Creative Writer, Research Writer, Author, Journalist
Resume:
Teriza M. West *** N **th West Avenue
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74127
***************@*****.***
EXPERIENCE
Oklahoma Aquarium, Tulsa, OK — Aqua Teen
MARCH 2017 - MAY 2017
As an aqua teen, my responsibilities were to educate guests on aquatic and marine life. I also was responsible for the maintenance of touch-tanks and other interactive habitats. I helped to lead large group tours and assisted during special occasions.
Tulsa Central Library, Tulsa, OK — Teen Team
JUNE 2017 - AUGUST 2017
My responsibilities consisted of helping young children and teens sign-up for the Summer Reading Program. I also assisted in expanding literacy in young people while aiding librarians by helping re-shelve returned books and lost items.
Dillard’s, Tulsa, OK — Temporary Assistant Sales Associate DECEMBER 2018 - JANUARY 2019
Assisted co-workers with making sales during the New Year’s sale. Helped take inventory of products.
Vector Marketing, Tulsa, OK — Assistant Manager
MAY 2019 - AUGUST 2019
I began as a sales representative on May 24th, 2019 who showed and sold Cutco cutlery. I was promoted to Assistant Manager in Training on June 10th which resulted in my promotion to Assistant Manager on June 26th. I was responsible for a small group of sales reps. I helped them schedule appointments and keep track of sales.
The TCC Connection, Tulsa, OK — Associate Editor
AUGUST 2019 - AUGUST 2020
Required to produce at least once campus or college-related story per story assignment and coordinate with managers regarding story ideas and leads. I am to maintain deadlines and organize photo requests with the photographer for any photos necessary for articles. I am to format articles from copy into layout via InDesign and coordinate social media posts as relevant to events/coverage.
SKILLS
Proficient in Creative and
Research Writing.
Proficient in Text Editing.
Fully understands Google and
most Microsoft products.
Has some training in Social
Media content creation and
multimedia productions.
AWARDS
Great Plains Journalism
Awards Finalist as a staff
member of The Connection at
Tulsa Community College
Gold Medal in French from
Cascia Hall Preparatory
School (2018).
Saint Michael’s College Book
Award for achievement with a
social conscience (2017).
Second Place - Impromptu
Essay for Key club
International’s 68th Annual
Texas-Oklahoma District
Convention (2017).
LANGUAGES
American Standard English,
African-American Vernacular
English (AAVE), French (able
to read and understand).
The North Tulsa Magazine, Tulsa, OK — Staff Writer JULY 2020 - PRESENT
Required to produce creative, innovative and relevant stories per story assignment and coordinate with managers regarding story ideas and leads. I am to maintain deadlines. I am to coordinate social media posts as relevant to events/coverage.
Family Dollar, Tulsa, OK — Part-time Cashier
JUNE 2020 - PRESENT
As a cashier, I am required to help customers have a quick and easy check-out process. I am to maintain the tidiness of my register and assist with stocking and shelving items when needed. I am responsible for my register’s till and should ensure that I have $100 in my drawer by the time I clock out..
EDUCATION
The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ — Creative Writing and Philosophy
AUGUST 2018 - PRESENT
Currently studying Creative Writing with an emphasis in poetry and Philosophy remotely.
Tulsa Community College, Tulsa, OK — Liberal Arts
DECEMBER 2018 - PRESENT
Currently studying liberal arts.
PROJECTS
Black People Like Art Too — Book (published)
A collection of prose and poetry that represents many major artworks. Serves as a statement that black people can also take advantage of culturally enriching activities.
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