Elizabeth Miles

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Writer/editor with two years experience working in a variety of mediums including newspaper, novel, and short narratives. Samples of my work are available at my website www.mei.net/~theredline. I plan to graduate in Dec. 2006 with a BS in Communications.

Bio

Entry-level writer/editor with two years experience working in a variety of different mediums including newspaper, novel, and short narratives.
* Ability to write objectively
* Excellent investigative skills
* Exceptional writing and communications skills

Education:
Bachelor of Arts, Communications. University of Maryland, Adelphi, MD
Expected date of graduation: December 2006
Number of remaining credits: 15
Major: Communications
Minor: English
GPA: 3.027
Related course work:
* argumentative writing
* literary interpretation
* interpersonal communications
* communication theory
* language in social context
* conflict and negotiation management
* technical writing
* technical editing
* critical approaches to literature
* organizational communication
* graphics/text integration
* writing for the mass media
* introduction to computer based systems and
* ethics in the information age.

Experience:
Staff Writer - investigate news in Kalamazoo County, mostly for the City of Portage, Comstock Township and Schoolcraft Township
January 2006 - July 2006
County Wide Newspaper
125 West Michigan
Galesburg, MI 49053
(269) 484-NEWS

Writer - prepared short narratives for Gene Carlson?s Realtor portfolio
March - April 2006
Gene A. Carlson, Valkyrie Group
248-933-3509
gene@valkyriegroup.com

Editor - edited a 254-page novel titled Knights by Lance Hayden
July 2005 - October 2005
249 Berkley Avenue
Battle Creek, MI 49017
lancelh@yahoo.com


Skills and Abilities
Communication:
* I am familiar with, able to identify and put to use the basic theories of human communication and their applications in the contexts of interpersonal, small-group, organizational, public, and intra/intercultural communication.
* I am able to utilize linguistic components of languages, with emphasis on the English language, its origins, continued development, and use in speaking and writing.
* I can distinguish the structure of communication in a particular organization. I am able to analyze problems, issues and techniques used within an organization. I can recognize and improve the effectiveness of managerial communications and negotiations.
* I have written many technical documents including, but not limited to, correspondence, manuals, procedures, instructions, resumes, and different types of reports, including proposal, progress, analytic and feasibility.
* I have also edited many technical documents using a full range of editing levels, including copyediting, substantive editing and document design. I also learned the importance of setting design goals that reflect specific readers and purposes.
* I possess an introductory knowledge of design theory. I am familiar with the integration of text and graphics in formal and practical design. I am able to organize information, develop strategic design solution to enhance communication and apply critical and creative processes to produce and evaluate design.

English Language and Usage:
* I am able to analyze claims, develop ways of exploring and defending positions, ideas and beliefs in writing.
* I formally studied literary genre and themes. I intensely wrote about literature and literary approaches in writing. I am proficient in writing for news media, feature articles for print, broadcast and online media, both through course work and job experience.
* I intensely wrote about Shakespeare's dramatic masterpieces as they relate to power and justice in both a historically specific social and cultural context and as timeless concerns that represent being human.

Computer Usage:
* I am familiar with the standard Microsoft Office package, including word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software.
* I have completed an overview course of computer information systems, which included topics on hardware, software, procedures, systems, and human resources in relation to business and other segments of society. I have also used html to create a web page for a class.
* I created my own website, www.mei.net/~theredline.

Leadership:
* Previously employed as an Optical Manager for Schaff Vision Care, an Assistant Manager for Wendy's of Michigan and as an Optical Manager for U.S. Vision.


References available upon request

Web Site: www.mei.net/~theredline

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