Paola Crespo
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U.S. citizen
San Juan, Puerto Rico, 00918
Education
The University of Tampa, Tampa, Florida
Date of Graduation: May 2014
Bachelor of Arts
Major: Writing Minor: French
Graduated with Honors and Magna Cum Laude
Phi Kappa Phi
Work Experience
Opinion Editor The Minaret Newspaper 2011-2014
Managed up to 15 writers and edited 15000 words a week
Presented contemporary research at national journalism conference, CMA
Generated over 300 page layouts using Adobe InDesign
Written articles on topics ranging from opinion to news to arts and
entertainment
Staff Assistant Baccalaureate Office, The University of Tampa
2012-2014
Ensured smooth operation of 10 events a year serving over 1500 attendees
Oversaw over 60 subordinate teaching staff responsible for 1500 students
Facilitated payroll and expense reimbursements
Intern MFA Program, The University of Tampa
2014
Performed student satisfaction assessments for 90 enrollees
Coordinated event series for both national keynote speakers and over 100
audience participants
Gathered and prepared registration materials and information packets for
students and speakers
Other Experience
Fluent in Spanish and French
Microsoft Office, Adobe InDesign
Published Poet, The University of Tampa's literary magazine, Neon
Professional Writing Blog: writingandrewriting.com
The Minaret articles can be found at theminaretonline.com
Extensive experience living abroad