Editorial Assistant - (Chicago, IL)

University of Wisconsin ‘16 Bachelor of Arts, English Editorial Assistant Internship Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts and Letters June 2016 - September 2016 -Participated in planning, developing and editing articles for Wisconsin People & Ideas magazine -Researched info provided in articles to ensure content and quote accuracy -Wrote and edited ancillary copy -Assisted in design and production tasks Editor in Chief, Illumination Wisconsin Union Directorate Publications Committee May 2015 - May 2016 -Designed an award-winning website, established a Digital Staff and doubled social media reach through innovative new media projects -Produced the largest issue of the publication to date, with 86 pages and a circulation of 750 journals -Curated and designed promotional materials for print and on-line distribution -Coordinated multiple campus cultural events, including a monthly open mic, workshops and release parties