Sara Pierce

writer/editor/photographer

A position in the education, publishing, communication or photography industry in which my research experience, editing skills, writing proficiency, and knowledge of digital photography and social media would be considered valuable assets.

Resume

Career Objective:

A position in the publishing or education industry in which my research experience, editing skills, and writing proficiency would be considered valuable assets.

Related Experience

Mercyhurst College Writing Center, Erie, PA

As a writing tutor for the college, was responsible for helping students edit and revise their essays for various class assignments at any stage of writing process, from originating ideas to the final draft. The process usually consisted of reading over each essay and identifying any problem areas, including those with content, organization, word choice, tone, and grammar. Carefully and concisely explained these areas and worked with the student to correct mistakes within the thirty minute time limit.

Lumen (Mercyhurst College Literary Magazine), Erie, PA

Working as part of the editorial board, each member individually reviewed each creative work that was submitted for publication. Works included poetry, flash fiction, photography, and graphic design. The board also met several times as a group to discuss and evaluate the quality of each work before deciding which would appear in the magazine.

Individual works selected for both 2010 and 2011 editions.

Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains, Thetford, VT

Held the position of unit leader at a resident summer camp and was responsible for a group of ten to twenty Girl Scouts ranging in age from third through eleventh grade. As the unit leader, responsibilities extended not only to the scheduling of unit activities, major group decisions, and the safety of every girl, but also to the well-being of the unit assistant staff. Also worked as a lifeguard during swim times and was responsible for following safety rules and regulations of waterfront, including Lost Bather Drills and other emergencies procedures.

Honors

Sigma Tau Delta (International English Honor Society)

Sigma Tau International Conference, March 2011

Work Submitted, Accepted, and Presented

Phi Eta Sigma (National Honor Society for Freshmen/First Year Students

Work/Volunteer History

2012 Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains, Thetford, VT

Resident Camp Counselor/Unit Leader

Worked with a group of about fifteen girls during one or two week

resident camp sessions. Responsibilities included maintaining safety

and security of campers as well unit assistant staff.

2012 Dunham s Sporting Goods, Auburn, IN

Store Associate

Helped with daily operation of store by running cash register,

assisting customers, and stocking products.

2009/2010/2012 Indiana-Purdue University Fort Wayne College Bookstore,

Fort Wayne, IN

Store Associate

Responsible for packaging all online orders and answering any

customer questions. Company hires temporary help each

semester/third semester working.

2011 UPS, Waterloo, IN

Driver Helper

Rode with a driver on his daily route and helped deliver packages

during the Christmas rush.

2011 Meijer, Petoskey, MI

Photo Department Associate

Helped customers print their digital images and answer any

questions about products sold in the department.

2011 Wendy s, Erie, PA

Crew

Responsible for helping with the daily operation of the restaurant,

which included collecting money at the drive-thru window, washing

dishes, and making sandwiches.

2008-2011 Mercyhurst College Writing Center, Erie, PA

Writing Tutor

Assisted students with revising their class essays while explaining

their mistakes.

2009-2010 Glenwood YMCA, Erie, PA

Volunteer Child Watch

Worked in child care facility playing with children while parents

utilized YMCA facilities.

2009-2010 AmeriCorps Service Learning, Erie, PA

Participant

Volunteered in many different areas of the community, including

animal shelters, neighborhood events, and food pantries.

2008-2010 Girl Scouts of Northern Indiana-Michiana, Huntertown, IN

Day Camp Counselor

Co-lead a group of about ten elementary aged girls during one

week day camp sessions; activities included games, hikes, and

crafts.

Education

2011 Mercyhurst College, Erie, PA

Bachelor of Arts, English. Concentration, Creative Writing.

Minor, Photography

2008 Ohio Northern University, Ada, OH

Transferred. Course of Study, Creative Writing

Activities/Skills/Interests

Adobe Photoshop, darkroom photo processing, digital and film photography (specialize in night cityscapes, sports/actions, and landscapes). Digital/social media, Microsoft. Yoga club, officer. Ski club, pep band, club soccer, photography club, collegiate rowing team. Running, writing, editing, reading, traveling.

References:

Christina Riley Brown, Mercyhurst College English Professor

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Greg Brown, Mercyhurst College Writing Center Director

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Betty Amatangelo, Mercyhurst College Campus Ministry Administrative Assistant/Yoga Instructor

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Seeking

Full-time, On-site, Off-site, Permanent position, Freelance/contract

Experience

Junior

Skills

Proofreading, Photography

Industry

Publishing, Education

SAMPLE WORK

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POST DATE: 09.19.2012

Waterloo, IN

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