Jennifer (Elise)

Brunsvold

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Accomplished Editor and Writer who is comfortable in a busy environment, maintaining strict organization and work discipline. Currently produces freelance pieces for Verblio and Transition Concierge International and has previously edited and developed content for multiple large language institutions that distribute materials to thousands of students. Has also worked as an Editor and Writer for large publications including the San Antonio Express-News, Edible San Antonio, and Texas A&M’s The Battalion. Has a strong literary background, having acquired a Masters in English Literary Studies with a Distinction from Lancaster University in the U.K.

Education

JUNE 2016-SEPTEMBER 2016

TEFL CERTIFICATION WITH TEFL ORG UK, UNITED KINGDOM

SEPTEMBER 2015- SEPTEMBER 2016

MA IN ENGLISH LITERARY STUDIES, LANCASTER UNIVERSITY, LANCASTER, UNITED KINGDOM

AUGUST 2011-MAY 2015

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ENGLISH, MINOR IN HISTORY, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY, COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS

SEPTEMBER 2013– JUNE 2014

RECIPROCAL EDUCATION EXCHANGE PROGRAM, LANCASTER UNIVERSITY, LANCASTER, UNITED KINGDOM

Achievements

Freelance pieces published through Verblio and TCI in 2021. Selected to serve as committee member for the 2016 English Department Postgraduate Conference along with three other MA students. Travel food article published in Edible San Antonio covering cuisine in Cornwall in September 2015. Recognized in Hearst daily newsletter and generated 35,000-page views on mysanantonio.com for real-time coverage of legislation rallies at the Texas Capitol. Received 2012 ACP Pacemaker: Finalist Award-Entire Battalion Staff.

Experience

MAY 2021– PRESENT

Blogger/Transition Concierge International, tci-intl.com

Research, write, and edit pieces covering life abroad for expats in South Korea. Contribute two blog posts per month that are added to the company’s website. In addition, submit videos and participate in podcasts.

MARCH 2021– PRESENT

Freelance Writer/Verblio, verblio.com

Submit freelance articles to clients. Research and develop content covering a wide range of industries including real estate, cosmetics, and design. Receive feedback from clients and tailor pieces.

MAY 2020– MAY 2021

Content Writer and Copy Editor/SPEP, Seoul, South Korea

Researched, edited, and created content for textbooks published by the company. Worked on various books focusing on business English, current events, and grammar for adult instruction. In addition, wrote English news articles for weekly Global News Brief, which is distributed to the company’s clients.

NOVEMBER 2017 – MARCH 2020

Song’s Teacher/DYB Choisun Language Academy, Seoul, South Korea

Was promoted to Song’s teacher position. Responsible for the education of the top-level middle school students at the academy. Focused on teaching TOEFL essay writing and speaking tasks to students.

Organized debates and speech contests with other DYB campuses. Created effective lessons which highlighted speaking and writing skills. Additionally contributed to textbook content and lessons that were distributed to thousands of students.

Before promotion, worked as an Elementary and Middle School Teacher until November 2018. Administered lessons to students of various English skill levels. Devised two lessons weekly to be taught by hundreds of teachers throughout the company. Managed weekend events for students and acted as activity director.

SEPTEMBER 2016 – SEPTEMBER 2017

Teacher/King’s College of English, Bangkok, Thailand

Planned lessons and organized activities. Composed lesson plans and wrote reports for ICTs and classes. Taught one-on-one in addition to group classes with individuals aged five and up. Acted as field trip supervisor and planner for camps the school conducted.

OCTOBER 2015 – JULY 2016

Writer/Scan, Lancaster University

Pitched story ideas for “Arts and Entertainment” section of newspaper. Attended events and interviewed individuals. Wrote articles and reviews for newspaper.

SEPTEMBER 2014 – MAY 2015

Intern/Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History, College Station, Texas

Managed communication with members and performed various other office duties. Assisted with educational programs held at the museum and schools in the area. Aided in organizing monthly lectures held at the museum as well as special events. Worked directly with school children who visited the museum and supervised numerous activities.

MAY 2013 – SEPTEMBER 2013

Intern/San Antonio Express News, San Antonia, Texas

Researched topics, interviewed subjects and wrote articles for publication in award-winning “Taste” section. Updated online “Food Flashes” blog and researched culinary news in the area. Provided real-time web updates for various local events on mysanantonio.com.

JUNE 2013 – MAY 2013

Lifestyles Editor/The Battalion, Texas A&M University

Managed 10-13 writers and content for “Lifestyles” section of the university’s daily newspaper. Edited articles and trained writers in reporting, interviewing and journalistic techniques. Attended daily budget meetings and helped decide on content of newspaper.

Leadership

APRIL 2016 – JUNE 2016

Committee Member/English Department PG Conference, Lancaster University

Organized research conference for postgraduate students within the department. Created theme, managed conference schedule and chaired panels throughout the conference. Scheduled keynote speakers and handled communication between students and staff.

SEPTEMBER 2011 – MAY 2015

Head Delegate for Songfest/Chi Omega, Texas A&M University

Supervised 3 delegates assigned to monitor a sorority/corps of cadet’s outfit act participating in Songfest, the largest Greek Panhellenic philanthropic event on campus. Handled communication with individuals in the performance, updating them on event details and instructions for taking part in the competition.

Member, September 2011– present. Volunteered for local philanthropies including Still Creek Ranch. Actively participated in the annual recruitment process for the sorority and attended various events promoting leadership in the community.

SEPTEMBER 2013 – JUNE 2014

Webmaster/Study Abroad Society, Lancaster University

Updated Facebook page and online content pertaining to the Society. Oversaw correspondence with members of the society through email and Facebook. Planned trips to various parts of the United Kingdom and helped coordinate and execute society events and socials.

MAY 2011 – JULY 2012

Counselor/Laity Lodge Youth Camp, Leakey, Texas

Senior Counselor, May 2012-July 2012. Acted as head counselor in a cabin of fifteen girls at the summer camp. Supervised children and co-counselors in addition to managing activities for the kids. Held responsible for the wellbeing of campers and planning daily events.

Junior Counselor, May 2011-July 2011. Chaperoned children in addition to living alongside them at the summer camp. Organized various activities and aided in running larger camp functions.

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