Education

Major: Professional Writing
Emphasis: Public Administration

Minor: Non-Profit Management

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Anticipated Date of Graduation: April 2011

Salem High School
Canton, MI

Date of Graduation: June 2007

Honors/Awards

Dean’s List of Grand Valley State University, 2008
Winner of the Wilcox Annual Essay Contest, 2007

Work Experience

November 2009-Present
American Road Magazine
Title: Contributor

Responsibilites: Researching and writing 100-200 word capsules for the magazine's Tunnel Vision section.

August 2009-Present
Fredrick Meijer Center for Writing and Michigan Authors
Allendale, MI
Title: Writing Consultant
Responsibilities: Working and consulting in entry level college writing classes. Consulting students one-on-one in the writing center office.

September 2005-Present
Target Store

Canton, MI

Titles: Guest Services Team Member and Team Member Trainer

Responsibilities: Overseeing the front end of the store. Handling check-outs, returns and guest concerns. Tidying the checkout lanes on down time. Instructing and encouraging new front end team members.

February-October 2008
Grand Valley Lanthorn

Allendale, MI

Title: Staff Writer, News Section

Responsibilities: Researched and wrote news stories relevant to the Grand Valley State University community and its surrounding areas. Attended staff meetings. Aptly managed time and worked under a strict deadline.

Recent Activities

Catholic Social Services of Washtenaw County—Intern in Development and Marketing Office, 2009

Skills

Microsoft Office
Adobe InDesign and Photoshop

References are available upon request.