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Riley M. Cortright
21602 271/2 Mile Rd Albion, MI 49224 |(517)-242-1797 |rileycortright.com
Education:
Michigan State University, East Lansing MI 48825-1206
Professional Writing with a specialization in Public Relations
May 2015
Professional Experience:
Editorial Staff Member, ing Magazine, East Lansing MI
Fall 2014
Develop journalistic story ideas and timelines for upcoming issues during
monthly editorial meetings
Write, developmentally edit, and copyedit numerous articles to be published in
ing Magazine
Communicate and cooperate with freelance writers throughout issue
development
Obtained grant money which was used to successfully plan and execute a
fundraising event for the Capital Area Literacy Coalition
Undergraduate Learning Assistant (ULA)
Fall 2013-Spring 2015
Assist Professor with proofing and distributing tests and quizzes
Frequently communicate with students and other ULAs via email
Data entry using Excel spreadsheets
Customer Service, Spartan Bookstore, East Lansing MI
Summer 2013-Present
Communicate with and assist customers
Work closely with various text book publishing companies
Collaborate with fellow team members
Perform clerical duties such as answering phones, making copies, sending faxes
and filing textbook information
Skills:
Journalistic Writing
Advanced knowledge of AP Style
Copyediting
Proficient in InDesign
Grant
Writing
Microsoft
Excel
Event
Planning
Proficient
with
CMS