Skills Summary
- Skilled in creating business, marketing, and technical documents
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point; Adobe Photoshop and InDesign
- Ability to work well in groups and independently
Education
University of California, Santa Barbara
- B.A. in Business Economics, Accounting Emphasis – June 2009
- Minor in Professional Writing, Business Communication Emphasis
- Dean’s Honor List: Fall 2006-Spring 2007
- GPA: 3.35
University of Glasgow
- Glasgow, Scotland; Fall 2008
- Courses: Economics of Housing Markets; Growth, Finance, and Trade in Less Developed Countries; International Trade; Regional Economics and the Scottish Economy
Experience
Marketing Intern
Creative Wealth International, Santa Barbara, CA
April 2009 – Present
- Write press releases, fundraising letters, and other marketing materials
- Contact businesses and organizations to inform them about events
Grader for Online Technical Writing Class
Santa Barbara City College, Santa Barbara, CA
January 2008 – May 2009
- Edited, graded, and provided feedback on students’ grammar, editing, and writing assignments
- Helped students learn how to create such documents as memos, user manuals, and instructions
Stacks Services Personnel
UCSB Davidson Library, Goleta, CA
November 2006 – May 2009
- Maintained organization of 8 floors of books
- Re-shelved large volume of books
Policy Handbook Writer
Santa Barbara Asset Management, Santa Barbara, CA
June 2008 – August 2008
- Wrote, updated, and organized daily policy and procedure manuals for operations department
- Interviewed and observed 10 employees about daily procedures
Activities
Member: Alpha Kappa Psi, Co-ed Professional Business Fraternity
Volunteer: K-9 Pals, Santa Barbara County Animal Shelter
