Gail Coogan

860-335-9076 | gailrcoogan@gmail.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/gailcoogan

Summary
Seeking role in editing, marketing, translation, or other fields blending creativity with writing proficiency. Resourceful,
creative and independent with talents in leadership, communication and keeping a productively positive attitude.

Employment Experience

Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP (Senior Business Immigration Analyst) Sep 2017 - Present
 Works directly with client on the green card process, performing with tight deadlines in a high-stakes, detail-
driven environment. Assists in training new hires.
 Generates and edits language for e-mails, letters, and official immigration forms and documents.
 Organizes and manages over 100 cases at any time, from initiation and fact-gathering to successful submission
to the Department of Labor. Troubleshoots and reports case and process issues.

Boston Center for the Arts (Intern) Spring 2017

 Worked with supervisor and resident artist to develop language for promotions, host workshops, and organize
written content for exhibitions in order to draw public attention and provide accessible, relevant information.
 Researched and wrote explanations on exhibitions to educate colleagues and the public.

Prof. Kash Ahmed, American Private Wealth (Intern) Summer 2016

 Edited, sourced, and generated original content for AmericanPrivateWealth.com to clarify the founder’s
message and perfect the overall concept and voice of the site.
 Added design input to assist in updating and modernizing the website, creating a unique and sleek impression.

Legal Sea Foods, Boston MA Feb 2015 – Sep 2017

 Promoted to Lead Server, becoming responsible for checking the work of others and training new hires.

Education
Suffolk University, Boston, MA - BS in English & French with a minor in Graphic Design
Major GPA 3.8 (Magna Cum Laude)
Suffolk University Honors Society, Honors Mentor
International English Honors Society (Sigma Tau Delta)
Poetry Editor of Literary Magazine Venture, published poet
Singular selected author from SU for the Intercollegiate Undergraduate Poetry Festival 2017

Awards
Harry Zohn Scholarship for Excellence in English (2015)
Ella Murphy Scholarship for Excellence in English (2017)
Senior for Academic Excellence in French (2017)
Dean’s High Honors List
Skills
 French Language, 10+ years
 Adobe Photoshop, 10+ years, intermediate in Adobe InDesign / Illustrator, basic WordPress knowledge
 Typography, graphic design, digital art (tablet drawing), photography and photo editing/manipulation