Novice Literature Graduate --Searching for Publishing Industry Job

Constance L. Jackson

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Phone: 678-***-****

Marietta, GA

Qualifications Summary

• New Georgia Southern University graduate with degree in English Language and Literature.

• Demonstrated achiever with exceptional writing and communicating skills.

• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a group setting with others, learning new concepts quickly, working well under pressure, and communicating ideas clearly and effectively.

• Completed two years as a University Teaching Assistant forming lesson plans, presenting material to students, responding to students learning needs, and evaluating student progress.

• Worked as an Editorial Assistant for The Children’s Literature Association Quarterly.

• Worked as Writing Consultant and tutor in the University Writing Center providing support to undergraduate, graduate, and University staff.

• Served as a University Research Assistant in support of the University faculty.

Education

Master of Arts in English Language and Literature

Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA, July 2009, GPA 3.6

Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature Minor: Writing and Linguistics

Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA, May 2007, GPA 3.3

• Academic performance recognized on Dean’s list

Related Experience

08/07-05/09

Georgia Southern University Literature and Philosophy Dept., Statesboro, GA

Graduate Assistant

• Served as Editorial Assistant for The Children’s Literature Association Quarterly.

• Researched, filed, and created bibliographic index of scholarly articles for upcoming book.

• Prepared an accurate electronic edition of novel.

• Tutored students in the University Writing Center and assisted developmental writing skills.

• Worked as Teaching Assistant for World Literature courses four consecutive semesters.

o Prepared and delivered thorough and enthusiastic classroom lectures.

o Evaluated and graded student writing assignments and examinations on schedule.

o Regularly submitted comprehensive reviews of classroom progress to Graduate Director.

02/07-5/07

George-Anne Daily News, Statesboro, GA

Staff Writer

• Reported and edited 300-500 word front-page stories, providing weekly pieces for newspaper.

• Researched story leads, and communicated with sources in person, by phone, and by email.

• Interviewed academic officials and students for commentaries and opinions on stories assigned.

• Coordinated with photography, graphic design, and production staff on completed stories.

Skills And Competencies

• Windows XP/Vista

• Microsoft Word

• Excel

• PowerPoint

• Microsoft Outlook Express

• Windows Mail

• Photoshop

• Public Speaking

• Revising

• Editing / Proofreading

• Intermediate Spanish

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