Destiny Marinkovic

Writing & Composition Tutor

About

Based in downtown Chicago, DestinyMashina is an English BA graduate and aspiring editorial writer for an online publication. Currently writing film reviews on her Medium blog, she has a few irons in the fire, including a completed romance novelette. Since graduating with an English writing BA & literature minor, she has worked on her portfolio -- establishing a blog, composing a website, completing a novelette, drafting a novel and working with local Chicago magazines. Paired with managing her family's on-site crepe catering business, she possesses over a decade of experience in innovative, critical thinking, problem solving, leadership, teamwork, customer service, creativity and more.

Country

United States

City

Westchester

Industry

Writing & Editing

Skill

Strategic Planning, Organizational Leadership, Client Relations, Persistence, Structure Determination, Revisions, Creative Problem Solving, Creativity and Innovation, Research Skills, Analytical Skills, Creative Strategy, Precision Measuring, Target Audience, Citations, Source Intelligence, Critical Thinking, Time Management, Team Management, Food Preparation, Microsoft Office

Experience

Writing & Composition Tutor

2026-2 - Present · 8 mos

- Assisting college students with comprising academic essays & creative papers - Aiding in organization, layout, tone, following assignment requirements - Allowing students to take the wheel, helping whenever they become stuck - Reassuring that patience & a 1st rough draft is on the path to a polished piece

Blogger

Medium

2025-12 - Present · 10 mos

A blog with an inviting, fresh, Gen-Z voice focusing on pop culture. Majority entertainment content (film/show reviews) alongside lifestyle content. Creative writing and essay pieces are also uploaded.

Private Chef, On-Site Caterer & Operations Manager

Melissa's Pal Crepes

2016-4 - Present · 10 yrs 6 mos

- Composed digital media content (social media posts, press release, company website) - Overseeing proper business functions while executing on-site crepe making - Executed appropriate customer service with numerous different customers - Vended at festivals (Riot Fest, Pokemon Go Fest, World Dumpling Fest, Naperville Last Fling)