Christen Bevis Resume
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Christen Bevis Resume

CHRISTEN BEVIS
147-06 Union Turnpike Flushing, NY 11367 | ------------ |------------
PROFILE: Emerging publishing professional with a liberal arts, journalism and creative writing background interested in entry- level publishing position as editorial assistant.

EDUCATION
The New School, New York NY
Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts | Creative Writing Focus, May 2018

St John�s University, Jamaica NY
Undergraduate Studies in Anthropology

RESEARCH
Charles Chesnutt Transcription, May 2018
Compared 3 versions (1888, 1898 �) of first-hand typed and handwritten manuscripts and contrasted them with final novel and events in author�s life with the novel�s themes with particular focus on race.

Nazi Science and �War on Cancer,� May 2018
Examined Nazi human experiments from 1933 to 1945 focusing on the use of the term �cancer� as a euphemism for �Jews� and its usefulness as a propaganda tool. Compared contemporary scientific research methods, cancer research, the word �cancer� itself to their former applications and the effects of Nazi research and how the tainted connotation thereof informed today�s research.

Photography Ethics in Journalism, November 2017
Analyzed multiple photojournalists who have been noted as experiencing psychological problems while working in their line of work. Used these examples to explore the decline in funding for on-staff photojournalists for major news networks and lack of mental health services available to them.

RELEVANT COURSEWORK
Style and Effectiveness
Creative Writing 1
Memoir Writing
Beginning Fiction
Fiction: Memory, Imagination and Desire
Intermediate Fiction Workshop
The Art of Suspense in Fiction
School of Dreams - Writing Workshop
News, Narrative and Design
Ethics and History of Journalism
Reading for Writers: Non-fiction
American Literature
19th Century Literature
Authors in Exile: Nostalgia, Mourning and Dissidence in
World Literature

SKILLS
Excellent communication skills, both written & verbal
Strong organization skills
Adapt to ever-changing situations
In-depth knowledge of English spelling, grammar and annotation rules
Capability to meet tight deadlines and multitask
Ability to learn new subjects and computer applications quickly
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel & Outlook



EXPERIENCE
Paper Source, New York, NY
Sales Associate, October 2017-May 2018
Facilitated sales and communicated with clients to help them plan and organize events. Created displays and held in-store demonstrations, managed merchandising and inventory, and executed projects that helped streamline the organization of the store.

Starbucks Coffee Company, New York, NY
Barista, September 2014 - May 2016
Provided customer service and facilitated sales to clients while managing different areas of the store. Responsible for artwork and creating displays. Made connections with clients.

Comicpalooza, Houston, TX
Registration Coordinator, May 2014-May 2018
Assessed needs of clients while managing volunteers. Handled multiple projects, including ticket design for clients, press, talent and VIP guests.