Tracy Lyall
Austin,Texas
Summary
Enthusiastic professional educated in such roles as reporting, writing, editing, and research. Successful at writing appropriately to any audience and conducting extensive, detailed research on any subject. Enterprising administrative assistant offering proficient skills in various industries. Motivated and creative employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Writer & Independent Contractor
01.2016 - 01.2023
- Wrote fiction prose, short stories, personal essays or descriptive analyses.
- Edited or rewrote written collateral and submitted for approval by supervisor or editor.
- Conducted background research to add depth to scenes, history and characters.
- Prepared and formatted work for publication and submitted to printers or publishers.
Writer/Editor/Owner
Locust Candy, Pink Eye Punchade
Austin, TX
01.2016 - Current
- An online literary magazine
- Confirmed documents conform to client-specific style, tone and document layout standards.
- Proofed copy to detect and correct errors in spelling, punctuation and syntax.
- Wrote stories, articles or newsletters for publication.
- Prepared, rewrote and edited copy to improve readability.
Assistant Manager/Cashier/Bartender Apprentice
Various
Houston, TX
01.2012 - 01.2019
- Worked for Verdine, Artista in Hobby Center for Performing Arts, Sale Sucre, and Crave Sushi
- Monitored cash drawers in checkouts to verify adequate cash supply.
- Built and maintained working relationships with peers and upper management.
- Assisted management with developing and managing employee improvement strategies to encourage exceptional performance from staff.
- Increased likelihood of repeat business by building friendly relationships with customers.
Receptionist/Front Desk Clerk
Brookdale Assisted Living
Austin, TX
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Answered and directed incoming calls using multi-line telephone system.
- Scheduled and confirmed appointments.
- Delivered administrative support to team members by making copies, sending faxes, organizing documents and rearranging schedules.
- Sorted incoming mail and directed to correct personnel each day.
- Maintained daily calendars, set appointments with clients and planned daily office events.
- Served as company concierge to employees requiring assistance help with travel arrangements.
- Greeted visitors entering establishment to determine nature and purpose of visit.
- Coordinated pick-up and delivery of express mail services.
Document Retrieval/Processing,
ArroHealth, MedSave
Remote
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Managed document processes through scanning, filing and transmitting while following all standard procedures.
- Organized, maintained and safeguarded files and databases.
- Utilized document control database system to allow for better tracking and revision identification.
- Performed file backup to properly store and archive electronic registers.
- Delivered detailed project management control documents for key project oversight.
File Clerk/Legal Assistant
Keeling Law Firm
Houston, TX
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Scanned and filed forms, reports, correspondence and receipts.
- Reviewed files to check for complete and accurate information.
- Pulled files for staff, management and third-party requests.
- Classified information into chronological, alphabetical or numerical order.
- Input data into computer systems to support document and information retrieval.
Art Teacher
City Art Works
Houston, TX
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Organized and coordinated hands-on artistic activities to encourage active participation, involvement and team work.
- Planned, prepared and delivered instructional activities related to various art mediums.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Presented and designed exciting lessons to actively engage learners.
Academic Support/Help Desk
University of Houston
Houston, TX
01.2009 - 05.2011
- Monitored computer usage and assisted students with hardware and software issues.
Editorial Intern
The Bayou Review
Houston
01.2009 - 05.2011
- Read, evaluated and edited manuscripts or other materials submitted for publication.
- Prepared, rewrote and edited copy to improve readability.
- Planned contents according to publication's style, editorial policy and publishing requirements.
Contributing Writer
The Pine Log, Stephen F. Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX
09.2006 - 12.2008
- Applied strong writing, editing and proofreading abilities to each assignment to produce best possible content.
- Researched and wrote informative and accurate articles for various publications.
- Prepared news stories based on information provided by assignment desk and press releases.
Administrative Assistant
Stephen F. Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX
09.2006 - 12.2008
- Answered phone calls and emails to provide information, resulting in effective business correspondence.
- Provided secretarial and office management support while building cooperative working relationships.
- Inventoried and ordered supplies for office.
- Coordinated appointments, meetings and conferences.
- Pleasantly welcomed visitors, answered phone calls and maintained front reception desk.
- Handled incoming calls and directed callers to appropriate department or employee.
- Sorted and distributed incoming faxes, letters and emails for office distribution.
- Set up workshops, conferences and meetings by scheduling and reserving rooms and preparing supplies.
Gallery Attendant
Cole Art Center, Stephen F. Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX
09.2006 - 12.2008
- Set up exhibition and event spaces to install pieces for display.
