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Michaela Canzius
EDUCATION
Georgia State University, College of Arts and Science (May 2012)
Atlanta,
GA
Bachelor of Arts in English
. Concentration in Advanced Composition and Rhetoric
. Relevant Coursework: Advanced Grammar; Introduction to Literary
Studies; Introduction to Rhetoric and Composition; History, Theory and
Practice of Argumentative Writing; Business Writing; Technical
Writing; Introduction to Creative Writing; Electronic Writing and
Publishing; Digital Documentary, Technical Editing
. Other Coursework: Legal Environment of Business; Principles of
Macroeconomics; Principles of Microeconomics; Introduction to Computer-
Based Information Systems
OFFICE MANAGEMENT & GENERAL EMPLOYMENT
GNC-Corporate Store Manager (March 2013-Present)
Stockbridge, GA
. Overlooks the sales and profits of the store as Lead Sales Associate
. Performs clerical duties: maintains calendar, updates documentation
and filing systems, and processes payroll
. Recruits, hires, and trains employees
. Implements evaluations and improvement strategies for the employee
performance
. Manages the revenue of the store: handling cash, delivery of deposits
to the bank, and deposit reconciliation
GNC-Sales Associate (August 2012- March 2013)
Locust
Grove, GA
. Performed as cashier, sales representative, and stock member
. Assessed needs by responding to customer cues
. Replenished/evaluated items on sales floor
. Maintained clean and safe working environment
South Atlantic Modern Language Association-Conference Organizer [Intern]
(August 2011-January 2012) Atlanta, GA
. Collaborated with organization and leadership to plan 1200-person
conference
. Created PowerPoint presentations and written material for
convention
. Maintained correspondence with SAMLA members and affiliates
. Reviewed contracts with convention venues and vendors
. Performed substantial editing and writing of internal and external
communication
EDITING & WRITING EXPERIENCE
South Atlantic Review-Editorial Assistant [Intern] (August 2011-May 2012)
Atlanta, GA
. Performed internal reviews of submissions for publication
. Proofread, formatted, and edited submissions
. Copy edited and reviewed blue lines
. Organized and managed content list for volume 76.1
. Communicated with contributors and collaborated with editorial staff
About Words Agency-Assistant Literary Agent Intern (July 2011-November
2011) Atlanta, GA
. Responsible for review and recommendation of manuscripts
. Pitched synopses and manuscripts to editors
. Researched contact information for publishers and editors
. Maintained communication with editors and publishers
Writing/Editing (Freelance)
. Edit/proofread resumes, cover letters, college papers, etc.
. Write short stories, articles, blogs, screen plays, etc.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Proficient in Microsoft Office: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Adobe,
Dreamweaver, InDesign