Editor/Proofreader/Content Writer/Copywriter/Journalist

Yara Zakharia, Esq.

Mobile: 786-***-**** • Email: *****.******@*****.***

LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yara1zakharia/ BAR ADMISSION:

State of Florida, 2000

PUBLISHING, WRITING & TEACHING EXPERIENCE:

I’m Not Your Boring Newspaper (www.facebook.com/INYBN)-), Key Biscayne, Florida

Founder, Editor-in-Chief/Publisher, 2013 – Present Conceiving content for a 24-page community newspaper, assigning articles to a team of writers, reading and editing the submissions, penning letters from the editor and evergreen stories, managing a team of 10 freelancers, sending advertising leads to advertising director, working with senior art director to create the layout, proofing several drafts and sending the pages to press. Corresponding with advertising clients requesting artwork for their business, non-profit, event or cause, pitching advertising in person and by email, collaborating with non-profits and PR/marketing firms to promote their clients’ businesses and non-profits both in print and on social media, serving as a media sponsor for numerous organizations, events and causes. Promoting publication on our social media pages (Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter) and managing the social media account.

The Language Wizards, Key Biscayne, Florida

Copywriter, Proofreader, Tutor and Linguist/Coordinator, January 2012 – 2009 Proofread and edited term papers, articles, research papers and documents for various clients, proofread content for websites, tutored junior high and high school students in Language Arts/English/literature, social studies, government, science and geography. The Islander News (www.islandernews.com), Key Biscayne, Florida Features Writer, December 2009 – October 2012

Wrote over 650 cover stories, business and feature stories for community newspaper serving the Village of Key Biscayne and boosted the bottom line of every establishment that was the subject of an article.

Freelance Tutor, Key Biscayne, Florida

Private Tutor, May 2006 – MONTH 2008

Assisted individuals with English grammar, vocabulary, conversational skills, composition, essay writing and S.A.T. Proofread and reviewed essays and documents. Fishbowl of Knowledge (www.fishbowlofknowledge.com), Miami, Florida Instructor, October 2010 – January 2011

Tutored study skills, language arts, math, science, social students to elementary school children and assisted them with homework and test preparation. Experthubs.com, Miami, Florida

Legal Content Writer, July 2009 – March 2010

Wrote hundreds of articles on a wide range of legal topics for publication on numerous legal websites.

Demand Studios, Miami, Florida

Content Writer, May 2009 – June 2009

Wrote hundreds of articles on a diverse topics.

DataBanq Media, Inc. (www.databanqmedia.com), Miami, Florida Contributing Editor/Content Writer, March 2007 – December 2008 Utilizing assigned keywords to contribute to SEO, wrote over 650 articles on a wide range of topics.

Dade County Public Schools, Miami, Florida

Substitute Teacher, Fall/Spring 2003; Fall 1995/Spring 1996; Spring 1995 Served as substitute teacher at various high schools and elementary schools in Dade County. LEGAL & OTHER EXPERIENCE:

Omaha Steaks (Seasonal)

Inside Sales/Direct Sales, Oct– Dec 2020

Completed 20 modules of Direct Sales- Holiday 2020 curriculum. Virtual sales of Omaha's full line of food items (steaks/meats/seafood/poultry/pork) wine, starters, sides, desserts and value assortments to existing customers throughout the U.S.. The Plexos Group (Contract)

Florida Call Center Information Project/ Call Center Agent, May-July 2020 Completed 22 DEO training modules. Team Florida agent fielding calls for DEO's Reemployment Assistance Call Center (FAQ/ Pin Reset/ Agent Assist/ Fraud queues) and addressing claimants' questions.

Law Offices of Julio C. Codias, Miami, Florida

Freelance Attorney, 2003 – 2006

Performed legal research. Drafted and filed pleadings. Contacted and spoke with clients. Cordon Law Offices, Miami, Florida

Law Clerk/Associate, Spring 2002

Conducted legal research drafted pleadings. Scheduled and attended hearings. Office of the Attorney General, Department of Legal Affairs, Miami, Florida Legal Intern, Fall 1994

Performed legal research for assistant attorney general. Worked on three criminal appeals and wrote appellees' briefs for the State of Florida.

State Attorney's Office, Felony Division and Domestic Crimes Unit, Miami, Florida Legal Intern, Fall 1994

Performed legal research and drafted pleadings for pending cases. Worked as a victim-witness counselor.

EDUCATION:

Universite d’Aix-Marseille III, Aix-en-Provence, France Master’s in European Business Law, graduated with high distinction, May 2001 University of Miami School of Law, Coral Gables, Florida Juris Doctor: May 1999

Law Review: University of Miami Inter-American Law Review, 1999 Activities: Founder and Chair, Immigration Law Society (1998-1999); Symposium: Immigration Reform; ATLA, Family Law Section (1997- Present); ABA Law Student Division, Family Law Section, (1998- 1999); Florida Bar, Affiliate Member of Family Law Section (1998- 1999); Family Law Society (1998 – 1999); American Inn of Court (1998 – 1999); Staff writer, Res Ipsa Loquitur (bi-weekly journal of the University of Miami School of Law) (1997 – 1999); Miami Law Women (1998 – 19999)

University of Miami School of Communication, Coral Gables, Florida Bachelor of Science, English and Public Relations, July 1993 Honors: Alpha Lambda Delta National Academic Honor Society (1990-93); Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society (1990); National Dean's List (1989-1992); Provost's Honor Roll (1990); President's Honor Roll (1990); Golden Key National Honor Society; National Foundation for Advancement In The Arts Award (1989-90); Crisis Advertising Award (1992)

Activities: Staff Writer, Miami Hurricane newspaper; Public Relations Society of America PROFESSIONAL LICENSES/PUBLICATIONS:

Licenses: Florida Bar member (2000-now); Teacher Certification: Passed Florida Teacher Certification Examination (English 6-12); Statement of Eligibility from the State of Florida for English (grades 5-12)

Publications: Articles and editorials published by I’m Not Your Boring Newspaper (INYBN), The Islander News, Community Newspapers, Miami Herald, Miami Sun Times, Demand Studios, Res Ipsa Loquitur and the Miami Hurricane

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