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nDash Writer Profile for Kanoa LaVigne

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About Me

I am an aspiring copywriter, active copy editor, and an ace student at Reed College in Portland, OR. From my time as an undergraduate, I have gained graduate-level reading and writing capabilities. I aim to provide copy text for your business or project that will effortlessly communicate every aspect of your desired tone, company image, personality, and content. I hope to use Ndash to deepen my skillset, make connections, and gain valuable professional experience. 

What I bring to the table:

- Copy experience in a web design context where I help clients express their vision and mesh the resulting copy within a total website and brand design package.

- Tech writing is one of my strong suits. I can program basic Python/C and understand the major programming concepts, such as algorithms, classes, memory management, stacks, compilers, etc. I know what good documentation looks like. A special area of interest for me is systems engineering and operating systems technology, and I keep up-to-date with the newest developments in that space.

- I am well-versed in health and wellness topics from my own pursuits and research. I understand how to parse life science academic data and understand the terminology of subjects such as gene sequencing, the endocrine system, calories and metabolism, and the science of sleep. I am also very well familiar with the major health and wellness trends, especially fitness and nutrition.

- I have conducted non-profit outreach, requiring punctuality and a professional writing style. I established and maintained contact with dozens of organizations.

My academic and professional background provides me the necessary technical ability to produce the cleanest possible content for your company. I look forward to working with you!

Industries I Write About

Health & Wellness

Technology

Education

Law & Politics

My Writing Samples

Essay Excerpt

A segment from an English essay I completed for credit in 2021. The essay is on the role of time in Bram Stoker's "Dracula."

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qttGiiXj2yIgsqxjcvifqTOXJ-KFExpk5j8JxeWEfg0/edit?usp=sharing

Experience

Copy Editor

- Write website copy for contract clientele - Proofread and edit preexisting copy - Work with clients to understand and fulfill their needs - Assist in website design process

Company: J Ferguson Designs

I worked there from 8/2022 until now

Research Assistant

-Utilize word processing software to help prepare course materials - Organize and file documents in office - Research programs and prepare a document using word processing software for the Anthropology Departmental Newsletter.

Company: Reed College Anthropology Department

I worked there from 9/2021 until 5/2022

Front End Worker

- Provided friendly and personable customer service at a close-knit community-owned cooperative grocery in the Alberta Arts district of Portland - Worked to create a warm and down-to-earth shopping experience - Worked with the Cooperative's Technology Coordinator to create a wiki for the store as a repository of the Cooperative's many policies, as well as guides for workers on various topics related to daily operations.

Company: Alberta Cooperative Grocery

I worked there from 2/2020 until 7/2021

Corpsmember / Project Outreach Liason

- Spent ten months on a service team of 10. Worked with non-profit and governmental organizations across the U.S. Maintained high standard of professionalism and demonstrated flexibility in myriad tasks - Completed wide variety of projects, i.e., construction with Habitat for Humanity, and coordinating youth activities at a YMCA camp - Engaged in outreach for the NCCC through face-to-face meetings, cold-calls, walk-in brochure drop-offs, and formal presentations with potential sponsors

Company: AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps

I worked there from 2/2019 until 11/2019

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