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Michelle Garcia she/her — 571-477-0604 michellegarcia@vt.eduPermanent Address College Address12228 Princeton Street 11100 Foxtrail Lane Apt. E/GWoodbridge, VA 22192 Blacksburg, VA 24060Dual degree, third-year senior at Virginia Tech searching for post-graduation career opportunities in writing and creative communications with a focus on the humanities. Passionate storyteller and published multi-genre writer.Technical SkillsAdobe Creative Suite/InDesignPhotoshop and LightroomWordPress ManagementSocial Media Content Strategy and AnalyticsAP, MLA, APA, Chicago writing stylesEducationIntroductory Python and Intermediate HTML/CSSMicrosoft OfficeLicenses in Data Fluency and AnalyticsEditing for print and magazine contentSelf-published poetry book Cul-de-sac Angels in 2021Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA, August 2018 — May 2021Bachelor of Arts in English with Majors in Literature & Language and Creative WritingBachelor of Arts in Communication Science & Social InquiryOverall GPA: 3.95; In Major GPAs: 3.98, 3.97; Dean’s List (all semesters)Professional ExperienceContent Strategist for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, VT School of Communication, Blacksburg, VAJanuary 2021 – PresentUndergraduate research assistant for an experiential learning project involving DEI on the Virginia Tech campus, collaborating with the Academy of Transdisciplinary Studies, School of Communication, and the Offices of Undergraduate Admissions and Inclusion and Diversity.Assisted faculty advisor in updating online directory of diverse VT staff, applying principles of inclusive, compelling design and digital communication to ensure accuracy of representation.Teaching Assistant for First-Year Experience Course, VT Department of English, Blacksburg, VAAugust 2019 – December 2019Assisted first-year English students in academic and professional development with a focus on university library resources and archival skills needed for discipline-focused research.Lead undergraduate research team in examining the following topics: speculative and science fiction, university library special collections, historical analysis, and 14th-to-19th century poetry.Employee Benefits Communications Intern, Natl. Rural Electric Coop. Association, Arlington, VAMay 2019 – August 2019Designed comprehensive health promotion packages for nonprofit organization using behavior change models to appeal to clients of diverse backgrounds in health literacy and fieldwork experience concerning Capitol Hill affairs.Editorial Communications Intern, VT College of Liberal Arts & Human Sciences, Blacksburg, VAJanuary 2019 – May 2019Spearheaded content creation showcasing undergraduate liberal arts engagement and campus life by attending and reporting on notable events, interviewing featured students, and designing creative campaigns on social media and via college magazine.Leadership and Organizational ExperienceVice President of Membership, Omicron Delta Kappa, Alpha Omicron Circle at Virginia TechLambda Pi Eta Communications Honor SocietyWriter, Social Media Director for Silhouette Literary & Art Magazine at Virginia TechWriter, Editor, and Social Media Representative for Her Campus at Virginia TechPeer Assistant for Learning at Virginia Tech Cook Counseling Center (QPR Suicide Prevention Certified) ................
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