Sydney Golden
CEA CAPA
Frewsburg,NY
3
years of professional experience
Dedicated English major with editorial and research experience from a publishing internship in London, focusing on novel development. Skilled in writing, proofreading, and managing editorial projects. Serving as CEA CAPA Alumni Ambassador, enhancing communication and leadership capabilities. Committed to a career in book publishing, ready to contribute a passion for literature and storytelling in an editorial internship.
Work History
Alumni Ambassador
2 Months- Represented organization at campus events, sharing program insights with prospective students and families.
- Answered inquiries about study abroad options, eligibility, and application processes.
- Collaborated with staff to coordinate outreach materials and presentations.
- Guided students toward relevant resources, application steps, and next actions.
- Represented organization at professional conferences, delivering engaging presentations to diverse audiences.
Editing Intern
1 Month- Reviewed copy for clarity, accuracy, and readability before publication.
- Edited manuscripts for grammar, punctuation, and consistency across assigned projects.
- Proofread drafts to identify formatting errors, typos, and style inconsistencies.
- Applied house style guidelines to maintain uniform tone and presentation.
- Collected and organized research data from academic sources and internal records.
- Reviewed literature to identify relevant trends, gaps, and supporting evidence.
- Drafted summaries of results for review by research staff and supervisors.
- Verified source accuracy and corrected inconsistencies in research materials.
- Completed research, compiled data, and assisted in timely reporting.
Lead
1 Year 8 Months- Opened and closed store, ensured accurate cash handling and deposits while adhering to company procedures
- Trained and onboarded new employees, improving team efficiency and performance
- Trained and onboarded new employees, enhancing team efficiency and performance
- Resolved customer issues and escalations in a professional and timely manner
- Resolved customer issues and escalations promptly and professionally
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Education
Bachelor of English - English
- Coursework Experience
- Int. to Information Science: Developed skills in evaluating, managing, and organizing information across physical and digital environments
- Literary Criticism: Applied major literary theories to analyze texts, strengthen critical thinking, and develop interpretive skills. Producing a podcast analysis, delivering a research-based presentation comparing arguments
- Sem AdvLit(Counter)Archives: Conducted advanced literary analysis centered on archival and counter-archival theory, examining how narratives are preserved and constructed. Completed an archival research project involving source organization and thorough analysis
- GPA: 2.97/4.0
No Degree - Court Reporting
- Court and Realtime Reporting
- Fall '23-Fall '24
- Produced detailed and accurate transcripts of mock court room proceedings for speed building practices
- Demonstrated strong listening, typing speed, and attention to detail in weekly tests, as well as at least three hours dedicated every day to practice per course standards
- Researched the court reporting profession through interviews with practicing stenographers to understand the industry better. Having met with freelancers, close captioners, and court stenographers to get an insight into the profession
Skills
Customer engagement
Data analysis
Public speaking
Interpersonal skills
Presentation delivery
Effective communication
Booth and display setup
Creative strategies
Affiliations
Great Lake Review, SUNY Oswego, Fall '25 — Volunteer Poetry Editor
- Reviewed, selected, and edited poetry submissions for publication
- Collaborated with the editorial team to evaluate submissions and provide constructive feedback
Timeline
Alumni Ambassador
CEA CAPA
08.2026 - CurrentRead More
Editing Intern
Sharp Raiser Limited
07.2026 - 08.2026Read More
Lead
Old Navy
05.2023 - 01.2025Read More
State University of New York (SUNY) College of Technology at Alfred
No Degree from Court Reporting
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State University of New York (SUNY) College At Oswego
Bachelor of English from English
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