4009 W. Newcomb Street • 605-271-0774 • jennifer@whitcombs.info



University of Sioux Falls, B.A. English, 3.6 GPA

Senior Proofreader, Atlantic Coast Media Group, April 2008 - present

• Edits and proofreads all documents before publication for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, consistency, clarity, format, style and originality
• Proofs all published documents to make sure they have been properly published
• Reviews previously published content for relevancy, originality and accuracy
• Works with a team of writers to guide and focus voice, style and content
• Reports to and communicates with the Editing Manager to ensure that all projects are on track and that deadlines are being met
• Works with Web Analyst to ensure that all posted links are accurate and functioning
• Manages time, workload and various deadlines without direct daily supervision

Copy Editor / Writer, SiC Media, February 2006 - present

• Edit and create content and language for various web projects
• Coordinate and determine web content with both the client and management to create accurate and creative content for each project
• Brainstorm ideas, designs and content organization schemes with web developers and manager of SiC Media
• Discuss and adjust content with manager to fit the needs of the client
• Manage web projects:  American Baptist Churches of the Dakotas website
• Project Photographer:  Integra Plastics website

Contract Writer / Researcher, M & M Inc., June 2007 - April 2008

• Wrote original content for various product reviews
• Met daily writing deadlines without direct supervision
• Researched product information to create accurate content
• Utilized Microsoft Word Mac and Excel Mac 2008 for various projects
• Researched, cataloged and created original content for a new company project

Administrative Assistant, Bennett Trucking Inc., Nov. 2006 - Sept. 2007

• Serve as a communication liaison between employees, customers and management.
• Create various forms of written communication
• Coordinate and book appointments for outbound loads with various receivers
• Build and track loads, assign resources and bill customers using Prophesy Dispatch software
• Pay driver advances and bills with QuickBooks software
• Update and revise various documents and spreadsheets

Purple Feather Award

• “For outstanding contributions of scholarship, character, leadership and service at the University of Sioux Falls.”

University of Sioux Falls Deans List

• Fall 2003 – Spring 2006

Published in Asaph’s Cow, University of Sioux Falls Literary Journal

• “Sanctuary in the Swings” – short story published in Spring 2005

LAR Faculty Award for Liberal Thought and Expression

• Honorable Mention

International English Honor Society

• Sigma Tau Delta – USF Chapter
• Secretary - Spring 2004 through Spring 2006

Peer Writing Tutor, USF Writing Center, Sept. 2005 - Feb. 2006

• Taught students how to improve essays, research papers and other writing assignments while giving suggestions and constructive critiques on writing clearly and concisely

Co-Director of the Homecoming Variety Show

• University of Sioux Falls, Fall 2004
• Worked closely with the Dean of Students, faculty, staff, students, the community and other committee members to develop, organize, create and promote a quality variety show

Committee Member for Homecoming Variety Show

• University of Sioux Falls, Fall 2003
• Worked closely with the director of the variety show, the Dean of Students and other committee members to help with the creation and management of the variety show

Study Abroad in Hong Kong, China

• 4 Credit English Class, January, 2004
• Studied memoir and journal writing while traveling and learning the Chinese culture

University of Sioux Falls Wind Ensemble

• 3rd Chair Clarinet, Spring 2002

• Reading • Writing
• Swimming • Biking • Walking
• Watching Movies • Scrapbooking • Playing Games
• Spending Time with Friends and Family

• Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Entourage, Excel and Access
• Prophesy Dispatch, QuickBooks
• Highly proficient in learning new computer software on both Windows and OS-X platforms
• Excellent spelling and proofreading skills
• Excellent communication and people skills