Education
Bachelor of Arts, University of Idaho, Moscow, ID January 2007-May 2010
Major: English Literature, Graduated: May 15, 2010, Dean's List 2008-2010
Relevant Coursework
Business Writing Publications Editing
Ethics Visual Communication
Oral Communication Social Problems
Digital Design Process Math in the Modern World
College of Southern Idaho, Twin Falls, ID
Fall 2006
Relevant Experience
Information Specialist and Copy Editor, IDS Websites, Eagle, ID
June 2010-Present
. Write and edit creative copy for multiple platforms, including web,
print, video, and audio commercials, in order to attract consumers to
small and national businesses, industries, and online content
. Research company and industry information and regulations to
accurately represent small businesses to the public through clear and
concise language
. Format Search Engine Optimization (SEO) to increase small business'
visibility on major search engines, and within their local market and
community
. Use online medias including blogs, websites, Facebook, and Twitter to
disseminate information
. Organize the creation of design projects, as well as edit for quality
before project completion.
Volunteer Coordinator, First Book Literacy Program, Moscow, ID
May 2009- May 2010
. Recruited, coordinated, trained, and supervised volunteers for
multiple First Book and community events
. Planned and participated in book distributions and fundraisers for
Northern Idaho Elementary Schools
. Prepared and arranged letters and grants to find financial support for
the continuation of the program
. Evaluated project goals through student, teacher, and family
interviews, and student progress reports; recorded students'
excitement and project success with pictures and reports
. Was awarded the 2010 Outstanding Service Project from the Sigma Tau
Delta National Office.
President, Sigma Tau Delta, English Honor Society, University of Idaho,
Moscow, ID May 2009-May 2010
. Organized member meetings, service projects, fundraisers and
student/faculty parties
. Recruited members and promoted the club throughout the University and
Moscow, Idaho
. Served as a liaison between Sigma Tau Delta, the English Department,
and the U of I student government and student body.
Intern, FUGUE Literary Magazine, University of Idaho, Moscow, ID
May 2009- May 2010
. Read and summarized fiction and non-fiction manuscripts submitted to
FUGUE
. Made decisions concerning which submissions to publish
. Collaborated with co-workers to create a quality publication.
Data Specialist, Regence Blue Shield of Idaho, Lewiston, ID Summer 2008
. Completed office related tasks attributed to data retrieval and entry
. Mastered the copier, fax machine, mailing and distribution system, and
Regence specific software.
Skills
Computer: Proficient in both Mac OS and PC: MS Office Suite, Desktop
Publishing Software, Photoshop, Wordpress, Adobe Acrobat, Lotus Notes,
Appnitro, Sugar Content Resource Manager, 10-key, type- 63 wpm.
References
Dr. Gary Williams
Chair, English Department
University of Idaho, Moscow
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Elinor Michel
Program Coordinator, First Book Literacy Program
1117 E. 6th St., Moscow, ID 83843
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Teresa Arenz
Co-Worker, IDS Websites
Boise, Idaho
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