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EMILY KATHRYN THERESE MATHIS

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EDUCATION

The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas

B.A. English and Music; minor in French

To be completed fall 2013

Activities include:English Honors Program, Class of 2014 (thesis to be completed May 2014)Musicology emphasis (thesis to be completed December 2012: The Poetry and Theology in Sufjan Stevens Seven Swans )Hothouse Literary JournalMake UT Sweatshop Free CoalitionUT Music Ensembles, including Concert Chorale Choir (2010-2011), Chambers Singers Choir (2011-2012), and Undergraduate Opera Ensemble (2011-2012) Various solosCollege of Fine Arts Undergraduate Professional Development Travel Grant for Spring Break 2012 to New York City to further vocal studies (coachings, auditions, etc)

Texas Woman s University, Denton, Texas The Art of Germany and Austria, Summer 2011 Study Abroad in Germany and Austria with John Calabrese, Ph.D, Professor of Art

RELATED EXPERIENCE

Volunteer work includes:Amnesty International Stop Child Trafficking Now Walk (September 24, 2011)Service projects with Gamma Beta Phi include: Clean Sweep 2011 with Keep Austin Beautiful (April 9, 2011), and On Campus Blood Drive with the Blood Center of Central Texas (April 18, 2011)Guest Speaker, Ms. Traci Burt s Advanced Placement English III Classes, discussion on life as a university student (January 2011)City of Denton Animal Shelter, Denton TX (February-March 2010)Volunteer, Students Helping Admissions Recruitment Effort (SHARE) (2010-present)Organization of various youth group volunteer activities with St. Mark s Episcopal Church, including the Shower Project at St. David s Church

Leadership positions and accomplishments include:Editor-in-Chief, 2011-present, University of Texas Hothouse Literary JournalSecretary, 2011-2012, University of Texas Undergraduate French ClubPresident, 2009-2010 National Honor Society, Billy Ryan High School, Denton, TexasPresident, 2009-2010 French Club, Billy Ryan High School, Denton, TexasNorth Texas Council on Youth Leadership, Youth Leader of the Year, 2009Texas Music Educators Association All-State Choirs, 2009, 2010

WORK EXPERIENCE

The Texas Observer, Austin, Texas

Intern, August 2012 presentPublication of A Testimonia from San Antonio on Texasobserver.orgResponsible for Direct Quote section of magazine. Interviews include Pari Wafayee and Kitty ParishReport of various culture stories across the state, including preservation of Conjunto/Tejano music in Austin.Conducting of interviews conducive to stories in progress

The Daily Texan/DailyTexanOnline.com, Austin, Texas

Opinion Columnist, June 2012 presentPromote investigation and awareness into issues relevant to the student population at the University of Texas, including assistance to editorial staffArticles (available upon request) include: “Does Freedom Ring?”, “It ain’t over ’til the singer gets a job”, “Plastic Bags Vs. Women’s Lives”, Co-op Market Doesn t Cut It”

University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas

Intellectual Entrepreneurship Pre-Graduate School Internship

Intern, May 2012 presentAttend and participate in graduate Investigative Reporting class, including work with The Dallas Morning News for final semester project on racism and education in TexasResearch Assistant to Professor William Minutaglio for upcoming book, Dallas 1963, including work at Dolph Briscoe Center for American History and LBJ Presidential LibraryOrganize and attend various meetings on overhaul of graduate journalism program in College of Communication

Hothouse Literary Journal, Austin, Texas

University of Texas at Austin, Department of English

Editor-in-Chief, October 2011 presentAppoint staff and conducted bi-monthly meetings, including responsibility for publicityApprove final selections for journalRefine editorial skills in close editing of text and layout through InDesignWork closely with Ginny s Printing Co. in publication of journalOrganize premiere release event, held at the Austin Farmer s MarketFocus on widening general audience and increasing circulation

St. Mark s Episcopal Church, Austin, Texas

Alto/Soprano Section Leader, July 2011-present; Youth Minister, February 2012-presentWeekly solo and small ensemble work and direction of alto and soprano sections in their comprehension of musicDirection of social activities for youth group (approx. 75 teens)Mentor and model for young teens in St. Mark s Episcopal Church parish

Texas Book Festival, Austin, Texas

Intern, May 2011 December 2011Worked closely with Literary Director Clay Smith in composition of book write-ups (available upon request) for website, including but not limited to: Unprecedented Power (Steven Fenburg), I Kick the Ball/Pateo el bal n (Gwendolyn Zepeda), Bright and Distant Shores (Dominic Smith), The Other Barack (Sally H. Jacobs)Worked on development of author list and calendar for websiteMaintained general organization of office area by answering phone calls, e-mails, etc.

Yummy s Greek Restaurant, Denton, Texas

Hostess, Waitress, Cashier, August 2008 February 2009Maintained finances for restaurant while Owner was out of the countryCommunicated entirely in French with non-English speaking Manager

SPECIAL SKILLS

Typing: 50-60 WPM

Proficient in Microsoft Office, InDesign

Proficient in French

Long-distance running and swimming

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