Austin Geidt
Mill Valley, CA ***41
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EDUCATION
University of California, Berkeley Berkeley, CA
. B.A. in English Literature
. Course studies include: American modernism, medieval literature,
literature and its relation to the Media, creative writing, the
European novel, literary criticism, Shakespeare, and dramatic arts
. Participated as a team member in the Cal Boxing Club
University of California, Davis Davis, California
2003-2005
. Dean's list
. Completed coursework in political science, English literature, and
sociology
. Extracurricular activities included Division I Varsity Crew and
Captain of intramural flag football
WORK EXPERIENCE
UC BERKELEY ATHLETIC STUDY CENTER June 2009-May
2010
Tutor
. Received "Honorary Tutor Excellence Award"
. Mentored students one-on-one and in groups, actively engaging in
reading with them
. Taught time management, writing skills and encouraged effective study
habits
. Challenged students to examine texts with a critical eye
. Copy-edited Berkeley PhD students' dissertations and theses
BORDERS, BOOKS, AND MUSIC, San Rafael, CA
May 2005-January 2010
Inventory
. Directed and monitor inventory team during overnight shifts, annual
inventories, and audits
. Analyzed and organize database to match actual inventory of products,
raising efficiency
. Have developed excellent customer service skills and communications
MARIN MAGAZINE May 2009-September
2009
Editorial Intern
. Authored articles, currents and reviews published in print and online
. Proofread and fact checked articles before sending them to print
NORTH ATLANTIC PUBLISHING May 2009-August 2009
Publicity Intern
. Responsible for creating blog posts, press releases, and twitter
updates
. Liaison between authors and publishing house
. Brainstormed with the team on ideal marketing strategies for each
product
. Expanded connections and helped establish an online presence
STEVE AND KATE'S CAMP, Mill Valley, CA June
2004-September 2004
Camp Counselor
. Demonstrated enthusiasm and patience with over three hundred children
from diverse backgrounds, and constantly interacted with and engaged
in check-ins with parents
. Led and organized events and games, creating a safe and entertaining
atmosphere
. Coached and instructed campers in tennis
SKILLS AND INTERESTS
. Computers: PC and Mac proficient, Operating System OS X, Outlook,
Word, Excel, Photoshop, Powerpoint, HTML Wordpress, and typing
averaging approximately 75 WPM
. Volunteer work: currently Administrative Assistant for Options
Recovery, worked at drug rehabilitation center 2005-2007, participated
in Meals on Wheels program in 2001, built houses in Tijuana, Mexico
through the AMOR program in the summers of 2001 and 2002
. Other: CPR certified, completed three years of Spanish courses, have
access to a vehicle