OBJECTIVE
To obtain an internship as an editor for Fairness.com

EDUCATION
University of North Carolina Wilmington
B.A. English (Professional Writing), Minor in Journalism
Expected Graduation: May 2014
Overall GPA: 3.41 – Major GPA: 3.83

RELEVANT COURSEWORK
Introduction to Professional Writing & Writing for Business
     · Conducted usability tests on Web sites and instructions
     · Wrote memos, reports, letters, emails, proposals, resumes and cover letters for actual businesses

Introduction to Journalism & Advanced Journalism Workshop
     · Wrote four stories including feature, profile, and breaking news stories as well as a multimedia story including photos, audio and video using SoundSlides.
     · Conducted three to ten interviews per story

Theory and Practice of Editing
     · Extensive work on punctuation, grammar, spelling, parts of speech, and Associated Press writing style
     · Experience using InDesign to create and format a fictional magazine

WRITING/EDITING EXPERIENCE
The Seahawk, UNCW Student Newspaper, Contributing Writer                      December 2011-Present
     · Submitted articles to be published
     · Participated and offered news ideas for fellow writers at meetings

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Secretary, UNCW Running Club                                                                               January 2012-Present
     · Kept members up-to-date on running information such as races, upcoming meetings, etc. using social networking sites
     · Provided tips and support for all members

Active Member, Sigma Tau Delta English Honors Fraternity                          January 2012-Present
     · Participated in fund raisers
     · Advertised for events held by the fraternity
     · Volunteered to run said events

OTHER EMPLOYMENT
Server, Las Olas Mexi-Q Grill                Wilmington, NC                                     February 2012-Present
               Katy’s Grill and Bar                     Wilmington, NC                                     August 2011-February 2012
               Cheeburger Cheeburger              Columbia, MD                                        August 2009-January 2011

     · Managerial duties (opening and closing the restaurant)
     · Leadership in training new employees
     · Worked 20-25 hours per week while taking 15-17 credit hours at UNCW

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS
Proficient in PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Publisher, SoundSlides and InDesign