Kayla Kinney
***** ****** **** *****, ***** Glen, IL 60491
708-***-**** ************@*****.***
Qualification:
I have been trained in the creative writing field at Columbia College Chicago. I
also have magazine editorial experience.
Experience:
Stumped Magazine, Chicago, IL
Assistant Editor, March 2013 – Present
I copy edit the magazine’s content, write up new film releases, and gather
information for articles that are to be published.
Nordstrom Rack, Oak Brook, IL
Shoe Sales Associate, October 2012 – Present
I work in the shoe department where I assist customers and replenish merchandise
on the floor.
Old Navy, Orland Park, IL
Cash Handler, September 2006 – September 2012
As a Cash Handler, I was in charge of counting store funds. I was also able to
oversee and help out sales associates if they needed assistance. Additionally, I worked in
pricing, signage, and customer service.
South Loop Review: Creative Nonfiction + Art, Chicago IL
Editorial Intern, January 2012 – May 2012
I reviewed essays and artwork to be published in the next issue of South Loop
Review; wrote for the South Loop Review online magazine blog; and sent out e-mail
blasts to promote the magazine and to inform recipients of submission deadlines and
essay contests that were being held.
Optimus, Chicago IL
Intern, May 2010-September 2010
Optimus is a post-production house that I had pleasure of working at. I learned
about the final stages of visual advertising and the hard work that goes into it.
Education:
Bachelor of Arts, English: Creative Nonfiction
Columbia College Chicago, Chicago IL, 2012
Lockport Township High School, Lockport, IL, 2008
Accomplishments:
Dean’s list, Spring Semester of 2012
Columbia College Chicago, Chicago, IL
Skills:
Some HTML
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WordPress
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Knows Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point
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Fluent in social media
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Customer servicing
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Handling large sums of money
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Hobbies:
Playing musical instruments, such as guitar, ukulele, and drums
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Reading
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Writing essays, fiction, and poetry
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