Graduated in August 2017 from Brigham Young University
Additional Experience
Editorial Assistant | BYU Studies | May 2017–Present
Copyedited academic articles
Source checked quotations
Checked final formatting for the journal
Student Editor | Religious Education Department: BYU | September 2016–August 2017
Copyedit and substantive edit academic, religious papers
Research various religious topics at the Church History Library
Source check quotations
Transcribe audio
Designer, Editor, and Writer | Mormon Insights | April 2017–June 2017
Wrote one 300-word article per week
Edited four articles per week
Designed three picture quotes per week
Relevant Coursework
ELANG 430—Editing for Publication
Worked on the online publication Mormon Insights: wrote four 300-word articles, copyedited articles, designed picture quotes for articles, and published articles on the website.
ELANG 410—Genre & Substantive Editing
Learned the basics of substantive editing with an emphasis in magazine editing.
ELANG 350—Basic Editing Skills
Learned about copyediting principles found in The Chicago Manual of Style.
ELANG 325—Grammar of English
Reviewed rules and application of English grammar.
ELANG 322—Modern American Usage
Learned the current conventions and effective use of American English.
DIGHT 230—Introduction to Print Publishing
Learned the basics of design and layout, and how to use Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
Skills
Knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Knowledge of Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator
Basic knowledge of Spanish, both written and spoken
Background in art mediums of pastels, charcoal, and oil paints