Shay Shabazz
Atlanta,GA
Summary
A hard worker with a positive attitude. Seeking a career that maximizes existing strengths while creating new ones. Adept at team collaboration, ensuring reliable and flexible support in dynamic environments. Proficient in crafting compelling narrative, conduction research, and maintaining high standards of accuracy and clarity. Extensive knowledge of various writing styles, editing, marketing, and teaching. Known for strong communication skills and results-driven approach. A student mentality that is always eager to learn more.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Fiction Prose Writer
Above Story
02.2025 - Current
- Utilize exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
- Collaborate with editors to refine drafts, ensuring consistent tone and style.
- Follow outlines to stick to storyline while correcting consistency and language accuracy issues.
- Research topics related to story to create fiction built from facts.
- Generate ideas for plot enhancements.
- Write and edit high-quality content under deadline pressure with exciting, captivating, and authentic approach.
Associate Teacher
Cadence Education - The Suzuki School
08.2021 - Current
- Promote a positive classroom environment by fostering respectful, open communication between students and staff.
- Encouraged creativity and self-expression among students
- Help lead teacher set up and manage classroom and outdoor activities.
- Developed students critical thinking skills by incorporating problem-solving activities in the curriculum.
- Built and maintained productive relationships between students, teachers and parents.
- Montessori style teaching that promotes individuality, independence, and academic growth
- Fostered strong relationships with parents through consistent communication about their child's progress, addressing concerns proactively and working together towards shared goals for student success.
- Language based lessons focusing on teaching ages 4-6 how to read and write.
Sales and Marketing Agent
The Cause ATL
06.2023 - 04.2024
- Analyzed key performance indicators to identify areas of improvement in sales processes and marketing tactics.
- Exceeded quarterly sales goals consistently by developing customized solutions addressing specific client pain points or objectives.
- Delivered persuasive sales presentations tailored to individual client needs, resulting in closed deals and satisfied customers.
- Interviewed and trained individuals to build a successful team.
Marketing Agent
Capital Vacations
03.2021 - 01.2022
- Knowledgeable in timeshare locations to accurately match customer to desired destination.
- Established positive relationships with key industry contacts through regular networking events, conferences, and workshops.
- Managed trade show presence, coordinating booth design, logistics, and promotional activities for increased brand exposure.
- Responded to customer inquiries promptly and professionally to increase customer satisfaction.
- Study changing promotions to meet performance quotas.
Digital Marketing Intern/ Assistant
Bella Dior LLC
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Designed and presented social media campaign ideas.
- Tracked social media trends and adapted to attract target follower demographic.
- Improved brand awareness by developing and implementing targeted social media campaigns.
- Assisted in creating visually compelling graphics for social media platforms, increasing engagement among followers.
- Maintain calender for client inquiries and scheduling appointments.
- Design flyers for promotions.
- Creator of new brand logo.
Writer/Contributor
The A&T Register
08.2017 - 05.2019
- Found and interviewed sources by phone, video chat and in-person to write news stories.
- Generated ideas for new content series or formats based on audience interests and market trends.
- Organized material to research and complete writing tasks.
- Pitch news ideas and engaging articles for online publications, resulting in increased readership and social media shares.
- Capture and edit photos and videos for news packages.
Education
Master of Arts - English And Creative Writing
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH05-2022
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism And Mass Communication
North Carolina A&T State University
Greensboro, NC05-2020
Skills
- Creative writing
- Audience engagement
- Analytical problem solving
- Customer service
- Content development
- Document editing
- Research
- Proficient in writing styles MLA, Chicago, APA, and AP
- Organization
- Curriculum building and lesson planning
Timeline
Freelance Fiction Prose Writer
Above Story
02.2025 - Current
Sales and Marketing Agent
The Cause ATL
06.2023 - 04.2024
Associate Teacher
Cadence Education - The Suzuki School
08.2021 - Current
Marketing Agent
Capital Vacations
03.2021 - 01.2022
Digital Marketing Intern/ Assistant
Bella Dior LLC
01.2020 - 01.2021
Writer/Contributor
The A&T Register
08.2017 - 05.2019
Master of Arts - English And Creative Writing
Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism And Mass Communication
North Carolina A&T State University
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