Resume

EDUCATION:   Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, CA
B.A. English, June 2012
Minor: Communication (emphasis in journalism)
Major GPA: 3.79            Overall GPA: 3.78

Honors/Awards: University Honors Program, Sigma Tau Delta International English Honor Society (Phi Phi Chapter), Lambda Pi Eta Communication Honor Society (Theta Rho Chapter), Dean’s List, Dean’s Scholarship

Relevant Coursework: Advanced Journalism, Magazine Journalism, Online Journalism, Practicum for Writing Tutors, Technology & Communication, Technical Writing, Grants Proposals & Reports, Nonfiction Writing

 

EXPERIENCE:

The Hub (SCU Student Writing Center), Santa Clara, CA – September 2010-present           Writing Tutor

• Aid students in development, composition & revision of all forms of writing assignments (essays, personal statements, journals, resumes, etc.)

Klutz Press, Palo Alto, CA (August 2011-September 2011)
Production Editing Intern

• Proofread manuscripts of kids’ arts & crafts books prior to publication
• Tested interactive web pages & conducted product trials
• Completed administrative duties under leadership of Senior Production Editor

Palo Alto Weekly, Palo Alto, CA (June 2011-September 2011)
Editorial Intern

• Researched & reported on community issues & events for weekly publication
• Published articles in print/online, including multimedia coverage & two cover stories
• Interfaced with multiple editors, staff reporters, & community members
• Collected data for editors (police stats, building permits list)

Rotonics Manufacturing Inc., Gardena, CA – January 2009-August 2010
Marketing Intern

• Wrote press releases for national rotational molding industry publications
• Collected product specs from specialists & molded into reader-friendly descriptions
• Created & revised advertising materials for corporate & product marketing
• Designed & edited company web pages with SEO emphasis

Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, CA – March 2010-June 2010
Peer Educator (Teaching Assistant)

• Coached four introductory English students for ten weeks through short story analysis, essay drafting, writing & editing
• Conferred with professor to shape future class curriculum & strategy

 

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE:

SCU Core Christian Fellowship, Santa Clara, CA – April 2010-present
Leadership Team Member

• Coordinate overall club operations: facilitate meetings, keep other team members on task, maintain yearlong calendar, etc.
• Organize 10+ quarterly student groups, including leader mentorship & training
• Develop curriculum for small group Bible study
• Lead event planning activities
• Plan & execute three-day weekend retreats for 50+ students

 

SKILLS:

Computer Skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Adobe (Photoshop, Contribute, Illustrator, InDesign) – PC & Mac

Communications: writing, editing, proofreading, grammar

Languages: Spoken & written Spanish