I am a gifted writer and an experienced editor. I would also be happy in a personal assistant role, which would utilize my passion for problem-solving and my eye for organization. I am a brilliant, motivated young woman who would shine in a variety of positions.

EDUCATION
North Central College • Naperville, IL
B.A. Sociology/Anthropology - awarded June, 2007
Minors in Writing & History of Ideas
Member of the College Scholars Honors Program

RELATED COURSEWORK
RESEARCH & PRESENTATION
* Social Science Research Methods – Quantitative
* Social Science Research Methods - Qualitative
* Speech Communication
* Statistical Analysis

WRITING & ART
* Web Page Development
* Computer Graphic Design & Layout
* 2-Dimensional Design
* Language and Linguistics
* Creative Writing
* Travel Writing
* Literary Magazine Production
* Humor Magazine Production
* Honors Freshman Composition
* Style

PUBLICATIONS, PRESENTATIONS & AWARDS
• Founder of the NCC Writer's Group for collaborative projects and critiques
• NCTE prize for best Illinois student writing three consecutive years (1998-2001)
• Published in The NCC Review (Literary Magazine)
• Published in The Kindling (Humor Magazine)
• “Beyond the Church: Secular Ritual in the United States” - Rall Honors Symposium presentation, May 2005.

STUDY ABROAD
FALL TERM 2004 Intensive Spanish and culture - San José, Costa Rica

EMPLOYMENT AND SKILLS
2000 - 2008 Videographer, Magic Moments Video Productions
Filmed weddings, dance recitals, and other special events; conducted interviews; managed other employees in the field

2009 – Present ESL & Writing Tutor
Self-promotion through fliers and other advertising, scheduling, lesson plan creation, freelance client management

Oct. 2009-Present Copy Editor, Kismet Worldwide Consulting, LLC
Proofreading, editing for style, internal fact-checking, making layout and style decisions for the entire book project

COMPUTER & PRODUCTION SKILLS
* NCTV (Naperville Public Television) Studio Certified
* Magazine editing and production skills
* Computer graphics design and layout skills; includes experience with Adobe Illustrator
* Web site design and development skills
* Proficient with Adobe Photoshop and Microsoft Office
* Excellent research skills including familiarity with the Internet