1. KATLYN KURTZ
www.linkedin.com/katlynkurtz  813-838-8778  kurtzkatlyn@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position as an editor with a publishing company in order to utilize my skills in writing and
organization and to further prepare myself for a career in editing
EDUCATION
Bachelors of Arts in English Creative Writing August 2015
University of South Florida (USF) Tampa, FL
 Minor in Philosophy
 Honors College, including the completion of an honors-level thesis
 GPA 3.89
PROFESSIONALEXPERIENCE
Communications and Marketing Specialist July 2016-present
USF, Career Services Tampa, FL
 Create and maintain a Design Guide for Career Services that applied a unique look for the office while
staying within the bounds of the university’s style
 Design flyers, banners, stationary, and presentations to be in line with the University’s Communications
and Marketing
 Plan schedules for printing materials with outside vendors to ensure materials are available for office
staff to use at various events
 Attend student events and manage tables in order to discuss the programs and opportunities offered by
the office
 Supervise the operations of the front desk and assist during coverage gaps by answering phones and
helping clients and staff members in-person
Survey Writer May 2016-present
Nielsen Oldsmar, FL
 Create survey questions for televised programming for the RewardTV platform using the DMS system
 Track brand integration for clients, competitors, and other common brands in televised programming
and write questions about integrated product placement
 Maintain a Team Quality Score of at least 98% for the Ad Solutions department and a Good-As-Is
individual editing rate of at least 75% on all survey questions written
Front Office Receptionist June 2015-July 2016
USF, Career Services Tampa, FL
 Received phone calls from USF students and alumni, employers, and others in order to set up
appointments and accounts with the Employ-A-Bull job database, register for events, and answer
general questions
 Maintained a consistent level of service with every customer to achieve a satisfaction rating of 4.87/5
 Organized the operations of the front desk to guarantee a welcoming environment
 Assisted with various office projects, most notably office marketing projects such as designing flyers,
creating presentations, and creating spreadsheets of information to enhance the customer experience
Camping Retail Associate June 2015-May 2016
Bass Pro Shops Tampa, FL
 Arranged merchandise in order to effectively draw the customer’s eye while showcasing different styles
and brands of associated products
 Engaged in product knowledge exercises in order to build upon the company’s existing reputation as
being experienced and informed about the outdoors
 Interacted with customers to ensure that they get the right product for their need rather than the most
expensive product

2.  Received two STAR cards date for excellent customer service
Editorial Intern June 2015-August 2015
Osprey Observer Brandon, FL
 Edited five publications over a three-week period
 Followed leads for articles in order to produce relevant, local news stories
 Ensured proper formatting, grammar, and spelling is consistent throughout publication
Career Peer August 2014-June 2015
USF, Career Services Tampa, FL
 Conducted student resume and cover letter reviews to assist in the job application process
 Demonstrated job search strategies to prepare students for job applications and interviews
 Presented to students in order to show the variety of services offered by the office
 Facilitated on-campus career fairs open to the USF community with approximately 80 employers and
assisted employers and prepared students with techniques to explore employer information
Resident Assistant August 2013-May 2015
USF, Housing and Residential Education Tampa, FL
 Managed a residential community of 760 residents, directly responsible for 40 co-ed residents, through
objectives based on academic engagement, global citizenship, interpersonal skills, and wellness
 Utilized lesson plans to facilitate programs and discussions to engage residents as campus and global
citizens
 Understood and upheld USF campus and housing policies and procedures to serve as an effective role
model for residents both within and outside of the residence hall
 Performed on-call duties, including building rounds and responding to phone calls, in a professional
manner several times a month to ensure the safety of the community
 Planned hall decorations and bulletin boards to engage residents with campus resources and passive
discussion topics and welcome them to the area in which they live
Nanny January 2010-August 2014
Self-Employed Brandon, FL
 Worked with two elementary and middle school aged children on homework within various subject
areas
 Prepared meals for children during dinner and occasionally for lunch and breakfast
 Transported children to and from school and various after-school activities during both the regular
school year and the summer
Student Assistant May 2013-August 2014
USF Tampa, FL
 Answered questions and concerns via phone calls in a timely manner and maintained calendars for
twelve academic advisors
 Filed sensitive documents concerning student status and registration
 Processed new student information for all students entering the Honors College
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Volunteer October 2011-August 2014
Seeds of Hope Food Bank Valrico, FL
 Organized food and other items to be given to families of as many as ten people
 Planned meals for families based on available food
Lieutenant Governor August 2012-May 2013
Andros 1 Hall Council, USF Tampa, FL
 Planned community-wide events
 Maintained the area’s budget
 Managed meetings twice weekly
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

3. Thesis: Shakespeare’s Tragic Heroines January 2015-August 2015
USF Honors College, Dr. Jay Zysk and Dr. Nicole Discenza Tampa, FL
 Reevaluated A. C. Bradley’s definition of a “tragic hero” in order to apply the term to female figures in
tragedy
 Utilized over sixty peer-reviewed articles or books as references
 Compiled a final draft consisting of fifty-four pages and approximately twenty-thousand words
Medical Ethics ResearchIntern August 2013-January 2014
Moffitt Cancer Research Center, Dr. Gwenn P. Quinn Tampa, FL
 Assisted the development of Moffitt’s Rapid Tissue Donation Program and Fertility Preservation
Program
 Organized and maintained a budget for the location, catering, and transportation of 20 guests of the
Fertility Preservation Program’s annual seminar for nurses
Philosophy Research December 2012-May 2013
USF Honors College, Dr. Philip Bishop Tampa, FL
 Comparison of Confucius, Aristotle and John Dewey on leadership
 Researched to build outline for future paper
SKILLS
Computer: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook, Google Documents, Pages, iMovie, Adobe (limited)
Language: Spanish (comprehensive ability)
Social Media: Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, GroupMe, Instagram, Tumblr, WordPress
HONORS
National Society for Collegiate Scholars: Member June 2013-present
USF Resident Assistant of the Year: Nominee April 2015
Dean’s List: College of Arts and Sciences Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2015
USF Resident of the Year: Nominee April 2013
PUBLICATIONS
Kurtz, K. E. (2015). The Jimmy Puppet. Tampa, FL: thread Literary Inquiry.
Kurtz, K. E. (2015). Post-Somatic Crest Disorder. Tampa, FL: thread Literary Inquiry.
Kurtz, K. E. (2015). Say You Were Never Seventeen at His House in 2011. Tampa, FL: thread Literary Inquiry.