Kelly Burke1006 Thornbury PlaceO’Fallon, IL 62269(618) 806-8118kburke17@slu.edu

ObjectiveEntry-level position in a literary or communications-based company with focus on editing, proofreading or writing.

Background SummaryWell-versed in various aspects of the writing industry, including: the writing process, extensive research with an academic basis, meeting demanding deadlines, proofreading, editing work written by myself and by others, written and oral communication, and interacting with professionals in the field. Able to multi-task and complete high-quality projects under pressure, conforming to the highest academic standards. Willing to take on unfamiliar tasks--quick learner. Skilled in interacting with new and familiar persons in a polite and professional manner. Enjoys acquiring new skills.

ExperienceEditing and Proofreading:

Edited papers of peers upon request.Responsible for completion and quality of Honors-level group project papers.

Writing:Wrote thesis of publishable quality with completion by a set deadline.Participated in three semesters’ worth of creative writing workshops.

Research:Utilized a variety of academic resources to complete written assignments in the fields of literature, history, psychology, and sociology.Compiled a personality profile based on existing psychological research.Completion of thesis with extensive external research.Uploaded documents spanning four college years to a server to be analyzed by professors studying curriculum.

Teamwork:Organized and lead sessions for upper-level course projects.Participated in team-focus activities, including delivering food to those in need and completing tasks alongside other volunteers at Scott AFB Thrift Store.

Communication:Experienced with customer service, including interacting with persons of interest via telephone and email.

Work HistoryChild supervisor in O’Fallon area, IL, 2007-2011.Quality Control, Gringo George’s, O’Fallon, IL, June 2012-present.Front Desk Associate, Home Towne Suites, O’Fallon, IL, June 2015-present.

EducationBA in English, Saint Louis University, 15 May 2015. GPA 3.85, Magna Cum Laude. Minor in Psychology.

Dean’s List, all 8 semesters, 2011-2015.Vice Presidential Scholarship Recipient, 2011-2015.Honors Program, all 8 semesters, 2011-2015.

Althoff Catholic High School, 2008-2011, GPA 4.0, Honors GPA 5.5.

Computing SkillsProficient in the use of: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; Google Mail, Documents, and other applications.Utilization of GearCo (the system responsible for the running and functioning of the Home Towne Suites hotel).

Activities and Volunteer WorkEnglish Club, club member and course advisor, 2014-2015.Scott AFB Thrift shop, volunteer cashier, 2007-2014.University Portfolio Project, 2014-2015.Volunteer member, St Clare of Assisi Catholic Church, 2006-present.