PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Expert Writer versed in broad spectrum of topics and issues. Award-winning author and poet featured in publications such as Occam's Razor, The Southampton Review and Z Publishing House's Best Emerging California Poets anthology. Also exercises extensive knowledge of arts and community, with proven skills in critical and creative writing and editing.
WORK HISTORY
Film Reviewer in Residence, 02/2020 to Current
The Baram House - Livermore, CA
~ As a film reviewer, I write critical essays for The Baram House and work to meet the editorial standards of the website while providing insightful examinations on current films.
Sales Associate, 06/2020 to 08/2020
The Home Depot
~ As a sales associate, I helped customers find the products they are searching for while keeping the workspace clean, safe and stocked.
Bookseller, 11/2017 to 05/2018 and 08/2020 to Current
Half Price Books - Fremont, CA
~ As a bookseller for Half Price Books, I became privy to the bookselling industry and cooperated in POS sales transactions and customer service interactions. I also priced, stocked and managed inventory, offered communication services both over the phone and in-person, and maintained a safe and clean workplace environment.
Overnight Stock Associate, 08/2017 to 11/2017
Cost Plus World Market - Pleasanton, CA
~ As a stock associate for Cost Plus World Market, I committed myself to stocking products, following and building schematics and working with hardware to build new fixtures. I also offered minor customer service and continued to maintain a safe workplace environment.
English Tutor, 03/2017 to 05/2017
Education Enrichment Center – Pleasanton, CA
~ As an English tutor, I created reading and writing lesson plans and exercises for younger students, to help them better themselves and to broaden their understanding of sentence writing and editing.
Food Server, 04/2017 to 07/2017
The Rock House Pub & Grill - Livermore, CA
~ As a server at The Rock House Pub & Grill, I offered customer service, performed sales transactions and continued to maintain equilibrium in a fast-paced, high-stress environment.
Content Writer, 08/2016 to 02/2017
Gummicube ASO Inc. - San Jose, CA
~ As a content writer for Gummicube ASO inc., I performed different technical tasks including blog writing, description writing and minor data presentation. I became fluent in writing documents that were optimized for app store search engines. I also maintained a site dedicated to App Store beta testing and wrote emails as well.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts, English, Creative Writing, 06/2016
California State University - East Bay - Hayward, CA
Associate of Arts, English, 2014
Las Positas/Chabot Community College - Livermore, CA
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Winner of the Markos Poetry Prize and Declerq Poetry Prize
Featured in The Best Emerging California Poets Anthology
Featured in Typishly, Wingless Dreamer, Occam’s Razor and the Southampton Review
Over 10 Years of Personal Writing and Editing Experience
CONTACT
Address : 2351 Lennox Ct.
Livermore, CA 94550
Phone : 925-***-****
Email : adkwet@r.postjobfree.com
https://trevorruthblog.wordpress.com
SKILLS
• Maintain Relationship with Customers
• Merchandising
• Customer Interaction
• Microsoft applications proficiency
• Customer service
• Organization
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• PowerPoint proficiency
• Proofreading
• Copy Editing
• POS transactions
• Blogging knowledge