Miri Joy Guerin

CSULB graduate specializing in Rhetoric and Literature, with hands-on experience in editorial leadership, content curation, and professional communication.

Former Poetry

Editor at RipRap Literary Journal and have years of customer service experience, seeking a role where strong writing skills and organizational precision make a daily impact.

Poetry Editor - RipRap Literary Journal

(2025-08 - 2026-06)

• Trained and supervised 8 first-round readers, creating evaluation rubrics and feedback guidelines.
• Curated themed issues around "Obsession," shaping the journal's editorial voice and vision.
• Managed a submission queue of 200 manuscripts per reading period, providing editorial decisions within 12 weeks.
• Grew the journal's readership and submission volume through social media and poetry reading events.

Greeter, Shor - Hyatt Regency

(2025-06 - 2025-12)

• Served as the first point of contact for guests, delivering a polished and professional first impression in a fast-paced environment.
• Communicated clearly and courteously with both guests and staff to coordinate seating, wait times, and reservations.
• Handled multi-line phone inquiries, relayed messages accurately, and directed guests to the appropriate staff member.

Social Media Manager, Beach Writes - California State University Long Beach

(2024-08 - 2024-12)

• Ran the University's Beach Writes social media accounts and coordinated club events.

Bachelors of English - Rhetoric and Literature - California State University Long Beach (2023-08 - 2026-06)

Associates Degree in English - English - Golden West College (2019-08 - 2022-05)

Associates Degree in Liberal Arts - Liberal Arts - Golden West College (2019-08 - 2022-05)