Lisa-Gaye Saris

Brooklyn, NY, 856-***-****

Education

Rutgers-The State University of New Jersey, Camden

Bachelor of Arts- Major: English (Aug 2017)

Rutgers-The State University of New Jersey, Camden

Master of Arts- Major: Liberal Studies (Concentration in English Literature) Pending

Skills

Technical Writing, Proficient with AP, Chicago Manual, MLA style guides

Adobe Acrobat, InCopy, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), Kentico, Stripo

Copy Editor, Copywriter, Proofreader, and Content Writer

Critical Thinker and Detail-oriented

Organizing and scheduling work effectively and efficiently, juggling multiple projects at once

Work Experience

Aon

06/2023 Present

Communications Consultant

Responsibilities

Develop and implement internal and external communications plans

Provide communications expertise and support, while upholding standards of corporate professionalism

Prepare content, edit client deliverables and proofread final round materials

Upset Press

10/2014 – 05/2023

Copyeditor/Proofreader (Contract Position)

Responsibilities

Ensure novel or other copy adheres to relevant style guides

Check readability of copy by correcting grammar, sentence structure and overall comprehension

Proof copy for errors and missing words

Complete markup for final proofs before printing

ESS Education

12/2014 - 5/13/2018

Substitute Teacher

Responsibilities

Instructed students from grades K-12 in multiple subject areas (e.g. Advanced Chemistry, Social Studies, English, Spanish, etc.)

Taught general education students, as well as students with learning and behavioral challenges within mainstream, inclusive and special needs classrooms

Offered full-time position to remain in classroom during my first week as Middle School Resource Teacher

Maintained behavioral standards for classes ranging from 6-20 students on a consistent basis, through use of positive reinforcement and redirection

Courtyard Marriott

1/2018 - 8/2018

Event Coordinator

Responsibilities

Acted as liaison between Director of Sales and clients, facilitating their meeting needs

Successfully enhanced guest experience and catered events by creating the look and feel that clients requested

Met with clients using a consultative approach to determine what design elements would best suit their events needs

Burlington Coat Factory Corporate Office

8/2017 - 9/2017

Copywriter

Responsibilities

Wrote compelling copy attracting shoppers to specific items

Crafted wording that maintained consistent brand voice

Used language to identify and engage demographic shopper for featured brands

Learned brand standards of showcased products in order to match them with company-standard practices

Gap Reason: Completing Bachelor's degree

PharmacyTech Now

10/2007 - 5/2008

Copyeditor

Responsibilities

Edited online and company-generated literature for use in Pharmacy Technician curriculum

Recruited and enrolled students in Pharmacy Technician program to meet maximum capacity for all class locations

Wrote advertisement and marketing copy for outreach to potential students

Crafted subject-specific literature for use by students

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