Rory Collins Email & Phone Number

New York, Ny, Us

Boston, Ma, Us

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

- Customer service work in book selling- Helping people of all ages purchase the best books for them while also maintaining the store and providing a welcoming atmosphere

- Aiding Senior Literary Manager Jen Newens in her work in children’s and YA literature as well as adult nonfiction content- Reading and flagging queries, helping put together pitches for publishers, and working with Ms Newens on finding appropriate publishers for the books she is working on selling

- Leading the social media presence of Columbia University’s news blog “Bwog” by posting breaking news, short forms, and featured stories on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok- Managing the design and layout of the Instagram page- Writing short form articles and events coverage to keep the Columbia community informed, invested, and up to date on campus events

Columbia University

- Writing for the Columbia University news blog “Bwog”- Responsible for multiple articles per semester ranging from short forms to breaking news- Member of social team, responsible for graphically designing Instagram graphics and creator of the “Bwogcast” on Spotify

- Aided the Arts Editor of Bwog in editing articles ranging from performing arts reviews to gallery work coverage- Assisted Bwog staff writers in securing tickets to events and able to take over and write any arts coverage

New York, New York, United States

- Supported incoming first year students emotionally and educationally during their first week of college- Led icebreaker activities, helped with class registration, etc- Was trained in DEI, leadership skills, emotional wellbeing, and more

Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, United States

- Worked as a group counselor for children ages 5 and 6- Assisted in running swim lessons, preparing lunches and snacks, providing a positive environment for the campers, and more -Cultivated strong relationships with both campers and families

Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, United States

- Led acting games and line workshops for classes of highschool students - Sent emails, did paperwork, and set up meetings for my supervisor- Organized and ran the current productions being done at the school as a stage manager and assistant producer- Prepared and set up the audience for shows by rearranging chairs, placing programs, and positioning chair tags.- Formed relationships with students that aided in their experience in the theater department

Needham, Massachusetts, United States

- Learned and worked under a standard grocery cashier and bagging system- Used customer service and people skills to help customers find what they need and to help them have a positive experience at the store- Was ready to jump in to work at any of the other departments that were Short-staffed (i.e. floral department, produce, restocking shelves, etc.)- Aided the elderly and disabled by taking grocery carts to cars and ensuring their safety in the store

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, English And Human Rights

Activities and Societies: Bwog, King's Crown Shakespeare Troupe, Columbia University Players, Sigma Delta Tau Standards Board

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Beaver Reader Newspaper (Editor), Performing Arts Department (Theater Officer and Stage Manager)