Keerthiga Vijayapalan
Tottenham,ON
Summary
Motivated individual with communications expertise and willingness to take on challenging roles. Tech-savvy and well-versed in research, writing and editing wide range of content. Offers excellent technical abilities with software and applications, and excellent time management skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Editor
The Urban Writer
Toronto, ON
02.2022 - Current
- Managed multiple writing and editing assignments within stated timelines
- Worked closely with clients and writers to plan and produce compelling content
- Worked with outside authors to update existing print products and develop new products
- Ensured documents conform to client-specific style, tone and document layout standards.
Writer
Screen Rant
Toronto, ON
02.2023 - 01.2024
- Published multiple writing assignments within 1-2 hours
- Developed and pursued stories independently, covering range of topics and events.
- Worked closely with editors to plan and produce compelling content
- Reviewed copy and corrected errors in content, grammar and punctuation by following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines.
Intern
680NEWS, Rogers Communications
Toronto, ON
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Collaborated in routine research, investigations and special projects to support work of assigned department.
- Supported various program activities, assisting with administrative tasks.
- Wrote news copy, reports and segments in easy-to-understand terminology.
- Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult phone interviews.
- Attended and participated in meetings and brainstorming sessions with team members.
Copyeditor/Content Writer
EMERGE Magazine
Toronto, ON
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Applied strong writing, editing and proofreading abilities to 30+ assignments
- Worked closely with writers and senior creative staff to achieve shared vision
- Revised headlines and decks to be eye-catching yet informative to reader
- Brainstormed, researched and contributed content ideas that appealed to target audience.
Sales Associate
Forever 21
Vaughan, ON
05.2016 - 07.2018
- Developed trusting relationships with customers by making personal connections.
- Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, products and services information.
- Worked with fellow sales team members to achieve group targets
- Completed daily recovery tasks to maintain areas for maximum productivity.
Education
Bachelor of Applied Arts - Media Studies
University of Guelph
06.2020
Diploma - Media Communications, Journalism
Humber College (Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning)
06.2020
Skills
- Media Operations Expertise
- Tech-Savvy
- Detail-Oriented
- Canadian Press Style
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Social Media
- Language and Tone Customization
Accomplishments
- 2nd Place Multimedia Production - 2020 EMERGE Media Award
- 1st Place in Headline Writing - 2021 Columbia Scholastic Press Awards
- Gold Crown Award - Columbia Scholastic Press Association
- Citations of Merit - 2021 Scholastic Gold Circle Awards
Timeline
Writer
Screen Rant
02.2023 - 01.2024
Editor
The Urban Writer
02.2022 - Current
Intern
680NEWS, Rogers Communications
01.2020 - 03.2020
Copyeditor/Content Writer
EMERGE Magazine
01.2020 - 03.2020
Sales Associate
Forever 21
05.2016 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Applied Arts - Media Studies
University of Guelph
Diploma - Media Communications, Journalism
Humber College (Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning)
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