Haig Lucas
Edinburgh
Summary
Hardworking. Capable of developing business ideas into profitable, reputable operations. Thrive under pressure and achieve success through excellent leadership, delegation and negotiation. Passionate about books, publishing and editing. Adept at managing project timelines and ensuring deadlines are met in a timely manner.
Strong interpersonal skills, able to satisfy authors and maintain a calm and confident attitude in stressful situations. Believe strongly in enjoying ones work and executing tasks to the highest possible level.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Editor / Founder
Outcrop Poetry
Edinburgh
07.2022 - Current
- Establish Outcrop Poetry in July 2022.
- Designed and maintained all aspects of production: finance, marketing, editorial, proof and copy, design.
- Secured funding from the University of Edinburgh.
- Communicated actionable feedback and guidance to writers and content creators for more efficient process.
- Formatted content for maximum scannability and readability.
- Determined whether pieces were ready for publication and approved final versions.
- Proof-read content to guarantee publishing of accurate and error-free text.
President / Treasurer
University of Edinburgh Shakespeare Society
Edinburgh
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Oversaw two theatrical productions with a combined budget of £10,000.
- Saw £15,000 profits from society events including the Masquerade Ball.
- Managed theatrical projects through budgeting, scheduling and complex problem-solving.
- Trained committee members in key departmental functions and protocol.
- Resolved disputes from within the committee and the society at large.
Team Leader
Doctors Greene King, Public House
Edinburgh
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Promoted to team leader within three months.
- Record profits and customer satisfaction scores during my employment.
- Resolved staff and customer complaints, challenges and enquiries.
- Created welcoming environment and correct ambiance to generate customer loyalty and maintain highest professional standards.
- Observed strict confidentiality of all spoken and written personal information.
Education
A-Levels -
Trinity School
Croydon 09.2017 - 05.2019
Master of Arts - Undergraduate - English literature
University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh 09.2019 - 05.2023
Skills
- Professional and mature
- Content provider / author care and satisfaction
- Strong problem solver
- Time keeping and project management
- Courteous and personable
- Quick learner
Interests
Poetry - especially contemporary poetry, the work of Louise Glück, August Kleinzahler and John Ashbery.
Performance - Played Brutus in the EUSC 2023 production of Julius Caesar.
Singing - Chorister. Member of the Trinity Boys Choir 2013 - 2017. Performed in Benjamin Brittan's A Midsummer Nights Dream Aix-En-Provence Opera Festival.
Cooking - especially Armenian food.
Languages
English
Native
Armenian
Intermediate
French
Intermediate
Timeline
President / Treasurer
University of Edinburgh Shakespeare Society
09.2022 - 05.2023
Editor / Founder
Outcrop Poetry
07.2022 - Current
Team Leader
Doctors Greene King, Public House
01.2021 - 01.2023
Master of Arts - Undergraduate - English literature
University of Edinburgh
09.2019 - 05.2023
A-Levels -
Trinity School
09.2017 - 05.2019
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