Creative Writer and Content Developer Specialist

SHAKERIYA HAWTHORNE

PROFILE

Creative writer and content developer with a focus on storytelling across fiction and nonfiction formats. Experienced in crafting narrative-driven content including books, blogs, scripts, and digital media, with strengths in research, editing, and audience engagement. Combines analytical thinking with creative expression to produce clear, compelling, and emotionally resonant writing tailored to diverse audiences and platforms. EXPERIENCE

LIBRARY ASSISTANT CITY OF LAKE WALES LAKE WALES, FLORIDA FEBRUARY 13TH, 2023 - MARCH 26TH, 2026

Provided circulation and collection management support in a public library setting, including check-in/check-out services, shelving, shelf maintenance, and catalog processing. Assisted with material preparation and system updates to ensure accurate library records and accessible collections. Supported community engagement initiatives by contributing to library media programming through podcast production and leading a teen creative writing club focused on literacy, creativity, and youth development.

GHOSTWRITER SELF-EMPLOYED LAKE WALES, FLORIDA JUNE 6TH, 2017 — CURRENT

Freelance writer specializing in nonfiction and fiction book development, including outlining, drafting, editing, and structural refinement. Conducted in-depth research across a variety of topics to ensure accuracy and narrative depth, and created engaging original content across multiple formats such as e-books, blog posts, social media content, video scripts, and quizzes tailored to audience needs. Experienced in developing SEO-friendly and audience-focused material designed to increase engagement and readability, as well as producing episodic and long-form storytelling with an emphasis on structure, retention, and emotional resonance. Skilled in conducting interviews and synthesizing complex information into clear, accessible narratives. Strong background in crafting compelling headlines, summaries, and content hooks to maximize reader engagement, alongside editing and proofreading for clarity, grammar, and narrative cohesion. Utilizes AI tools as part of the creative process while maintaining originality and plagiarism-free standards.

EDUCATION

Polk State College, Lake Wales, Florida — Associates in Arts, 2022 Lake Wales Senior High School, Lake Wales, Florida — 2017 SKILLS

Core Writing & Content Skills

• Fiction & nonfiction writing

• Narrative development (story structure, pacing, episodic storytelling)

• Outlining and long-form content planning

• Editing and revision (structural + line-level)

• Copywriting (headlines, hooks, summaries)

Research & Information Skills

• In-depth topic research

• Interviewing and information gathering

• Translating complex topics into accessible writing

• Fact-checking and accuracy balancing (especially in nonfiction) Content & Digital Media Skills

• SEO-aware writing (blogs, scripts, online content)

• Social media content creation

• Blog and article writing

• Video script writing

• Audience engagement writing (retention-focused storytelling) Technical & Workflow Skills

• Content structuring and formatting for multiple platforms

• Use of AI tools for drafting and ideation (with originality control)

• Content organization and multi-project management

• Proofreading and grammar refinement

Creative Strengths

• Storytelling with emotional resonance

• Creative adaptation of ideas into multiple formats

• Strong narrative intuition (knowing what keeps attention)

• Blending creativity with clarity and structure

AWARDS

English Language Arts Award (Grade 12) – Received departmental recognition in high school for exceptional writing ability and overall performance in 12th-grade English coursework.

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