RESUME
Education
Elon University, Elon, NC May 2017
Bachelor of Arts: English│Concentrations: Creative Writing, Professional Writing and Rhetoric
Study Abroad
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London, UK Spring 2016
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San Jose, Costa Rica November 2013
Gap Semester Program: Unique semester-long freshman experience that involved outdoor leadership Fall 2013 training, extended service work, and a study abroad experience in San Jose, Costa Rica
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Greatly improved upon leadership skills, especially in group settings
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Composed skills to thrive when faced with adversity and the unknown
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Brought awareness to the issues of homelessness, hunger, environmental concerns, and Native American life on reservations through hands-on experience and advocacy
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Received a fully immersive experience by living with Costa Rican host family
Internships
The Franklin Institute, Philadelphia, PA: Marketing Intern Summer 2016
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Produced written marketing materials for the museum’s current and upcoming exhibits
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Aided in managing daily marketing tasks and assignments
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Expanded upon writing skills through the practice of new and familiar written projects
Paddington Arts/Youth Arts Online, London, UK: Journalism Intern/Media Assistant Spring 2016
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Created written online content for Paddington Arts’ online magazine: Youth Arts Online
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Researched London’s latest art news and exhibitions and interviewed young, up-and-coming
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Broadened understanding of journalism through working at the international level
Involvement
Colonnades Magazine: Editor-in-Chief Present
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Lead and coordinated teams of writing, art, and media editors
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Responsible for the final selection, content, and placement of written and artistic student pieces in the university's art and literature magazine
Writing Center Consultant Fall 2015-Present
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Supported students in the development of pertinent writing skills through individualized attention and specialized help with specific writing assignments
The Edge Magazine: Assistant Features Editor Fall 2015
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Collaborated with other students on writing feature articles to be published in the university’s
Visions Magazine: Creative Writing Editor Spring 2015
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Read, edited, and selected the student-written pieces to be included in the university’s environmental magazine
Work Experience
Tyler Hill Camp, PA; Camp Blue Bay, NY: Jr./General Camp Counselor Summer 2012-2015
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Encouraged campers in adjusting to outdoor living and establishing sufficient teamwork,
communication, and responsibility skills
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Facilitated campers aged 6 to 16 on a 24 hr. basis