A Portfolio of Stephanie Melancon
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 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
Aug 2010 Write press releases, blog posts and website/social media/brochure content, edit case
studies, participate in case study interviews and attend meetings
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 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
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
Achievements Member, Kappa Tau Alpha: Journalism and Mass Comm. Honor Society, Spr 2010
Member, Golden Key International Honor Society, Oct 2008 to present
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