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Jobseeker

Objective (Job seekers: Please include the nearest metropolitan area and the locations where you want to work. Employers/Recruiters: Please describe your company and any positions you hope to fill.)

Seeking a full time or part time position in publishing, marketing, or public relations

Contact Information

(618) 541-7105
hmbelmonte@gmail.com

What types of jobs are you seeking? (select all that apply)

copywriter, editor, public relations assistant

Work Experience (most recent)

Belleville News-Democrat Belleville, IL
Freelance Reporter (June 2008-present)

WinePress Publishing Group Enumclaw, WA
Editor (August 2008-present)

Work Experience (earlier)

McKendree University Lebanon, IL
Student tutor at Writing Center (August 2008-May 2009)

McKendree University Lebanon, IL
Editor of school newspaper (August 2008-May 2009)

Specific Job Skills

Leadership
• President of McKendree’s chapter of Sigma Tau Delta, the English Honor Society
• President of McKendree’s Literary Interest Society
• Tutored in McKendree University’s Writing Resource Center
• Taught an afterschool poetry class at the Lebanon Grade School

Communication
• Presented original fiction, poetry, and a critical essay at Sigma Tau Delta’s international and regional conventions
• Chaired two creative writing sessions at Sigma Tau Delta’s international convention
• Conducted interviews for newspaper stories
• Solicited submissions and created publicity for campus publications

Writing/Editing
• Critical and creative work published in nine journals
• Editor of The Montage, McKendree University’s literary journal, for three consecutive years
• Wrote author queries and worked closely with writers to produce quality work
• Experience in writing concisely and effectively to engage the public through press materials

Organizational/Analytical
• Research Assistant to Dr. Martha Patterson, Associate Professor of English
• Worked with project managers and publicity assistants to guarantee author satisfaction
• Worked with writers and editors to create a team atmosphere
• Coordinated meetings and organized both campus and community literature events
• Exhibited excellent time management and multi-tasking skills in meeting deadlines

Education

B.A., Summa Cum Laude, McKendree University, May 2009
Major: English, literature/writing
Minor: Speech Communication
Cumulative GPA: 3.99

Special Awards or Certifications

Finalist for the Summer 2009 Internship with Penguin Group
The Fellowship of Christian Poet's 2006 Poet of the year

Additional Information

Activities:

Phi Kappa Phi Interdisciplinary Honor Society
The National Scholars Honor Society
Sigma Tau Delta English Honor Society
Lambda Pi Eta Communication Honor Society
Literary Interest Society