A Writing Portfolio by Adriana Crawford Writes
Adriana Crawford
Journalism & Media Communications Student | Writer & Storyteller
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Professional Summary
Journalism & Media Communications student with a strong foundation in storytelling, research, and audience-centered communication. Blending creative writing experience with a background in psychology, I bring a thoughtful, emotionally aware approach to narrative work. I am skilled in crafting clear, engaging content across creative, academic, and digital formats, and I am passionate about lifestyle writing, community-focused stories, and developing a warm, authentic editorial voice that resonates with readers.
Education
Associate of Arts in Psychology
Front Range Community College | Graduated: 2025
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism & Media Communications (In Progress)
Makeshift Minor: Psychology & Business
Colorado State University | Expected Graduation: 2028
Honors & Affiliations
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society–Recognized for academic excellence and leadership potential.
“Summa Cum Laude” (GPA: 4.0)–Front Range Community College (2025).
Professional Experience
Sophisticated Woman Magazine
Social Media Consultant/Staff Writer | April 2026-Present
Create and schedule social media content to promote magazine features, events, and community initiatives.
Assist with audience engagement and online community management.
Collaborate with editorial staff on content strategy and event coordination.
Writing Experience
Creative Writing & Independent Projects
Crafted original fiction, poetry, and reflective pieces exploring narrative voice, imagery, emotional clarity, and human behavior
Applied psychological insight into character development, tone, and thematic depth
Maintained a consistent writing practice focused on storytelling, structure, and narrative cohesion
Academic Writing
Authored analytical and reflective essays demonstrating strong argument development, clarity, and organization
Completed research-based assignments incorporating credible sources, psychological concepts, and proper citation practices
Integrated instructor and peer feedback to refine writing and strengthen editorial precision
Blog & Digital Writing
Wrote blog-style content tailored for general audiences, adapting tone and structure for readability
Organized ideas for clarity, flow, and audience engagement in digital formats
Practiced writing with a conversational yet professional voice suitable for lifestyle and editorial content
Writing & Editorial Skills
Creative writing (fiction & poetry)
Feature-style and reflective writing
Academic & analytical writing
Editing & revision
Research fundamentals
Written communication
APA & introductory AP Style