Founder/Owner; Freelance Editor - Zisk Editing - Hampton, VA
(2022-01)
- Developmental & Copy Editing: Served as the primary developmental and copyeditor for a repeat client, managing the editorial works from rough draft to publication.
- Brand Consistency: Authored, implemented, and maintained a customized style guide to preserve brand voice, tone, and stylistic consistency across all content.
- Workflow: Developed and executed Track Changes workflow that streamlined the review process and significantly reduced revision turnaround times.
- Collaboration: Collaborated closely with the client to balance grammatical precision with structural narrative pacing, ensuring polished, market-ready work.
Store Manager - Langley Thrift Store - Hampton, VA
(2023-05 - 2025-02)
- Management: Oversaw independent business operations under the governance of the Langley Spouses' Club, successfully managing logistics, reporting, and a 50% increase in revenue within the first two months.
- Project Development: Drafted, structured, and presented a formal program proposal to board, securing approval for a new customer loyalty initiative.
- Quality Assurance: Compiled, formatted, and verified accuracy for weekly financial and operational reports.
- Community Contribution: Directed operational scaling that generated over $30,000 for local and military community non-profit organizations.
Founder/Owner - Cozy Candles Studio LLC - Hampton, VA
(2021-01 - 2024-03)
Operations have been placed on hiatus to prioritize completion of BA in English.
- Content & Brand Curation: Authored and edited all digital copy, social media content, and client correspondence, maintaining a professional brand voice.
- Product Development: Managed the end-to-end design, text formatting, and inventory tracking for a catalog of over 500+ products.
- Contract Negotiation: Drafted and executed multi-state distribution contracts with retail partners.
Lead Receptionist - Sofi's Nails - Crestview, FL
(2020-01 - 2021-06)
- Schedule Coordination: Managed complex calendars, appointment flows, and attendance records for 10+ staff members and a high-volume weekly clientele.
- Crisis Management: Drafted and implemented remote and physical operational guidelines to successfully transition business operations through COVID-19 safety compliance protocols.
Receptionist - Mira Hair and Body Studio - Fairlawn, OH
(2016-10 - 2019-09)
- Schedule Coordination: Managed complex calendars, appointment flows, and attendance records for an elite salon of 15+ staff members and a high-volume weekly clientele.
- Office Operations: Managed administrative data entry, processed invoicing, and ensured pristine organizational upkeep of front-facing business spaces.
