Tara Walker 178 West Woodhaven Lane, Idaho Falls, ID 83404 Cell: 208-881-6607 Email: tarakw86@gmail.com
Education Bachelor of Arts, Brigham Young University, Graduated Dec. 2012 English Language Major; Editing Minor • • •
3.82 GPA Academic Scholarship Humanities Dean’s List: 2010 – 2011
Relevant Coursework: English Language 524, History of the printed book, and instruction on the proper way to create an aesthetically pleasing publication with valid content English Language 430, Editing Capstone, Stowaway Magazine; magazine production English Language 410, Substantive Editing Skills with magazine emphasis English Language 350, Basic Editing Skills with a magazine emphasis English Language 326, Semantics and Pragmatics of the English Language English Language 325, Grammar of the English Language English Language 322, Modern American English Usage English 316, Technical Writing
Editing Experience Editorial Intern, Ensign, Jan. 2013 – April 2013 • • •
Write, select, compile, copyedit, source check, and proofread articles Run analytics for all Church magazines using Omniture Write and select display content for the landing page: lds.org/ensign
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Wrote, edited, and designed articles and advertisements Managed the magazine’s Facebook page; created posts to increase website traffic
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Gave and recorded oral interviews Transcribed all interviews given Edited the transcriptions and returned final copies to the interviewees
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Wrote and edited staff profiles for the school’s website
Senior Designer and Facebook Manager, Stowaway, Sept. 2012 – Dec. 2012 Oral History Intern, Brigham Young University, Jan. – Sept. 2011
Profile Writer and Editor, The Hair Academy, Jan. – Aug. 2007
Volunteer Experience English Language Center Volunteer, Brigham Young University, Sept. – Dec. 2010 •
Worked with non-native English speakers to acquire better writing skills
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Wrote, edited, designed, and organized the program for each week’s meeting
Church Order-of-Service Facilitator, June – Dec. 2010
Other Work Experience
BYU Barbershop: Sept. 2010 – July 2011 •
Cut, colored, and styled hair; sold product, and scheduled appointments
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Performed stylist responsibilities and closed the salon twice a week
Hairmasters Salon and Spa: Aug. – Dec. 2009
Skills and Interests Omniture, social media, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Microsoft Word skills •
Designed a logo, flyer, newsletter, and book for a humanities computer class
Intermediate French conversation and oral histories Raw-vegan food preparation, makeup application, and skincare education