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John Thompson

Austin

Summary

Graduate of the University of Texas with experience in fields of editing, retail, tutoring, translation, and writing composition in both team-oriented and leadership positions.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Intern

American Short Fiction
06.2024 - Current
  • Read and reviewed short story submissions as well as assisted in-office with packaging mail orders.

Bookseller I

BookPeople
06.2023 - Current
  • Provided quick and friendly customer service on the sales floor and over the phone, as well as alphabetized and shelved books across all sections of the store while keeping up to date on new releases in the publishing industry.

Writing Consultant

University Writing Center
08.2022 - 05.2024
  • Consulted with undergraduate students at UT Austin on essays, applications, and statements of purpose, among other forms of written work.

Education

English with Creative Writing Honors -

University of Texas at Austin
05.2024

High School Diploma - undefined

The Woodlands College Park High School
06.2020

Skills

  • Bilingual in English and Spanish
  • Copyediting
  • Proofreading
  • Translation
  • Writing
  • Computer software
  • Public speaking
  • Customer service

Certification

  • UT Austin Creative Writing Certificate
  • Minor in Cultural Anthropology

Awards

  • Dean's Honor List Fall '21
  • Spring '22
  • Spring '23
  • Kruger Fellowship Finalist in Creative Writing Spring '23

Timeline

Intern

American Short Fiction
06.2024 - Current

Bookseller I

BookPeople
06.2023 - Current

Writing Consultant

University Writing Center
08.2022 - 05.2024

English with Creative Writing Honors -

University of Texas at Austin

High School Diploma - undefined

The Woodlands College Park High School

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