Wanda M. Thibodeaux
3420 Golfview Drive, Apt. 111
Eagan, MN 55123
(989) 400-1523
OBJECTIVE To provide professional and educational copywriting and copyediting services to businesses and individuals at affordable rates via a wide variety of communication methods
ACADEMIC CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY (CMU)
PROFILE Bachelor of Music, August 2006 Major: Vocal performance
Bachelor of Science, August 2006
Major: Oboe Performance
Cumulative GPA: 3.85
Coursework Relevant to Objective: Tested out of ENG 101 (Freshman Composition); ENG 397 Research Writing and Methods (Independent Study); ENG 510 (Writing Center Practicum); Elementary German (I01 and 102);
Elementary French (101 and 102); Introduction to Sociology (SOC 100)
RESEARCH Consultant, http://takingdictation.com, (2005-2006)
Labor Migration from Southeastern Nigeria to Spanish Fernando Po, 1900-1980
Assisted Anthony C. Oham in the writing, editing, and formatting of his master’s thesis via phone consultation, e-mail, and instant messenger. Acquired and reviewed sources for client when applicable.
McNair Scholar, CMU (August, 2004)
The Pitch of Inclusion: The Impact of Social Reform in
Pre-Revolutionary Russia on the Inclusion of Women in
Contemporary Composition and Sacred Choral Practice in the
American and Russian Orthodox Church
Conducted original research under the direction of Dr. Nina
Nash-Robertson on how the changing sociopolitical climate of early 20th
century Russia resulted in innovations regarding the treatment of female
voices in contemporary composition and sacred choral practice.
Mirror, Mirror: The Case for Self-Evaluation, CMU (May 2004)
Accessed and analyzed data from websites, journals, and surveys under the direction of Dr. MaryAnn Crawford in an attempt to discover whether the attitude of students and
professional conductors was positive or negative in regard to the use of
self-evaluation techniques.
HONORS AND Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program Scholar
AWARDS CMU 2002-2003 Playwriting Contest Winner
PROFESSIONAL Bankaroo.com, (2012-present)
EXPERIENCE Write one to two blogs per week related to kids’ financial education.
Andrew Carlton, (2012-present)
Compose on hold messages in short, gold, or final formats on as-needed basis.
TypeF.com, 2011
Wrote various fashion and beauty articles.
Conjecture Corporation, (2011-2012)
Wrote articles on a range of topics with an education-based focus.
Demand Studios, (2008-2011)
Completed freelance work of over 1,200 articles.
Waleed Alsabhan, (2007)
Developed full technical report and additional documents for the purpose of gaining certified engineer status; organized and documented relevant work experience according to committee guidelines.
Mary Barr, (2006)
Wrote and edited business letters, academic papers, and political campaign literature.
Consultant, Central Michigan University (2005-2006)
Consulted with undergraduate and graduate students in face-to-face and online sessions via e-mail. Responsibilities included offering students advice in regard to brainstorming, organizational, developmental, and grammatical techniques and mechanics. Frequently worked with English Second Language (ESL) students. Minimal supervision. Responsibilities also included basic data entry, scheduling appointments, and opening and closing of the CMU Writing Center library location.
SKILLS Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
75 wpm
Internet
Research
Organization of data and materials
REFERENCES * Dr. MaryAnn Crawford, CMU Writing Center Director
Anthony C. Oham, client
Carolyn Malone, client
Mary Barr, client
*phone, email, or address available upon request