Sydney Yonk
Freelance Writer, Editor, Data Specialist
Columbia,Missouri
Summary
I am a highly motivated young freelancer who works efficiently, completing and coordinating administrative and operational tasks. I am an avid learner, able to adapt quickly and leverage new techniques and systems, who prioritizes and executes multiple projects simultaneously, following through to achieve project goals. I engage complex problem solving, time management, and prioritization skills to meet administrative needs, and I am organized and diligent with a sincere commitment to exceptional customer service and teamwork.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Advertising Editor
Taylorville High School
Taylorville, IL
08.2019 - 07.2020
- I decided to take up the Advertising Editor role again because the organization and management styles suited me better
- I held the same responsibilities as before, but with more monthly articles and spreads.
Yearbook Editor-in-Chief
Taylorville High School
Taylorville, IL
08.2018 - 07.2019
- Developed a sophisticated theme package for the yearbook and oversaw every detail of its design
- Created cover and end-sheet art using Adobe InDesign and Photoshop, as well as section dividers, the colophon, and student and staff sections
- Assigned staff members tasks and projects based on skill level and areas of expertise, and would periodically check in with them to track progress and assist where needed
- Acted as envoy to the publishing company, setting up visits for progress reports and negotiating deadlines to submit pages
- Wrote articles for the newspaper during this time, and made several spreads for the yearbook
- Awards, copy of yearbook, and physical portfolio available upon request.
Advertising Editor
Taylorville High School
Taylorville, IL
08.2017 - 07.2018
- Organized and maintained both the yearbook and school newspaper's financial records and files, while also prioritizing phone calls, visitor needs, incoming mail/emails, and publication deadlines
- Would work one-on one with business owners to achieve the desired outcome for an advertisement
- Prepared accurate spreadsheets, presentations, instructions, and reports for sales teams, using Google Documents and Spreadsheets to monitor and record staff progress and provide a completed report to the adviser for review
- Completed three to six monthly articles, and/or spreads for the yearbook or newspaper
- Awards and physical portfolio available upon request.
Staff Writer
Taylorville High School
Taylorville, IL
08.2016 - 07.2017
- Mastered the basics of Journalism
- Wrote two or three articles per month for the school's newspaper and/or yearbook
- Used templates created by senior editors to design spreads, which included an article and multiple photos I had personally taken and captioned
Education
Taylorville High School
Taylorville, IL 08.2016 - 05.2020
Skills
Organizational ManagementDetail-OrientationTime ManagementWritten CommunicationCopy EditingTranscribingDocumentation ReviewInformative WritingOrganizing Data
Data Entry
Verbal Communication
Reporting
Creating Spreadsheets
Associated Press Style
Graphic Design
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Photoshop
Timeline
Advertising Editor
Taylorville High School
08.2019 - 07.2020
Yearbook Editor-in-Chief
Taylorville High School
08.2018 - 07.2019
Advertising Editor
Taylorville High School
08.2017 - 07.2018
Taylorville High School
08.2016 - 05.2020
Staff Writer
Taylorville High School
08.2016 - 07.2017