Zachary Wynecoop
Iowa City
Summary
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Front-of-House Restaurant Experience
Various Restaurants
Iowa City, IA and New York, NY
- Current
- Worked in front-of-house roles including server and bartender positions in fast-paced restaurant environments
- Delivered attentive customer service while managing high-volume shifts and competing priorities
- Built strong communication and interpersonal skills through daily interaction with guests and team members
- Adapted quickly to changing demands while maintaining professionalism and attention to detail
Teaching Assistant, Department of Creative Writing
University of Iowa
08.2025 - 06.2026
- Designed course materials and supported curriculum development
- Led workshops and facilitated peer-review discussions
- Guided undergraduate writers through drafting and revision
Short Fiction Award Reader
Iowa Writers’ Workshop
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Evaluated hundreds of manuscripts and selected finalists for final review
- Applied analytical judgment and concise written assessment methods
Script Coverage Writer
Metalwork Pictures
New York, NY
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Read and evaluated feature film and television scripts
- Produced structured coverage analyzing narrative, character development, pacing, and audience potential
- Delivered clear recommendations and feedback for production consideration
Editor, The Literacy Review
New York University, Gallatin
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Recommended submissions for publication
- Copyedited and proofread selected work
- Assisted with layout, design, and editorial production
Education
MFA - Fiction
University of Iowa, Iowa Writers’ Workshop
05-2026
BA - Individualized Study
New York University, Gallatin School
AA - undefined
Spokane Falls Community College
Skills
- Editing
- Writing
- Research
- Workshop Facilitation
- Critical Analysis
- Copyediting
- Communication
- Manuscript Evaluation
- Attention to detail
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
Timeline
Teaching Assistant, Department of Creative Writing
University of Iowa
08.2025 - 06.2026
Short Fiction Award Reader
Iowa Writers’ Workshop
08.2024 - 12.2024
Script Coverage Writer
Metalwork Pictures
01.2023 - 05.2023
Editor, The Literacy Review
New York University, Gallatin
09.2022 - 01.2023
Front-of-House Restaurant Experience
Various Restaurants
- Current
BA - Individualized Study
New York University, Gallatin School
AA - undefined
Spokane Falls Community College
MFA - Fiction
University of Iowa, Iowa Writers’ Workshop
HONORS & AWARDS
Alice Munro & WME Fellowship — 2025, Richard Yates Short Story Award — 2026, Arthur James Pflughaupt Fellowship — 2026