Sam Valentine

Many years in the service industry has necessitated the practice of valuable lesson: the ability to perform in high stress environments, and the importance of cultivating strong relationships with both coworkers and customers. This insight into the realm of what brings people joy, paired with my literary education, allows me the skills to craft engaging written content. My writing has been recognized by my university, receiving accolades including being runner-up for best essay and having a poem published in UNO's annual creative journal. In addition to writing, I have developed the skills necessary to prove myself a competent editor, as well as the passionate desire to help others edit their creative visions into formidable work.

• Creative Writing, including a publication in UNO's annual creative journal, Ellipsis
• Script Editing and PA on film sets
• Gaming and video editing (.sadboisteve on TikTok - I am currently beginning production of this content)
• Vocalist and songwriter for the band More October, as well as having released multiple musical works under various project titles (The Jinks and POASTAL)
• I am an avid boulderer, runner, and occasional outdoorsman, dedicating muh my life to healthy activity and nutrition.

• Runner-up for The Catherine Barragy Mackin Prize for best paper at UNO, 2025
• Publication of poem "Until The Quiet Comes" in UNO's annual creative journal, Ellipsis, 2025