MIRANDA ANDERSON

927 W. XYZt Street, 4-E, New York City 10024 megesmith@moonlink.net (212) 123-4567

TARGET: ENTRY-LEVEL EDITORIAL POSITION, PUBLISHING INDUSTRY

What I bring to HarperCollins:
Passion for literature. I dont know anyone who loves it more. Drive to succeed. Razor sharp, detail oriented, hard working, and organized. Work well independently. Meet deadlines. Natural aptitude for reading and writing and broad exposure to great literature. Miranda is an astute reader and a

graceful and insightful writer I could not recommend anyone more highly. Loretta Prescott, PhD, English Professor & Director of Interdisciplinary Studies at University of North Carolina.
Global perspective, as a result of foreign studies at the University of Salamanca in Spain, a university trip to 11

countries in Europe, and independent travel throughout Europe. Proficient in Spanish (both written and verbal).
Three years experience writing book reviews; paid intern experience at HarperCollins; editorial and publicity

experience; familiarity with The Chicago Manual of Style; and solid understanding of the publishing market/industry.
Relevant coursework: Editing; 18 Literature Classes; Writing for PR and Advertising; Writing for Publication; and

Journalism at New York University, New York City, Summer 2005.

EDUCATION, HONORS & ACTIVITIES

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, ENGLISH, with MINORS in SPANISH and JOURNALISM May 2008 University of North Carolina, Wilmington, NC Cumulative GPA: 3.75 out of 4.0 Academic honors: Magna Cum Laude, Deans List (20042008); Phi Beta Kappa; Golden Key International Honor Society; Sigma Tau Delta, National English Honor Society. Selected as one of 70 students to participate in ten-week course emphasizing leadership training. Mentored nine incoming transfer students as Student Orientation Advisor. MODERATOR, HarperCollins-sponsored Book Club, Wilmington, NC CO-CHAIR, PUBLICITY COMMITTEE, Project Pumpkin, Wilmington, NC Fall 2007Spring 2007 Fall 2007

MEMBER, Student Union Attractions and Lectures Committee, Wilmington, NC Fall 2006Fall 2007 Charged with shared responsibility to manage budget of $35,000+ and plan, coordinate, and market big-name concerts and events on campus.

RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE

HarperCollins, New York, NY Summer 2007 INTERN Recruited for highly competitive paid internship to work in Information Group Marketing Department. Researched online markets, wrote outreach letters, and supported department with administrative tasks. Participated in weekly educational seminars to gain knowledge and understanding of the publishing industry. Garnered high praise from top management as a result of participation in publicizing Steve Almonds book, Not that You Asked, online; received outstanding exit review based on performance. Selected to serve as HarperCollins Ambassador at University of North Carolina, representing company in recruitment information meetings and aiding Human Resources in hiring process. The Daily Tar Heel, Wilmington, NC 09/200505/2008 STAFF WRITER (09/200505/2008) Wrote articles and book reviews for universitys award-winning newspaper, as one of three staff writers. BOOK REVIEW EDITOR (Spring 2008) Convinced editors of the need for a weekly book review that featured contemporary book selections. Contacted book publishers to receive review copies in advance of release dates. Worked closely with writers and edited their work.

 Initiated and facilitated more timely and newsworthy book reviews.