Jacob C. Sindic
Freelance Writer
Milwaukee WI
**********@*****.***
Writing Portfolio: https://redorigin.wixsite.com/writingportfolio
WORK EXPERIENCE
Primary-
Freelance Writer
2012 - Present
Freelance Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Writing is my biggest passion, mainly creative fiction and non-fiction works, as well as ghost writing, article writing, blog/social media writing, critique/product assessment and sales/advertising writing. First and foremost I always push for optimal quality, maintaining clear communication with given clients in order to help them achieve their desired results. Currently Iām working to diversify writing experience and secondary income post-graduation while seeking a more stable work position.
Funds Development Coordinator (Temporary)
April 2021 ā July 2021
Urban Underground Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Temporary work placement with the non-profit youth leadership organization Urban Underground for fund seeking work on grant research, grant application creation and submission. Position obtained through Department of Vocational Rehabilitation placement for experience with non-profit organizations.
Secondary-
Assistant
November 2015 ā February 2019
The Wood Shelter Mequon, Wisconsin - 262-***-**** http://www.woodshelterrefinishing.com/index.html
A menial labor focused day job with secondary responsibilities on organization and customer interaction (applicable to any similar positions). Furniture restoration and repair work with hands-on sanding, staining, varnishing, chemical stripping, etc. with follow-up work such as tool and workshop maintenance, cleaning and inventory. Position held to subsidize infrequent freelance writing work and while seeking a more stable full time work position up until February 2019.
Server
June 2010 ā September 2011
Brisco County Woodgrill and Bar West Allis, Wisconsin (Closed as of September 2011)
Food and drink server, with secondary duties including inventory organization and restocking, customer service and cleaning/maintenance of restaurant. Began work at the start of my college enrollment for secondary income, later replaced with freelance writing work. Restaurant closed and sold as of time of departure from position in September 2011.
EDUCATION
UW-Milwaukee
Bachelor's Degree, English Major: Language, Creative Writing, Literature
September 2010 - August 2015
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nicolet High School
Graduate
September 2006 - August 2010
Nicolet High School Glendale, Wisconsin
SKILLS
- Primary (Educational and Experience based)
Creative Writing (Fiction and non-fiction) Proofreading
Editing Academic Writing
Research Writing Article Writing
Academic Research Media Research
Microsoft Office Word Microsoft Office PowerPoint
- Secondary (Experience based)
Marketing Writing Review Writing
Critique Writing Blog/Media Writing
Organization Customer interaction/engagement
Filing Communication
Adaptability/flexibility with work habits Learning readiness
- Menial focused (Experience based)
Tool/Workshop Cleaning and Maintenance Sanding (Hand and Power Tool)
Chemical Stripping (Hands-On) Furniture Staining (Hands-On)
Varnishing/Finishing Application
LANGUAGES
English
American Sign Language (Basic beginner educated)
INTERESTS
Creative writing, Books/Reading, Film/Movies, Computer/Video Games, Martial Arts, Photography, Photoshop, Music, Arts and Crafts, Travel, Cooking