Chelsea Richards
**** ****** ***** **. ~ Austin, TX 78741
abjkwz@r.postjobfree.com ~ (979) 250~1205
EDUCATION
Southwestern University Georgetown, TX
Bachelor of Arts in English May 2010
Cumulative GPA 3.8, Magna Cum Laude
London Semester Program, Fall 2007
WORK EXPERIENCE
Dream Careers, Inc. San Francisco, CA June 2010-August 2010
Resident Director
Responsible for reinforcing and supporting Dream Careers and Loyola Village’s policies, values, rules and regulations,
in addition to serving as an informational resource and support for students regarding the residence hall
Led and supported the San Francisco Program in the areas of customer service, marketing and promotions, community
building, and event planning
Assisted in the promotion and execution of all program related events, including, but not limited to: Check-In, Welcome
Reception, Orientation, Sponsored and Unsponsored Program Events, and Career Development Seminars
Texas Monthly Austin, TX January 2010-May 2010
Editorial Intern
Responsible for assisting the writers and copy editors with various writing-related projects
Researched and developed online content for the Austin Restaurant Guide
Transcribed interviews for the writers, fact-checked stories, edited the Restaurant Guide, and contributed story ideas for
editorial staff meetings
Tango Diva San Francisco, CA June 2009- August 2009
Assistant Editor / Writer
Responsible for writing articles for the travel-based online magazine and social networking site
Wrote travel articles and reviews of events, restaurants, resorts, and art exhibition openings
Facilitated an engaged online community through social media, such as Facebook and Twitter
Maintained company website, including updates on travel deals and upcoming events around the world
Attended relevant industry events, tradeshows, and seminars for networking purposes
Southwestern University- Debby Ellis Writing Center Georgetown, TX August 2009-December 2009
Writing Consultant
Responsible for editing students’ papers from all disciplines for grammar, structure, and content errors
Facilitated proactive writing habits and provided strategies to improve student writing
Took a semester-long preparation course in writing center theory and interned in the center to become certified as a
consultant
HONORS / LEADERSHIP
Magna Cum Laude, Southwestern University 2010
Mood Scholar, Southwestern University- 4 year academic merit award 2006-2010
Dean’s List, Southwestern University 2007-2010
President, Omicron Delta Kappa Leadership Honor Society 2009-2010
Vice President, Sigma Tau Delta English Honor Society 2009-2010
Service Chair, Zeta Tau Alpha, Lambda Chapter 2008-2009
Scholarship Chair, Zeta Tau Alpha, Lambda Chapter 2007-2008
Mentor, Operation Achievement 2006-2009
SKILLS
Business: Strong organizational, time-management, and team-building skills; innovative marketing and event planning skills
Computer: Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; WordPress; Adobe Photoshop, PageMaker, and InDesign