Venessa Holtzer
Conway,AR
Summary
Resourceful editor known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specializes in copy editing, fact-checking, and research while managing tight deadlines. Excels in the areas of communication, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring smooth workflow and effective creative collaboration in publishing environments.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Writing Associate
The Writing Center at Hendrix College
Conway, AR
09.2024 - Current
- Provided guidance to students on writing assignments, including brainstorming ideas and organizing thoughts.
- Assisted students in understanding conventions of writing by giving examples and explanations.
- Guided editing of student papers for content, organization, clarity, style, grammar, punctuation, spelling, and other errors.
- Provided feedback to help students recognize areas of strength and weakness in their writing projects.
- Developed strategies for improving overall writing skills based on each student's needs.
Poetry Staff
The Aonian Magazine
Conway, AR
08.2024 - Current
- Reviewed poetry submissions to ensure they met content guidelines and standards.
- Developed editorial strategies for the selection of poems for publication.
- Edited and proofread poetry manuscripts.
- Provided feedback to authors on their poetry drafts and revisions.
Editorial Assistant
Hendrix Scientific Magazine
Conway, AR
09.2023 - Current
- Read, evaluated, and edited articles, reports, and other documents submitted for publication for clarity, grammar, and style.
- Offered clear and encouraging editorial advice to authors.
- Participated in editorial meetings, providing insights and feedback on content plans.
- Conducted research related to assigned projects to support editorial content, ensuring accuracy and relevance.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Creative Writing
Hendrix College
Conway, AR05-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Hendrix College
Conway, AR05-2026
Skills
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Analytical mindset
- Research and fact-checking
- Creative writing
- Proofreading submissions
- Editing and proofreading
- Creative Collaboration
- Strong research skills
Affiliations
- Co-host of "Conway Open Mic", an event that encourages the sharing of poetry, prose, and more. Held monthly at Round Mountain Coffee in Conway, Arkansas.
- ASPIRE Scholar
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Writing Associate
The Writing Center at Hendrix College
09.2024 - Current
Poetry Staff
The Aonian Magazine
08.2024 - Current
Editorial Assistant
Hendrix Scientific Magazine
09.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Creative Writing
Hendrix College
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Hendrix College
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