Me

Proofreader • Copywriter • All-around human

WHY I’M A GOOD CANDIDATE AND HOW IT BENEFITS YOU

• Extremely detail-oriented and talented in finding punctuation and grammatical errors, inconsistencies, extra spaces between words, and other glaring errors often missed

• Creative, open-minded, and passionate about writing, advertising and social media

• Qualified to meet deadlines, work well under pressured conditions, and take on new challenges

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, Internet, Windows, and Mac OS X

WHERE I’VE LEARNED

Florida International University

Bachelor of Science in Mass Communication

Graduation Date: Aug. 2006

• Completed all courses in the Advertising Creative Track

WHAT I’VE DONE IN THE BIZ AND WHEN I DID IT

Chinea Communications Group (Self-Employed)

Aug. 2010 – Present

Freelance Proofreader/Junior Copywriter

• Proofreading process includes proofreading a variety of creative work and client presentations from conception to execution for spelling, grammar, consistency, and client-requested changes

• Copywriting process includes writing long and short copy as well as brainstorming ideas

• Past copywriting client list includes local Miami agencies such as Biegen Schunack Advertising, Navigant Marketing, Diaz-Cooper Advertising, Imagen The Marketing Agency, and MASS Hispanic

• Past proofreading client list includes local Miami agencies such as República, Bridger Conway, and Media 8 Digital Marketing

Creative Marketing Partners

Nov. 2009 – Mar. 2010

Junior Copywriter/Proofreader

• Wrote compelling copy and brainstormed ideas for different agency accounts

• Proofread all creative work from conception to execution for spelling, grammar, consistency, and client-requested changes

• Accounts worked on included Preferred Care Partners, Esserman Nissan, Esserman Volkswagen, Weston Nissan, and Weston Volvo

Volt Technical Services

Feb. 2009 – Nov. 2009

Proofreader (Contracted to SapientNitro)

• Proofread a wide variety of creative work and client presentations from conception to execution for spelling, grammar, consistency, and client-requested changes

• Accounts worked on included Celebrity Cruises, Azamara Cruises, Hawaiian Airlines, Citi, Prudential, and Dove Chocolate

Zubi Advertising

Jun. 2006 – Jul. 2006

Advertising Intern

• Formed mini-agency, Corner Advertising, and developed an advertising campaign that was an evolution of Zubi’s American Airlines campaign “Empacados”. Formally presented and pitched 3 campaign ideas and plan book to Zubi executives who acted as the American Airlines client. A detailed integrated communications campaign planbook was also produced for this project.

• Served as Copywriter and worked with Art Director on “Revelaciones” creative campaign

WHAT I’VE DONE OUTSIDE OF THE BIZ AND WHEN I DID IT

Non-Profit Organization

Aug. 2010 – Present

Section Website Editor

• Keep in touch with each Section (local chapter) regarding their individual websites

• Publish content supplied by Sections (news and event information, pictures, etc.) on their websites (using the web-based ExpressionEngine system for most and Adobe Dreamweaver for some)

• Provide customer service to Section members and training on how to manage their website

• Monitor and report on overall Section website activity

VITAS Innovative Hospice Care

Apr. 2010 – Aug. 2010

Office Services Coordinator

• Managed medical supply room and distributed supplies accordingly to home health aides, nurses, and doctors

• Provided customer service to office employees

Randstad North America

Mar. 2008 – Feb. 2009

Imaging Clerk

• Scanned documents using in-house scanning software and ran image quality assurance checks

Encircle Payments

Feb. 2007 – Jun. 2007

Mail and Shipping Clerk

• Processed mail and UPS shipments on a daily basis

Document Resources

Nov. 2004 – Apr. 2006

Scanning Operator

• Scanned documents for law firms and ran post-scanning quality assurance checks

Forensis

May 2004 – Sept. 2004

Document Preparation and Scanning Clerk

• Prepared large volumes of documents for scanning and scanned prepared documents

Best Buy

Jun. 2001 – May 2004

Media Product Specialist

• Provided customer service for the Music, Movies, Software, and Video Games department

WHO CAN VOUCH FOR ME?

• References available upon request