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Overview
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Certification
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Ruth Nesbitt

Ruth Nesbitt

Alexandria,VA

Summary

Highly-motivated scholar with desire to take on new challenges. Well-versed in reading for critical analysis, researching towards contextualization and writing to form arguments about complex themes and social issues. Superior writing skills with aptitude for guiding writers and students to deliver exceptional content and performance. Proven history of exercising sound editorial judgment and maintaining deadlines.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Editor & Writing Coach

Self-employed
Alexandria, VA
06.2023 - Current
  • Edited manuscripts submitted by clients for publication or presentation purposes.
  • Guided the development of outlines, drafts, revisions, and final versions of written works.
  • Assisted students in developing critical thinking skills through analysis of texts.
  • Developed writing instruction materials for students of all ages and levels.
  • Evaluated student progress against established goals and benchmarks throughout the coaching process.
  • Encouraged clients to explore alternative approaches toward problem solving within the context of creative writing projects.

Technology Sourcing Manager

T-Mobile
Bellevue, WA
10.2017 - 04.2023
  • Developed instructional materials such as written guidelines, presentations, videos, simulations and online courses.
  • Identified key skill gaps in Sourcing department employees and created training classes to educate target individuals.
  • Planned and led training programs on staff development to enhance employee knowledge, engagement, satisfaction and performance.
  • Collaborated with department heads to design effective learning materials that support organizational goals.
  • Determined course objectives and found or wrote course materials to cover topics.
  • Monitored progress of employees through feedback from managers and supervisors.
  • Assisted with onboarding new employees by designing, testing and conducting job-specific training.

Entertainment Producer

FRED Wildlife Refuge
Seattle, WA
09.2011 - 08.2017
  • Organized and coordinated production teams to ensure successful completion of entertainment projects.
  • Created and maintained production schedules and adjusted as needed to stay on track for target completion.
  • Edited manuscripts, press releases, and other documents to ensure accuracy and clarity.
  • Developed persuasive content for digital marketing campaigns.
  • Created original copy for websites, brochures, newsletters, promotional materials, and more.
  • Assisted in the development of storyboards used in video production scripts.
  • Applied strong writing, editing and proofreading abilities to each assignment to produce best possible content.

Education

Master of Arts - English Teaching Writing And Literature

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA
06-2026

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature And Teaching

University of Washington
Seattle, WA
06-2004

Skills

  • Editing and Proofreading
  • Strategic Planning
  • Excellent Oral and Written Communication
  • Strong Analytical Thinking
  • Motivational Leadership
  • Strong Interpersonal Communication
  • Syllabi Creation
  • Curriculum Development
  • Course Materials Selection
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Manuscript Review
  • Individualized Instruction
  • Interpreting Literature
  • Research

Languages

Spanish
Professional

Accomplishments

  • Editor for Alejandro De Gutierre's award-winning story, In the Shadow Dillydoun International Fiction Prize 2021 published in the 2021 Dillydoun Anthology
  • Editor for Alejandro De Gutierre's award winning short-story I Will Never Be Alone Uncharted Mag 2022 Short Story Award published in the 2022 Uncharted Anthology
  • Winner of T-Mobile Procurement Big Idea Contest 2022 for designing and implementing solutions that saved the company $20M annually
  • Three time Peak Achievement Award Nominee, T-Mobile, 2020, 2021, 2022
  • Employee of the Quarter, T-Mobile 2019

Certification

  • LEAN Six Sigma Yellow Belt, 2021
  • Pursuing SkillCraft Certification through the Stearns Center for Education at George Mason University, expected completion date of May 2024

Timeline

Editor & Writing Coach

Self-employed
06.2023 - Current

Technology Sourcing Manager

T-Mobile
10.2017 - 04.2023

Entertainment Producer

FRED Wildlife Refuge
09.2011 - 08.2017

Master of Arts - English Teaching Writing And Literature

George Mason University

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature And Teaching

University of Washington
Ruth Nesbitt