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.

https://jwt-sites-files.storage.googleapis.com/sevymca-org/s3fs-public/2023-03/YMCA_SummerCamp_Guide_2023_Mockup_v12.pdf

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. 

https://www.cbleducation.org/post/an-update-on-the-housing-crisis-a-guide-to-finding-housing-in-isla-vista

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

Etc.

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.

Born and raised Southern Californian. Always need to be near the water and have a full plate, whether it be of food or work.