Becki Veach's Resume
154 Camelot Crest ✉ Sylva, North Carolina 28779
Summary of Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in psychology with focus on writing and research
- Experience working in marketing research
- Experience working in customer service communication
- Experience working in comparison marketing
- Experience working as a copywriter and editor
Relevant Skills and Experience
Writing and Editing
- Gathered information, assisted with testing, entered statistical findings in database, and wrote abstracts and summaries for numerous professional studies
- Edited book for a published author
- Created original advertisements for a small-town newspaper using language and graphics
- Published Technical writing for manufacturer of casters, wheels, and dollies
- Published first in-house catalog for manufacturer
- Winner of a poetry competition
- Winner of a songwriter’s contest
Computer Skills
- Windows software
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Adobe Photoshop and Pagemaker
- SPSS 12
- QuarkXPRess 4.1 used for Technical Writing to Create Industrial Catalogue
- DocHippo
- Canva Pro
- HTML/CSS
Research and Development
- Designed research studies in psychology
- Compared and contrasted industrial products for future industrial sales
- Drafted reports showing product benefits and weaknesses
- Prepared reports on best practices for group home
- Fulfilled leadership and organizational skills
Employment History
- Redhawk Publications—Hickory, NC Beta Reader, 2025
- Freelance Writing and Editing Services—Remote employment Editor, proofreader, and nonfiction writer, 2003 ̶
- Heart of the Community Group Home—Sylva, NC Shift manager, Direct Care Supervisor, 2008 ̶ 2009
- The Franklin Press—Franklin, NC Advertising Design and Sales, 2006 ̶ 2007
- The Fairbanks Company—Rome, GA Research and Development, 1997 ̶ 2000
Education
- Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC
- Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Minor in Music
- Special Classes in Professional and Creative Writing