Sophie Nicholson
Chicago,IL
Summary
Detail-oriented editor and writer who’s eager to apply communication and organizational experience to an administrative role. Strong collaborative skills, problem-solving ability, and knowledge of multiple software platforms. Consistently meets tight deadlines with accuracy and enthusiasm.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Editing Intern
Decatur Magazine
Decatur, IL
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Fact-checked, line edited, and proofread for a variety of news articles for Decatur Magazine and rhetoric reviews for academic journals, both independently and collaboratively
- Edited for clarity, concision, and accuracy, paying close attention to detail
- Consistently met tight deadlines
Writing Center Tutor and Office Assistant
Millikin University
Decatur, IL
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Completed general administrative tasks such as answering phones, restocking supplies, welcoming visitors, managing the center email, and running the front desk
- Assisted clients with a wide variety of projects and papers across many disciplines, requiring quick thinking to identify and address problems on a tight schedule
- Worked collaboratively with other tutors to plan and oversee special study events for the student body, increasing traffic to the writing center and solving lowered attendance
- Entrusted with training new tutors due to my consistent performance
- Tracked client progress and maintained accurate records of instructional time through written reports
- Scheduled client appointments and offered technical support to clients
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature And Professional Writing
Millikin University
Decatur, IL05-2024
Skills
- Microsoft 365
- Google Suite
- Canva
- Adobe InDesign
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Customer service
- Adaptability
- Editing & proofreading
- Excellent written & oral communication
Timeline
Editing Intern
Decatur Magazine
01.2024 - 05.2024
Writing Center Tutor and Office Assistant
Millikin University
08.2022 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature And Professional Writing
Millikin University
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