OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position in the career field of English, preferably in creative

writing, publishing, copyediting, or copywriting. I am also interested in

pursuing positions involving sales, advertising, character design,

cartooning, and layout design.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Liberal Arts, English with Literature concentration.

University of Saint Francis, Fort Wayne, IN May 2008

HONORS AND AWARDS

Academic Honors- School of Liberal Arts

Who's Who in US Colleges

St. Francis Leadership Award - Film Club

Published in St. Francis literary magazine The Apostrophe

Presented a novel at IPFW conference

Dean's List (four years)

Presidential Scholarship (four years)

Dun Scotts Honors Scholarship (two years)

SKILLS

- Experience in Copyediting and Design of documents and publications

- Skilled in writing and planning a creative work of fiction alone and on a

team

- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

- Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop

- Educated in principles of two-dimensional and three-dimensional art

design

EXPERIENCE

Circulation Desk, Allen Country Public Library, Fort Wayne, IN

05/09 - Present

Sales Floor, Target stores, Fort Wayne, IN 08/08 -

Present

Graphic Artist, Apollo Design Technology, Fort Wayne, IN 03/03 -

10/08

Stocker, Discount Comic Book Service, Fort Wayne, IN Fall

'07- Winter '07

Artist/Character Designer, Central Florida Animal Reserve Summer

2009

Designed a tiger mascot for the website of the charity organization of CFAR

(http://www.cflar.org). Also drew website images for a section known as

'Kitty's Log' for a Casino Event. Collaborated in writing the journals for

the section and aiding in the public release. Also volunteered on site at

the compound.

Student Editor, University of Saint Francis, Fort Wayne, IN Spring

2007, 2008

Held position as Student Editor for The Apostrophe. Read, edited,

selected, and was directly involved in the layout process of the works

featured in the publication and the design of the publication itself.

Writer/Storyboard Artist, University of Saint Francis, Fort Wayne, IN

Fall Semester 2007

Wrote a treatment for the Can-o-Might project for Habitat for Humanity,

under direction of the SIGGRAPH animation club. The treatment was accepted

and further developed for the final project. Also assisted in drawing the

storyboards for the project prior to animation.

CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Film Club, University of Saint Francis, IN

2006-Present

Member and Officer of Film Club. Helped to direct discussions on film and

film techniques. Participated in research on various film-related topics.

Jazz Band/Pep Band, University of Saint Francis, IN

2004-Present

Position as performer in the USF Jazz ensemble. Played alto and baritone

saxophone during performances as needed. Position as performer in the USF

Pep Band. Played alto saxophone and helped to maintain order in the

section. Also aided in moving equipment.

Usher, University of Saint Francis, Fort Wayne, IN Fall

Semester 2007

Was an Usher and volunteer staff for the premiere of Hollywood Librarian,

shown on campus.

REFERENCES:

Dr. Andrew Prall

English Faculty

University of Saint Francis

2701 Spring Street

Fort Wayne, IN 48805

Contact: 260-***-**** ext: 8108

Relation: Professor and Chief Editor of 'The Apostrophe.'

Colleen Firestine

CFO/Accountant

Contact: 260-***-****

Relation: Co-worker and Personal Family Accountant

Keersten Nichols

Owner

Apollo Design Technology

4130 Fourier Dr.

Fort Wayne, IN, 46818

Contact: 260-***-****

Relation: Employer

Tracie Hart

Manager

Apollo Design Technology

4130 Fourier Dr.

Fort Wayne, IN, 46818

Contact: 260-***-****

Relation: Supervisor

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