Samuel Wright

1565 N University Ave, 176

Provo, UT 84604
(408) 348-2523
sammyjameswright@gmail.com
EDUCATION
BA Brigham Young University, Expected Graduation: 2016
American Studies, Editing Minor
WRITING AND EDITING COURSEWORK
Creative Writing Projects: focus on writing flash fiction
Writing for Children and Adolescents: focus on writing for younger audiences
Creative Writing: principles of creative writing
Genre & Substantive Editing: principles of genre and substantive editing
Basic Editing Skills: principles of copyediting
Editing for Publication: production of a magazine
EDITING AND WRITING EXPERIENCE
Writer, College of Humanities, Brigham Young University, September 2014Present
Wrote news articles covering lectures and other events.
Edited articles for publication on the college website.
Designed and formatted articles on college Wordpress account.
Editing staff member, Leading Edge Magazine, Provo, UT, September 2013December 2014
Assist in production and management of the magazine.
Critiqued short stories submissions and gave authors constructive feedback to improve their work.
Edited accepted short stories and made them suitable for publication.
Wrote book reviews and other editorials for inclusion in the magazine.
New Business Intern, MRM//McCann, Salt Lake City, UT, May 2014September 2014
(Award-winning marketing agency specializing in business-to-business advertising)
Wrote press releases, tweets, Facebook and LinkedIn posts, and emails for company communications.
Assisted in planning and preparation for the 3% Road Show, a seminar to promote women in
advertising. Assistance involved posting on social media postings, writing emails to local businesses
(including communication packages for their employees), and contacting local newspapers and journals
for publicity.
Researched jobs undertaken by the agency and wrote case studies to be used in client pitches.
Wrote bios for the senior staff for use in client pitches and on the agency website.
ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

Club President, Laugh Out Loud, Provo, UT, March 2014April 2015
Organized club meetings, practices, and performances.
Taught basic tenets of improv comedy to new club members.
Worked with student body representatives to plan special events and ensure that the club meets all
requirements made by the school.
Handled club funds and purchases.
SKILLS AND INTERESTS
Writing
Copyediting and substantive editing
Project management
Basic design and layout (Photoshop and InDesign)
Intermediate skill with Microsoft Office
Language: Fluent in Spanish
REFERENCES
Melina Semadani, Assistant Dean, BYU College of Humanities
(801) 422-2824
melinda_semadeni@byu.edu
I report directly to Melinda. She can comment on my writing and editing skills.
Tim Simmons, Chief Growth Officer, MRM//McCann
Tim.Simmons@mrm-mccann.com
Tim supervised me during my internship at MRM//McCann and can vouch for my writing skill, as
well as my efficiency in an office environment and on team projects.