Tori Bowler

Experience

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  Six Flags

  Apr 2018 - Sept 2020

  -Was promoted two times based on performance involving excellent demonstration of creativity, team leadership, fast paced learning, responsibility, initiative, and flexibility in the workplace.-Redirected phone calls, relayed information between staff, , and worked on a computer with programs such as Accesso, Folio, GSR, and Charger-back. -Trained four new cashiers, ensuring their understanding and accuracy of company objectives, processes, and product knowledge . -Given an achievement award and bonus for highest upgrade sales in the department for three months. Show less

  • Guest Relations Hostess

    Jul 2019 - Sept 2020

  • Cashier

    Sept 2018 - Jul 2019

  • Ticket Taker

    Apr 2018 - Sept 2018
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  The Northridge Review - CSUN

  Jan 2020 - May 2020

  -Used Adobe InDesign and Adobe Photoshop in order to typeset and format pages. -Communicated and collaborated with my team in order to consistently meet deadlines and ensure harmonious construction of the project. -Employed flexibility under pressure and problem solving skills in order to reformat and convert the project to a digital format when COVID-19 prevented physical publication. -Communicated and utilized team work skills to manage and organize content selection that corresponded with the objective of the magazine publication.-Made content contributions to the magazine in the form of art and poetry.-Assisted also in the Literature Content committee for this magazine by selecting submissions for publication in the following semester.

  • Typesetter and Proofreader

    Jan 2020 - May 2020

  • Assistant Art Editor

    Jan 2020 - May 2020
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  Ruthless Nights Scans

  Aug 2020 - Aug 2021

  Typesetter and Proofreader

  -Formatted, proofread, and type-set text for pre-translated manga pages acquired by an independent distributor with the intent to reach wider audiences and foster larger viewership of niche titles. -Made use of Adobe Photoshop and Adobe In-Design in order to streamline page formatting for seamless readability. -Used my personal passion for comic books, zines, and manga in order to seek out this type-setting opportunity and build a stronger network in the industry.

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  A.N. Publishing

  Dec 2020 - Jul 2021

  UK Soap Journalist

  -Wrote a minimum of three articles a week over a span of seven months that required consistent research on social media, viewing numbers, and industry updates. -Employed experience of ZOOM, Google Workspace, and Twitter in order to write articles efficiently and effectively.-Conducted substantial independent research in order to produce content that would appeal to targeted audiences.-Communicated with the editor and publisher weekly via ZOOM and over the phone to discuss upcoming articles and goals. Show less

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  Mattress Firm

  Dec 2020 - May 2021

  Sales Associate

  -Worked in a high-stress, fast-paced, sales-driven environment. -Utilized extensive product knowledge to provide quality customer service while maintaining sales quotas and meeting company deadlines. -Utilized MAX, Podium, Outlook, and Teams programs daily in order to communicate with my team and assist customers. -Involved in a team based environment that required heavy communication, team leadership skills, independent initiative on tasks and creativity on the sales floor.

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  Games Of Berkeley

  May 2021 - Jan 2022

  -Single-handedly organized, coordinated, and conducted the Games of Berkeley and YWCA Holiday Toy Drive for the 2021 holiday season. -Promoted to Non-Profit Event Coordinator and was the point of communication between Games of Berkeley and the YWCA. -Vetted and selected the YWCA based on their community connections and their support of women and low-income families in the Berkeley and Oakland area. -Utilized Light Speed and Sonos daily in order to effectively communicate with floor staff and upper management.-Utilized time management skills and multitasking abilities to contribute to an efficient work environment and provide excellent customer service.-Reorganized and established new systems for game and comic book placement, display and inventory management.

  • Non-Profit Event Coordinator

    Oct 2021 - Jan 2022

  • Sales Associate - Floor Staff

    May 2021 - Jan 2022
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  Freelance

  Apr 2022 - now

  Freelance Proofreader

  -Ensuring English translations are accurate and pass consistency checks against previous volumes/series style guides, and all Japanese text has been lettered in English.-Utilizes excellent grammar and spelling skills while simultaneously applying effective time-management and communication skills.-Corrects and notates any and all grammatical errors, including missing and misplaced text.-Communicate with my team in a timely fashion in order to finish projects by their deadlines.-Particular interest in revising English text to read naturally when written by non-English speakers.-As of February 2023: have proofread over 25 volumes, including multiple continuous series Show less

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  SEVEN SEAS ENTERTAINMENT, LLC

  Apr 2022 - now

  Freelance Proofreader

  Working as a freelance proofreader with Seven Seas Entertainment LLC.

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  Silver Sprocket

  Jun 2022 - now

  Cashier and Mail-Order Staff

  -Packing and sending mail-order and wholesale orders using “Shipstation” software.-Folding and organizing t-shirts / framing and displaying artwork.-Organizing and moving boxes of books up to 50LB.-Keeping the shop and office clean, organized, and tidy, including inventory of books, shirts, pins, stickers, etc.-Talking to customers about books, making recommendations, being familiar with the catalog-Working the cash-register with “Shopify” point of sale system.-Written and verbal communication with customers, vendors, and collaborators.-Staffing the gallery/shop during parties/events. Show less