Abbey Black
Freelance Writer
Beachwood, Ohio 44122
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SKILLS
Experienced writer with BA in English from Cleveland State University. Formally educated in publication processes, critical research methods, linguistics, technical writing, and developmental writing. The majority of academic time spent in creative writing, with the completion of several works in prose, screenwriting, playwriting, and experimental poetry. EXPERIENCE
Cinemark, Cinemark Stadium, Sandusky OH - Usher, Concessionist April 2015 - August 2018
● Maintaining lights, doors, and windows.
● Greeting and assisting customers.
● Preparing food items.
● Operating in a team environment.
● Cleaning auditoriums.
● Utilizing strict time management abilities.
● Observing crowds to protect against harmful behaviors.
● Observing theater screens to protect against errored technology. Kaman’s Art Shoppes, Cedar Point, Sandusky OH - Portrait Artist April 2014 - October 2014
● Greeting and assisting customers.
● Selling and promoting portrait accessories ie: frames, mats, etc.
● Drawing portraits of customers.
● Providing stimulating conversation with customers.
● Maintaining an organized work station.
● Operating independently of a team.
Cafe Ahroma, Cleveland OH -Barista
August 2018 - October 2020
● Operating full service espresso bar
● Memorizing multiple drink orders and recipes
● Food services
● Customer service
● Cashiering
● Maintaining a clean workspace
Bruegger’s Bagels, Beachwood OH - Baker
February 2021 - Current
● Maintains bagel stock throughout work day
● Kettle boils bagel dough
● Bakes bagels and other bakery items in master oven
● Multitasks with monitoring up to eight simultaneous items within oven
● Answers phones will multitasking baking and addressing customer needs
● Monitoring business trends to understand preparation needed for the next day
EDUCATION
Huron High School, Huron Ohio - Diploma
August 2012 - May 2016
Received Honors Roll every year, as well as an academic letter in the final two years. President of Art Club two consecutive years. Participant in Cross Country, Tennis, and Track. Varsity team in both Cross Country and Tennis. Office Aid for final year involving: errands for secretaries, retrieving students for various reasons, maintaining an orderly work space. Cleveland State University, Cleveland Ohio - Bachelors in English August 2017 - December 2020
Earned Bachelors in English with a concentration in creative writing. Participated in film club, linguistics club, and creative writing club. Graduated with a 3.6/4.0 GPA.
AWARDS
Believe In Ohio STEM Project: State Qualifier and Honorable Mention