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Hello! My name is Amy Gravino, and I am a twenty four year-old writer and college graduate. I am currently working on a non-fiction dating/sexuality book for young adults and adults with autism and Asperger's Syndrome, and I am applying to graduate school in order to pursue a career as an autism consultant.

EDUCATION    

From August of 2001 to May of 2005, I attended King's College in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. I graduated with a 3.0 grade point average and a Bachelor of Arts degree in English, with a concentration in Writing. My minor was Women's Studies.

The following are a list of noteworthy courses that I completed during my four years of college:

Literary Journalism                                                                    Writing for the Web

Advanced Technical Writing                                                       Greek and Roman Mythology

Special Topics in Writing: Editing                                                Topics in Cinema: Orson Welles

In June of 2006, I acquired a Certificate in Memoir Writing after completing several Memoir Writing courses through the University of Washington Extension program.

In June of 2007, I acquired a Certificate in Editing after completing several Editing courses through the University of Washington Extension program.

ACTIVITIES & ACHIEVEMENTS

Documentary Performer/Collaborator in ARTS (artists with autism)   August 2007                     

Documentary Performer in Normal People Scare Me                              April 2006

AHA-NY Spring Conference Adult Panel speaker                     April 2005
AHA-NY Spring Conference Young Adult Panel speaker          April 2003
AHA-NY Spring Conference Young Adult Panel speaker          April 1997

The International Library of Poetry (Poetry.com) 3^rd Place Winner       September 2005
The International Library of Poetry - Editor’s Choice Award               August 2005

Freshman Orientation Assistant, King's College                                   2003–2005

King’s College newspaper reporter for The Crown                               2001–2002
     


COMPUTER SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

I have experience using and a thorough knowledge of Internet Explorer, Netscape Explorer, and the following Microsoft Office suite products: Word, PowerPoint, FrontPage. I have moderate experience with and intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, and Adobe PhotoShop. I have a basic knowledge of HTML, and a minimum typing speed of 80 WPM (words per minute).

WORK EXPERIENCE

2005-2005                             

GRASP (The Global and Regional Asperger Syndrome Partnership)                                                            

New York, NY

Young Adult Outreach Director

·         Made telephone calls to numerous outside sources on behalf of organization

·         Created and organized a computerized database of all of GRASP’s contacts.

·         Publicized GRASP, raised Asperger’s/Autism awareness.

2003–2004                            

King’s College                                                   

Wilkes-Barre, PA

Writing Center Tutor

·         Edited papers covering a variety of subjects

·         Created and supplied grammar and writing guides for tutees

·         Helped students improve quality of their writing

June–August 2003                 

Long Island Bone & Joint                                 

Port Jefferson, NY

File Clerk

·         Filed papers and accomplished all tasks in a timely manner

·         Gained thorough knowledge of Medical Manager and all MS Office-based software

·         Performed various data entry duties

REFERENCES

Available upon request from the King’s College Office of Career Planning and Placement,

133 N. River Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711  (570) 208-5874

 

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