BETHANIE GENGLER

210 Water St. · Menasha, WI 54952 · (920) 475-9846 ·Genglb78@uwosh.edu

EDUCATION
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Oshkosh, WI
Bachelor of Science Graduation Date: December 2019
Major: Journalism Emphasis: Writing/Editing Overall GPA: 3.323/4.0

WRITING, SOCIAL MEDIA AND COMPUTER SKILLS

 Three years comprehensive experience writing,
editing and proofreading
 Knowledgeable in Adobe InDesign, completing
a weekly layout
 Demonstrated ability to use AP style in weekly
publications
 Working knowledge of HTML including courses
in website development and online publishing
 Proficient in Microsoft Office-Word and
PowerPoint
 Basic digital photography and Photoshop skills

RELATED EXPERIENCE
The Advance Titan
Opinion Editor-University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
 Design and layout weekly opinion section
 Write staff editorial which has consistently been
a top viewed article each week
 Edit letters to the editor for content, grammar
and AP style errors
Oshkosh, WI
February 2019-Present
 Coordinate interviews with multiple sources
 Report on topics including campus inclusion,
social media and student journalism censorship
 Recruit and train writers
 Generate interesting article topics

The Fox Journal Menasha, WI

Reporter-University of Wisconsin Fox Valley January 2017-May 2017
 Collaborated with faculty and students to  Photographed events and wrote cutlines
brainstorm newspaper article ideas  Interviewed local citizens, students and staff
 Wrote and edited newspaper articles for content, members
grammar and AP style errors

WORK EXPERIENCE
Just Pets Appleton, WI
Customer Service/Animal Caretaker December 2010-present
 Manage daily operations of retail store including opening and closing, new employee training, customer service
and sales
 Interact with and assist diverse customers on a constant basis promoting excellent customer service and
communication skills
 Demonstrated ability to multi-task and complete projects while meeting deadlines
 Proficient in money handling and reconciling end-of-day cash and credit transactions

ACTIVITIES
 Freelance editing
 Licensed and certified judge for the Wisconsin state 4-H program
 Manitowoc County 4-H volunteer for 15 years