I am a recent 2024 Wake Forest University graduate with a major in English and a minor in Journalism. I'm a dedicated writer and editor with experience in academic, narrative, copywriting, legal, and journalistic projects. In my work, I strive to make my writing accessible and transparent. Whether telling stories through a brand, narrative, or graphic design, communicating with audiences through an honest, empathetic, and connective lens is essential. I've written and produced promotional, narrative longform, and shortform content from various fields such as education, journalism, environment, film production, and nonprofits. Throughout my work, I value dedicated reserach, collaboration, and strong communication.
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Production Assistant-Grant Funded Documentary FilmBoston Thurmond United Feb 2024 - May 2024Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United StatesI worked alongside three filmmakers to produce footage for a documentary surrounding the oral history of a neighborhood in Winston-Salem. As a production assistant, I kept track of filming dates, shot lists, and meeting notes for pre/post-production. I filtered through 20+ hours of footage by transcribing notes and pivotal themes via Adobe Premiere Pro. Additionally, I conducted supplemental research into businesses, economic history, and products to include during production. During filming, I assisted with interviews by controlling audio, setting up film equipment, and taking notes/outlines.
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Writing Center TutorWake Forest University Aug 2022 - May 2024Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United StatesAt Wake Forest University's Writing Center, I worked alongside students of various ages and majors and with a variety of academic papers. I helped graduate and undergraduate students brainstorm, review, and organize their papers and create conversations around grammar, structure, and the foundations of writing. As a tutor, I took effective and organized notes for students during our sessions. Additionally, I collaborated alongside tutees to generate outlines for papers, formulate thesis statements, and read their papers out loud. -
Marketing InternRiverrun International Film Festival Sep 2023 - Jan 2024Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United StatesIn this role, I worked as a marketing and development intern for an international film festival in Winston-Salem. Some of my duties included connecting and reaching out to sponsors and community partners, editing copy for marketing material, and creating graphics for advertising screenings. Additionally, I helped screen the applicants for the festival, reviewing and filtering each submission's style, production and writing. -
Environment EditorThe Old Gold And Black Jan 2023 - Sep 2023In this role, I organized and brainstormed weekly article budgets for the output of the newspaper’s environment section. Alongside a co-editor, managed groups of writers to produce and edit weekly articles according to AP Style. In the newsroom, I produced and researched articles pertaining to the environment.
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Development InternCommunity Action Partnership Of Lancaster County Jun 2023 - Aug 2023Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United StatesI was a Development and Communication Intern for The Community Action Partnership of Lancaster County (CAPs). CAPs provide resources, classes and person-centered initiatives to help empower the community and build partnerships to eliminate poverty. As a Development Intern, I curated participant stories and developed multimedia content to help share CAP's mission. Under the Development team, I wrote blogs/content, grants, brand strategies, and implemented development initiatives. -
Writing InternSusquehanna Style Magazine May 2023 - Aug 2023Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United StatesAs a writing intern, I worked with the publishing and editorial team to curate articles surrounding lifestyle, travel, food and events in the Susquehanna Valley. In the internship, I developed blog posts, online content and magazine articles. In addition to writing, I meet with the team to attend meetings surrounding publishing and creative development for the magazine. -
Staff WriterHeard It Here Aug 2022 - Dec 2022Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United StatesI wrote monthly articles regarding news and life in downtown Winston-Salem NC run by Wake Forest University Professor Phoebe Zerwick in Community Journalism Fall 2022. Additionally, I strategized and met with City Council members, businesses, and political representatives in downtown Winston-Salem, NC, to learn about the functions of government and the economy within Winston-Salem. In class, I worked with peers and participated in peer- editing sessions to review journalistic and grammar standards before and during production/publication.
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Research AssistantLeadership & Character At Wake Forest University Jan 2022 - Dec 2022Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United StatesIn this role, I encoded and decoded qualitative data from research groups to measure prominent moral patterns and social behavior. I peer-reviewed and verified research data through data cleaning, merging, and organization–using SPSS software, Excel Sheets, and Qualtrics. On the editorial side, I revised Ph.D.-level research papers for grammar, structural, and technical clarity. Additionally, in between the two semesters, I continued research and completed literature reviews surrounding environmental and moral education methods.
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Contract CopywriterWelcome Home Real Estate Jun 2022 - Aug 2022Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United StatesI edited and proofread social media posts and articles for the company’s LinkedIn profile and blog posts. In addition, I spent time conducting interviews with real estate agents for profile and feature articles on real estate agents to boost customer and recruiting engagement. -
CopywriterDesign Kor May 2021 - Jul 2021Dallas, Texas, United StatesI worked with Design Kor as an editor and copywriter for their company's architecture booklet. I worked with the head architect to edit, rewrite, and compose content regarding the design and architecture process for future clients.
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Insurance AssistantCalendar Mortgage Company May 2019 - Aug 2019Sherman, Texas, United StatesAt Calender Mortgage company, I worked gained communication skills by conducting emails, phone calls, and faxes on behalf of the company to verify personal information for insurance audits. I worked with confidential documents by completing tax verifications and VOE’s/VOD forms on behalf of the mortgage company.
Bella Ortley-Guthrie Education Details
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English Language And Literature/Letters
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