Career Guide 2014 | Page 14

Your Name Mailing Address Phone Number~E-Mail Address~LinkedIn Profile URL~Online Portfolio URL OBJECTIVE Acceptance to an MFA program in creative writing. EDUCATION Bachelor of Arts in English; Minor: Psychology Abilene Christian University, Abilene TX Overall GPA: 3.7 RELEVANT COURSES American Literature Topics in American Literature Major British Writers Fiction Writing Workshop May 20xx Guided Study: American Literature American Novel British Literature Creative Non-Fiction Workshop PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Writing Tutor August 20xx - Present ACU Writing Center Abilene, TX • Assist students with the writing process through idea/topic brainstorming sessions, creating/developing outlines, assisting with writing clear and organized theses. Staffer The Shinnery Review, ACU English Department • Developed editing and desktop publishing skills in production of literary magazine • Proposed marketing plan to increase writer submissions from student population SKILLS • Clear and concise writing, strong editing ability, attention to detail. • Familiar with commonly used formatting styles – AP, MLA, APA. • Proficient in Macintosh, MS Office. • Well-developed customer service and interpersonal skills. ACTIVITIES • Sigma Tau Delta, ACU student chapter for International English Honor Society • Member of Accounting and Finance Society • Member of Gamma Sigma Phi Men’s Fraternity • Fraternity Event Coordinator Fall 20xx Abilene, TX