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Maja Orsic

email orsic.maja@gmail.com
cell 302.354.8171
web laviepoeme.wordpress.com

education

Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) | Pittsburgh, PA
september 2006 – may 2010
Professional Writing and French & Francophone Studies
QPA 3.95 / 4.0, University Honors

University of Delaware | Paris, France
fall 2009
Study Abroad

work experience

Gallery Assistant, Robert Klein Gallery | Boston, MA
september 2010 – present
Write press releases for current and upcoming exhibitions at the Gallery.
Assist the Gallery Director with hanging, framing, and preparing prints for display or sale.
Developed a full-bleed back cover print advertisement for the 2011 Photographic Resource Center (PRC) magazine.

Temporary Hire, Corporate Development, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA) | Boston, MA
october 2010 – december 2010
Helped the Corporate Development team prepare for the November 2010 opening of the Art of the Americas Wing.
Researched donor prospects using recent lisings in the Boston Business Journal and on Hoovers.com.
Compiled large mailings for corporate sponsorship and membership events, including America Remixed.

Counter Staff, The Biscuit | Somerville, MA

september 2010 – present

Work with kitchen and counter staff to prepare food and drink orders at this bustling locally-owned bakery.
Manage the visual merchandising of the pastry shelves, including the creation and placement of signage.
Named “The 20/20,” a new sandwich featuring portabello mushroom, white bean spread, and carrots.

Teen Programs Intern, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA) | Boston, MA
june – august 2010
Guided and advised the Teen Arts Council (TAC), composed of twelve Boston teenagers.
Developed and coordinated the six-week schedule for the Summer 2010 TAC.
Drafted emails, project proposals, and meeting agendas in keeping with the “New MFA” attitude, image, and goals.

Freelance Writer | Everywhere, USA
january 2008 – present
Tutor middle school and high school students in advanced reading and writing.
Revised research articles for Dr. Naoko Taguchi, CMU Professor of Japanese and Second Language Acquisition.
Developed small-scale marketing material for licensed massage therapist Rebecca Mulrine, NCTMB.

Sales Associate, GrassRoots Handcrafts | Wilmington, DE
june 2007 – december 2008
Managed purchases, exchanges, and returns with two versions of retail computer software.
Provided assistance and advice to a broad customer base, most often females ages 25 -50.
Designed and installed seasonal displays to increase sales during holiday and sale periods.

Office Assistant, Office of the Dean of Student Affairs | CMU
january – may 2010
Provided organizational support and information to persons outside the University.
Served as an information source for University students, including those seeking Emergency Student Loans.
Compiled spreadsheets, meeting notes, and documents on deadline for the Director of Special Projects.

Writing Tutor, Academic Development | CMU
february 2007 – may 2010
Helped students brainstorm, edit, and revise written assignments during weekly one-on-one sessions.
Created a time-management guide commissioned in honor of Randy Pausch’s Last Lecture.

Resident Assistant, Student Affairs | CMU
august 2008 – may 2010
Developed dynamic personal relationships with small staff and thirty resident upperclassmen.
Promoted community growth and mediated in conflict resolution, serving as a peer resource.
Collaborated on community-wide programming for events such as “Sneakerology in the Streets.”

Carnegie Mellon Today Writer | CMU
september 2008 – april 2009
Worked with a veteran magazine editor to handle deadlines, revise drafts, and publish original pieces.

Row-For-It! Head Coach | Wilmington, DE
june – august 2009
Led a diverse staff of young adults and introduced 100 campers to basic rowing skills and competition.

campus activities

Student Government Elections Board | CMU
february 2009 – april 2010
Partnered with undergraduates, graduates, and faculty to standardize Student Government elections.
Set precedents and upheld protocol for elections scheduling, campaigning, and voting.

coursework

Public Relations, Marketing & Corporate Communications
Communication Design Fundamentals
Magazine Writing
The Art of Juggling
Sneakerology 101

skills

Advanced French language fluency
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Adobe InDesign, Illustrator
Competitive Spelling

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