Jacob C. Sindic

Freelance Writer

Milwaukee WI

adokti@r.postjobfree.com

1-414-***-****

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 I’m working to diversify writing experience and secondary income post-graduation while seeking a more stable work position.

Funds Development Coordinator (Temporary)

April 2021 – 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 – 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 – 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

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