Chanté-Marie Young

Managed direct communication with authors, including sending acceptance and rejection emails. Proofread and typeset submissions, ensuring grammar, spelling, and punctuation accuracy.

Conducted interviews with modern poets to gather biographical and literary process information for copy. Wrote poetry reviews, analyzing anthologies for themes, concepts, and genre, and advertised these interviews on social media in collaboration with authors.

Wrote SEO-compliant educational articles and branded advertising copy. Instrumental in the transition from a digital magazine to physical print and the introduction of the Yes Gurl App, including software testing and UI writing.

Aided in the development of 6 books, editing novels, short stories, and poetry anthologies for publication in physical and digital print. Performed line editing, copy-editing, and substantive editing with fact-checking services.

Worked one-on-one with students to improve their grades to a minimum A or B. Marked homework and essay scripts, providing substantive feedback on spelling, punctuation, grammar, and factual information.

Commissioned animal and human portraiture for private and public use, including family portraits and magazine covers. Created fantasy, character, and concept art, collaborating with fellow artists.

Operated the cash till and organized donations by color, size, and garment type. Provided personal seminars on the British Heart Foundation's use of charity funds, which helped achieve extra donations.

Studied English Literature and Creative Writing with a Joint Honours program. Developed strong analytical and writing skills, focusing on literary analysis and creative expression.