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Education
University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Bachelor of Arts: English - Expected, May 2009
GPA: 3.4, Deans List: Spring 2007, Fall 2008
Certification: Professional Writing and Technical Communication (PWTC)
University of Sussex at Brighton , United Kingdom: English- Fall Term 2007
Objective
Aspiring Technical Writer seeking a career opportunity in an intellectual, creative and collaborative work environment
Software Knowledge
Proficiency in Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Reader, Adobe Flash, Adobe In Design, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, intermediate and advanced use of HTML
Professional Experience
826 Boston Non-Profit Tutoring/Writing Center Roxbury, MA June- August 2008, January 2009,Summer Intern, Winter Term Intern
Drafted and collaborated on composition of grant proposals to fund free tutoring programs and workshops
Facilitated writing workshops for students ages 6-18, maintained communication with parents and volunteers, managed the organization’s storefront and trained new volunteers
National Student News Service Chicago, IL June 2008- August 2008, Summer Intern
Worked independently to coordinate news coverage for several campuses, wrote, edited and recorded an in depth news podcast and assisted in establishing a network of support by contacting journalism professors and students
Leadership Experience
University Student Run Business Amherst, MA February 2006- Present, Co-Manager
Operated a cooperative, non-profit snack bar located on campus serving approximately 500 students per week
Facilitated weekly business meetings, collaborated on updating and developing business website, completed inventory and sales tracking, maintained relations with vendors, customers and business consultants, acted as catering co-manager and successfully catered campus events for student groups and academic department
University Writing Center Amherst, MA August 2006- Present, Writing Tutor
Worked closely with students in developing writing at various levels and on numerous topics including laboratory reports, personal statements, undergraduate theses and graduate level dissertations
Successfully completed tutoring course and semester long practicum, worked as a University Writing Tutor, and produced the groundwork for the Writing Center Website, collaborated in compiling Writing Center Mission Statement and History
Webster Dickinson Cluster, Amherst, MA August 2006 -December 2008 Resident Assistant, Co-Chair: Resident Assistant Council
Cultivated an inclusive community of first year residents, created and implemented educational and social programs, fulfilled various administrative duties and fostered positive staff working relations
Served as co-chair for the Resident Assistant Council, organized and facilitated weekly meetings, contacted guest speakers and maintained communications with the Resident Assistant Union
Memberships
Founding Member : Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity, Theta Mu Chapter March 2006 - Present
Member : English Student Advisory Board, English Society August 2006 - May 2007
Interests
Creative writing, photography, guitar, baseball, hockey, running, golf
Sample Work
See Portfolio.
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