Sydnie Strider
Writer / Editor
sydniestrider@gmail.com
323.353.6213
2113
Roadrunner Dr. http://sydnie-marie.blogspot.com
Flower
Mound, TX, 75022 twitter: @strides88
Career
Preview
Extensive
communications skills focused on editing and writing. Extensive knowledge of both MLA and
Chicago styles, working knowledge of AP style. Able to function well under pressure, thrive in unpredictable
environments, multitask, meet deadlines, and recommend editorial solutions
while retaining author’s voice and personal style.
Education
Bachelor
of Arts in English, May 2010, Boston University
Computer Summary
Broad
knowledge of Mac and PC operating systems, Microsoft Office Word and
PowerPoint; working knowledge of Excel, and Photoshop. Proficient in social media: Facebook,
twitter, and blogging. Accomplished with eReading
devices and software. Conversational French.
Writing / Editing /
Publishing Experience
Freelance Editing and
Writing July 2010 - Present
Flower
Mound, Texas
- Assist authors in developing story lines as well as believable characters and circumstances, creating a compelling plot line.
- Copy-edit for grammatical errors, edit for logical flow and readability in market environment.
- Assist Women’s Ministry Public Relations Team and Young Adult Ministry Communications Team at Westside Baptist Church with writing and editing annual conference materials, articles, speeches, miscellaneous content, and layout.
- Contribute to, compile, create layouts, produce, and ensure that the distribution of the monthly Remnant Chronicle happens in a timely manner.
Bookseller, Digital Sales
Lead September 2009 - August 2010
Barnes
& Noble Bookstores
Boston,
Massachusetts
Highland
Village & Lewisville, Texas
·
Sold the NOOK, a Barnes & Noble eReading
device used to read digital books.
·
Promoted to Digital Sales Lead to work the NOOK desk managing all NOOK
sales in the Regional Headquarters store and assisted customers in shopping for
and selecting an eReader that fit
their lifestyle and needs.
· Connected with headquarters to
troubleshoot and/or replace any malfunctioning NOOK.
· Followed updates of the device
to stay ahead on product knowledge and competition.
·
Assisted customers in locating books, handled cash, credit card, and
check transactions.
Accomplishments:
· Tutored customers on
understanding the technology and benefits of the NOOK often leading to leading
to customer referrals to the NOOK in a NOOK101 class.
· Created concept of “take home”
cards for customers outlining detailed set up instructions meeting the
customer’s needs outside of the store as well.
·
Edited and
reformatted the standard operating procedure and materials for the NOOK desk
and streamlined the use of the desk stocking procedures for product and media.
·
Compiled a
seller’s manual giving booksellers unfamiliar with the NOOK advice and pointers
on how to sell the product, how to discover and meet the customer’s needs, and
how to create interest in the product for the customer.
Editor September 2008 - May 2010
Clarion
Literary Magazine at Boston University
Boston,
Massachusetts
- With a group of students selected poems and short stories from more than 400 submissions by writers worldwide and presented a published compilation of the best work.
- Contributed to deciding the cover and layout for the yearly edition.
Summer Intern
May 2009 - July 2009
Time
Out Sydney Magazine
Sydney, Australia
- Copy-edited and proofread layout and final print of the magazine.
- Wrote a list of the top five places to go and things to do in Sydney on Bastille Day, listings for restaurants, theaters, museums, music, bars and pubs in the summer 2009 issues. Reviewed the Black Eyed Peas newest album, The E.N.D, The Merchant of Venice put on by the Sydney Shakespeare Festival, and Black Ice by Leah Giarratano.
- Interviewed Australian director Sam Strong.
- Transcribed and edited interviews for arts editor with interviewees such as Maggie Kirkpatrick, Toni Collette, David Copperfield and Daniel Radcliffe.
Focus Group Participant
May 2007 - May 2010
Pearson
Publishing Group
Boston,
Massachusetts
- Aided educational publishers in the creative development of a new digital/traditional math textbook format focusing on how to best reach and engage middle school students. Pearson was approaching the etext realm and, as a team, we targeted the weaknesses and strengths of the program that would as a class work-to-homework transition tool.
- Assured that problems and explanations were understandable and written accessibly.
Other Professional
Experience
Teller September 2010 - Present
Bank
of America
Coppell,
Texas
- Process all transactions accurately, efficiently and quickly.
- Perform daily, monthly and yearly administrative tasks essential to the center’s daily performance.
- Build knowledge of bank products offered to commercial customers and identify customer needs for further products to maximize their financial success.
- Meet and exceed daily, weekly and monthly goals for customer referrals.
- Build and nurture customer relationships by presenting a courteous and friendly demeanor. Write thank you cards to customers expressing appreciation for their business.
- Promote a positive team environment through a good spirit and teamwork, assisting other tellers with balancing cash drawers, and managing the customer line to minimize wait time.
Summer Intern May 2008 - July 2008
Dallas
Area Rapid Transit (DART)
Dallas, Texas
- Digitalized 800-1,000 retiree files into the DART human resources computer system, the organized and archived the hard copies of the files.
- Reformatted, edited, wrote and utilized standard operating procedure for Optimal Bus Operations.
- Assisted in hosting Benefits Information sessions for DART employees.
Writing
Samples
November/December Issue of the Remnant CHRONICLE: http//www.wbcremnant.com/news.html
