Sarah Rybak
Writing Portfolio
Work Experience
Imyst Inc.
​May 2014 - Present
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Edited questionnaire reports sent in by mystery shoppers
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Ensured that reports met clients’ expectations by editing for accuracy, grammar/spelling, and professionalism
Uloop News
​October 2011 - May 2013
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Wrote articles for college news site
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Articles were featured and distributed nationally
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Article published in the Huffington Post​
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Featured columnist
The Borgen Project
May 2013 - August 2013
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Writing and editing internship
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Wrote 5 articles a week for The Borgen Project blog
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Edited 10-15 articles a week
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Learned to work with a team of writers and editors as well as expand WordPress and SEO skills​
Spoon University
​September 2013 - February 2014
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Editor
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Read and edited the recipes section of the University of Michigan site
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Worked with a start-up online magazine
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Expanded leadership experience by working weekly with a team of writers
Research Experience
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor (Undocumented Migration Project)
September 2011 - April 2012
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Cataloged thousands of data points then transferred them into a computer database using Microsoft Access
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Transferred data from an online database to Excel then analyzed the data, creating a professional poster in PowerPoint
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Created a map of data using ArcGIS software
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Learned to manage time as well as expand skills with database entry and analysis
Education
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
​September 2011 - December 2014
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Major: Communication Studies
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Minor: Writing
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GPA: 3.6/4
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University Honors​
Fun Facts!
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The Elder Scrolls has always been my favorite game series
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I love cooking, especially with odd ingredient combinations
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Currently working to get out of Gold V in League of Legends
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I spend far too much time binge-watching random anime
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Studio Ghibli is my favorite film studio
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I love critiquing technology and media and discussing issues of gender
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Speaking of which, I write a blog called Champion Tribunal which analyzes the champion designs for League of Legends!
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I run a fandom blog for the Kingkiller Chronicle with over 3,600 followers and moderate the fandom's group on FB
Skills
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WordPress (SEO)
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Microsoft Office
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Social Media (Tumblr, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn)
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Basic Photoshop, Dreamweaver, and InDesign
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Blogging (see: last fun fact)