Jessica L. Hickson
*** ********** ***** . *******, ** 66043
913-***-**** . ablhon@r.postjobfree.com
EDUCATION
University of Saint Mary, Leavenworth, KS
Bachelor of Arts in English
Graduated May 12, 2007
Magna Cum Laude
Cumulative GPA- 3.70
- Delta Epsilon Sigma Honor Society
ACADEMIC HONORS
University Honors (Spring 2007)
. Completed in-depth research paper addressing human rights
violations in Sudan
. Presented research findings to the class and before all
University of Saint Mary faculty and staff including the Sisters
of Charity community
Departmental Honors (Fall 2006)
. Completed two in-depth research papers in course
. Presented research results before the English Department faculty
and received department approval
WORK EXPERIENCE
. Proofreader and editor for high school, college, and Master degree
candidates (2004 - present)
. Proofread /edited the Battle Command Training Strategy Manual for
the Combined Arms
Center for Training, Fort Leavenworth, KS (September 2007)
. Freelance writer for equestrianlife.com (September 2007 - present)
- Written feature articles and interviewed an Olympic rider
. Independent Contractor for Imani Lee, Inc. (February 2009 -
present)
- Editor: proofreading/editing focused on grammar, spelling,
punctuation, quality assurance, and rewriting and formatting
documents
- Quality Control team member: focused on overall content
quality before deadline submission (July 2009 - present)
. Line editor/proofreader for professional, published author (August
2009 - November 2009)
. Editor/writer for Turbine Services Limited (November 2009 -
present)
. Institute for Public Dialogue (February 2010 - present)
- Calling, e-mailing, and recruiting universities to
participate in an international event
. Writer for Shihab & Associates law firm (August 2010 - present)
- Research and write articles and blogs
COMPUTER SKILLS
- Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel