1. TERRI PURCELL
terripurcell92@gmail.com
815-954-5975
1249 Rick Ct, Joliet, IL 60431
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Rotating Intern October 2015 – February 2016
Independent Publishing Group
Chicago, IL
 Worked with Digital team to review and file digital book titles
 Utilized Title Management to find COMP book titles for upcoming season
 Write press releases to event vendors for Chicago Review Press
 Assist in editing process for Chicago Review Press
 Review product links on online sites
 Assess online sales data
 Insert online book reviews for seasonaltitles
 Manage financial accounts
Editor and Community Relations January 2014 – May 2015
Bronze Man Books
Millikin University, Decatur, IL
• Edit children’s book My SuperSassy Spectacles
• Head two successfulcompany promotional events
• Create company’s informational posterand social media strategies for company events
• Review submitted works and oversee acceptance and rejection letters
• Scout for future expansion projects and new authors
Professional Writing Internship January 2015 – May 2015
Children’sMuseum of Illinois
Decatur, IL
• Remodel publishing schedule for blog site
• Advertise museum events and network opportunities through weekly informational blog posts
• Write and edit grants,event press releases, and thank you letters to museum sponsors
• Moderate museum’s social networking websites
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in English May 2015
Professional Writing Focus
Millikin University, Decatur, IL GPA: 3.8/4.00
 Studied at Globe Theatre in London, England August 2014 – December 2014
 Ran a traveler’s blog covering travels in Ireland, Italy, and Poland
• Graduated Magna Cum Laude
• Dean’s List (8 semesters)
• Charlene F. Wood Scholarship for Excellence in English
SKILLS AND PROFICIENCIES
 Proficient in Microsoft Office
 Familiar with programs: InDesign, Photoshop,Wordpress,socialmedia sites
 Book editing and copying
 Public relations and marketing

2. MEMBERSHIPS
Alpha Chi Omega, National Sorority January 2012 – May 2015
Upsilon Chapter, Decatur, IL
 Newsletter Chair: Create semi-annual newsletter reporting chapter events
 Social Chair: Authorize and oversee all planning for Spring Formal, charity fundraisers, and other Greek social events
ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT
FeaturedStaff Writer August 2013 – May 2015
The Decaturian
Millikin University, Decatur, IL
 Write humorous weekly reviews on books,plays, and local restaurants
 Conduct thorough interviews with locals, students,and university faculty
 Sell ads to local businesses
Preschool Instructor May 2011 – Present
Joliet Park District
Joliet, IL
• Lead children ages 3 – 6 in learning activities
• Act as liaison between park district staff and parents
• Develop lesson plans
VOLUNTEER WORK
 Decatur Dove Shelter
 Joliet Public Library
 Macon County Animal Shelter
 Easter Seals