Contact
Current Address:
Courtney Bolte Eau Claire, WI 54701
Cell: 715-***-****
E-Mail: *******@****.***
{ Qualifications }
Strong work ethic and teamwork skills
Creative self-motivator with ability to meet deadlines
Experience with professional writing and editing projects
Excellent communication and networking skills
{ Education }
2008-2014 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Eau Claire, WI
Undergraduate Student
English-Scientific and Technical Writing Major, Theatre Minor
Expected Graduation Date: May 17, 2014
{ Experience }
01/14 – Present Eau Claire, WI
Watershed Institute for
Collaborative Environmental Studies
Technical Writing Intern
Create content for the WICES website including feature stories,
faculty biographies, and photo essays promoting program course
offerings and assist in layout of webpage.
Write, edit, and submit press releases to the University News
Bureau.
Assist in organization branding through designing logos and
infographics effectively illustrating mission statement and core
values.
Communicate professionally and conduct interviews with faculty,
support staff, and students.
Eau Cla
09/13 – 01/14 Beaver Creek Reserve Fall Creek, WI
Nature Center Writing Intern
Wrote feature stories for the quarterly newsletter, Woodprints.
Conducted interviews, researched, and took notes in the field.
Assisted in managing social media including Facebook and Twitter.
Wrote public press releases and E-newsletter stories.
Completed design projects such as creating promotional signs and
invitations for annual fundraising event.
{ Experience (cont.) }
05/13–08/13 Vilas County News-Review Eagle River, WI
Vacation Week Publication Writer/Intern
Helped area businesses market their offerings by writing
promotional stories for summer tourist guide with a circulation of
over 10,000, Vacation Week.
Took photographs to accompany stories in Vacation Week and
regular weekly newspaper.
Managed multiple projects including writing features stories,
taking photos, and conducting interviews for several publications
simultaneously and under tight deadlines.
Corresponded with several business owners on a daily basis via
email and telephone as well as in-person interviews.
Assisted in the weekly layout of the publication.
{ Special Projects }
2013:
Copyediting
Co-edited manuscript for Occupying Aging by Kathie Schneider.
Edited for flow, tone, consistency, factual accuracy, and grammar
in accordance with style guide.
Corresponded and met with the author to discuss, negotiate, and
make final edits.
2012:
Native American Culture Grant
Wrote a successful grant proposal requesting $2,000 to bring
guest speaker, Jerod Tate to campus on behalf of the American
Indian Studies Program.
Networked with various departments throughout the university to
secure $800 in matching funds.
Initiated and attended meetings with faculty to make plans for
recital hall reservations, guest accommodations, additional
support for the project, etc.
References
Leslie Hiller Gary Ridderbusch
Lynn Barrie
Supervisor Previous Employer
Previous Employer
(Marketing and Development
(Owner at Red Canoe Coffee Co.) (Editor at Vilas County News-Review)
Director at Beaver Creek Reserve)
Contact:
Contact:
Contact:
Eagle River, WI 54521
Fall Creek, WI 54742
St. Germain, WI 54558
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