Alexander Petrov
Boston,MA
Summary
I'm graduating this spring from the University of Massachusetts - Boston with a Bachelor of Arts in English, specializing in Professional and Creative Writing. I'm looking to get started on utilizing the skills that I have learned to be an effective () in your company. I'm an experienced professional passionate about creating compelling content and driving engagement. Talented at crafting dynamic stories, informative articles, and persuasive copy that resonate and inspire readers.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Writer/Journalist Intern
The Borgen Project
02.2026 - Current
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
- Wrote and edited high-quality content and visually impactful programs under deadline pressure with an exciting, captivating, and authentic approach.
- Followed company policies and editorial guidelines to craft thorough, well-written content.
- Organized material to research and complete writing tasks.
- Wrote compelling, succinct, clear news scripts under tight deadlines.
- Researched and wrote news stories, articles, and reviews for online publications. Had two articles published for the Borgen Project in the past two weeks.
Front Desk Attendant
Winchester Country Club
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance, and answered questions to build rapport and retention.
- Took reservations over the phone, in person, and via computer for guests and provided confirmation information. Took on multiple 12-hour shifts.
- Used quick response and dynamic service skills to build relationships with patrons and improve customer retention rate.
- Attended to front office needs by greeting visitors and providing assistance.
Fast Food Worker
McDonald's
09.2020 - 01.2021
- Assisted with in-store operations by disassembling delivery boxes, cleaning floors, and doing dishwashing.
- Restocked workstations with supplies and food display cases with fresh selections to decrease customer waiting during busy periods.
- Prepared food orders, cooked on the grill, and operated the fry station. Doubled the speed at which orders were completed.
- Used proper techniques to prepare food and ingredients.
Kitchen General Staff
Little Caesars
04.2020 - 08.2020
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Greeted clients and guests and assisted with a variety of questions to foster exceptional customer service.
- Established positive relationships with customers and other staff members.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Massachusetts - Boston
Boston, MA05-2026
Skills
- Content development
- Formatting
- SEO strategies
- Excellent spelling skills
- Creative writing
- Project management
- Chicago manual of style
- SEO principles
- Collaboration
- AP style
- Content editing
- Excellent grammar
- Effective writing
- Audience engagement
- Copywriting
- Creative collaboration
- Investigative writing
- Scriptwriting
- Self-publishing
- Strong research skills
Accomplishments
I'm submitting my current creative project to be presented at the Undergraduate Literature Conference at Stonehill College. I'll be discussing my work and the overall greater vision with it.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Bulgarian
Native or Bilingual
Interests
- Participated in theater productions for the Theatre Department of UMass Boston, enhancing my public speaking and teamwork skills
- Wrote an abundance of stories and creative prose to increase my writing ability and expand my thinking
- Reading stories and books to inspire my creative projects and inform me on how I should craft my writing style
- Crafting alternate history thought experiments to test my capacity for logical thinking and connecting patterns
- Researching history, as the events of the past are compelling and inspire my alternate history thought experiments
- Creating digital diagrams using software with the Affinity family of Products
Timeline
Writer/Journalist Intern
The Borgen Project
02.2026 - Current
Front Desk Attendant
Winchester Country Club
06.2022 - 09.2022
Fast Food Worker
McDonald's
09.2020 - 01.2021
Kitchen General Staff
Little Caesars
04.2020 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Massachusetts - Boston