Jordyn M. Kieft

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www.linkedin.com/in/jordyn-kieft

PROFILE

May 2021 graduate with a BA in English entering a career in the field of editing, proofreading, copywriting, or writing.

Employer endorsed skill strengths include strong attention to detail, exemplary initiative pertaining to responsibilities, inclusive coordination as a team member, punctual completion of all responsibilities, and adaptability to obstacles, particularly with the recent challenges as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

EDUCATION

Indiana University, Bloomington, IN

Bachelor of Arts in English: Creative Writing concentration - GPA: 3.97

Minor in Social Welfare Advocacy

Recipient of Lilly Endowment Scholarship

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Dystopian Ink

Contributing Author - 2021

Independently wrote and published an original piece according to the creative guidelines set by the Dystopian Ink anthology team

Negotiated publication terms and conditions with Dystopian Ink community

Coordinated with Dystopian Ink team to promote sales of the anthology through marketing and advertising

Writer’s Talk, Indiana University

Creative Writing Club – Resource Director - February 2020 – May 2021

Developed and executed monthly newsletters composed of opportunities for publications including contests, submissions for literary anthologies, and general writing prompts for club members

Communicated with other officers and club members to ensure the successful completion of responsibilities

Target, Bloomington, IN

Sales Associate - May 2019 – May 2020

Practiced time management in a fast-paced environment by working efficiently and effectively

Organized shelves and displays to promote professionalism, integrate product, and complete daily tasks for the well-being of the store

Managed the fitting room through satisfying customers, executing requests, and overseeing cleanliness

Freelance Editor

Beta Reader - 2018

Evaluated manuscript to provide critiques pertaining to plot development, pacing, and consistency of an original piece while under strict deadline

Read and critiqued for spelling, punctuation, and grammar errors and made necessary corrections

Peer Tutoring, Bloomington, IN

Tutor - 2014 -2021

Provided edits and written feedback on academic papers and essays for high school and college level individuals through the use of Microsoft Word

Addressed specific student needs as a result of a quick shift into e-learning on ZOOM

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