Michelle R Erskine 429 N. Main St Olivet, MI 49076   Phone: (989) 285-0035 Email: merskine09@att.net
OBJECTIVE
	I am seeking a position which will allow me to employ my excellent oral and written communication skills while advancing my career goals.
EDUCATION
	Olivet College Olivet, MI 2005-2009 Bachelor of Liberal Arts Degree, cum laude Majors: Communication and Sociology Minor: Journalism GPA 3.75 Delta Community College Saginaw, MI 2003-2005 Dual Enrollment GPA 4.0 Merrill High School Merrill, MI 2002-2005 Diploma GPA 3.89
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
	Michigan Press Association, Office Intern Supervisor: Mike MacLaren Present Employer • Completed marketing research and created corresponding databases • Updated the MPA website and provided editorial input on the Bulletin • Attended House of Representative Commission meeting dealing with FOIA • Worked with Access and other in-house operating systems to update marketing data and the Michigan Newspaper Directory Olivet College Echo Writer, Student Newspaper Staff Supervisor: Joanne Williams 2005-2009 • Increased workflow through office organization, and assisted with archiving • Worked with Adobe InDesign and Photoshop • Met deadline to produce stories and columns for the college and community in Associated Press Format Olivet College Housing and Conferences Assistant, Student Life Staff Supervisor: Tamyra Walters 2006-2009 • Operated the Jenzibar Information System, responsible for housing 1,500 students • Created and edited new housing forms, bulletin boards, and weekly meeting agendas • Actively used interpersonal communication skills • Assisted conferences of up to 700 people with daily operations Olivet College Garfield Lake Review, Literary Magazine Editor 2006-2007 • Served on editorial board peer reviewing submissions in 2006 • As Editor in 2007: Responsible for all layout and design- includes publishing house visits • Edited entire content and design of publication