*** **** ***** ******, *** #**** Heather John
Los Angeles, California 90013 (317)
******@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
Self-motivated and creative individual seeking copywriter position
with an excellent company which requires quick problem solving skills,
an eye for detail, and a strong work ethic.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Hungry City Guides, Petroleum Building, Los Angeles, CA
September 2008-Present
Assistant Editor
. Write, and edit content for the Hungry City Guide iPhone
application
. Write and edit for Hungry City Blog on a weekly basis
. Manage 30+ people for Hungry City Blog, promoting the blog using
Hootsuite, Twitter and Facebook
. Contact restaurants to discuss promotional prospects and
potential fundraising opportunities
. Facilitate the launch of the website and develop evergreen city
specific web content
. Edit contributor reviews for the Hungry City Guide blog, web
form, and printed guides
. Educate interns about office procedures and editorial formats,
specifically Chicago style and MLA
Locali Conscious Convenience, Hollywood, CA
December 2008-Present
Head Wine Clerk
. Trained new hires on organizational back stock procedures and
wine/beer descriptions, regions, growing methods (specifically
organic and biodynamic wines and beers)
. Exhibited executive decision making by contributing to the
purchase of wine from distributors, interviewing potential wine
clerk candidates, and building or designing creative wine
displays
01 Gallery, Historic Arts District, Los Angeles, CA
September 2008-January 2009
Gallery Assistant
. Interacted with artists and buyers by negotiating prices of
works, kept a detailed inventory of the gallery collection
(including revising consignment forms and filing purchase
orders)
. Managed public relations work by updating Constant Contact
mailing lists, edited press releases, called potential buyers to
inform them of new exhibitions, and booked events to bring in
revenue
Jetset Graffiti Gallery, Historic Arts District, Los Angeles, CA
September 2008-January2009
Gallery Assistant
. Installed and de-installed work, packed and shipped pieces, and
researched new potential art buyers, artists, press sources, and
event planners to collaborate with the gallery
. Managed website and online profiles, such as facebook.com,
artslant.com, and myspace.com, using Photoshop on Macintosh and
PC
Mesync Technologies, Indianapolis, IN
December 2006 -January 2007
Contracted Data Entry Clerk
. Designed online product catalogue, including graphics, using
Microsoft Access and kept records of price lists with Microsoft
Excel
. Met all deadlines with complete, professional, finished product
and made presentation of work with Microsoft Office
EDUCATION
Indiana University, Bloomington, IN
August 2006
Bachelor of Arts GPA 3.5/4.0
Major: Comparative Literature; Minor: Studio Art (with a focus on
watercolor and sculpture)
Academic background in art history and performance art, both ancient
and modern
HONORS
Accepted to Hutton Honors College (HHC)
August 2002 - August 2006
Recipient of HHC Reynolds Scholarship
August 2002 - August 2006
Recipient of Margaret Davis Education Scholarship
August 2002 - August 2006
Awarded Ann Geduld Award for Comparative Arts
April 2005
Dean's List
Fall 2004