MARIA K. TORRES
Escondido, CA ****7
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EXPERIENCE
Off-site Editorial Assistant Intern
Hannacroix Creek Books, Inc
Review and promote novels
Edit material
Contact companys
Book Information Associate, July 2010-Spetember 2010
49er Shop, CSU Long Beach
Answer customer questions.
Discuss textbook options.
Research books.
Assist in Warehouse with inventory.
Magazine Class Staff, Spring 2010
Genre, Comparative World Literature department magazine
Recruit more staff members
Look for writers and artists to submit work
Comment on submissions
Job Fair Volunteer, Spring 2010
"Synergy" job fair, "Spring Into Success" job fair, "Work for Change" job
fair
escort company representatives
answer questions
transport materials
review sign-in sheet
Website Proofreader, Winter 2010
Reticon Entertainment, www.reticonentertainment.org
English Education Fieldwork, Spring 2009 (Young Adult Literature class)
Orange Glen High School, Escondido Union High School District
Talk to two resistant readers
20 hours of classroom observation
Interview teachers and media technician
Group discussions and presentations
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in English, expected Fall 2010
California State University, Long Beach
Emphasis: Creative Writing Minor: Comparative World Literature
GPA: 3.2
Certificate in Technical and Professional Writing, expected Fall 2010
California State University, Long Beach
Accomplishments:
President's List (Spring 2009 and Fall 2008), Dean's List (Spring 2010 and
Fall 2007)
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SKILLS
Computer Programs:
Microsoft Office, Open Office, Power Point, Excel, Adobe Photoshop, and
Illustrator
Characteristics:
Very detail-oriented, team player, fast learner, inquisitive, dedicated,
and enthusiastic.
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REFERENCES
Jennifer Smith Stephanie Johnson Christina Smith
Lecturer, Certificate Coordinator Lecturer Residential Assistant
CSU Long Beach CSU Long Beach CSU Long Beach
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Ry Diaz Carrie Reichenthal Edith Urieta
Classmate for Technical Editing Friends for 4 years Friends for 7 years
and Proposal Writing Roommate for 1 year 760-***-****