Dessa Douglas
Editorial Assistant
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About
As a junior editor at INKspire, a volunteer-run non-profit organization focused on young people’s writing, I was responsible for editing short stories, poems, and creative non-fiction articles. Within a year I was promoted to Creative Platform Lead, responsible for reviewing the work of the junior editors and ensuring that the creative platform runs smoothly. My work at INKspire has provided experience within a team environment while enhancing my overall skill set, including scheduling, quality checking, and managing content.
Furthermore, I spent summer 2022 working as an accountant’s assistant where I was responsible for administrative duties and ensuring the accountant’s day ran smoothly. These two experiences helped prove that I am detail-oriented and highly organized, and helped advance my MS Office skills.
Experience
INKspire, Toronto, Canada
Editor for the Writer Fellowship Program (remote) July 2023–September 2023
- Created editorial guidelines for new editors
- Assisted in creating a series of workshops for new writers
- Contributed to the restructuring of the editorial department
- Review the work of junior editors
- Manage the creative platform to ensure pieces are published on time
- Provided the first round of edits on creative submissions
Volunteer
- Assisted in setting up and running open mic events and poetry slams
Mentor
- Worked with a young writer to help her develop poems to be submitted to literary magazines
Administrative Assistant to the Accountant
- Assisted in the switching over of accounting systems
- Assisted with daily administrative duties
Social Media Content Assistant
- Assisted the marketing manager with social media content, website maintenance, and administration
Education
Columbia Publishing Course, Oxford, UK Fall 2023
- 4-week intensive course on all aspects of book publishing
- Bachelor of arts in creative writing and English Literature
