Jessica L. Ouellette

27 Marion Drive
Whitinsville, MA 01588
(508) 272-6149
jessica.ouellette@gmail.com

 
SUMMARY Experienced written and verbal communicator, researcher, editor, problem solver and creative thinker with Latin and Spanish language skills seeking opportunity to use skills in the area of Communications and Writing
 
   
EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS AMHERST
  Bachelor of Arts in English, anticipated May 2009
 
  • Anticipated Minor in Classics
  • Anticipated Specialization in American Studies
  • Anticipated Specialization in Non-fiction Writing
  • Anticipated Specialization in Professional Writing and Technical Communication
    •   HONORS, GPA 3.98/4.0
     
  • Commonwealth College Honors Program
  • Dean's List every semester
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    AWARDS
     
  • Recipient of Frank Prentice Rand Scholarship
  • Recipient of Robert Perlman Scholarship
  • Recipient of College of Humanities and Fine Arts Achievement Award
  • Nominated for William F. Fields Scholarship
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    EMERSON COLLEGE    , Boston, MA
      September 2005 - May 2006
       
    EXPERIENCE UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS AMHERST, Amherst, MA
    Sep 07-Present Writer and Coordinator for the Juniper Literary Festival
     
  • Authored grant proposal in the amount of $5,000 written on behalf of the MFA Program at UMass-Amhest to the Massachusetts Humanities Foundation
  • Secured event sites and reservations
  • Assisted with budgeting and accounting
  • Researched possible participants
  • Consulted with invitees
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    Sep07-Present UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS AMHERST, Amherst, MA
      Writing Center Tutor
     
  • Tutored undergraduate and graduate students
  • Authored article on Writing Theory for on-campus publication
  • Organized writing workshops for students, tutors and faculty members
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    Sep 07- Present UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS AMHERST, Amherst, MA
      Peer Mentor for Writing and Literature Residence Hall
     
  • Worked in a team to facilitate the academic success of first-year students
  • Envisioned and presented 6 Faculty Chats on Writing and Literature
  • Planned and organized several poetry and fiction readings
  • Lead advertising campaigns to promote campus involvement
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    Oct 04-Aug 05 ANTIQUE HOMES MAGAZINE, Douglas, MA
      Copy Style Editor
     
  • Responsible for style editing and the readability of copy blocks
  • Proofread for any errors and omissions
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    Sep 04-May 05 BLACKSTONE VALLEY TRIBUNE, Whitinsville, MA
      Writer
     
  • Responsible for writing weekly stories and editorials and taking photos
  • Served as the liaison to surrounding schools
  • Performed general office duties as needed, including typesetting
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    OTHER EXPERIENCE GAP INC., Boston, MA and Millbury, MA, 2005-Present
    Oct 04-Present Customer Service/Retail
     
  • Recognized for selling and processing the most Gap Cards in the district
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    Sep 05-Jan 06 JUMPSTART, Boston, MA
      Mentor
     
  • Worked individually with inner city children in and outside of school
  • Organized activities every week for children
  • Recorded weekly log/journal entry of child's experiences
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    COMPUTER SKILLS Windows XP, Macintosh, Microsoft Office, Macromedia Dreamweaver, Adobe Flash, Adobe Photoshop
     
       
    INTERESTS Phi Kappa Phi Honors Society, Golden Key Honors Society, Eta Sigma Phi Honors Society, English Society, Dynamic Motion Dance Team
     

     

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