Vianka Cotton

• Proficient in grammar, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
• Wrote highly-trafficked copy on subjects such as relationships, movie reviews, pop culture, and documentaries.
• Brainstormed with Social media team to determine weekly social media topics, post, and content creation.
• Interviewed individuals by phone, video chat, and online.
• Transcribed interviews into magazine format.

• Determined readiness of written pieces, made changes and approved final versions for publication.
• Interviewed sources and developed relationships with informants to obtain vital information for stories.
• Wrote and proofread blog and social media posts, website copy and articles.
• Reviewed articles for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, accuracy and compliance with Chicago Manual Style standards.
• Worked with content editors, copy editors, and proof readers for the finished product of The Money Club: A Teenage Guide for Financial Literacy.

• Conducted on-site workout weekly classes to gain leads and new memberships.
• Attended 4 day instructor training and 3 day studio operations training to facilitate workouts and day to day operations.
• Planned marketing initiatives and leveraged referral networks to promote business partnerships.
• Curated and segmented social media content to increase engagement and channel growth. Instagram feed and story engagement (2.6 percent) in a 6 month time stamp.
• Explained use of exercise equipment to all participants, prioritizing safety at all times.
• Created musically driven playlist that produce fast and efficient workouts and results.
• Taught spin (cycle), weight lifting, and the fundamentals of yoga

• Followed class programming to created the best membership and workout experience for members and cliental.
• Created musically driven workout playlists to help runners increase their threshold, cardiovascular health, and heart rate.
• Educated members on running technique, form, and breathing while running in Zones 1, 2, 3, and 4.
• Provided fun, engaging, and performance based workouts in a 60 minute time frame in a safe manner.
• Attended intense monthly trainings, reviews, and 1 on 1 workshops to keep growing as a fitness instructor.

*Treadhappy closed down due to Covid*

• Modified workout plans according to fitness levels and medical considerations.
• Developed strong member relationships with a caring and collaborative approach.
• Instructed on proper use of equipment for safety of all members.
• Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
• Attended the rigorous 4-day RHU university training twice (credited by NASM).
• Created musically driven playlist to help members increase performance -measured by split-time and stroke rate.

• Coordinated with head coach and experienced players to develop curriculum and play book.
• Led practice sessions with players practicing drills, honing techniques and scrimmaging to put practiced skills into play.
• Counseled athletes on conflict resolution techniques and anger management to improve on-court and off-court behaviors.
• Promoted stretching, mobility work and proper form to help athletes safely build strength.
• Implemented exercise programs and training strategies to bolster individual and team performance.

• Liaised with customers, management and sales team to better understand customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Resolved concerns with products or services to help with retention and drive sales.
• Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
• Logged call information and solutions provided into internal database.

• Participated in fundraising events, helping team bring in funds to pay for travel and other expenses.
• Monitored athletes during events and practice to quickly identify injuries.
• Enforced discipline both on and off-field to lead team to achieve the academic standard of Holly Springs High.

• Wrote and edited high-quality copy under deadline pressure with exciting, captivating and authentic headlines.
• Developed stories, content ideas, and pitches weekly to senior editors.
• Generated 1.7 thousand monthly views for my writing profile.
• Body Positivity article hit 250k views in 2017.