Fiona L. Stirling

Detail-oriented professional with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in English and ongoing Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing. Possesses proven editing and proofreading skills, honed through roles like Proofreader at Outlier.AI and Volunteer Editor for a literary magazine. Adept at clear communication, content refinement, and content quality improvement. Eager to leverage strong editorial abilities and a commitment to precision to contribute to organizational success.

Package Handler at FedEx (2025-09 – 2026-03)

• Loaded, unloaded, and scanned packages onto trucks for transit.
• Organized and sorted packages according to delivery routes.

Proofreader at Outlier.AI (2024-06 – 2025-08)

• Edited content for early-stage AI companies, ensuring grammatical accuracy, punctuation correctness, clarity, and readability.
• Furnished constructive feedback on AI-generated responses to enhance overall quality and coherence.

Server at The Bair Drug and Hardware (2024-02 – 2025-12)

• Delivered prompt and friendly service to guests, cultivating a positive dining experience.
• Prepared silverware, maintained cleanliness of dining areas and service stations, and assisted with closing procedures.
• Washed dishes, sanitized surfaces, and rigorously adhered to all food safety and sanitation regulations.

Dining and Culinary Services Employee at Pacific Lutheran University – Anderson University Center (2022-08 – 2023-02)

• Dispensed food and processed transactions efficiently within a dynamic, fast-paced setting.
• Maintained the cleanliness of dining areas and upheld strict food safety protocols.
• Addressed and resolved customer concerns with professionalism and promptness.

Hospitality Representative at Pacific Lutheran University (2021-08 – 2021-12)

• Facilitated the planning and coordination of campus events and student gatherings.
• Partnered with university departments to guarantee the seamless execution of events.

Volunteer Editor at Pacific Lutheran University – Saxifrage Literary Magazine (2023-02 – 2024-05)

• Provided editorial feedback on literary submissions and accompanying artwork.
• Contributed to the structural design and layout of the annual publication.
• Engaged in group editorial meetings, actively participating in decision-making processes.

Usher at The Grand Cinema – Merlino Arts Center (2023-06 – 2024-02)

• Ushered patrons at events, managed the cash register, served concessions, and maintained the cleanliness of theater spaces.

Volunteer Librarian at Lakewood Public Library (2018-06 – 2019-08)

• Designed display posters utilizing Microsoft Publisher.
• Assisted with craft projects for various themed book displays.

Volunteer at Steilacoom Historical Society (2018-04 – Present)

• Edited the 50th-anniversary story collection and composed monthly newsletters.
• Prepared newsletters for distribution and mailing.

Volunteer at Fish Food Bank of Pierce County – Proctor Food Bank (2011-01 – 2015-02)

• Transported food donations from grocery stores to the Proctor Fish Food Bank, ensuring consistent access to nutritious food for individuals and families facing food insecurity.
• Organized and distributed food provisions to community members.

Bachelor of Fine Arts in English – Pacific Lutheran University (2020-09 – 2024-05)

High School Diploma in General Education – Steilacoom High School (2016-09 – 2020-05)

Masters of Fine Arts in Creative Writing – Pacific University (2026-01)