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Skylar Merrell

Lancaster,NY

Summary

Highly organized and goal-oriented. Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills. Seeking a career in publishing that combines writing and editing talents with lifelong passion for literature.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Communication & Marketing Intern

Rosen Publishing Group
06.2023 - 02.2024
  • Wrote copy for social media posts, promotional emails, blogs, and other marketing collateral.
  • Enhanced social media engagement through regular posting and audience interaction.
  • Managed email marketing campaigns, resulting in increased click-through rates and conversions.
  • Assisted in creating written, video and image content for marketing channels.
  • Contributed to creation of compelling content for company blog, newsletter, and website.

Editor/Copywriter

General Physician, P.C.
06.2021 - 03.2023
  • Wrote and edited company's monthly newsletters to be sent out to employees and community members.
  • Created content for medical group's social media accounts.
  • Developed website biography pages for onboarding medical staff.
  • Edited company's website to ensure content is grammatically correct and visually appealing.
  • Edited and reviewed documents to be sent out to patients and staff.

Senior Bookseller

Barnes & Noble
02.2022 - Current
  • Use consultative sales techniques to understand customer needs and recommend products.
  • Provide accurate information about promotions, customer programs and products, helping drive high customer retention.
  • Apply interpersonal and communication skills to establish selling relationship with customers.
  • Support positive work environment by collaborating with team members to achieve collective goals.
  • Organize store merchandise racks and displays to maintain visually appealing environments.
  • Enhance customer satisfaction by providing personalized book recommendations based on individual preferences.

Education

Master of Arts - English

The State University of New York At Buffalo
Buffalo, NY
05.2024

Bachelor of Arts - English And Communication Studies

Canisius College
Buffalo, NY
05.2021

Skills

  • Editing
  • Copywriting
  • Writing
  • Research
  • Proofreading
  • Communication
  • Leadership
  • Organizational Skills

Links

  • www.linkedin.com/in/skylar-merrell

Campus Activities

  • Ignatian Scholarship Day 2021 - presented research at schoolwide event in 2021 titled, "Masked Communication: How the Introduction of Masks During COVID-19 Has Affected Communication."
  • Ignatian Scholarship Day 2019 - presented photography at art show.
  • Captain and Team Coordinator Canisius College Club Volleyball - 2019 - 2021.
  • Vice President Canisius College Tennis Club - 2018 - 2020.

Related Experience

  • Bookstagrammer - run active Instagram account titled, "Skylar's Bookshelf;" write book reviews, share upcoming reads, and post literature-related photo and video content to connect with others who also share passion for reading and books https://www.instagram.com/skylars__bookshelf/

Timeline

Communication & Marketing Intern

Rosen Publishing Group
06.2023 - 02.2024

Senior Bookseller

Barnes & Noble
02.2022 - Current

Editor/Copywriter

General Physician, P.C.
06.2021 - 03.2023

Master of Arts - English

The State University of New York At Buffalo

Bachelor of Arts - English And Communication Studies

Canisius College
Skylar Merrell