Melanie


EDUCATION Bachelor of Arts degree in Politics and Government and Music
University of Puget Sound, Tacoma, WA Expected May 2012


WORK Managing Editor, University of Puget Sound Trail
EXPERIENCE University of Puget Sound, Tacoma, WA August 2011-present
Oversee editors’ layouts and finalize the paper before sending it to printing
Manage website and coordinate stories for the internet medium
Enforce deadlines and ensure that work is completed in a timely manner

A&E and Features Section Editor, University of Puget Sound Trail
University of Puget Sound, Tacoma, WA August 2010- December 2010
-Assign and review articles for members of the staff before final publication
-Collaborate with other editors to produce a weekly paper
-Create and achieve a goal for

Publications Chair, Kappa Alpha Theta
University of Puget Sound, Tacoma, WA January 2010 - present
Compile and submit entries for the monthly newsletter highlighting the organizations events and accomplishments for alumni and parents
Delegate tasks to a committee to ensure the completion of the monthly goal
Maintain website by updating with relevant news and events

Staff Writer, The University of Puget Sound Trail
University of Puget Sound, Tacoma, WA September 2009 - May 2010
Write stories pertaining to Arts and Entertainment in and around the Tacoma community
Research and conduct interviews around the Tacoma area for articles

Music Counselor, Camp Shai
Jewish Community Center, Denver, CO June 2008- August 2009
-Taught songs to campers and planned lesson plans that included
engaging games and activities to accommodate campers aged five to
eleven
Successfully managed schedule to oblige absence of other counselors by filling in when needed


AWARDS AND Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society
HONORS Kappa Alpha Theta, Fraternity
Puget Sound Trustee Scholarship
University Summer Scholars Grant Recipient, 2010/2011
Association for Political Theory Student Presenter, 2010