Marissa Miller
Redding
Summary
Dynamic author, typesetter, and creative consultant with a proven track record of enhancing publication and story standards. Recognized for imaginative thinking and meticulous attention to detail, I have successfully collaborated with clients and produced award-winning works, showcasing expertise in character development and world-building.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Author
Self-employeed
01.2019 - Current
- Built a loyal following through engaging author-reader interactions at book signings, speaking engagements, and online platforms.
- Developed captivating storylines and characters, resulting in increased book sales and positive reader feedback.
- Conducted extensive research to enrich the authenticity and depth of written works, providing a more immersive experience for readers.
- Collaborated with professional narrator to produce audiobook edition of work.
- Designed and produced beautiful professional quality books.
- Awarded Literary Titan and International Impact awards.
- Received favorable Kirkus review,
Data Entry Clerk
Fasteners Inc.
01.2021 - Current
- Strengthened content through proofreading and editing.
- Participated in brainstorming sessions to generate innovative ideas for strategies that aligned with company goals and objectives.
- Taking existing systems, reviewing overall functionality, then streamlining processes, resulting in 25% boost in task efficiency.
- Transferring product data for all branches.
- Data collection and input with extreme attention to detail.
- Placing and communicating orders with vendors.
- Refining data.
Typesetter
Self-employeed
01.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with clients to create visually appealing layouts for print and digital publications.
- Continuously updated knowledge of industry trends and new typesetting software capabilities, applying relevant advancements to improve work quality.
- Prepared images for publication using image-editing tools such as Photoshop to optimize clarity and resolution without sacrificing visual impact or file size constraints.
- Provided valuable feedback on design elements during creative meetings, contributing to improved overall product appearance.
Creative Consultant
Self-employeed
01.2022 - Current
- Read and evaluated manuscripts, reducing continuity and developmental errors by 70%
- Supported content creation, increasing publication standards
- Handled client communications and led meetings, providing clear direction and consistent updates on design progress.
- Educated and presented to clients.
- Consulted on world-building
Childcare Provider
Jenna Sullivan
11.2017 - 01.2019
- Daily full-time child care, managed schedules, activities, and maintained environment.
- Child educator.
- Research on child development.
Teaching Assistant and Tutor
Shasta College
08.2014 - 05.2017
- Worked with students individually on enhancing their writing
- Trained other tutors
- Covered multiple subjects and styles of writing, MLA, APA, Chicago Style
- Led interactive workshops and lessons on academic writing
Education
Associate of Arts - English Literature
Shasta College
Redding, CA05-2016
Associate of Arts - Language Arts Education
Shasta College
Redding, CA05-2016
Associate of Arts - World Language
Shasta College
05-2016
Skills
- Imaginative thinking
- Research proficiency
- World-building
- Genre knowledge
- Plot construction
- Character development
- Literary analysis
- Creative collaboration
- Project management
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Reliability
- Organizational skills
- Continuous learning mindset
Timeline
Typesetter
Self-employeed
01.2023 - Current
Creative Consultant
Self-employeed
01.2022 - Current
Data Entry Clerk
Fasteners Inc.
01.2021 - Current
Author
Self-employeed
01.2019 - Current
Childcare Provider
Jenna Sullivan
11.2017 - 01.2019
Teaching Assistant and Tutor
Shasta College
08.2014 - 05.2017
Associate of Arts - English Literature
Shasta College
Associate of Arts - Language Arts Education
Shasta College
Associate of Arts - World Language
Shasta College
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