Administrative Support Field Office
Resume:
Melanie Sumner
P.O. Box ****
Taos, NM *****
*************@***.***
Objective
Experienced educator and administrator seeking to contribute my skills in office management, academic administration, and teaching support as an Administrative Support Assistant at the Bureau of Land Management, Taos Field Office.
Professional Experience
Professor of English Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA
August 2008 – Present
Prepared instructional materials and managed course-related documentation for online and on-site instruction.
Coordinated faculty recruitment, including scheduling interviews and processing travel arrangements.
Managed and maintained records for faculty and student activities.
Supervised student workers with effective mentorship and encouragement.
Writer-in-Residence Mercer University, Macon, GA
January 2019 – May 2019
Coordinated university and community events.
Initiated liaisons between universities and managed logistical details.
Associate Professor of English Shorter University, Rome, GA
August 2001 –– May 2008
Adjunct Professor of English University of New Mexico, Taos, NM
August 1997 – May 2001
English Teacher United States Peace Corps, Dakar, Senegal
1988 – 1990
Provided English language instruction at Université de Cheik Anta Diop.
Managed classroom-related administrative tasks.
Skills
Technical Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, ChatGPT (AI), Canva, and Social Media platforms.
Organizational Skills: Strong ability to manage multiple tasks and create efficient workflows.
Writing and Communication Skills: Adept at concise, grammatically correct correspondence, detailed record keeping,and clear, effective, and friendly communication
Education
M.F.A. in Creative Writing
Boston University, Boston, MA
September –- August 1987
B.A. in Religious Studies
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC
September 1982 –– August 1986
Professional Service and Development
Volunteer Mentor Afghan Women’s Writers' Project (AWWP), 2012
Certified in Accessibility Workshop, Online Distance Education (ODE), 2022
Judge National Endowment for the Arts, June –– August 2023
Selected Publications
How to Write a Novel (Vintage/Random House, 2015)
The Ghost of Milagro Creek (Algonquin, 2010)
The School of Beauty and Charm (Algonquin, 2001)
Stories published in Harper’s Magazine, The New Yorker, and Five Points Magazine
Fiction featured in anthologies such as New Stories from the South and The Best of Boulevard Fiction
Additional Information
U.S. Citizen
Valid state driver's license
Willing to travel (with friendly dog) and telework as needed
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