Abigail Derkson

640 Franklin St. Winona, MN 55987 Phone: 847-445-4289 E-Mail: aderkson10@winona.edu

Objective
An internship in the nonfiction-publishing field that allows me to advance my expertise in editing.

Experience
Satori Literary Magazine January 2014 Present Assisted in production of Winona State Universitys literary magazine. Assisted in the selection process for the Poetry section. Edited poems for the final manuscript. Contributed to the manuscript publication. The Winonan August 2013 Present Researched and reported on various news stories. Conducted interviews and drafted articles for the weekly edtion of the newspaper. Attended weekly budget meetings and met with editors to discuss the articles.

Education
Winona State University Winona, MN Fall 2011 Present BA in English: Writing Emphasis (Major) and English: Literature and Language and Communication Studies (Minors). Grade Point Average: 4.0 Advanced Fiction & Nonfiction Prose Writing August 2013 December 2013 Assisted in the editing process of peers short stories and essays. Participated in weekly workshops. Drafted written critiques for each story. Orally gave feedback for each story and essay. Technical Writing January 2014 May 2014 Drafted and critiqued multiple technical documents for readability and content. Drafted a newsletter, recommendation report, set of instructions, and other written materials. Participated in class workshop of documents. Worked in multiple small group situations in drafting and editing of documents.

Employment
Uline Shipping Supplies Receptionist June 2012 - August 2012 Answered all incoming calls. Sorted and delivered mail. Assisted administrators in various business duties. Provided a warm and welcoming environment for incoming guests and visitors. Accounts Payable Clerk May 2013 - August 2013 Processed daily invoices and customer refunds. Contacted business vendors for account and invoice information. Assisted in multiple business projects.

References
Available upon request