Marni R. Newell

*** ***** ***** ? New Braunfels, TX 78130 ? 517-***-**** cell ?

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EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts Cum Laude - Kalamazoo College - Kalamazoo, MI

June 2009

Major: English with Writing Emphasis: fiction and journalism with

honors Cumulative GPA: 3.65

Study Abroad: Intl Sustainable Development Studies Institute - Chiang

Mai, Thailand Fall 2007

EXPERIENCE

Community Grant Writer - Americorps VISTA - Seguin, TX

July 09-July 2010

-Established relationship with local non-profit organizations

-Created application process for working with selected organizations

-Facilitated research and application of requests for proposals

(RFPs)

-Edited proposals and applications with local volunteers

-Recruited and managed student and staff volunteers from Texas

Lutheran University

-Organized and publicized grant writing and researching forum for

local non-profits

-Provided three key leaders in grant writing to present grant

knowledge

-Led forum attendees through common applications; allowed time for

collaboration

-Developed detailed plan for Year Two of Americorps Grant Writing

project

Blumberg Project: Local Park Revitalization

-Authored donation request letters and proposals for local businesses

-Organized six family-friendly activity nights in a local park which

included arts, crafts, and snacks

-Enlisted local residents and city organizations to help with park

maintenance and activity nights

-Supervised activities and food distribution during park nights and

work days

-Maintained relationship with local park board for funding and

support

Barista - Jazzman's Cafe - Kalamazoo, MI

Sept 2008-June 2009

-Took and fulfilled customer orders and dealt with cash and credit

transactions

PALS Tutor - Woodward Elementary - Kalamazoo, MI

Jan 2007-May 2009

-Supported and assisted fourth and sixth graders in reading and math

three times a week to provide a stable relationship

Teaching Assistant - Hill Tribe Daycare - Chiang Mai, Thailand

Jan 2008-Feb 2008

-Assisted instructor in classroom and recess management

-Directed short lessons in elementary Thai language speaking and

writing

Writing Consultant - Kalamazoo College Writing Center - Kalamazoo, MI

Sept 2006-June 2007

-Coached students to strengthen writing skills through attention to

organization, concision, punctuation, and grammar

Marni R. Newell

227 Hondo Drive ? New Braunfels, TX 78130 ? 517-***-**** cell ?

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COMPUTER SKILLS

Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google, Yahoo, and Blogger.

Types 65-70 WPM, familiar with copy machines, fax machines, printers,

projectors, lap tops, desktops, and some Macintosh experience.

REFERENCES

Tim Barr

(Director of Center for Servant Leadership, Supervisor of VISTA

Project)

Texas Lutheran University

1000 W. Court St.

Seguin, TX, 78155

830-***-****

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Becky Pantermuehl

(Office Assistant/Secretary for Habitat for Humanity)

206 N. Travis St.

Seguin, TX 78156

830-***-****

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Dr. Justin Dubas

(Coworker, Texas Lutheran University Professor of Economics)

Texas Lutheran University

1000 W. Court St.

Seguin, TX 78155

830-***-****

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Marin Heinritz

(Professor of Journalism)

Kalamazoo College

1200 Academy St.

Kalamazoo, MI 49006

269-***-****

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