Freelance Children's Book Illustrators : Maine

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4.5 2 Skills

$12 Rate/Hr

Professional Experience Harding University Student Publications Searcy, AR United States Head Copy Editor August 2010-May 2012 >Prepare, rewrite, and edit copy to improve readability and supervise others who do this work. >Correct errors in spelling, punctuation, and syntax. >Develop stories or content ideas. >Review and approve proofs submitted by composing room prior to publication. Frac Tech Services International, LLC. Fort Worth, TX United States Editorial Intern June 2012-August 2012 and July 2011-August 2011 >Edit or rewrite existing copy and submit for approval by supervisor. >Edit company policies before internal audit. >Complete writing assignments according to set standards regarding order, clarity, style, terminology, etc. Abilene Christian University Abilene, TX United States Copy Editor August 2012-February 2013 >Read copy and proofs to detect and correct errors in spelling, punctuation, and syntax. >Rewrite articles to improve clarity and increase readers' interest. Writing Center Tutor August 2012-May 2013 >Collaborate with students on writing assignments in order to improve their writing skills. Education Upson-Lee High School Thomaston, GA United States High School Diploma May 2008 >4.0 GPA >Awards: Honor Roll, Academic Distinction, Georgia Scholar Award, Sam Walton Scholarship >Activities: marching band, concert band, jazz band, district and region honor bands, Tri-M Honor Society, National Honor Society, Beta Club, Interact Club >Offices: band section leader, band Vice President, Interact Club secretary Harding University Searcy, AR United States Bachelors in English, minor in Spanish, May 2012 >3.9 GPA summa *** laude >Awards: Honors Graduate with Distinction, Dean's List every semester, Jimmy Carr Scholarship, Harding Academic Scholarship, Harding Music Scholarship, Stephens Scholarship >Activities: Thundering Herd Marching Band, Wind Ensemble, Pep Band, Alpha Chi, Sigma Tau Delta, Omicron Delta Kappa, Chi Omega Pi social club, Student Publications >Offices: band section leader, band historian, Sigma Tau Delta officer >Publications: Petit Jean Vol. 87 & 88; 2nd place in Jo Cleveland Writing Contest with short fiction piece "Costa Rica" >Volunteer: mission trips to Santa Ana, Honduras spring 2012 and 2013; Spanish tutoring; Bisons for Christ community service projects >Travel experience: study abroad in London, England fall 2009 >Capstone Research Project: "Destructive Delusion in Shakespearean Comedy and Tragedy: Claudio and Othello as the Protagonist-Villains" Abilene Christian University Abilene, TX United States Masters in English Literature Candidate, May 2014 >4.0 GPA >Graduate/Teaching Assistant >Presentation at North Texas English Graduate Conference, April 2013: "Barney and Robin: 'Legendary' Performances of Masculinity in How I Met Your Mother" Additional Skills >proficient with computers >intermediate-advanced Spanish speaker >knowledge of AP Style editing

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3.0 2 Skills

$30 Rate/Hr

Objective To obtain an entry-level communications position that builds upon and utilizes my collegiate, internship, and community experiences and activities. Education Kalamazoo Valley Community College 2016 - Certificate in Graphic Design Kalamazoo, MI Grand Valley State University 2013 - 2015 Bachelor of Arts in Communications Allendale, MI Muskegon Community College 2009 – 2012 Associates of Science and Arts Degree Muskegon, MI Experience Kalamazoo Valley Community College September – December 2016 Work Study • Answered phone calls and stamped parking tickets for students and staff. • Monitored art gallery, as well as preparing for new shows by setting up. Saugatuck Center for the Arts January – April 2016 Marketing Intern ? Working alongside the marketing department to develop marketing materials, both print and digital. • Created social media editorial calendars and content for all Saugatuck Center for the Arts and Mason Street Warehouse channels. • Write ad copy and press releases for various events. Study Aboard July 2015 London, United Kingdom • Learned a new perspective on communications through exposure to coursework based in different cultural frames of reference and taught by local instructors. • Contextualized learning by linking it to local realities – including community engagement and service learning – and related global dimensions. • Obtained opportunities to meet local communication professionals and job shadow to learn international communication skills. Technical Skills: * Microsoft Office * Writing and Communications * Adobe Creative Suite * Apple Products * Content Management Systems * Digital Signage * Final Cut Pro * SEO/SEM * Social Media Management * Photography