Susan Wiedel

326 N. Neville St. Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Phone: 443-869-0181 E-mail: srwiedel@gmail.com
Objective
To obtain the writing and editorial internship position at Pitt Med Magazine that utilizes my
skills as an interviewer and writer in order to provide my services to the Magazine and gain
experience writing engaging, concise pieces pertaining to the medical field.
Education
University of Pittsburgh, Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences, Junior
English Nonfiction Writing Major, Latin American Studies Certificate, Spanish Minor
GPA: 3.94
Deans List (Fall 2012-Spring 2014)
Relevant University Coursework
o Introduction to Creative Nonfiction Writing
o Intermediate Nonfiction Writing
o English Writing 1390: Readings in Contemporary Nonfiction
o English Writing 1375: Great Modern Journalists (Honors)
o Public relations intern at the University Center for International Studies (Fall 2014)
o Panoramas Internship with the Center for Latin American Studies (Spring 2015)
o English Composition 0520: Integrating Writing and Design
o English Composition 1510: Writing with Style (Honors)
Completed individual research project on secondary education for six weeks in
Cochabamba, Bolivia through the Center for Latin American Studies (Summer 2014)
Wrote long-form nonfiction story on technology education for members of the blind
population in the Access Technology Center, part of the Blind and Vision Rehabilitation
Services of Pittsburgh. The story was featured by Robyn Coggins on the Facebook and
Twitter pages of the English Writing Department at the University of Pittsburgh
(http://srwiedel.wordpress.com) (Spring 2014)
First Experiences in Research Participant: assisted Dr. Kathleen George in fact checking
and editing of her historical novel The Johnstown Girls (Spring 2012)
Leadership Experience
Vice President of a cappella group Pitches & Tones (member since 2012)
Skills
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel,
PowerPoint)
Facebook
Photoshop
InDesign
Wordpress

Prezi
Interview process
Research techniques
Fluent in Spanish
Soundcloud
Basic language skills in German

Work Experiences
Office Assistant: Center for Latin American Studies (Fall 2014-present)
Office Assistant: Center for Children and Families through WPIC (2012-2014)
Catering Employee: Hunt Valley Catering (2010-2011), Tasteful Occasions Catering (2012-2014)