Emily A. Horton
Danbury, CT *****
*****.***.******@*****.***
Education: Bachelor of Arts (received May 2010)
SUNY New Paltz, State University of New York, New Paltz, NY 12561
Major: English, Concentration: Creative Writing, Minor: Communications and
Media.
Employment: Armed Gamer Freelance Writer (5/14-current)
Write clear and concise articles involving game reviews, news, editorials.
Assistant Manager at GameStop (10/11 – 7/14)
Control incoming and outgoing inventory.
Supervise lower sales associates.
Customer service
Sales (hardware and software knowledge)
Keep store neat and tidy
The Gaming Addiction (10/11-3/14)
Write clear and concise articles pertaining to, but not limited to
videogame news, editorials, and reviews.
Anne Cohen PR (7/11-9/11)
Ghostwriter for Cohen’s plastic surgeon clients.
Write up to 8 clear and concise blogs a week and post for each doctor.
Nokia Contributing Writer (4/11-6/11)
Play and test Nokia game applications.
Write clear and concise reviews, urging consumers to purchase/download
apps.
Wags (5/11 –8/11)
General dog care
Conduct doggy day camp in a safe environment.
PetSmart Pet Specialist (1/11 – 5/11)
Conduct Doggy Day Camps and play times
General dog and cat care
Sales (product knowledge for dog, cat and little critter care)
Nanny (1/07 – 10/10)
Supervised two children three days a week for full days.
Involved cooking, cleaning, making sure homework was done, and putting
children to bed.
Sometimes took children on trips (e.g. movies)
Other Skills: Competent in:
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Power Point
• Microsoft Excel
• Avid Xpress Pro
• WordPress.com