Creative Writing Major
Ringling College of Art And Design
High School Diploma -
Sarasota High School
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