EDUCATION

B.S. in Scientific and Technical Communication - Michigan Technological University

Spring 2014, Houghton, MI
GPA: 3.76/4.00
Emphasis: Journalism, Environmental Studies, Music

Study Abroad - Kings College London (19
th
in QS World University Rankings)
Summer 2013, London, England
WORK EXPERIENCE
Awareness Campaign Producer - Keweenaw Invasive Species Management Area, Volunteer
January 2014-May 2014, Houghton, MI
Create sign encouraging boot cleaning for the entrance to Nara Nature Park
Research, write, and design educational brochure on invasive plant Reed Canary Grass

Editor in Chief, News Editor, Writer - Michigan Tech Lode Student Newspaper
August 2011-March 2014, Houghton, MI
Formulate new workflow incorporating GoogleDocs and WordPress
Collaborate with eight editors and 33 staff members
Conduct job interviews, editors meetings, and all-staff meetings
Use Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop to design pages
Copy edit, write, and assign news stories using Associated Press style

Writer - Student Health 101 Magazine
December 2012-December 2013, Telecommute
Write informative articles on issues relating to the wellness of college students

Featured Student Blogger - International Studies Abroad, Volunteer
June-August 2013, London, UK
Create original blog posts about my study abroad experience using WordPress

The Clarkston News Reporting Intern - Sherman Publications
May-August 2012, Clarkston, MI
Produced weekly photos and news stories using Associated Press style
Reported on all events for Springfield Township, including local elections

Safety Intern - Walbridge Construction Company
May-August 2011, Detroit, MI
SKILLS
Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop Associated Press Style Blogger Mac OSX Java
(basic) Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint Music Composition Social Media Wordpress
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
2013 Humanities Departmental Scholar Society for Technical Communication Sigma Tau Chi
Student Honor Society Michigan Tech Deans List, 7 semesters
CONFERENCES
2012 Society for Technical Communication 2012 Associated Collegiate Press

References and portfolio available upon request.