Mackenzie Burke
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EDUCATION
Columbia Publishing Course, New York, NY Summer 2017
• Six-week intensive course on all aspects of book, magazine, and digital media publishing Saint John Fisher College, Rochester, NY Class of 2017
• B.A. in English literature; minors in visual and performing arts and women and gender studies
EDITORIAL EXPERIENCE
SJFC English Department, Rochester, NY Fall 2016
Editorial Intern
• Assisted professor and his colleague with their book on global civic engagement
• Established and maintained editorial and production schedule
• Originated and updated peer-review record-keeping system
• Researched comparable books
SJFC Math and Writing Center, Rochester, NY September 2014–May 2017 Writing Tutor
• Taught proper grammar, punctuation, citation, and formatting in MLA, APA, and Chicago styles
• Provided feedback on structure, organization, and thesis development JC Craftsmanship, Rochester, NY February 2018-March 2020 Office Assistant/ Painter
• Drafted and proofread emails and contracts to communicate job details with clients
• Worked closely with the Office Manager in updating and rewriting the employee handbook
• Demonstrated accuracy in detail work and mindfulness for client property on job sites OTHER EXPERIENCE
Barnes & Noble, Rochester, NY Fall 2017–February 2018 Bookseller, Cashier
• Communicated with customers to recommend books based on their needs
• Operated the cash register and creatively solved customers’ problems
• Organized shelves and removed books to be sent back to the publisher SKILLS
Proficient in MS Office; experience in writing tip sheets and copy