Taryn Winter
Vancouver,BC
Summary
A young artist looking to create amazing stories among a team of talented artists. Bringing years of related experience, I'm a versatile content creator proficient in researching, writing and editing diverse content. for use in a plethora of different media.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Author
Self Published
11.2022 - Current
- Created emotionally powerful mental health and LGBT stories to engage consumers and heighten the awareness of the stigma surrounding such topics
- Edited and proofread all texts with help of Final Draft and Scrivener
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content
- Proofread copy written by colleagues to correct spelling, punctuation and grammar
- Conducted over 200 hours of research on historical and mythological topics to increase knowledge in subject
- Explored many genres and spent time getting to know different forms of literature
- Successfully completed my first screenplay, a horror-romance set during the Second World War, and am currently working on multiple novels splayed across multiple genres, as well as a self-illustrated children's book
Editorial Writer
Capilano University
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Performed research and checked facts to maintain high standard of journalistic integrity
- Followed through on beat sources, contacts and leads to gather information for stories
- Organized material, determined area of emphasis and wrote stories according to prescribed editorial style and format standards
- Pursued and developed stories independently and for assignment, covering range of topics
- Confirmed veracity of 3 articles weekly, communicated with journalists and interviewed subjects to gather details
- Disseminated news content through social media for better engagement with audiences and faster reporting.
After School Care Supervisor
Elementary School
09.2020 - 02.2022
- Assisted and taught children homework and life lessons
- Helped resolve problems between children
- Provided first aid and dealt with wounds appropriately
- Communicated with parents and guardians properly
- Helped with kids that have learning and emotional disabilities
- Worked with kids ages 4 through 11.
Line Cook
Multiple Restaurants
04.2018 - 04.2021
- Worked both bottom and top line
- Handled prep and closing duties and worked in the dish pit
- Worked well in a fast and hectic environment
- Youngest line cook hired
- Assisted other staff members and different areas of the restaurant when I had finished my duties
- Used POSI system
- Worked exceptionally alone and with coworkers
- Worked opening and closing shifts
- Took orders online, in person and via phone
- Fulfilled orders while keeping a friendly interaction with the customer(s) in a timely manner
- Made sure the areas I worked in were sanitized and beyond standard.
Sale Associate
Multiple Stores
- Handled cashing in and out system
- Fulfilled online and in-store items
- Sold loyalty cards and last-minute products
- Assisted customers in a quick and timely manner whilst remaining friendly and patient
- Was a key holder for the store
- Efficiently handled new stock and facing the shelves and display cases.
Education
ECE Diploma - Early Childhood Education - Infant And Toddler
The University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC01.2025
Associate of Arts - English Literature And Creative Writing
Capilano University
North Vancouver, BC05.2023
High School Diploma -
St. Thomas More Collegiate
06.2019
Associate of Arts in Creative Writing -
Capilano University
06.2019
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Time Management
- Exceptional customer service
- Editing
- Grammar Expertise
- Strong research skills
- Content Creation
- Attention to Detail
- Highly motivated
Accomplishments
- Apart of Wattpad's esteemed Creators Program, as well as Prose Poetry's Emerald writers.
- Self published writer in romance, comedy and horror as well as different forms of poetry. In my spare time, I make mixed media artworks and travel the world to capture landscapes and stories on photography.
- I also have my diploma in early childhood education, where I engage preschool aged children in the arts and culture. I help them create their own stories, and teach them how to play musical instruments in our free time during class.
Activities
- Self published writer in romance, comedy and horror as well as different forms of poetry. In my spare time, I make mixed media artworks and travel the world to capture landscapes and stories on photography.
- I also have my diploma in early childhood education, where I engage preschool aged children in the arts and culture. I help them create their own stories, and teach them how to play musical instruments in our free time during class.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Professional Working
Timeline
Author
Self Published
11.2022 - Current
Editorial Writer
Capilano University
05.2022 - 05.2023
After School Care Supervisor
Elementary School
09.2020 - 02.2022
Line Cook
Multiple Restaurants
04.2018 - 04.2021
Sale Associate
Multiple Stores
ECE Diploma - Early Childhood Education - Infant And Toddler
The University of British Columbia
Associate of Arts - English Literature And Creative Writing
Capilano University
High School Diploma -
St. Thomas More Collegiate
Associate of Arts in Creative Writing -
Capilano University
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