Benjamin Fick
1157 110th Avenue Luverne, MN 56156 | (507) 9200703 | benjaminfick93@gmail.com
Objective
Technical writer seeking a full-time position in technical writing or copyediting in
agricultural, industrial, or similar areas
Education
Bachelor of Arts, Professional Writing and Communication (May 2017)
Southwest Minnesota State University, Marshall, MN
Relevant Coursework: Scientific and Technical Writing, Copy Editing, Writing
and New Media, Advanced Public Speaking, Theory and Practice of Professional
Writing
Skills & Abilities
Proficient in HTML and CSS as well as Adobe InDesign and Photoshop,
Dreamweaver, iMovie, and Microsoft Office
Basic familiarity with AutoCAD
Knowledge of and firsthand experience with APA, MLA, and Chicago Manuals of
Style
Ability to work as part of a group, in partnership, or solo
Ability to work on a tight schedule
Skilled at organization, inventory, and sorting dissimilar items or properties into
discrete areas
Leadership
Copy Editor of SMSU literary journal Perceptions (2014-15)
Responsibilities included copyediting entries before final printing and
communicating with members of editing team
President of SMSU English Club (2014-15)
Responsibilities included leading meetings, coordinating club events, and
welcoming new members
Treasurer of SMSU English Club (2013-14)
Responsibilities included tracking club financial activity, reporting monthly
balances, reconciling budget, and presenting before fee allocation committee
Presented at 9th Annual SMSU Undergraduate Research Conference in December
2014
Improving Energy Efficiency at Southwest Minnesota State University
Experience
CAP 2 Associate, South Side Wal-Mart, Sioux Falls, SD
Feb. 2016 - present
Farm Worker, Toms Hay and Grain, Luverne, MN
2010 - present
Mar.
Farm Worker, Hansens Berry Farm, Beaver Creek, MN
May 2014 - Jul. 2014
Park Maintenance Worker, Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation, Sioux Falls, SD
May 2013 - Aug.
2013
Civil Engineering Intern, Rock County Highway Department, Luverne, MN
May 2012 - Aug. 2012
References available upon request