Shannon Solley
An English major on a quest to make the world write again.
West Chester, P.A., 19380
adkcdj@r.postjobfree.com
EDUCATION
West Chester University of Pennsylvania, West Chester, Pennsylvania — English Writings B.A.; Nutrition Minor August 2016 - July 2020
EXPERIENCE
The Quad, student newspaper at WCU —Lead Copy Editor Jan. 2020- PRESENT
Continue Copy Editor responsibilities along with training and advising team of copy editors. Organize and orchestrate meetings with copy editors to hone technical skills and ensure scrutiny while editing. Co-wrote an official manual for future copy editors. RACA Grant, WCU — RACA Researcher
Sept. 2019 - PRESENT
Research publication statistics on specific Academic journals. Create, format, and log info into Excel sheets for future analysis. Chart data collected. Innovate solutions in a fast-paced environment. College of Arts and Humanities, CAH Dean’s Office — Ambassador
Sept. 2018-PRESENT
Mentor Prospective Students. Work with University staff on spreadsheets and office work in the Dean’s Office. Foster Communication between students and departments.
The Quad, student newspaper at WCU — Copy Editor
May 2018- Dec. 2019
Edit articles for style, grammar and AP format. Problem solve with section editors on complex edits and how those translate in InDesign software.
The Odyssey Online,WCU’s page — Writer
June 2018- Sept. 2019
Write weekly content that encourages responses from readers and GPA: 3.9
SKILLS
AP Format
Proofreading
Editing
Interpersonal
Leadership
Public Speaking
Recruiting.
InDesign
Adobe Photoshop
Multitasking
AWARDS
Viola Marple Scholarship
Spring 2019; Awarded by vote of
english dept. to winning essay.
Dean’s list:Fall 2017- Fall 2019
PUBLICATIONS
Odyssey
:https://www.theodysseyonline.com/us
er/@shannon_lynn
The Quad
The Literati
hyperlinks all information correctly. Correctly attribute copyright-free images. Promote articles on various social media and consider SEO principles in the choice of the article’s title to elicit more views.