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, NY05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - English And Communication Studies
Canisius College
Buffalo, NY05.2021
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
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