SHAINA LUCAS

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Professional Summary

Exceptional leader talented at editing, writing and social media. Technically-savvy with outstanding relationship building,

training and presentation skills. Always willing to learn and advance skills while continuing education. Writer and Editor with 5

years experience. Experienced writer and editing professional with strong leadership and relationship-building skills. Meticulous

at any job or task, excellent at juggling multiple tasks and working under pressure. Broad industry experience includes

Healthcare, Freelancing and Sales.

Skills

Self-motivated Intermediate French Speaker/Writer/Reader

Strong verbal communication Willing to learn

Extremely organized Team leadership

Fast Learner Social Media Expert

Efficient and fast copy writing/copy editing

Interests

World Travel, Writing, Editing, Social Media, Copy Editing, Copy Writing, Comic Books, Fiction

Accomplishments

Social Media Expert

Increased sales and company production by 60% over a 3 month period.

Computer Proficiency

Used Microsoft Excel to develop various documents and spreadsheets for multiple companies.

Effective French-English Communication

Studied 5 years of the French language and willing to continue my studies to effectively reach Fluent status.

Work History

Mail Clerk for Domestic Relations 04/2016 to Current

York County Judicial Center – York, PA

Analyzed departmental documents for appropriate distribution and filing.

Obtained documents, clearances, certificates and approvals from local, state and federal agencies.

Achieved increased production in tasks by scanning and coding mail into our PACSES system.

Sort and classify mail by department in mail room.

Freelance Writer & Editor 04/2016 to Current

Thorn Hill Winery – Lancaster, PA

Responsible for creative design for prominent Thorn Hill yearly newsletter.

Worked directly with the Chief Executive Officer Amy Thorn to achieve new ideas and marketing growth with Thorn

Hill\'s social media campaigns.

Assisted in creating copy for variousB2B andB2C emails and newsletters.

Lead Editor & Social Media Administrator 07/2015 to 01/2016

Divinity Publishing – Harrisburg, PA

Chief Editor for all manuscripts submitted to our company.

Implemented marketing strategies which resulted in 12% growth of customer base.

Responsible for creative design for prominent Divinity Newsletter and e-mails.

Researched and updated all required materials needed for company and partners.

Supported Chief Executive Officer with daily operational functions.

Achieved at least a 40% increase in Social Media presence by utilizing Google Analytics and recent Search Engine

Optimization techniques with all 7 of Divinity\'s social media profiles and campaigns.

Responsible for creative design and management for prominent drop-shipping component of our company called Divinity

Vetements.

Analyzed and created documents for appropriate distribution and filing to clients and investors.

Social Media Manager 04/2014 to 04/2015

Orangemite Studios – Dover, PA

Achieved a 50% increase in social media presence and ticket sales by utilizing Search Engine Optimization techniques and

marketing strategies.

Responsible for all social media posts on our Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest accounts.

Developed new marketing strategies for increasing sales.

Responsible for photography of rehearsals and shows.

Nursing Services Office Assistant 09/2013 to 04/2016

Pleasant Acres Nursing and Rehab Center – York, PA

Coordinated with other departments for various necessary documents and duties as well as taking call-offs for the entire

facility.

Analyzed departmental documents for appropriate distribution and filing.

Assisted the Department of Health and Director of Nursing with document organization and creating copy for distribution.

Obtained documents and approvals for vacations, personal holidays, and Paid Time Off days.

Created boardroom multimedia presentations including video and text- sync\'d depositions for enhanced understanding.

Researched and updated all required materials needed for Department of Health regulations.

Worked directly with the Nursing department and Director of Nursing to achieve a substantial amount of staffing on each

floor for excellent care of our residents.

Achieved success in creating digital documents from old outdated documents created by scanners and typewriters by

using Microsoft Word and Excel to create new templates for 24-hour reports and attendance sheets increasing our

production.

Writing Tutor and Fellow 01/2013 to 05/2013

York College of Pennsylvania – York, PA

Helped students with writing, brainstorming, editing, and research methodology on their papers and projects.

Played key role in preparing successful MAWCA presentation(s) with fellow writing tutors and fellows.

Prepared follow-up appointments with students and helped create etiquette guides.

Performed initial client assessment and analysis to begin research process.

Worked directly with the Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning to achieve student\'s success in understanding

writing papers and grammar as well as different styles of essay formats.

Responsible for creative design for prominent curriculum changes under the new York College President Pamela Gunter-

Smith.

Sales Specialist 07/2012 to 10/2013

JCPenney's – York, PA

Performed transactions on our Point of Sale system.

Assisted in creating and/or finding internet and catalog orders for customers.

Achieved a clean and well-maintained business by cleaning and straightening fitting rooms, tables, and T-racks of

merchandise for sale.

Intern 08/2012 to 01/2013

Stage of Life – Dallastown, PA

Achieved a greater understanding of various wedding techniques and ideas as the Wedding Editor for the Wedding

blogging section.

Key responsibilities included blogging, maintaining my personal blog, maintaining the comic book blogging section, PR

work, and contest submissions.

Worked directly with the CEO Eric Thiegs to achieve a significant increase in social media presence and our website

traffic by at least 60% in utilizing our Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Instagram pages.

Responsible for creative design for prominent Comic Book and Graphic Novel section of Stage of Life.

Server/ Silver Roller 01/2012 to 07/2012

Red Lobster – York, PA

Maintained cleaning and restocking of assigned kitchen/side area.

Prepared salads, soups, and desserts.

Delivered and documented food and drink orders.

Staff Writer 10/2010 to 10/2012

Unwound Magazine – York, PA

Assisted in preparing blog articles and stories about events and historical information in York County.

Developed and established key professional articles on the topics of witchcraft and comic books.

Achieved local recognition by creating our own e-magazine for the York area community.

Researched and updated all required materials needed for upcoming articles and events.

Misses Sales Assistant 05/2010 to 02/2012

Boscov's – York, PA

Performed transactions on our Point of Sale system.

Assisted in creating and/or finding internet and catalog orders for customers.

Achieved a clean and well-maintained business by cleaning and straightening fitting rooms, tables, and T-racks of

merchandise for sale.

Bakery Specialist 11/2007 to 05/2010

Weis Markets – York, PA

Cake decorator (Head Decorator on Sundays).

Assisted in preparing breads and other baked goods for the next day.

Wrapped product and put on sales floor.

Washed dishes, mopped floors, took trash out.

Education

Master of Arts: English and Creative Writing May 2015

Southern New Hampshire University - Manchester, NH

Emphasis in Fiction and Creative Writing

Coursework in Fiction and Film Studies, English Language Composition, Literary Studies, and College/ English Teaching.

3.8 GPA

Bachelor of Arts: May 2013

York College of Pennsylvania - York, PA.

Recipient of Academic Achievement Scholarship

Emphasis in Interdisciplinary Studies, Digital Writing, Social Media, Professional Editing, and Fiction.

Founding President of three York College groups: Spartan Coven, YCP Spartan Colorguard, and the YCP Comics Club.

Affiliations

Member, Mid-Atlantic Writing Center Association (2013-present)Member, Sigma Tau Delta (2015-present)Member, Sigma

Alpha Pi (2015-present)Member, Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania (1997-2007)Member, Association of Writers and

Writing Programs (2012-present)

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