Natalia Fenton
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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: ************@*******.***