Assistant

JOHN MEYER

W R I T E R A N D E D I T O R

Holland, MI 49424 ***********@*****.*** 616-***-**** www.linkedin.com/in/john-b-meyer EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts in Writing and History

Calvin University Grand Rapids, MI September 2019 - April 2023

• GPA: 3.95 (summa cum laude)

• Graduated with distinction (Collegiate Scholars Program) EXPERIENCE

Copy Editor

Chimes Grand Rapids, MI September 2021 - April 2023

• Identified, marked and corrected 300 to 400 spelling, grammar, style and composition errors weekly.

• Fact-checked 10 to 12 articles weekly and ensured consistent typography.

• Communicated clearly and timely to authors and other Chimes editors about edits to their copy.

• Mastered Associated Press (AP) style manual guidelines.

• Wrote in-house guides on search engine optimization (SEO) and copy editing, formalizing copy editor responsibilities. Research and Archival Assistant

Heritage Hall Grand Rapids, MI March 2021 - April 2023

• Met deadlines for writing more than 30,000 words of website content and uploading more than 10,000 files.

• Learned from a writer with over 30 years of professional writing experience through back-and-forth writing and revision.

• Wrote and fact-checked the finding aids for the Albertus and Dirk Van Raalte collections.

• Mastered digital technology like Archon, Adobe Acrobat and Bepress Digital Commons with speed and efficiency.

• Wrote, co-wrote, developmentally edited and copy edited blog posts for Origins Online and pages for a forthcoming website.

• Collaborated frequently with 1 to 4 other employees to discuss next steps in writing the website and understanding Bepress. Editorial Intern

Plough Publishing House Walden, NY July 2022 - August 2022

• Worked on 18 different writing and editing assignments, from social media posts to a 22-page marketing proposal.

• Adapted to Plough's fast-paced workflow and unique culture while working independently or collaboratively on assignments.

• Trained with industry expertise on developmental editing, copy editing, proofreading, fact-checking and translation.

• Mastered Plough’s company style manual.

• Published post-internship a developmentally edited article, a translated article and several social media pieces. ACTIVITIES

President

Calvin University Board Game Guild Grand Rapids, MI January 2021 - April 2023

• Communicated and coordinated with fellow student leaders to schedule, advertise and host 9 to 10 events per semester.

• Trained new leaders and regulated meetings, learning the rewards and challenges of my administrative leadership style.

• Wrote templates for meeting agendas, location reservation and poster printing, as well as a student leadership handbook. SKILLS

Personal Skills:

Attention to Detail, Written and Verbal Communication, Prioritization, Collaboration, Problem Solving, Constructive Feedback Technical Skills:

Search Engine Optimization (SEO), MS Office, Slack, Asana Certifications:

Poynter ACES Certificate in Editing (January 2023), Digital Marketing Foundations (June 2023), SEO Certified (July 2023) Language Proficiency:

Advanced Spanish, Intermediate Dutch, Basic Indonesian

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