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A Portfolio of Stephanie Melancon



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Stephanie Melancon

                                     

Experience   

  

Jan 2013                Proofreader (The Creative Group Freelancer - 1/13 to 10/13)

to                            TMP Government, McLean, VA

Present                   Verify the accuracy of grammar, mechanics and design of all recruitment advertising and marketing materials, ranging from brochures and website content, to new business proposals, collateral and more

Apply creative thinking skills and sound judgment while reviewing work to ensure high-quality deliverables 

Familiarize myself with clients and their ad standards 

 

May 2012           Mack/Crounse Group Office Temp: Senior Proofreader

to                        The Creative Group, Washington, D.C.

Oct 2012           Proofread political direct mail, verifying facts and flagging errors in text, typography, images and mail panels

                             Contributed to several winning campaigns across the United States during the 2012 election cycle

                             One-month temp assignment turned into five months, because of higher quality of work brought to company

                             Started as the only proofreader and trained new employees on proofreading checklist to meet clients’ needs

 
Apr 2010              Office Temp: Receptionist, Admin./Regulatory Assistant, HR Clerk and CSVC Rep.
to                          Multiple Staffing Agencies, Orange County, CA

Apr 2012             Proofread product labels, data input, answer/transfer phone calls and deposit checks

 

Oct 2011               Freelance Editor and Writer

to                           Proofread websites, create newsletters and write content

Dec 2011

 

Aug 2010             Proofreader

to                          Center for Global Advancement of Community Colleges (CGACC), Aliso Viejo, CA

Oct 2010               Proofread company websites, express ideas and attend weekly meetings

  

Jun 2010               Writer Intern
to                          Reazon Systems, Inc., Santa Ana, CA

Aug 2010             Write press releases, blog posts and website/social media/brochure content, edit case

                              studies, participate in case study interviews and attend meetings

  

Mar 2010              Assistant to the Editor Intern
to                          Great-Taste Magazine, Huntington Beach, CA
May 2010             Editing, writing, reporting, fact checking and research, computer input, filing, layout design and content, website updates, and media kit review and design
 

Spring/                  Freelance Writer and Blogger

Summer                 SoundsGoodCA.com: write articles on concert reviews and band interviews     

Semesters             "All Things Disney" blog (http://schemmens-blog.tumblr.com): write about Disney-related 2010                       news/events

                               "People's World Cup" blog (http://peoplesworldcup.blogspot.com): write about the

                               perspectives of the 2010 FIFA World Cup from around Southern California

                                           

Apr 2007               Hostess/Take Away Server
to                           Outback Steakhouse, Irvine, CA

Apr 2010               Provide quality customer service, greet and seat customers, take reservations and orders, pack them, bring them to vehicles, take payment, and run food and drinks for servers

 
 Jun 2004               Lifeguard/Swim Instructor
 to                          City of Irvine Aquatics, Irvine, CA

Apr 2007               Lifeguarded pools, taught children and adults basic swimming, maintained pool facility

                               and kept American Red Cross certifications up-to-date through regular training

 
Education         California State University, Long Beach: 2010                     GPA: 3.64
                               Bachelor of Arts, Psychology and Journalism                     Degree Honors: Cum Laude
 
                              Orange Coast College
                              Associate of Arts, May 2008
 
Skills            Writing/Editing: College Papers, Newspaper and Magazine Articles, Press Releases,   Brochures, Reviews, Newsletters, Blogs, Websites, Product Labels, Political Campaign                     Direct Mail, Ads, Banners, Company Emails and RFPs
                        Computer: MS Office-Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint on PC, Adobe                     Reader/Acrobat, Photoshop, Lightroom, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Google Docs,                                       IE/Chrome/Firefox, Clients and Profits, Epicor, ACT software and Constant Contact
                        Language: Fluent in English, Spanish beginner
                        Red-Cross Certified: CPR, Jan 2006 and First Aid, Dec 2007
 

Achievements  Member, Kappa Tau Alpha: Journalism and Mass Comm. Honor Society, Spr 2010

                                  Member, Golden Key International Honor Society, Oct 2008 to present

                                  Member, Phi Theta Kappa: Int'l Honor Society of the Two-Year College, Dec 2007     
                                 Member, Alpha Gamma Sigma: Cal. Community College Honor Society, Fall 06-Spr 07 

                                  President’s List, Spr 2009, Fall 2010

                                  Honor’s List, Fall 2007, Fall 2008

                                  Dean’s List, Fall 2006, Spr 2007, Fall 2008, Spr 2010

 
Volunteer      
 
Feb 2009               Dog Volunteer
to                          City of Irvine Animal Care Center, Irvine, CA
Apr 2009              Took dogs for walks, supervised them during play time, socialized with them, fed them  
                              treats
 
Study Abroad  South Africa: Human Development course with volunteer work
& Travel         United Kingdom, Europe and Australia

 

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