Joseph Gavin

804-***-**** / San Diego, CA / adiio9@r.postjobfree.com

Skills

A deadline and detail oriented professional writer with a background in journalism and grant writing. Currently working the self-guided Salesforce training program, Trailblazer, to gain better knowledge of grant management systems. Confident researcher that provides succinct information synthesis and extensive experience with time management, customer service and problem solving under pressure. A deft approach to embracing new concepts and perspectives while maintaining standards that facilitate a fluid work environment.

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite, Google Docs, Mac, Photoshop, Salesforce, Dropbox, SEO, Square, MLA and AP Style, ability to work remotely or travel.

Work Experience

Writing

Catchafire. Writer,

August 2020 to Present.

● Remote assignment writing.

● Writing direct mail fundraising letters and letters of inquiry for nonprofits struggling to provide services due to the nature of the pandemic.

RVA Magazine. Intern to Staff Writer,

May 2005 to May 2006

● Created original content based on a variety of local entertainment topics, conducted interviews and wrote album reviews.

● Duties included copy editor, copywriter, research and layout.

● General assignment reporting on deadline.

The Commonwealth Times. Spectrum Editor/Staff Writer, Sept 2004 to May 2006

● Researching, creating and assigning story ideas. Section layout and design, project planning, as well as editing content for the section.

● Writing any necessary copy and working closely with other section editors.

● Worked closely with copywriters and illustrators to maintain deadlines and enrich and expand content.

● Covered the art beat for the nationally ranked VCU School of the Arts. Reported on openings, student exhibitions, and worked closely with artists and staff photographers to create content on deadline. Service Industry - Manager/Chef/Business Owner

January 2002 - December 2018

● Managed successful, high volume kitchens all over the US, including Chai Pani and Table(Asheville, NC), Skillet Street Food(Seattle), Alamo Drafthouse(Austin), The Mural Room(Grand Teton, WY).

● Experience working with nonprofits to create successful fundraising events.

● Experience managing employees from varied backgrounds such as work release programs, job rehabilitation programs, and special needs.

● Excelled at training new employees and establishing SOP.

● Served as in-house health inspector for multiple restaurants.

● Created and updated technical kitchen training materials for new hires and senior staff members.

● Extensive use of Microsoft Excel for scheduling, managing labor forecasts and budgets.

● Used Word and Google Docs to streamline presentation and implementing menu changes/updates, SOP, and strategy adjustments to hundreds of staff members across multiple locations.

● Project management for large scale events such as major motion pictures, television series, commercials, large weddings and high profile clients.

● Considering all interests and utilizing different viewpoints to grow and produce constantly relevant product and messaging.

Education

San Diego State University, San Diego, CA.

February to May 2020 - Professional Certificate in Grant Writing Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA.

January 2003 to May 2006. B.S. in Mass Communications, Print Journalism. Volunteering

Catchafire, USA.

August 2020 - present. Writing funding letters for various nonprofits. Albert Einstein Academy, San Diego, CA.

October 2019 - March 2020. Assisted teachers with various tasks.

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