Zachary Cahill
Chesterfield
Summary
Experienced creative writer and editor, motivated self-starter with strong researching and communication skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Printer
Signs365.com, LLC
Shelby Charter Township, MI
07.2025 - Current
- Works quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Operates and maintains a variety of machines across the production process. Manages a large variety and quantity of orders and assures that they are printed accurately and quickly.
Manager
Cloverleaf Pizza
Chesterfield, MI
08.2021 - 07.2023
- Oversaw and directed employees during busy rushes, helped customers and provided additional service as needed, facilitated a positive and respectful workplace culture.
Student Tutor
Alma College Writing Center
Alma, MI
09.2018 - 04.2019
- Worked one-on-one with students (including those whose first language was other than English) to help them with their papers; explained and taught students proper grammar as well as stylistic conventions (whether it be MLA, APA, or Chicago style); had to be able to read and talk with students about any topic that they may be writing about; worked on a fixed schedule as part of a team of tutors.
Copy Editor
The Almanian (Alma College)
Alma, MI
09.2016 - 04.2019
- Edited a range of stories each week for the paper; communicated edits and feedback to writers during weekly meetings; met with writers one-on-one during my office hours to help with specific issues with their writing or the paper; occasionally wrote stories if needed; worked under deadlines to put out a quality product to the campus community.
Circulation Desk Supervisor
Alma College Library
Alma, MI
09.2015 - 04.2019
- Helped a wide variety of patrons with requests, including checking out items, IT help, and general questions; worked in not only circulation but also new item processing, in the archives, and with Mel Cat; trained new employees; performed opening and closing duties; kept library running smoothly on weekends and nights; created guides on the library's website to help students with research.
Education
Creative Writing (Master's) - undefined
Vermont College of Fine Arts
Montpelier, VT01-2022
English (Bachelor's) - undefined
Alma College
Alma, MI04-2019
Skills
- Editing
- Independent study
- Working with students
- Public Speaking
- Writing skills
- Classroom management
- Customer Service
- Teaching
- Small group instruction
- Research
- Copy Editing
- AP Style
Additional Information
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Accomplishments
Have published works of writing in multiple literary journals, as well as for English honorary society Sigma Tau Delta.
Timeline
Printer
Signs365.com, LLC
07.2025 - Current
Manager
Cloverleaf Pizza
08.2021 - 07.2023
Student Tutor
Alma College Writing Center
09.2018 - 04.2019
Copy Editor
The Almanian (Alma College)
09.2016 - 04.2019
Circulation Desk Supervisor
Alma College Library
09.2015 - 04.2019
Creative Writing (Master's) - undefined
Vermont College of Fine Arts
English (Bachelor's) - undefined
Alma College