Cleo T. Aukland
914.564.4572
EDUCATION 2013–2017 Spring 2016
Colby College, Waterville Maine, BA in French Studies and Creative Writing American University Center of Provence, France, Immersive French language program
AWARDS
Summer 2016
Kristina Stahl Creative Writing Internship — Award Recipient
WORK EXPERIENCE
2017 –present
Jujamcyn Theaters LLC, New York — Group Sales/Givenik Intern • Manage client correspondence, conduct ticketing sales research, perform administrative tasks
2016–2017
The Colby Echo, weekly newspaper — Arts & Entertainment Editor, Creative Writing Contributor • Responsible for coverage and reviews of theater, music, movie, TV, arts and entertainment. • Assign authors to stories and conduct interviews of students, faculty and professionals. • Design layouts for Arts & Entertainment.
2016–2017
Pequod, Colby College bi-annual 50-page literary magazine — Managing Editor • Curate content, oversee layouts, coordinate publishing and distribution.
2014–2017
Farnham Writers’ Center, Colby College — Head Tutor and Writing Tutor • Manage team of 50 tutors. Provide training in proofreading/editing student writing in all • disciplines. Organize community events and outreach. Coordinate with faculty for in-service • training. Created the Center’s logo.
2014–2017
Miller Library, Colby College — Digital Projects Advanced Assistant • Organize archival materials on diverse subjects. Scan archival materials. Retouch digital scans.
Summer 2016
EcoArt Project, New York, NY — Intern • Authored grant proposals and created donation letter campaign. For website, described • • funded artistic projects and created annotated list of eco-sustainable designs.
Summer 2015
Faircom New York — Research and Marketing Intern • In-depth research at Foundation Center and on WealthEngine to build donor base for clients. • Authored Cousteau Kids (Cousteau Society magazine), grant proposals and solicitation letters.
Summer 2014
Writopia Lab, New York, NY — Intern • Taught creative writing to students, including how to craft storylines, characters, and settings. • Administrative and scheduling assistance. Compiled detailed reading guide for children.
PUBLISHED WRITING ACTIVITIES
ctaukland@gmail.com
2017 2015–2017 2013–2017 2013–2017 2013–2017 Summer 2016 2014 2014 2013–2014
Lip — An essay published by Breathe Free Press magazine Colby Outdoor Orientation Trips, Colby College — Leader Broadway Musical Revue, Colby College — Actress French Club, Colby College — Member Powder and Wig Drama Club, Colby College — Member The Writers Studio, New York, NY — Creative writing student HerCampus.com, Colby College — Writer Student Government Association Publicity Committee, Colby College — Member Colby College Communications Advisory Committee — Member
SOFTWARE PROFICIENCY
• Prospect research in marketing and communications • Fluent in French (speaking, writing) • TEFL-certified • Classical and contemporary music vocalist Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Final Draft, BookDrive, WordPress, Weebly
REFERENCES
Available upon request
OTHER SKILLS