Esther Greenwood

The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath

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Education:

BA English with Literature Emphasis

Smith College, Northampton, MA (1949-1953)
GPA: 4.00
Phillips Academy Boarding School, Andover, MA (1945-1949)
GPA: 4.50

Work Experience:

The New Yorker

Guest Editor
Ladies Day Magazine
Intern
The Sophian (News Publication)
Editor
Wilsons Ice Creams
Waitress

Leadership:

Smith College Student Govt.

New York, NY, 1953- Present

New York, NY, 1952
Northampton, MA, 1950-52
Boston, MA, 1950

4 hours/week
40 weeks/year
The Smith Style Guide
Founder, Managing Editor
2 hours/week
26 weeks/year
Greater Boston Tutors Network
Creator
1 hour/week
50 weeks/year
International Debutante Ball
Board Member, Intern 2 hours/week
20 weeks/year

Community Service:

Lawrence General Hospital

Andover Junior League

President

Nurses Aid
Greeter

Lawrence, MA, 1951-52

60 hours
Andover, MA, 1945-49
140 hours

Awards, Academic Achievements

Smith College Valedictorian, Class of 1953

Ladies Day Magazine Honorable Intern, Summer 1952
Smith College Presidential Scholarship, 1949-1953
Andover Country Club Tennis Champion, Summer 1948

References:

Jay Cee Rosenburg, The New Yorker.

Dorothy McKay, Ladies Day Magazine.
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2901 Hollow Wood Ln.

- Andover, MA. - 01810 - The New Yorker Office: 515-2433273, ext. 223

To Whom It May Concern:

I have had the great privilege of watching Miss Esther Greenwood grow
over her time at Ladies Day Magazine. She is an extremely bright young
woman, full of brilliant ideas for columns and a beautiful creative eye for
layouts. Not only is she a strong example inside the office, but she is also a
kind and strong young woman. Miss Greenwood is a go-getter; she sets
goals for herself and they are quickly achieved. No matter what you request
she accomplish, she will have it completed in less time than you allotted. I
have faith that if I asked Miss Greenwood to fetch me the moon by supper, it
would be sitting in my office next to a bouquet of violets by 2:15!
Miss Greenwood came to us fresh from Smith College, where she
graduated top of her class. We did not intend to hire an intern so green;
nonetheless, in her interview, Miss Greenwood soared above and beyond.
Though she comes across serious and occasionally sad, Miss Greenwoods
fresh face, her extraordinary vocabulary, and her impeccable listening skills
bloom as you unfold a conversation with her. Here at Ladies Day, we do not
choose our Honorable Interns with haste. Miss Greenwood, though the
youngest, displayed her strength of character through her care for the
magazine. She often stayed to help the managing editors finish their layouts
long after the other interns had gone home. She is punctual, honest, and
above all, experienced. Though Miss Greenwoods college publications may
seem small, have faith that they trained her brilliantly. I cannot recommend
Miss Esther Greenwood with more enthusiasm.

If you would like to speak to me regarding Miss Greenwood further,

please do not hesitate to call 212-649-2000.
Sincerely,
Ms. Dorothy McKay
Editor-In-Chief, Ladies Day Magazine