Sam Cook Email & Phone Number

College Park, Md, Us

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Developed, wrote, and edited the 2023, 2024, and future issues of Carpenter Magazine, focusing on technical accuracy and clear communication. • Provided direction, guidance, and technical assistance on editing projects, ensuring adherence to specific style guidelines and quality standards.• Utilized Microsoft Office Suite, Dropbox, and Adobe Acrobat to refine and finalize content.

• Won the 2023 Scholastic Art and Writing Awards Educator Award for professional achievement.• Managed and taught ESOL Reading and Writing classes with a focus on technical writing and professional development; utilizing Zoom, Microsoft Office Suite, and Google Workspace.• Served as the Editor for "The Other Side of the Moon No. 2" – a collection of students’ essays.• Providing technical interpretation and guidance on educational content and program implementation.

• Edited and prepared technical content, including teacher guides, lesson plans, conference presentations, and association resources utilizing materials sourced from NASA, NOAA, Northrop Grumman, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Johns Hopkins University, and others. • Ensured that articles, manuals, proposals, and other publications met style, formatting, and general quality standards, and that projects were completed on-time and within budget constraints.• Edited copy according to specifications for style, tone, and length, while also ensuring correct use of grammar, punctuation, and spelling used at the NSTA.• Assisted writers and the Curriculum Director with selecting and finalizing artwork, photography, and text for reproduction.• Ensured articles, manuals, proposals, and other publications meet style, formatting, and general quality standards, and that publications were completed on time and within applicable budget constraints, utilizing Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, Adobe Acrobat, and Aptify CRM.• Examined physical proofs of printed materials and confirmed that publications met customer specifications.• Maintained current knowledge of developments and trends in the area of content specialty.• Conducted research to determine audiences and special considerations, coordinating emerging issues related to topics.• Assisted the team with customer service, website page publication, and conference planning.

Provided UX Design for Jimbo & Jules' website; assisting in technical writing and editing.

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

Teaching ESOL Reading and Writing; individual and group lessons for elementary, middle, high-school, and college-level ESOL students, taught SAT prep

Maryland, United States

Executive administrator, development writer, copy-editor, organizer, supplier, coordinator, communicator, bookkeeper• Served as a development writer and copy-editor, working directly with our CFO to raise approximately $2,000,000.00+ from investors.• Assisted HR in onboarding new employees: acquiring essential supplies and copyediting confidential HR documents.• Facilitated the move to DCM's new corporate HQ.• Supported the HQ accounting team: assisting our Senior Accountant by logging invoices, sending reports, and updating QuickBooks.• Organized 6+ years of loose records: converting to digital storage, analyzing and tabulating data; utilizing Dropbox, SharePoint, and OneDrive.• Managed communications with the MD and DC Offices of Tax and Revenue, along with the IRS, and handled business-tax issues.

Taught undergraduate Writing Seminar I class; mentored students & implemented lesson plans

Boulder, Colorado

- Academic Mentor & Writing Instructor to Undergraduates, Graduate Students, and Alumni- Advanced student’s writing through individualized revision and documentation via WCOnline software

Prepared lessons and managed event preparation to coordinate the 2019 Summer Writing Program

International Essay Editing for Undergraduate & Graduate students- Remotely advised undergraduate & graduate students to improve their writing & reading comprehension to increase application acceptance outcomes- Copy-edited technical writing on tight deadlines

Boulder, Colorado

Served as a Security Lead for the Boulder & Fox Theaters, managing teams of 5 - 10 people, implementing EMS Response when necessary

Greenbelt, Maryland

Case Management, Trauma Counseling, Legal Assistance & Organization• Served as a technical writer and editor; proofread trial demand letters and corporate correspondence. • Organized confidential information utilizing Needles CRM; negotiated with insurances companies and healthcare providers.• Conducted initial interviews, needs assessments, and evaluations to determine eligibility for assistance.• Provided technical assistance and interpretation of social service programs for eligible client accounts. • Managed settlement invoices and account balances, drafted documents for litigation.

Human Resources, Copyediting, Training, Managing, Outreach, Marketing, Catering- Utilized Quickbooks software to facilitate discussion of profit and loss, worked directly with vendors to ensure optimal customer service experience; successfully instituted fundraising opportunities- Coordinated with the HR Department, mediating disputes between co-workers to repair relationships

Eppley Recreation Center

Worked as a Water Safety Instructor, Lifeguard, and Aquatic Technician while studying as an undergraduate student at the University of Maryland

Served as a Counselor, Lifeguard, and Swim Instructor

Served as a Mentor and Mediator for the teens living at the Bruce House, engaged in Conflict Resolution.

Master Of Fine Arts - Mfa, Creative Writing

Earned an M.F.A in Creative Writing & Poetics from the Jack Kerouac School of Disembodied Poetics. Awarded Presidential Scholarships &.

Bachelor’S Degree, Philosophy

Activities and Societies: WMUC Radio, Swim Club, Philosophy Club, Terrapin Trail Club, Stylus Literary MagazineEarned a B.A. in Philosophy.