NEVA MCCONNAUGHEY

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Qualifications
Creative and enthusiastic problem solver, seeking a position using writing, editing, and language skills that will
benefit from a variety of experiences.

Relevant Skills
Writing/Language
Demonstrated skills in proofreading and editing by acting as a reviewer for student publication and writing reviews
for peer writing samples.
Proofread and edited restaurant menu changes, memos, and company publications, paying special attention to
grammar, spelling, and consistency of voice and brand values.
Conducted independent research to understand and explain legislative issues to constituents.
Able to engage research and critical thinking skills to analyze documents, find pertinent information, synthesize
facts and opinions from multiple sources, and reword them in a cohesive document.
Worked on special tasks and projects, including a twice monthly Better Each Day program, social media postings,
and creating special documents like memos, posters, and banners for events.
Developed and wrote training materials for new staff at 3 different companies, both creating raw material and
improving existing documents.
Knowledge of MLA and APA styles

Communication
Developed cultural sensitivity and tolerance by working in diverse environments with language barriers.
Polished and improved customer-oriented vocabulary by engaging in service recovery steps, appropriate greetings,
and seeking to understand and resolve.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
Became point of contact between apartment residents and Resident Director by scheduling appointments and work
orders, answering queries, and redirecting phone calls.
Coordinated, advertised, and acted as liaison for campus wide project, answering queries and receiving submissions
for publication.

Management/Leadership
Supervised projects to make sure deadlines and goals are met.
Exhibited multitasking and problem solving skills daily in a fast paced, frequently changing environment.
Cooperated with other departments to organize events and create and implement new policies and procedures.
Director for Shake It Up After School, a grant funded Service Learning project that organized university volunteers
with local elementary schools to teach Shakespeare and coordinate a performance.
Collaboratively published a journal of student writing with peers, where submissions were collected through
outreach to entire English department and faculty.

Employment History
Dinahs Garden Hotel, Food and Beverage Manager January 2016January 2017
Delaware North Companies, Floor Supervisor May 2015January 2016
Linked Incorporated, Sales Associate November 2014May 2015
Boise State University, Desk Assistant 20122014
U.S. Senate, State Office Intern 20092010

Education
Boise State University BA, English Studies, emphasis in Writing 2015