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Maggie Garcia

Writer · Editor · Researcher
Metairie, Louisiana
(504) 722-0970
maggievgarcia@icloud.com LinkedIn Profile


Summary

Detail-oriented writer and editor with strong analytical skills and a talent for distilling broad or complex information into clear, concise, reader-friendly content. Experienced in research, documentation, project coordination, and thoughtful communication across varied audiences.


Education

B.A. in English — Nicholls State University
Concentration in Literary Analysis
Graduated 2025


Technical Skills

  • Writing & Editing
  • Research & Synthesis
  • Documentation
  • Project Coordination
  • Microsoft Office
  • Google Workspace
  • Canva
  • Information Design
  • Basic technical skills: Markdown, CLI basics, light JavaScript familiarity, Docusaurus

Relevant Projects

Writing Portfolio – Capstone Project

  • Created a curated collection of revised essays and analytical writing
  • Included personal literary philosophy and reflective work
  • Demonstrated strong editing, organization, and narrative control

150-Year Literary Thesis

Isolation in Feminist Literature

  • Analyzed themes across Jane Eyre, The Yellow Wallpaper,
    We Have Always Lived in the Castle, and
    I Who Have Never Known Men
  • Synthesized historical context, literary criticism, and thematic evolution
  • Demonstrated deep research and clarity-driven analysis

LEH Grant Project

  • Wrote a detailed grant proposal for a Louisiana oral-history podcast
  • Developed project timeline, scope, goals, and potential outcomes
  • Demonstrated clarity, conciseness, and adherence to format

Professional Experience

Writer · Editor · Researcher

Independent & Academic Work (2019–present)

  • Produced clear, structured writing across academic, technical, and creative genres
  • Edited long-form texts for clarity, structure, and coherence
  • Synthesized large bodies of information into focused, digestible content
  • Managed multiple long-term projects with strong organization and follow-through

Family Assistant / Household Manager

Private Household — Metairie, LA (2019–2025)

  • Coordinated logistics, schedules, and high-priority tasks
  • Maintained calm, effective decision-making in dynamic environments
  • Managed household systems independently and proactively
  • Facilitated major transitions (including a full-house move) with planning and execution
  • Supported neurodivergent individuals with empathy, structure, and clarity

Strengths

  • Clear communicator
  • Highly organized
  • Strong researcher
  • Skilled editor
  • Calm under pressure
  • Thoughtful, user-centered writing style

Contact

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