Sales Medical Assistant

Shelley Wunder-Smith

Editor, Writer, Educator

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Summary

Book, Magazine, and Online Editing Writing Online Teaching Writing Coaching Private Tutoring

Experience

Private Tutor at Freelance

September 2012 - Present (11 months)

Provide individualized instruction in literature study, writing, and grammatical practice to locally

homeschooled students (ages 9-14).

Adjunct Faculty at Rasmussen College

January 2010 - Present (3 years 7 months)

As residential instructor: Prepared daily lesson plans that included learning assessment tools; targeted

exercises in proper grammar, note-taking and outlining, proper research methods; and intensive in-class

workshops on scholarly research, proper attribution, and avoiding plagiarism.

As online instructor: Serve as a cheerleader and guide to students who are initially entering the Rasmussen

system via the week-long College Experience Course. Introduce students to content, communication, and

assessment features of Rasmussen's online course model.

6 recommendations available upon request

Editor Writer at Freelance

January 1999 - Present (14 years 7 months)

Contracted responsibilities include a range of editorial services, from light proofreading and substantive

copyediting, as well as occasional fact-checking and rewriting as needed.

Past and present clients include: ComprehensiveBodyWorks.com; Ampersand Counseling; Paste Magazine

and PasteMusic.com; Duke University Press; JEZEBEL Magazine; Thomas Nelson Publishers; Mars Hill

Review; The Luke Society; Fitzroy Dearborn Publishers; UNC Institute of Government; Grace Chicago

Church; FamilyLife Ministry.

2 recommendations available upon request

Customer Sales Associate Books Specialist at Anthropologie

April 2008 - June 2009 (1 year 3 months)

As Sales Associate: Responded quickly and sensitively to customer needs and requests; offered individual

fashion and home accessory advice; helped stock and present product; managed point-of-sale transactions.

As Books Specialist: Worked with store's Visual Manager to create a merchandising dialogue between

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Anthropologie’s fashion and books that supported these “stories"; maintained quality and quantity of product

on the sales floor; tracked and analyzed book sales.

Copy Editor Books Editor at Paste Magazine

September 2000 - March 2005 (4 years 7 months)

Created and standardized format of Books section of 4-6 pages per issue, comprising 5-7 reviews, 1-3

articles, and 2 regular half-page columns. Researched and pitched review ideas to EIC; approved, edited, and

fact-checked articles submitted by writers; wrote articles, reviews, and a half-page column on recommended

reading.

2 recommendations available upon request

Online Adjunct Instructor at Tennessee Board of Regents Online Degree Programs

August 2003 - December 2003 (5 months)

Taught English Composition in a highly structured online format using the WebCT course management

platform.

Editorial Assistant at Duke University Press

November 2000 - November 2002 (2 years 1 month)

Shepherded books in a variety of genres through the complete production cycle -- from manuscript editing to

final proofreading and indices -- and collaborated with authors throughout the entire process. Supervised

freelance copy editors and proofreaders, and managed Books Editorial department interns.

Teaching Fellow at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

January 1997 - December 1998 (2 years)

Implemented a standard 15-week undergraduate English composition course, and taught it for 4 semesters.

Design details ranged from daily lesson planning to individual and group exercises that covered basic writing

skills and effective documentation practices.

Skills & Expertise

Proofreading

Editorial

Editing

Books

Fact-checking

Research

Interviews

Poetry

Blogging

Publishing

Social Media

Press Releases

Published Author

Writing

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Teaching

College Teaching

Copy Editing

Magazines

Literature

Education

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

M.A., English, 1996 - 1998

Auburn University

B.A., English, 1991 - 1996

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Shelley Wunder-Smith

Editor, Writer, Educator

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10 people have recommended Shelley

"Shelley is a dedicated faculty member who is student centric in her approach to teaching. She also can

onboard new students so they are comfortable starting their college experience. If you desire a dedicated,

student focused faculty hire Shelley!"

Greta Ferkel, Vice President, Academic Services, Rasmussen College, managed Shelley indirectly at

Rasmussen College

"Shelley is the type of teacher who personally invests herself in the success of her students. She has brought

me in (as a librarian) numerous times in her courses to ensure they had the critical resources needed for their

assignments. I have witnessed her appropriately challenge students to do the best writing they could through

encouragement, feedback and ultimately, respect. In my opinion, she’s a top notch instructor."

John Fedoryn, Librarian, Rasmussen College, worked directly with Shelley at Rasmussen College

"Shelley Wunder-Smith is a passionate educator that goes the extra mile to provide students new and

interesting ways to learn the materials essential to their success in school, the work force and life. She

continually researched new methods to reach students and engage them in each of her classes and with one

another. Excellent candidate for any position!"

Julie Lawrence, Coordinator of Early Childhood, Rasmussen College, worked directly with Shelley at

Rasmussen College

"Shelley was a dedicated, passionate instructor who always went above and beyond to deliver an outstanding

academic experience for her students. Shelley consistently provided knowledgeable assistance to her students

and her vibrant personality often attracted students for support and mentorship. Shelley was a hard worker

who exhibited a high level of integrity and enthusiasm."

Venus Fisher, Professor for the School of Business, Rasmussen College, worked directly with Shelley at

Rasmussen College

"Shelley, has a commitment and dedication to fostering learning. She had a passion for the written and spoken

word. Shelley always commanded excellence from her students and in her field of study. She worked closely

with struggling students and gave them every opportunity to succeed. As a fellow team member she

collaborated with the academic team and helped us strive for positive outcomes in educating our students."

Nadia La Vieri, Medical Assistant Program Coordinator, Rasmussen College, worked directly with

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Shelley at Rasmussen College

"Shelley is a dynamic facilitator and a passionate educator! During her time on my team, I witnessed her

frequently solve problems creatively, trouble shoot issues, and collaborate with her peers to create the best

student environment possible. She is an engaging teacher, a professional educator and coach, and an

outstanding faculty member! I highly recommend her to any organization!"

Timothy Loatman, Academic Dean, Rasmussen College, managed Shelley at Rasmussen College

"I have owned and operated several companies. It was an extreme pleasure to work with Shelley. She

delivered exceptional quality and brought great ideas to the table. If your objective is to find a person who

will help you and your company succeed then look no further."

Jeff Trotti, was Shelley's client

"Shelley Wunder-Smith assisted me greatly with the development of my professional website; she helped me

fully elucidate the thoughts I had in mind but had difficulty articulating. She is excellent in how she teases out

essential concepts. I appreciate the way she collaborated with me, helping me hold true to the heart of my

ideas, while expressing them with greater clarity. I am grateful for the work that she has done with me and

my website"

Karen Wunder Tracy, was Shelley's client

"Paste has had a long, decade-plus run as one of the leading voices in pop culture criticism and coverage. One

of our core areas of focus is Books and Shelley was the original Paste Books Editor and was responsible for

setting our direction in that area. Her sharp editorial eye and impeccable taste ensured our coverage was top

notch - and as a bonus, her writing was at a level at or beyond most of those whose reviews she edited.

Shelley's a good fit for any publishing operation for whom "good enough" isn't good enough."

Nick Purdy, Publisher, Paste Magazine, managed Shelley indirectly at Paste Magazine

"I worked with Shelley frequently during the early days of Paste's book section, and enjoyed writing a variety

of assignments. She was open to pitches and accessible for follow-ups. A pleasure to work with."

Nick Zaino, Freelancer, Paste Magazine, reported to Shelley at Paste Magazine

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