Intern at West Wing Writers
Posted on: 2012-07-11
WORK West Wing Writers, LLC June 2012-Present
EXPERIENCE Research Intern
- Provide comprehensive, original research for client speeches and documents
- Write parts of speeches and documents
Press Office of Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley January 2012-May 2012
Speechwriting Intern
- Wrote two op-eds and more than 40 letters for the Governor
- Wrote multiple articles for the One Maryland newsletter
- Handled Press calls
University Writing Center January 2010-May 2012
Paid Tutor
- Helped students improve their papers and become better writers
- Tutored ESL students, undergraduates, and older, returning students
Undergraduate Admissions June 2011-August 2011
Public Inquiry Intern
- Led campus tours and answered phone call inquiries from the prospective students and parents
- Analyzed admission counselor traveling practices
Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group January 2011-May 2011
Marketing Intern
- Co-led marketing campaign for R&L’s most profitable textbook of the year
- Created brochures, fliers, and emails to use as mass marketing tools for new books
- Edited copy for catalogs and brochures
University of Pennsylvania Press June 2010-August 2010
Marketing Intern
- Evaluated and logged book reviews and publications
- Maintained website by posting on the blog
- Organized and filed data about developing books
Network of Victim Assistance (NOVA) June 2009-August 2009
Marketing/Outreach Intern
- Lobbied religious leaders to schedule NOVA personal safety education programs for their congregations
- Wrote marketing materials given to the public and published in The Intelligencer newspaper
- Spoke at social networking events and fundraising trainings
COLLEGE
ACTIVITIES Mighty Sound of Maryland Marching Band & Pep Band September 2008-May 2012
Squad Leader for the clarinet section
- Worked as a team to memorize and perform music
- Played at every home football game, basketball game, and other University events
Tour Guide for Maryland Images March 2009-May 2012
- Led groups of 10-50 prospective students around campus once a week on 90-min. tours
Honors Ambassador for the Honors College November 2009-May 2012
- Spoke on panels in meetings for prospective Honors students and their parents
EDUCATION University of Maryland, Honors College May 2012
B.A., Communication
B.A., English Language & Literature
GPA: 3.93 – magna cum laude
HONORS Societies and Achievements
- Phi Beta Kappa
- Spirit of Maryland: Went through nomination process and won award out of 25,000 students for female with highest campus involvement and dedication
- Omicron Delta Kappa Leadership Honor Society (Executive Board)
SKILLS Blogging, Facebook, Twitter, WordPress, Pinterest, Microsoft Office Suite, photography, videography