MISSION:	Writing and publishing in e-zines and traditional periodicals.
EDUCATION:	Graduated Salutatorian at South Dearborn High School 1997; GPA 3.7 Student at Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana; GPA 3.3 Major in English and Classical Culture, Minor in Creative Writing.
SKILLS:	Languages - Familiar with Spanish and Latin. Computer Skills - Type 60+ WPM - Word, Word Perfect, Microsoft Publisher, Quattro Pro, First Choice, and Paint Shop Pro - Knowledge of HTML and database programs, maintain 3 websites. - Can troubleshoot Windows/Dos problems.
WORK EXPERIENCE:	Church Secretary, April 2001-June 2002 Tanner Valley United Methodist Church -Organize church calendar, bulletins, newsletter, and office equipment. Backcountry Staff, May 1999-August 1999 Philmont Scout Ranch - Organized and led campfires and presentations. - Instructed youth and adults in roping, branding, and cooking. Computer Lab Attendant, January 1999-May 1999 Ball State Language Lab, North Quad - Assisted students. - Set up computerized projection equipment. Handicrafts Assistant, June 1995-August 1995 Old Ben Scout Reservation - Instructed merit badges.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:	Newsletter Editor, member of Executive Board, 1997-2002 SI-NAUMS (South Indiana Chapter of the National Association of United Methodist Scouters) - Publish the newsletter, the Pathfinder, quarterly. - Design and maintain the website. Director, Spring 2000 South Indiana United Methodist Girl Scout retreat - Organized and led three-day retreat. - Staff previous year; led crafts and challenge events. Reporter, Summer 1997 BSA National Jamboree, Jamboree News - Conducted interviews and composed articles.
ACTIVITES:	Member of Girl Scouts of the USA, 1985-1997 Adult Life Membership, 1998-present Member of Boy Scouts of America, 1996-present Member of 4-H 1991-1995 Spanish Club 1993-1995 Chess Club and Team 1995-1997 German Club 1996-1997 Philosophy Club 1995-1997; Co-ordinator 1996-1997 Track 1992-1995 Cross Country 1995-1997 Adventurer's Guild 1998-2000
HONORS:	National Junior Honors Society National Honors Society Presidential Academic Fitness Award BSA Venturing Silver Award BSA Venturing Ranger Award Ball State Whitinger Scholar United Methodist Torch Award