EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS, AMHERSTBachelor of Arts in Linguistics (expected Spring 2015)

Bachelor of Arts in English (expected Spring 2015)Current GPA: 3.72

SUMMARY OF SKILLS

Excellent communicator, well-organized multi-tasker with a sharp eye for detail, solid knowledge of Associated Press Stylebook and Chicago Manual of Style, experience with Microsoft Office Suite as well as Mac and Windows operating systems, experience in social networking, narrative construction, and editing.

RELEVANT COURSEWORK PROFESSIONAL WRITING

Received training in non-fiction writing, technical writing, and business writing, wrote a 25-page grant proposal, examined the language of social networking, researched and translated scientific and medical concepts into plain terms, and received extensive instruction in professional correspondences.

CREATIVE WRITING Evaluated and edited peers’ original works, exercised persuasive language and constructive criticism, performed detailed analysis on published work, wrote and revised own short narratives.

HONORS & AWARDS

Dean’s List (2012–2015)Employee of the Quarter; Pier 1, Hadley (Q2 2014)

John & Abigail Adams Scholarship (2011-2015)Silver Lake Committee Scholarship (2011–2012)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE SALES ASSOCIATE, PIER 1 IMPORTS; HADLEY, MA — 2013—PRESENT

Developed extensive interpersonal skills, learned and implemented sales strategies, managed high volume of simultaneous projects to accomplish desired results.

RECEPTIONIST, CARVER SCHOOL OF MUSIC; CARVER, MA — 2010–2011 Coordinated events with management staff, facilitated communication between customers and staff, implemented new system of account management, handled filing and scheduling, maintained internet presence of the company.

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