TRACIE ELDER
OBJECTIVE
Obtain an entry-level position as an editor or copy editor to utilize my training as an English major for the betterment of your publishing company.
EDUCATION
September 2007 – April 2011 Grand View University Des Moines, IA
English Literature/Writing
• Spanish Minor
• Photography Minor
• Logos Honors Minor
• 3.66 GPA
• Named to Who’s Who Among Students
• Outstanding English and Spanish Student of the Year
WORK EXPERIENCE
January 2011 – April 2011 Grand View University Des Moines, IA
Bifrost Editor
• Chose pieces, created a layout in InDesign and compiled and edited a book of works from the student body.
September 2010 – April 2011 Grand View University Des Moines, IA
Writing Center Tutor
• Helped students progress from every stage in their writing to become more confident writers.
September 2009 – April 2011 Grand View University Des Moines, IA
Humanities Division Work Study
• Available to help the professors in the English, History, and Spanish departments with their minor tasks.
April 2008 – December 2010 Taco Bell Corporation Des Moines, IA
Cashier/Manager
• Customer service, management, and leadership experience.
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Spanish Club Treasurer September 2009 – April 2011
Sigma Tau Delta Member March 2010 – April 2011
Peer Note Taker January 2010 – April 2011
REFERENCES
Dr. Paul Brooke pbrooke@grandview.edu (515)263-2929
Dr. Amy Getty agetty@grandview.edu (515)263-6029
Mrs. Coralie Turner cturner@grandview.edu (515)263-2916