Publishing assistant sample resume

Todd Hayes

62 Content Blvd
Frontside VIC 3084
T: (03) 9999 0000
M: 0400 000 000
E: t.hayes@email.com

Professional Profile

I am a Bachelor of Arts graduate with a professional qualification in editing and proofreading. I have exceptional writing and research skills, an excellent eye for detail, and am comfortable working to tight deadlines. Professional and goal-driven, I am seeking a role with an enthusiastic team where I can utilise and build on my publishing skills.

Education

Certificate in Professional Editing & Proofreading
Open Colleges
Completed: 2013

Bachelor of Arts
University of Victoria
Graduated: 2012

Employment History

Responsibilities:

• Provide high quality, accurate and efficient administrative support
• Input data and update records/university database
• Ensure that enquiries and information are directed to appropriate staff members/departments
• Liaise with students and handle student enquiries
• Demonstrate a high level of professionalism and discretion in all communications
• Work collaboratively in a close team environment

Achievements:

• Upon graduation, was offered a permanent full-time role

Relevant Experience

Responsibilities:

• Write fortnightly posts for This Skating Life, a forum for skateboarding enthusiasts to discuss skateboarding and related issues; I am one of the regular contributors

Achievements:

• Have developed my writing skills while writing on a topic I love
• My blog posts have been amongst the most popular on the site, generating enthusiastic commentary from a dedicated readership

Responsibilities:

• Acted as subeditor for Uni Life, a student-run on-campus publication for University of Victoria students
• Helped to develop story ideas and contributed to layout/design
• Performed a range of general administrative duties

Achievements:

• Developed editing skills and gained insight into the publication production process
• Wrote several articles for the publication

Technical Skills

• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Adobe InDesign, Photoshop

Personal Interests

I enjoy travel, snowboarding, skating, photography and reading/writing.

Referees

Available on request.