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Shelby Silva
Journalist
Los Angeles,California
Summary
Self-motivated, dependable journalist committed to growing skillset through meaningful experience in a diverse and welcoming environment. An individual with excellent communication and relationship building skills focused on making difference in a community through collaborative and independent initiative. A person who values creativity, passion, and a positive attitude.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Resident Advisor
Residential Life
Whittier, California
08.2022 - Current
- Strategized to improve resident care and satisfaction and held weekly meetings with directors to advocate for resident needs.
- Conducted daily welfare checks and coordinated with facility staff to meet resident needs.
- Promoted positive relations between residents and staff.
- Supported personal needs of residents dealing with diverse conditions.
- Enforced policies and safety standards through building and room rounds.
- Facilitated floor meetings to discuss concerns, review complaints, and convey information about policy changes.
- Assisted residents with transitioning into new living environment and maintained strong relationships with residents.
- Solved grievances and complaints by collaborating with residents.
- Promoted diversity and inclusion to create welcoming and inclusive living environment for all students.
- Planned and organized social and educational activities to promote community building and personal development among students.
- Supervised and mentored students to promote safety and wellbeing.
- Facilitated minor care needs of facility by reporting issues to maintenance department for quick resolution.
- Mediated conflict to provide safe and secure environment through policy enforcement.
- Initiated dormitory programs to foster positive relationships and safe social opportunities.
- Participated in staff meetings and training to stay informed on policies and procedures.
- Provided referral services and connected students with resources to facilitate access to support and meet individual needs.
Arts and Entertainment Editor
Quaker Campus
Whittier, California
08.2022 - Current
- Suggested improvements to content to enhance quality and accuracy.
- Edited and revised wide array of content for accuracy, clarity and consistency.
- Selected relevant images to accompany content for maximum impact.
- Worked with graphic artists, post-production team members and other specialists to produce captivating and successful content.
- Provided concise and constructive editorial feedback to writers to improve article and story writing.
- Drove accuracy of content through careful proofreading and fact-checking.
- Researched topics to create accurate and engaging content.
- Edited and reviewed content for grammar, spelling and punctuation.
- Wrote and created content for various topics and mediums.
- Collaborated with writers, designers and other editors to deliver content of highest quality.
- Conducted editorial meetings with staff members to collaborate and review proposed publication suggestions.
- Delegated and tracked each staff member's assignments and deadlines.
Writing Consultant
Center For Advising And Academic Success
Whittier, CA
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Overcame writing challenges with students through feedback on written work.
- Held specific times twice a week to meet on-on-one with students on campus.
- Assisted students navigate through writing mediums and helping them with formatting papers.
- Promoted development of good study habits and learning skills.
- Assisted other students with homework and provided supplementary instruction.
- Motivated students with accurate feedback and positive reinforcement.
- Mentored and coached students with focus on developing independence and self-confidence.
Staff Writer
Quaker Campus
Whittier, CA
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Wrote and submitted accurate, engaging, and fact-checked stories.
- Researched and produced news reports.
- Captured and edited audio, video and photographs to provide multimedia content to enhance stories.
- Developed stories by researching facts and tracking down sources.
- Built strong relationships with sources to gain access to exclusive information.
- Edited stories for accuracy and clarity.
- Investigated important community issues and put together well-received reports.
- Adhered to ethical and legal standards to maintain credibility and trust with audiences.
- Utilized social media to promote stories and build audience.
- Stayed up-to-date with current events and trends.
- Participated in editorial meetings to discuss story ideas and content.
Writing Associate
The Writing Program Of Whittier College
Whittier, CA
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Crafted effective learning plans to address students' writing weaknesses and strengths.
- Assisted the professor in the classroom by assisting students with class work and offering them advice that helped me grow as a writer.
- Attended all classes in order to be accessible for students.
- Assessed current reading levels and planned optimal educational strategies to help students improve writing skills.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Responded to email and telephone requests to provide students with specific information.
- Taught students remotely using online video chat platform and other delivery channels.
Education
High School Diploma -
John Marshall Senior High School
Los Angeles, CA 08.2016 - 06.2020
Bachelor's - Multimedia Journalism
Whittier College
Whittier, CA 08.2020 - Current
Skills
Active Listening
Security procedures
Student resource promotion
Policy enforcement
Resident monitoring
Flexible and Adaptable
Data Entry
Organization and Time Management
Planning and Coordination
Written Communication
Excellent Communication
Training and Development
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Welcoming Persona
Copywriting and editing
Team collaboration
Camera Proficiency
Staff leadership and supervision
Cultural Awareness
Multitasking Abilities
Attention to Detail
Teambuilding
Self-Motivated
Critical Thinking
Group and individual coaching
Homework assistance
Study tips
Assignment reviewing
Skill-building abilities
Writing assessments
Individualized instruction
Software
WordPress
Interests
Music, Art, Culture, Films, Fashion, etc
Timeline
Writing Consultant
Center For Advising And Academic Success
09.2022 - 12.2022
Resident Advisor
Residential Life
08.2022 - Current
Arts and Entertainment Editor
Quaker Campus
08.2022 - Current
Staff Writer
Quaker Campus
09.2021 - 05.2022
Writing Associate
The Writing Program Of Whittier College
09.2021 - 12.2021
Bachelor's - Multimedia Journalism
Whittier College
08.2020 - Current
High School Diploma -
John Marshall Senior High School
08.2016 - 06.2020