Appendix A Competent Interviewing^519Ellen Ng
111 A Street, Apt. 2C, San Marcos, TX 78666
(555) 375-7111 • [email protected]
OBJECTIVE
To obtain an entry-level editorial position where I can use my strong writing and editing skills while
expanding my knowledge of the publishing process.
EDUCATION
Texas State University, San Marcos, TX 2012–2014
Bachelor of Arts, English, May 2014 GPA: 3.7/4.0
Honors: Recipient, Lorin D. Parkin scholarship (2010); Member, Sigma Tau Delta honor society.
Northwest Vista College, San Antonio, TX 2010–2012
Associate of Arts, Liberal and Media Arts (General), May 2012
RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE
Intern, Chronicle Books, San Francisco, CA Summer 2013
Wrote reports on the marketability and publication potential of cookbook proposals and
manuscripts. Drafted rejection letters, letters to authors, and letters requesting outstanding
permissions fees. Created cost and sales fi gure spreadsheets. Prepared manuscripts and artwork
for production.
Writing Counselor, Writing Center, Texas State University Fall 2012–Spring 2014
Aided students with their academic research papers, résumés, and cover letters. Developed
exercises and writing samples to increase college-level writing skills.
Writer/Editor, MyWay in Education, Hong Kong Summer 2012
Created and edited reading comprehension articles and over 300 grammar questions per week for
ten different grade levels in accordance with Hong Kong public school standards for company’s
Web site.
Volunteer, San Antonio Public Library, San Antonio, TX Fall 2008–Spring 2012
Created themed book displays for special events, such as Hispanic Heritage Month and national
and international holidays. Read to children ages 3–5 weekly; created activities and games
supporting the stories.
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE AND ACTIVITIES
Waitress/Hostess, Applebee’s, San Marcos, TX Fall 2012–Present
Waited tables. Took food orders, brought meals to tables, and cleared tables.
Cheerleader, Texas State Spirit Program, Texas State University Fall 2012–Spring 2014
Cashier, Home Depot, San Antonio, TX Fall 2010–Fall 2011
Rang up customer purchases. Assisted in closing up store.
SKILLS AND INTERESTS
Languages: Fluent in English, profi cient in written and conversational Mandarin and Cantonese,
conversational Spanish
Computer: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, FileMaker Pro, Internet researchFIGURE A.2
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