Grace Cross
Communications Manager at National Industrial Hemp Council of America- Claim this Profile
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Spanish Native or bilingual proficiency
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Italian Limited working proficiency
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Experience
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National Industrial Hemp Council of America
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United States
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Industry Associations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Communications Manager
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Aug 2023 - Present
• Designing monthly newsletters using MailChimp • Designing monthly newsletters using MailChimp
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Bold Story Press
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United States
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Publishing Assistant
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Nov 2022 - Present
• Proofreading and copyediting manuscripts • Creating A+ Content for book promotion on Amazon • Updating and editing the Bold Story press website using Squarespace • Designing presentation slides, YouTube thumbnails, and promotional flyers using Canva • Editing videos for the company YouTube channel • Proofreading and copyediting manuscripts • Creating A+ Content for book promotion on Amazon • Updating and editing the Bold Story press website using Squarespace • Designing presentation slides, YouTube thumbnails, and promotional flyers using Canva • Editing videos for the company YouTube channel
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The Kenyon Review
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United States
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Associate
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Sep 2018 - May 2021
• Evaluated poetry and prose submissions for the print edition and KROnline • Attended monthly seminars with staff editors, fellows, and other associates about how to critically evaluate submissions and plan for events and outreach run by the Review • Composed brief pitches about approved submissions for further consideration by senior editors • Evaluated poetry and prose submissions for the print edition and KROnline • Attended monthly seminars with staff editors, fellows, and other associates about how to critically evaluate submissions and plan for events and outreach run by the Review • Composed brief pitches about approved submissions for further consideration by senior editors
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A medio camino
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Gambier, Ohio
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Editor, Staff Writer, and Translator
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Oct 2017 - May 2021
• Supported writers in developing and fine-tuning articles or creative writing • Upheld magazine's standards for style, cultural sensitivity, and impact on readers and the Latinx community on campus and beyond • Proofread copy with other editors before publication • Collaborated with the design team to standardize layouts and formatting • Wrote engaging and unique articles in Spanish • Supported writers in developing and fine-tuning articles or creative writing • Upheld magazine's standards for style, cultural sensitivity, and impact on readers and the Latinx community on campus and beyond • Proofread copy with other editors before publication • Collaborated with the design team to standardize layouts and formatting • Wrote engaging and unique articles in Spanish
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The Kenyon Collegian
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United States
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Newspaper Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Copyeditor
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Jan 2019 - Dec 2019
• Copy edited around 26 articles per week to meet the AP Stylebook and the Collegian style guide • Suggested edits to grammar and content using Google Drive • Perfected layouts in collaboration with other members of the editorial board and design team • Copy edited around 26 articles per week to meet the AP Stylebook and the Collegian style guide • Suggested edits to grammar and content using Google Drive • Perfected layouts in collaboration with other members of the editorial board and design team
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Kenyon College
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Spanish Tutor
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Sep 2018 - May 2019
Met with students for hour-long sessions to review material and practice speaking Spanish.
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Spanish Apprentice Teacher
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Aug 2018 - Dec 2018
• Created PowerPoints in accordance with lesson outlines provided by Master Professors• Taught hour-long lessons to three to ten students four times a week both virtually and in-person• Referenced digital copy of the textbook to track lesson progress and provide practice material• Logged student performance and lesson efficacy after each class to share with Master Professor
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Lilly Pulitzer
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Retail Apparel and Fashion
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500 - 600 Employee
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Sales Associate
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2016 - Dec 2018
• Creating a friendly and welcoming store environment • Communicating effectively with customers over the phone and in-person • Designing and maintaining window and floor displays • Managing stock room organization • Creating a friendly and welcoming store environment • Communicating effectively with customers over the phone and in-person • Designing and maintaining window and floor displays • Managing stock room organization
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Camp Rim Rock for Girls
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United States
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Recreational Facilities
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1 - 100 Employee
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Junior Counselor
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2015 - 2016
• Supervised girls between the ages of 8 and 15 • Taught improv and theater classes • Supervised girls between the ages of 8 and 15 • Taught improv and theater classes
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Education
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Kenyon College
Bachelor's degree, Modern Languages and Literatures -
Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School