Rachel Walker
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Dynamic Editorial Intern with hands-on experience in journalism. Committed to accuracy, AP style editing and thorough fact-checking. Quick-thinking and successful at creative problem-solving. Technically inclined with extensive knowledge of [Software].
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Lookout
East Carolina Undergraduate Research Journal
- Selected and prepared images for stories and articles
- Assisted editors with final proofreading and layout
- Reviewed and edited hundreds of submissions by marking errors and presenting to writers
- Posted content on social media and recruited submissions weekly
- Edited and reviewed content for grammar, spelling, and punctuation
- Drove accuracy of content through careful proofreading and fact-checking
Director of Apparel
- As elected by my peers, for one full term
- Designed and produced merchandise for 200+ members
- Facilitated “handout” events while directing a team of volunteers
- Trained the next director
- 0
Floor Sales Manager
05.2022 - Current
- Recorded sales and tracked inventory
- Consistently met and exceeded quotas within the inside sales role
- Cultivated and maintained trusting relationships with clients.
Editor
Organizations
12.2021 - 06.2022
- Interned as editor for one semester
- Executive publisher over hundreds of student submissions
- Collaborated with the English department to build-out an updated website design
- Canvased to students of writing intensive courses for journal submissions.
Account Manager
Optim Marketing, Inc
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Managed multiple accounts for a diverse group of clients obtained through outside sales
- Met competitive quotas regularly
- Recorded sales using platforms like Salesforce
- Lead and trained my own team of junior B2B account managers.
Intern
East Carolina University
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
Executive Board Member
Chi Omega Fraternity
01.2019 - 03.2020
Volunteer
Junior Guild Of Greensboro
01.2014 - 05.2018
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.
- Participated in volunteer orientations and training sessions to learn about organizational changes and mission updates.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC05.2023
Skills
- Print Media
- Website Copy
- Production Deadlines
- Promotional Planning
- Nonfiction Prose
- Unique Content Creation
- Social Media Content Writing
- Research
- Web Page Creation and Editing
- Editing
- Copywriting, Editing and Review
- Essay Writing
- Grammar Usage
Timeline
Floor Sales Manager
05.2022 - Current
Editor
Organizations
12.2021 - 06.2022
Account Manager
Optim Marketing, Inc
08.2021 - 01.2022
Intern
East Carolina University
01.2021 - 06.2021
Executive Board Member
Chi Omega Fraternity
01.2019 - 03.2020
Volunteer
Junior Guild Of Greensboro
01.2014 - 05.2018
Lookout
East Carolina Undergraduate Research Journal
Director of Apparel
Bachelor of Arts - English
East Carolina University
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