Halan Stanfield
**** ******* ******, #***, **** Island City, NY 11101 619-***-****
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Career Summary:
Copywriter and copy editor with two years' experience writing and editing
web content for various industries
Skills & Strengths:
Knowledge of SEO (META and headers) and best web practices
Experience with AP, CMS and MLA styles
Deft at crafting B2B and B2C online copy with a professional level of tone,
regardless of industry
Highly skilled with HTML and CSS (editing code for internal/external links,
design layout/settings)
Manage high volumes of content with web and single-source content
management systems
Proficient in MS Office Suite and Adobe Creative Suite
Knowledge of traditional proofreading marks
Education:
University of California, Los Angeles
BA: American Literature and Culture, June 2007
GPA: 3.80, Magna Cum Laude
Departmental Honors Thesis (2006-2007): 60-page analysis on digital
narratives
Honors: Goodman TAP Scholar (2005-2007), Dean's List (2005-2007)
Paid Experience:
QA/Copywriter (July 2008-June 2010)
SDI International Corp. (Contractor for Motorola), Emeryville/Alameda, CA
Wrote, edited and proofread product/service copy for small-business
websites
Swiftly resolved data inconsistencies/errors introduced by content
collectors
Reviewed content within in-house content management system for consistency
and accuracy
Literacy Tutor (October 2005-May 2006)
UCLA BruinCorps, Los Angeles, CA
Improved grade averages and test scores of tutees through group literacy
activities
Provided in-class administrative support to mentor teachers
Advanced Writing Tutor (September 2004-May 2005)
San Diego Mesa College Writing Center, San Diego, CA
Worked one-on-one with peer students in developing coherent, concise essays
Boosted drop-in traffic by planning strategies for in-class presentations
Unpaid Experience:
Data Entry, Volunteer (Summer 2006)
American Red Cross, San Diego, CA
Updated class rosters and certifications for CPR training courses
Contacted CPR instructors to update contact information in system database
Literary Department Intern (Summer 2005)
ESI Network, Los Angeles, CA
Reviewed full-length film scripts for potential marketability and ad
placement
Invited various production companies to a press table read for selected
screenplay