1. KellyBurke
1006 ThornburyPlace
O’Fallon,IL62269
(618) 806-8118
kburke17@slu.edu
Objective
Entry-levelpositioninaliteraryorcommunications-basedcompanywithfocusonediting,proofreading
or writing.
Background Summary
Well-versedinvariousaspectsof the writingindustry,including:the writingprocess,extensive research
withan academicbasis,meetingdemandingdeadlines,proofreading,editingworkwrittenbymyselfand
by others,writtenandoral communication,andinteractingwithprofessionalsinthe field. Able tomulti-
task andcomplete high-qualityprojectsunderpressure,conformingtothe highestacademicstandards.
Willingtotake onunfamiliartasks--quicklearner. Skilledininteractingwithnew andfamiliarpersonsin
a polite andprofessional manner. Enjoysacquiringnew skills.
Experience
EditingandProofreading:
Editedpapersof peersuponrequest.
Responsible forcompletionandqualityof Honors-level groupprojectpapers.
Writing:
Wrote thesisof publishable qualitywithcompletionbyasetdeadline.
Participatedinthree semesters’worthof creative writingworkshops.
Research:
Utilizedavarietyof academicresourcestocomplete writtenassignmentsinthe fieldsof literature,
history,psychology,andsociology.
Compiledapersonalityprofile basedonexistingpsychological research.
Completionof thesiswithextensive externalresearch.
Uploadeddocumentsspanningfourcollegeyearstoa servertobe analyzedbyprofessorsstudying
curriculum.
Teamwork:
Organizedandleadsessionsforupper-level course projects.
Participatedinteam-focusactivities,includingdeliveringfoodtothose inneedandcompletingtasks
alongside othervolunteersatScottAFB ThriftStore.
Communication:
Experiencedwithcustomerservice,includinginteractingwithpersonsof interestviatelephone and
email.
Work History
ChildsupervisorinO’Fallonarea,IL,2007-2011.
QualityControl,GringoGeorge’s,O’Fallon,IL,June 2012-present.
Front DeskAssociate,Home Towne Suites,O’Fallon,IL,June 2015-present.

2. Education
BA inEnglish,SaintLouisUniversity,15 May 2015. GPA 3.85, Magna Cum Laude. Minor inPsychology.
Dean’sList,all 8 semesters,2011-2015.
Vice PresidentialScholarshipRecipient,2011-2015.
Honors Program,all 8 semesters,2011-2015.
Althoff CatholicHighSchool,2008-2011, GPA 4.0, Honors GPA 5.5.
ComputingSkills
Proficientinthe use of:MicrosoftWord,Excel, PowerPoint, andOutlook;GoogleMail,Documents,and
otherapplications.
Utilizationof GearCo(the systemresponsible forthe runningandfunctioningof the Home Towne Suites
hotel).
Activitiesand VolunteerWork
EnglishClub,clubmemberandcourse advisor,2014-2015.
Scott AFBThriftshop,volunteer cashier,2007-2014.
UniversityPortfolioProject,2014-2015.
Volunteermember,StClare of Assisi Catholic Church,2006-present.