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Technical/Professional Writer

Location:
Elizabeth, PA
Posted:
December 06, 2014

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Resume:

Natalia Fenton

** ***** **., ********* ** ***** 412-***-****

linkedin.com/in/nataliafenton *******.*.******@*****.***

EDUCATION

Master of Arts – Professional Writing and Editing (GPA 4.0) May 2014

Youngstown State University – Youngstown, OH

Bachelor of Arts – English (GPA 3.0) May 2010

Allegheny College – Meadville, PA

WORK EXPERIENCE

Report Writer, HMT Inspection Sept 2014–Present

Youngstown, OH

Compile inspectors’ summaries, photographs and data into reports for clients

Work closely with the supervising engineer through the report writing process

Monitor incoming paperwork to ensure that all field notes are received from the inspectors

Graduate Assistant, Youngstown State University Aug 2013–May 2014

Youngstown, OH

Developed Frontiers, a publication released by the School of Graduate Studies

Conducted interviews with professors from each college in regard to their research

Authored all of the articles and placed them in layout with accompanying photographs

Freelance Writer, Crossroads Foundation Jan 2013–Mar 2014

Pittsburgh, PA

Conducted research through interviews and archived files

Compiled research into an easy to read and compelling narrative

Edited and proofread the 60-page narrative before publication

Designed narrative into an attractive layout with images using Adobe InDesign

Freelance Editor, Youngstown State University Dec 2013–Jan 2014

Youngstown, OH

Edited the Nursing Department’s report to renew their accreditation

Compiled narratives and graphs into one cohesive 320-page document with Adobe InDesign

Adhered to all guidelines set by the Ohio Board of Regents

Intern, The News Outlet Sept 2013–Dec 2013

Youngstown, OH

Completed behind the scenes research for stories

Conducted multiple interviews with two members of the Ohio State School Board

Authored two vignettes, each featured in print & online for the Akron Beacon Journal & Youngstown Vindicator

English Teacher, Crossroads Foundation Jun 2012–Jul 2012

Pittsburgh, PA

Planned curriculum for a scholarship program's summer English classes

Taught rising freshmen proper essay-writing skills and etiquette

Active Member, KEYS Service Corps, AmeriCorps (Crossroads Foundation) Aug 2011–Jun 2012

Pittsburgh, PA

Gave input and completed tasks to alleviate the workload of our eight-member staff

Assisted students in career and pre-college decisions, based on their interests

Developed reports for the executive director, as needed

Active Member, KEYS Service Corps, AmeriCorps (Propel Charter School) Aug 2010–Jun 2011

Pittsburgh, PA

Provided students with a substantial amount of one-on-one interaction in the classroom

Collaborated with the fifth and sixth grade teachers on lessons and projects

Collaborated with fellow members to implement service learning projects throughout the year

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Director of Standards and Ethics, Alpha Delta Pi, Allegheny College Jan 2009–Jan 2010

Meadville, PA

Facilitated risk-management and conflict resolutions among members

Enforced the codes and regulations set by the Executive Office of Alpha Delta Pi

Vice President, Habitat for Humanity, Allegheny College Feb 2009–May 2010

Meadville, PA

Allocated tasks to proper chairmen for large events and service projects

Fundraising Chair, Habitat for Humanity, Allegheny College Feb 2007–Jan 2009

Meadville, PA

Coordinated the Annual Hut-a-thon, raising over $2,000 in 48 hours

Implemented an aluminum can drive and a gingerbread house contest

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

Outstanding PTW Student, Youngstown State University May 2014

Youngstown, OH

This was awarded to a graduate student in the Professional and

Technical Writing MA program who excelled in the classroom.

Most Hours Served, KEYS Service Corps, AmeriCorps May 2011, May 2012

Pittsburgh, PA

This was awarded to the AmeriCorps member who served the most hours.

I was required to serve 1700 hours during my 10-month term but served over 1950.

Helping Hand Award, Allegheny College May 2010

Meadville, PA

This was awarded to one senior each year who displayed and outstanding

commitment to community service during his or her four year college career.

REFERENCES

Youngstown State University

Angie Urmson Jeffries, Senior Coordinator of Graduate Administrative Affairs

Phone: 330-***-**** Email: ****************@***.***

Crossroads Foundation

Florence Rouzier, Executive Director

Phone: 412-***-**** ext. 202 Email: ********@*****.***

Esther Mellinger Stief, Manager of Research & Special Projects

Phone: 412.-621.9422 ext. 211 Email: *******@*****.***

KEYS Service Corps, AmeriCorps

Stephan Hussar, Training Coordinator

Phone: 412-***-**** Email: ************@*******.***



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