Farida Shams
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Hard working and highly dependable assistant seeking to grow professionally and to develop knowledgeable skills. A team player and has an eye for detail.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Creative Writing Officer
Catalyst Magazine
Melbourne, Victoria
12.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with editors and publishers to produce high-quality content.
- Proofread final drafts prior to submission or publication.
- Brainstormed ideas in team meetings regarding potential article topics.
- Applied strong writing, editing and proofreading abilities to each assignment to produce best possible content.
- Reviewed copyedited texts to ensure accuracy and consistency of style.
Intern
Busybird Publishing
Melbourne, VIC
07.2023 - 12.2023
- Worked with team members to promote great customer service and pleasant work environment.
- Supported various program activities, assisting with administrative tasks.
- Assisted with event planning, support and execution of virtual and in-person engagements.
- Created content for social media platforms to engage and connect with target audiences.
- Developed and monitored social media content to create engagement and followers.
- Edited documents and assessed copy for grammar issues, delivering error-free materials to clients.
- Proofread manuscripts and other forms of copy for general grammatical correctness, proper flow and sentence layout.
Volunteer
Emmerging Writer's Festival
Melbourne , VIC
06.2023 - 06.2023
- Followed directions from supervisors and completed tasks within appropriate timeframe.
- Offered support and assistance to community members.
- Helped with prep, set up, and breakdown of community and public events.
- Greeted guests and offered assistance in finding specific departments or personnel.
- Collaborated with others by contributing time, effort and talent to advance needs or further missions.
- Resolved complaints or issues using strong customer service and engagement skills.
- Established and maintained relationships with fellow volunteers and organizational stakeholders.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Creative Writing
RMIT University
Melbourne, VIC12.2025
Foundations - Art And Design
RMIT University
Melbourne11-2022
High School Diploma -
Stars British School
Egypt11.2020
Skills
- Individual and Small Group Instruction
- Problem Solving Support
- Inspiring Love of Learning
- Written and Verbal Communication
- Creative Writing
- Friendly and Personable
- Writing Tutoring
- Creative Thinking
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Reading Skill Analysis
- Decision Making
- Product Knowledge
- Adaptable and Flexible
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Arabic
Native/ Bilingual
German
Limited
Timeline
Creative Writing Officer
Catalyst Magazine
12.2023 - Current
Intern
Busybird Publishing
07.2023 - 12.2023
Volunteer
Emmerging Writer's Festival
06.2023 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Creative Writing
RMIT University
Foundations - Art And Design
RMIT University
High School Diploma -
Stars British School
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