Sydney Rowe
Writer/Editor
Purcellville,VA
Summary
Creative Writer and Editor with multiple years of experience editing both news related and novel-esque work. Polished wordsmith capable of writing, editing and proofreading efficiently. Effective at time management and multitasking in deadline-driven environments. Precise and detailed proofreader capable of employing critical thinking and problem-solving skills to produce exceptional content as well as willing and excited to learn from those higher up in the field.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
MOD Squad
Mod Super Fast Pizza
Purcellville, VA
02.2019 - Current
- Maintained clean, sanitized and well-organized food preparation and dining zones.
- Prepped food items for later use to save staff time during busy hours.
- Greeted customers promptly and took orders to keep flow of traffic moving.
- Resolved challenging customer complaints to full satisfaction, promoting brand loyalty and maximizing repeat business.
- Performed shift change tasks each day to keep store efficient and neat.
- Consistently provided friendly service to promote better customer engagement.
ImaginEars Customs
Myself
Purcellville, VA
12.2018 - Current
- Devised and deployed sales and marketing tactics to drive strategic growth and support achievement of revenue goals.
- Increased profits by 300% by month two through effective time management and social outreach.
- Took an interest and turned it into a profitable business model.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose creative solutions that fit within their budgets.
- Worked hands-on with customers to ensure maximum satisfaction and quality of service.
Bush Tabernacle Roller Rink
Phil Message
Purcellville, VA
05.2015 - 07.2016
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving rental and food order issues.
- Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal services as well as gave the best time/date for their event.
- Provided exceptional services and pleasant party experiences to rink customers.
- Sanitized toilets, sinks, rental skates, surfaces, hardwood floors and other high-traffic areas.
- Examined skate parts for defects such as breakage or excessive wear.
Journalist
The Purcellville Gazette
Purcellville, VA
04.2015 - 06.2016
- Wrote pieces and news stories for newspaper publication, coordinating images and layout to ensure proper presentation
- Evaluated and followed up on news leads and news tips to develop story ideas
- Applied understanding of public opinion, social media and traditional media use to create engaging and attention-grabbing stories
- Showcased people-skills by handling interviews both in person and over the phone.
Editor
The Purcellville Gazette
Purcellville, VA
04.2015 - 06.2016
- Provided concise and constructive editorial feedback to writers by emailing and meeting in person to go over certain aspects of their writing.
- Chose and prepared photos for use with feature pieces.
- Proofread, edited, and evaluated final copy to verify content aligned with established guidelines.
- Maintained motivation to achieve demanding targets under tight deadlines.
- Determined readiness of written pieces, made changes and approved final versions for publication.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English (Writing And Rhetoric)
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA 08.2016 - 12.2020
Skills
Copy Editing
English grammar
Editing articlesCan adapt to multiple audiences
Editing storiesAbility to check facts
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Hobbies
Outside of work, I enjoy working on my small business orders and crafting board games I have created for in-person play testing.
Quote
The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Walt Disney
Timeline
MOD Squad
Mod Super Fast Pizza
02.2019 - Current
ImaginEars Customs
Myself
12.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - English (Writing And Rhetoric)
George Mason University
08.2016 - 12.2020
Bush Tabernacle Roller Rink
Phil Message
05.2015 - 07.2016
Journalist
The Purcellville Gazette
04.2015 - 06.2016
Editor
The Purcellville Gazette
04.2015 - 06.2016