This document is a resume for Brittany Harrison that outlines her education and professional experience. She received a Master of Arts in History from DePaul University with a 3.99 GPA and a Bachelor of Arts in History and American Studies from Lake Forest College, graduating summa cum laude. Her professional experience includes roles as a graduate assistant at DePaul University, an interlibrary loan assistant at DePaul, a tutor at Lake Forest College Writing Center, a features editor for The Chronicle newspaper, and a sales associate at Kohl's.
1. Brittany Harrison
11151 270th Avenue, Trevor, WI 53179 ● 847-847-6973
britt991990@sbcglobal.net ● http://www.linkedin.com/in/brittanyharrison1
EDUCATION
DEPAUL UNIVERSITY Chicago, IL
Master of Arts, History June 2015
Current GPA: 3.99/4.0
LAKE FOREST COLLEGE Lake Forest, IL
Bachelor of Arts, History and American Studies May 2013
Summa Cum Laude
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
DePaul University Chicago, IL
Graduate Assistant, History Department Sep 2014-Present
Analyze qualitative and quantitative data from student evaluations to create comprehensive reports assessing
instructors’performances to assist departmental decisions in tenure and promotion cases.
Facilitate classroomactivities and proctor exams on behalf of instructors,assuring maintenance of classroom
schedules.
John T. Richardson Library, DePaul University Chicago, IL
Interlibrary Loan Assistant Sep 2013-Aug 2014
Implemented library policy when fulfilling requests for materials, ensuring maximum possible requests were approved.
Performed a variety of office tasks to promote timely processing of interlibrary shipments and deliveries .
Conducted inventory of library materials, resolving bibliographic errors in catalogue.
Lake Forest College Writing Center Lake Forest, IL
Tutor Sep 2012 – May 2013
Instructed clients on various issues concerning written academic argument, including organization, style, and grammar.
Communicated with professors concerning the status ofclients' advancement, resulting in revised and improved
coursework.
Reviewed the Writing Center's instructional materials produced for clients to promote high-quality content geared
towards improvement in all aspects of college-level writing.
College of Lake County, The Chronicle Grayslake, IL
Features Editor Sep 2010 – May 2011
Conducted interviews and researched for a variety of news and features stories relevant to the Lake County area,
receiving the First Place, News Division I prize for the 2010-11 Awards for Excellence in Illinois Community College
Newspapers.
Edited articles using AP style and collaborated with other writers and editors, ensuring that factual stories and
accompanying photographs composed the Features section.
Participated in layout design to create newspaper pages using a variety of computer programs.
Kohl's Round Lake, IL
Sales Associate May 2009 – Aug 2013
Implemented sales floor design plans both on independent initiative and as part of a team, resulting in improved
product display and layout for better customer experience.
Researched and reported missing merchandise, communicating regularly with the leadership team to ensure decreased
merchandise loss.
SKILLS
Proficient in Windows and Microsoft programs; past experience with InDesign.
Intermediate literacy and intermediate fluency in French.
Intermediate literacy and beginner fluency in Spanish.