Education
Michigan State University
September 2009-May 2013
September 2009-May 2013
- Undergraduate in Professional Writing (BA), Editing & Publishing specialization
- Additional studies in the Arts & Humanities, Women’s and Gender studies
- Honor’s College member, January 2010-May 2013
- Dean’s List, seven semesters
Proficiencies
- Thorough experience with Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Dreamweaver, and Microsoft Office Suite
- Comfortable with video-editing software (Windows Moviemaker, iMovie)
- Experience with online content management via CSS and HTML
- Well-versed in social networking websites, including Facebook and Twitter
Internships | Michigan State University
The Visiting International Professional Program
November 2011-Present
Communications Intern
November 2011-Present
Communications Intern
- Responsible for maintaining and revising the Visiting International Professional Program (VIPP)’s website, including remodeling the photo gallery, writing and posting news announcements, and departmental information
- Worked in close quarters with non-native English speakers, facilitating feedback and generating ideas as well as receiving criticism and requests
- Designed official documents—including several newsletters and an annual report
- Oversaw the production process for newsletters, from pitching article ideas, writing and editing articles, adjusting layout design, and promoting circulation
Professional Experience
The Alumni Chapel—Michigan State University
May 2010-January 2012
Student Assistant
The Gallery at Snyder-Phillips—Michigan State University
August 2009-October 2012
Student Cook (April 2010-October 2012)
Human Resources Office Assistant (July 2011-October 2012)
May 2010-January 2012
Student Assistant
- Coordinated & ran special events (wedding rehearsals, wedding ceremonies, church services)
- Developed communication skills via telephone for event coordinating
- Independently managed checklist of responsibilities in a time-sensitive environment
The Gallery at Snyder-Phillips—Michigan State University
August 2009-October 2012
Student Cook (April 2010-October 2012)
Human Resources Office Assistant (July 2011-October 2012)
- Distinguished customer communication skills, time management
- Worked in a position of simultaneous authority and cooperation
- Operated with various Microsoft Office interfaces, including Excel
- Maintained schedules and employee information, including the input of government documents