Michael Donohue

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CAREER SUMMARY

Creative writer and editor with publishing, copy editing, managerial, marketing, and customer service experience in media, academics, retail and construction. EDUCATION

Indiana University Purdue University Columbus, Columbus, Ind. Bachelor of Arts in English with a concentration in Creative Writing Florida Metropolitan University, Melbourne, FL

Associate of Arts in Film/Video Science

WORK EXPERIENCE

Aim Media, Columbus, Ind.

Copyeditor/ Special Pubs Assistant

• Responsible for meeting deadlines in copy editing and researching articles and stories for The Republic and Daily Journal newspapers and e-editions.

• Copy edit and write content for visitor and tourist magazines, business, holiday, fairs, and other quarterly pubs for Bartholomew, Jackson, and Brown counties. 2022- present

Indiana University Purdue University Columbus, Columbus, Ind 2016 - 2020 Managing Editor, Talking Leaves Literary Magazine

• Developed and trained a team of writers, graphic artists, and copyeditors to produce an annual campus literary magazine for IUPUC faculty, staff, and students Solicited students to submit their work, reviewed and selected the submissions for publication, and communicated results to writers and artists

• Formatted and copy edited the magazine before submission to the publisher

• Publicized and promoted Talking Leaves events via email and social media

• Created flyers for submission recruitment and the annual campus launching event for each new edition

Circle K, Columbus, Ind. 2014 - 2016

Store Manager

• Hired, trained, and scheduled a staff of approximately 20 customer services representatives within the confine of a weekly budget

• Balanced inventory and supplies and reduced loss

• Completed daily bank deposits accounting for shortages or discrepancies

• Drove sales and increased profitability

Sears / Lake Grove, N.Y – Columbus, Ind. 2012-2014 Appliance and Electronics Salesman/Manager

• Exceeded sales goals

• Maintained a clean and friendly work environment for customers and employees

• Met the needs of customers and resolved any issues that may have arisen Family Dollar Central Islip, NY 2006-2012

Store Manager/Training Manager

• Trained all newly hired Store Managers

• Monitored cash registers and prepared bank deposits

• Audited inventory and coordinated merchandise for sales promotions

• Scheduled clerks within payroll budget and trained staff Home Depot South Setauket, NY 2002-2006

Assistant Store Manager

• Provided customers with a convenient and enjoyable shopping experience by meeting their needs and solving their problems quickly and fully

• Created strategies and objectives to drive sales and increase profitability.

• Analyzed sales trends

• Provided leadership and developed associates to maximize their contribution to the store’s success

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