- Ran front desk of high-traffic gallery to ensure admission payments and visitor safety.
- Participated in art fairs and attended special events.
- Coordinated mailing invitations to publicize events at art gallery.
- Fielded incoming phone calls and solicited information on artists and upcoming events.
- Checked exhibits frequently for cleaning and maintenance needs to keep areas organized and tidy.
Assistant Manager
Yale Street Coffeehouse, Landmark Theatre
Houston, Los Angeles, TX, CA
01.2000 - 01.2005
- Assigned work and monitored performance of project personnel.
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality and conformance.
- Produced thorough, accurate and timely reports of project activities.
- Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Maintained inventory accuracy by counting stock-on-hand and reconciling discrepancies.
Education
B.F.A - Creative Writing
Stephen F. Austin State University
Associates - English & Interdisciplinary Studies
Houston Community College
Certificate in Creative Writing, Certificate Copywriting -
San Jacinto College
Skills
Organizations: The Write Club, SFASU, Mausoleum Poetry Society, Invisible Lines Volunteer Bayou City Art Festival, The Art League, and The Art Car Parade
Books and E-Books available - Apple I-books and Amazon Kindle under Tracy L Lyall: God was the Experiment gone wrong, Sketches, Long Halls of Neon, Antidote, Sunny Side Down, Atomic Swamp, Ventura, Debra gets a Frog at the End, Wanda, By the FireSide (collection), Toxic Kitchen, and They are Trying to Steal my Babies
I 'll Never Go Away (A Collection) by Rainstorm Press
Publications: Houston’s Propaganda, Halo Ink, Revival-Spoken Word from Lollapalooza, Houston’s Other, Asphyxia Digest, Panhandler Quarterly, Rank and Revue, The Pine Log (SFASU), SFASU Yearbook, Space City Rock, The Momo Reader, Metazen, The Bayou Review, Pink Eye Lemonade, Houston Poetry Fest Anthology, Ballard Street, Rainstorm Press, DeadBeats, The Kitchen Poet, Gloom Cupboard, Gone Lawn Journal, The Broken Cassette, Congruence Journal, Typehouse Literary Magazine, Toasted Cheese Literary Journal, Scarlet Leaf Review, Other People's Flowers S2:E19 (Podcast), Flying Saucer Poetry Review, The Antihumanist
Spoken Word: Lots of it – all over the US Features in San Francisco and Houston Performances with Invisible Lines Productions
Theatre: “Of Water and Gasoline” – Voice 4 – Obsidian Art Space
Art Exhibits & Photography: Documentary by Ryan Hess/Rice University,
Art Car Museum (group exhibit), Waldo’s Coffee (solo exhibit), Kohn’s (“Brain Flicks”), Cornucopia w/Randall Kallinen – Houston, TX, Debtfair – Houston, “Lost” in 2022 Emptiness Group Exhibit by Exhibizone
Achievement: Honorable Mention—Texas Collegiate Press Association Written Work archived in Houston Public Library
Accomplishments
- Writer and Artist, Creator
- Website: https://tracylyall.com
- EBooks: https://tracylyall.com/links-to-e-books/
- Zine: Locust Candy http://locustcandy.com
Timeline
Receptionist/Front Desk Clerk
Brookdale Assisted Living
01.2018 - 01.2019
Document Retrieval/Processing,
ArroHealth, MedSave
01.2017 - 01.2018
Freelance Writer & Independent Contractor
01.2016 - 01.2023
Writer/Editor/Owner
Locust Candy, Pink Eye Punchade
01.2016 - Current
File Clerk/Legal Assistant
Keeling Law Firm
01.2015 - 01.2016
Assistant Manager/Cashier/Bartender Apprentice
Various
01.2012 - 01.2019
Art Teacher
City Art Works
01.2011 - 01.2012
Academic Support/Help Desk
University of Houston
01.2009 - 05.2011
Editorial Intern
The Bayou Review
01.2009 - 05.2011
Contributing Writer
The Pine Log, Stephen F. Austin State University
09.2006 - 12.2008
Administrative Assistant
Stephen F. Austin State University
09.2006 - 12.2008
Gallery Attendant
Cole Art Center, Stephen F. Austin State University
09.2006 - 12.2008
Assistant Manager
Yale Street Coffeehouse, Landmark Theatre
01.2000 - 01.2005
B.F.A - Creative Writing
Stephen F. Austin State University
Associates - English & Interdisciplinary Studies
Houston Community College
Certificate in Creative Writing, Certificate Copywriting -
San Jacinto College
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