Andra Veness Email & Phone Number

Santa Maria, CA, US

Santa Maria, California, United States

• Plan adult programs by drafting proposals, obtaining resources, and running the event
• Assist patrons with book searches, research, accessing resources, and general questions
• Enforce library code of conduct to maintain a welcoming, safe atmosphere for patrons
• Manage the “Diversity Books” display within the library by researching and displaying books written by underrepresented, diverse authors and/or featuring inclusive storylines
• Facilitate the Rainbow Reads Book Club by creating discussion questions and choosing books featuring LGBTQIA themes, characters, and authors for discussion at monthly meetings

• Schedule editorial team meetings, assign deadlines, and manage submissions
• Design and develop the image and mission of the literary magazine alongside the SHLM founders

Santa Maria, California, United States

• Provide respite to the parents and guardians of special needs people (E.G. provide supervision as needed, maintain client confidentiality, diffuse tense situations, cook, and clean)

Santa Maria, California, United States

• Demonstrate excellent customer service skills, quickly adapt to various tasks during a busy shift, and collaborate with coworkers to build a strong, efficient working team

• Created captivating copy for Charlene & Co. Media’s editorial team
• Produced 800-2000 word articles every week; topics varied from in-house marketing strategies, copywriting, SEO, e-commerce, content creation, entrepreneurship, and more.

• Write three+ 1,600 word lists each week, implementing SEO practices, images/videos for content value, and a voice consistent with all CBR content
• Regularly communicate with editors and the team to meet content quotas and generate new content ideas

Santa Barbara, California, United States

Santa Barbara, California, United States

• Collaborated with the editorial team to write, edit, design, and publish Issues 27-29 of The Catalyst
• Collaborated with the editorial team to create lesson plans for The Catalyst Collective (ENGL 106 CW)
• Corresponded with 100+ poetry authors to communicate edits to their work and answer their questions

University Of California Santa Barbara, California, United States

• Edited two 1000-word articles each week with the Her Campus style guide
• Presented writing feedback privately to two interns assigned to me
• Responsible for editing their digital content, fact-checking, and including content warnings

Santa Barbara, California, United States

• Edited the 45-page poetry collection titled Sterling Silver River
• Worked closely with the author to discuss edits, intent, and tasks to complete before the print deadline

Santa Maria, California, United States

• Logged month’s worth of financial data for our business clients using Microsoft Office and other agency applications
• Greeted visitors, organized paperwork, and helped the office run smoothly

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, English Language And Literature, General, 3.92 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Graduated with High Honors, Professional Editing Minor Graduate, Earned the Certificate for Outstanding.

Associate Of Arts - Aa, English Language And Literature/Letters