Looking for more editorial experience

Samantha Anderson

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Hanover, PA 17331

Phone: 240-***-****

Email: *************@*****.***

EDUCATION

2010

TOWSON UNIVERSITY

Towson, MD: BA, English Literature and minor in Women’s Studies

Cumulative GPA: 3.77, graduated Summa Cum Laude

Honors College and Dean’s List

2006

UNIVERSITY OF GUAM

Mangilao, GU: Study Abroad

2005

GRACE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

Clinton, MD: Academic Diploma with Honors

Cumulative GPA: 3.5

Graduated in top 20%

WORK EXPERIENCE

2009

Editorial Assistant

Media Two – Baltimore, MD

Internship for college credit

• Wrote small articles for publications

• Proofread and fact-checked copy and advertisements

• Confirmed information with clients

• Updated client and publication databases

Supervisor: Blaise Willig, 410-***-****

2009

Server

Outback Steakhouse – Hunt Valley, MD

$3.70 per hour plus tips

• Rigorous two-week application and training before hire

• Recognition for customer compliments

• Able to maintain superior customer service in one of the busiest restaurants in the region

Proprietor: Craig Saathoff, 410-***-****

2007 – 2009

Server, Trainer

Applebee’s – Timonium, MD

$3.50 per hour plus tips

• Held several positions and qualified to train new hires

• Employee of the Month – July 2007

• Able to multi-task quickly and effectively under pressure

• Communicated with guests and solved problems in a professional manner

• Experienced with suggesting and selling products

Manager: Kelly Murray, 410-***-****

2006, Jun – Aug

Instructional Aide

Sylvan Learning Center – Waldorf, MD

$10.00 per hour

• Supervised 3-5 children between tutoring sessions

• Planned games and activities

Manager: Eileen Norton, (301) 645 – 9229

2006, Jan - May

Receptionist

Student Government Association Office, Towson University – Towson, MD

$6.25 per hour

• Worked with computer applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel

• Used multi-line phone, printer, copier, scanner, and fax machine

• Created forms and drafted letters

• Kept records and managed the filing system

Manager: Mary Leeper, 410-***-****

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

2006

Head Coordinator

Goldside Picnic, Towson University

• Scheduled meetings with university officials, service providers, and vendors.

• Networked with and delegated tasks to assistant coordinators.

• Maintained a budget and inventory.

• Managed volunteers, vendors, and more than 300 visitors on the day of the event.

2005 - 2006

Building Representative

University Residence Government, Towson University

• Attended and participated in twice-weekly meetings.

• Pitched new project ideas and provided reports on the status of current projects.

• Designed and distributed advertisements for events.

• Provided a medium between campus residents and officials.

2004 - 2005

Class Secretary

Student Government Association, Grace Brethren Christian School

• Attended weekly meetings and took careful notes.

• Promoted and attended class activities.

• Provided support for the senior class and government.

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