Elise J.Guay

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EDUCATION

Master of Letters, Publishing, University of Stirling, Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom

August 2013

Bachelor of Arts, English, University of Stirling, Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom

June 2012

Began degree program at Roger Williams University, Bristol, Rhode Island and transferred to

University of Stirling in 2010 upon completion of a study abroad semester.

RELATIVE EXPERIENCE

Masters Final Project, Stirling, Scotland

"Letters to Evelyn" - 2013

* Designed and developed a publishing dummy

* Produced original artwork and text

* Formed a ?Publishing House? as a preemptive to the publishing dummy

* Privately published ?Letters to Evelyn? as the final step in the project

Peer Editing, Stirling, Scotland

Editing/Proofreading, 2010-2013

* Editing and proofreading academic essays, short stories, and various other work

Freelance Work, Stirling, Scotland

Editor/Ghost Writer, 2012-2013

* Edited and proofread translated chapters of a book written in Dutch for future publication

in English

* Ghost wrote a novel for potential publication

Back Page Press, Stirling/Glasgow, Scotland

Internship, 2011-2012

* Edited and proofread blogs for ?Football Memories? section of website

* Assisting at book signing events

* Contributed original writings to blog

The Blogs for Fledgling

Guay Writing, 2010-Present

* The Fledgling is an original novel that has been in development for 3 years

* The blog allows visitors to follow the progress of development

* Goal is to deliver to publisher for consideration in 2014

Research Assistant, Bristol, RI, USA

2008-2009

Research Assistant

* Assisted professors with research utilizing library, journals, books and online resources

OTHER EXPERIENCE

Italia Nostra, Stirling, Scotland

Waitress/Bartender, 2012-2013

* Multi-tasked by seating guests as they arrived, serving seated clientele and operating as

a cashier for departing customers.

* Sharpened communication skills by resolving customer complaints thus creating a

enjoyable experience for customers. Learned to thrive in fast-paced work environments.

The Dunblane Hydro Hotel, Dunblane, Scotland

Waitress/Bartender, 2011-2012

* Provided table service to restaurant patrons in upscale, high-profile restaurant;

suggested menu items based on customer preferences; described daily specials; and

suggested wine pairings for meals and desserts.

* Bartending duties included pouring cocktails for guests at the servers' tables,

cash handling, and waiting on guests sitting at the bar.

Chestnut Hill School, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, USA

Swim Instructor/Lifeguard - 2009

* Instructed swimmers of various levels of experience in swimming strokes.

* Ensured that all health and safety regulations were being adhered to in the pool

area

* Maintained a clean and tidy environment

* Monitored the pool and helped swimmers in trouble.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

* Swim Coach for North Shore Swim Club ? Gordon College, Wenham, MA ? 2013

* Competitive swimmer ? club and school ? 1996-2013

* Captain of High School Swim Team ? 2005-2006

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