Sydney White
New York,NY
Summary
Highly motivated Journalism & Design student with strong skills in writing, communication, organization, and working in a fast-paced environment. Passionate and highly knowledgeable about both the technical and creative sides of journalism and communications.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Arts & Culture Editor
New School Free Press
01.2024 - Current
- Manage a team of staff and freelance writers from pitching to publication
- Edit and provide feedback to writers in a timely manner
- Assign stories and filter pitches to effectively cover local beats and a wide variety of topics
- Communicate with writers, editors, photographers, and the social media team throughout story creation
Fashion Sales Intern
Bestseller
09.2023 - Current
- Organize and clean showrooms and sample closets
- Prep and arrange samples for meetings
- Scout potential clients
- Shadow sales executives to learn industry practices and strategies
- Support the sales team with administrative assistance such as coordinating paperwork, shipments, and other office tasks
Event Intern
The Festival Foundation
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Assisted with venue set up and tear down
- Supported events during the week of the festival, stepping into leadership roles on multiple occasions
- Handled a variety of customer service tasks, both in the office and on-site for the festival
- Sorted, organized, and maintained files
- Supported various company departments by answering phones, faxing, copying packets, and mailing correspondence
Sales Associate
M22
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Interacted with customers, informing them about the brand's message and building rapport and loyalty
- Created sales displays and helped to improve the overall flow of the sales floor
- Processed POS transactions, handled money, and assisted with closing out registers
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism & Design
The New School
New York, NY05.2025
Minor - Fashion Communications
The New School
New York05.2025
Skills
Skills
- Exceptional Written and Verbal Communication
- Social Media Proficiency
- Organizational Skills
- Adobe Creative Cloud
- Microsoft Office
- Team Collaboration
- Public Speaking
- Photography, Videography, Digital Design
Relevant Courses
- Communication Design: Typography
- Communication Design: Systems for Brands
- News, Narrative, and Design 12
- Design Communication
- Digital Media Toolkit
- Data Storytelling
- Newsroom Video Production
- Documentary Photojournalism
Timeline
Arts & Culture Editor
New School Free Press
01.2024 - Current
Fashion Sales Intern
Bestseller
09.2023 - Current
Event Intern
The Festival Foundation
06.2023 - 07.2023
Sales Associate
M22
05.2022 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism & Design
The New School
Minor - Fashion Communications
The New School
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