Kerri A. Sheehan
kas29@hood.edu
240-439-5304
Profile
- Extensive skills in writing including academic text, creative writing, and journalism.
- Experience in proofreading and editing papers and articles.
- Strong skills in communication and customer service.
- Proficient in programs including InDesign, Illustrator, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Education
B.A., English and Communication Arts, Hood College- Frederick, MD Fall 2011-Present
- GPA: 3.47
- Knowledgeable in writing, critiquing, and evaluating several forms of poetry and theory (Forms in Poetry, Creative Writing, and Writers of Significance: Whitman and Dickinson, Pop Culture Theory and Practice).
- Sufficient in knowledge of several forms of media (Screen Craft, Mass Media and Society, News Writing, Feature Writing, Editing and Layout, Graphics).
Study Abroad- Berlin, Germany Summer 2013
- Participated in a 10 day trip to Berlin to study the culture and history of the city.
Experience
Alternative Spring Break; Habitat for Humanity, Hood College Spring 2014
- Worked with other volunteers for a week in Sebring, Florida to renovate and rebuild homes for the less fortunate.
Wisteria Literary Magazine Marketing and Publicity Coordinator, Hood College Fall 2013-Present
- Worked with staff to publish and market the campus literary magazine.
Blue and Grey Contributing Writer, Hood College Fall 2013
- Gained valuable experience reporting for a student organized newspaper.
Internship, Gorilla Magazine, Frederick MD Fall 2014
- Worked closely with strategic editor, Pattee Brown, writing feature articles and completing editorial duties.
Server, Home at Braddock Inn, Braddock Heights, MD Summer 2010-February 2014
- Collaborated with coworkers to provide friendly and efficient customer service with a courteous attitude.
Awards
Departmental Honors Senior Thesis, English and Communication Arts; Tischer Scholar Spring 2014
- Selected by both departments to collaborate with professors and research a topic of my choice.
Dean’s List, Hood College Fall 2013-Spring 2014
Convocation Honors, Hood College Fall 2014