Melanie Karas is an aspiring creative director in Los Angeles, California.
Graduate of UC Santa Barbara with a Bachelor's of English. Gained 3+ years of experience in professional writing for University and current position. Creative writer with extensive knowledge of English and grammar. Strong interpersonal skills and comfortable in a fast-paced environment with excellent verbal and written communication skills. An "all-in" work mentality.
Southeast Ventura YMCA
2022
Created many lesson plans during my time as a Site Director for the YMCA. Proprietary information.
Summer Camp Information
Edited and formatted by myself and the marketing team.
UCSB Community Based Literacy Newsletter
2021 – 2022
Housing Crisis
An important solo-written article about the housing crisis at UCSB. Using research techniques to publish resources for those in need.
Winter Activities
Working as a contributing writer for the UCSB Community Based Literacy newsletter a piece on winter activities to do at home.
https://www.cbleducation.org/post/at-home-holiday-arts-crafts
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Outside of work, I keep up in the music and film communities. Keeping up with current trends and social is a passion of mine. I enjoy collecting ideas through Pinterest boards involving fashion and style. In my personal writing, I focus on the psychological side of character’s personalities and their effect on society.