Copywriter/Copy Editor
Resume:
Melissa
Higgins
Writer & Editor
Melissa Higgins
Orem, UT
***********@*******.***
Portfolio
Education
Falmouth University / Masters,
Professional Writing
SEPT 2015 - OCT 2016, CORNWALL, UK
Studied all areas of writing (fiction,
non-fiction, scriptwriting, & business
writing, editing) and how to best use
them in a professional environment
with professional and peer critique.
California State University
Northridge / Bachelors,
English Subject Matter
AUG 2011-MAY 2015, NORTHRIDGE, CA
Studied both English Literature and
how to best utilize reading,
experience, & psychology in the
classroom.
Volunteer
COTD / Club Officer
SEPT 2019 - APR 2022
Hosted & planned creative writing
events for members, in addition to
interviewing potential new members,
handling disputes between members,
and acting as a mentor to new officers
as they entered.
Skills
Creative Writing, Copywriting, Editing, Proofreading, Social Media
(Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, Wordpress, Tumblr), AI Generation
(Art & Copy), Retail, Customer Service, Communications (Internal & External)
Experience
Creatively Disruptive / Copywriter & Copyeditor
JUN 2022 - PRESENT, REMOTE
I craft compelling copy for email, social media, landing pages, and blogs for a variety of businesses in an agency setting, as well as our own content. As the company’s copywriter, I edit and rewrite content from our employees
(including ESL employees), our freelancers, & our clients. Ranker / Publishing Specialist
MAY 2019 - JUN 2022, LOS ANGELES, CA/REMOTE
Copyedited and fact-checked a range of articles for Weird History from internal and freelance writers, in addition to writing articles myself on historical events. I also co-lead the Weird History Instagram team while creating images, copy & memes for the Weird History Facebook page. The Disney Store / Ambassador
MAY 2017 - MAY 2019, NORTHRIDGE, CA
Crafted in-store announcements using Disney-inspired language to be read by employees during sales, events, and more. As Ambassador, I also hosted events for guests, performed in skits for training videos, and created a fun, engaging atmosphere for Cast Members “backstage.”
ISG Communications / Editorial Assistant
SEPT 2016 - APR 2017, RESEDA, CA
Wrote & edited articles for “Irrigation & Green Industry Magazine” and “Soil Erosion & Hydroseeding,” two major publications in the landscaping industry. Searched online for stories to add to our weekly newsletter, and established Twitter and Facebook pages for each magazine.
CSU Northridge / Supplemental Instruction Leader
JAN 2014 - MAY 2015, NORTHRIDGE, CA
Lead classes for freshmen students of remedial English, supplementing their main course with lessons on grammar, syntax, essay writing, and researching.
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