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Professional Writer
Brittany DeGroat
Libertyville, IL
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About
Creative individual with a sharp eye for detail and research seeks a professional position. Proficient in Microsoft Office. Excellent communication and sales skills, having worked with customers for 10 years. Research and fact-checking are priorities. Writes for online blogs and is published. Makes quick yet effective decisions but can also see the “big picture.” Grows and maintains positive relations with others. Able to work in a fast-paced, quickly changing environment.
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Education
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Bachelor of Arts WritingColumbia College2010
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Experience
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Content WriterRemilon LLC2013 - Present (11 years)* Objectively arranged higher-educational data and facts within charts for articles based on contractor's interests in specific colleges. * Based on gathered research, created comparisons of different schools' programs across the country to assist college-bound individuals in making decisions about their educational needs.
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Customer Service RepresentativeConsumer Sales Solutions LLC2012 - 2013 (1 year)* Full-time work in an energetic call center. * Reached out to new potential customers, explaining our offerings compared to other companies' programs. Kept current customers up-to-date to make sure they're getting the best deals on their energy costs.
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Forum WriterCreative Lipi Inc.Feb 2011 - Dec 2012 (1 year 10 months)* Researched and wrote full discussions, efficiently piecing together thoughtful and concise answers to a variety of questions for a client's wholesale business website. * Writing must have validity, despite any lack of previous knowledge on the topic given.
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Volunteer2012 - 2012Volunteered at The Homeless Emergency Project in Clearwater, FL tutoring children, aged 5-10 years, in mathematics, reading and writing.
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Restaurant RepresentativeCeltic Knot Public HouseEvanston, ILAug 2006 - Apr 2011 (4 years 8 months)The Celtic Knot Public House - * Regularly greeted new customers, answered phones and scheduled reservations. * Handled multiple parties at a time, including large buffets and reception dinners, having the responsibility of catering to individuals in a smooth, orderly fashion. * Cordially dealt with any problematic issues involving customer service without the aid of management unless absolutely necessary.
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TutorColumbia College Chicago2010 - 2010Tutored freshmen and sophomore college students in the Fiction Department for a semester as part of a credited class on teaching others writing skills.
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Elsewhere on the Web
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On Coroflot@bedegroat, member since 2013
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