Heather Young

youn1061[at]vandals[dot]uidaho[dot]edu

Education:

University of Idaho
Bachelors of Arts: English: Professional Writing Emphasis
Minor: Creative Writing

Relevant Coursework:
Client-Based Writing Persuasive Writing
Technical Writing College Writing & Rhetoric

Experience:

September 2017- Editor at Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.

Present -Edited and reviewed technical documents including but
not limited to: instruction manuals, data sheets, and
application guides

May 2017- Editor Intern at Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories

September 2017 - Assisted in editing and reviewing technical documents
including but not limited to: instruction manuals, data
sheets, and application guides

April 2017 Grant Writer for Vanport Mosaic

- Worked on a team that applied for a Public Humanities
Projects grant

January 2017 Project Manager for Agency Profile and Discourse Analysis for
Vanport Mosaic
- Worked with a project manager team and oversaw the
research and development of a document that outlined the
goals and overall functioning of the Vanport Mosaic

May 2015- ROSS: Dress for Less Associate: Front End Supervisor.
Present - Provided customer service, a fast checkout experience and
completed problem solving situations
Skills:

Proficient in MS Office Punctual and Accurate

Moderate in MS Excel Exceptional Leadership skills

Quick Learner Organized and Responsible

Friendly and Approachable Excellent Interpersonal Skills

Honors:

2016-2017 Chief Marketing Officer at Kappa Alpha Theta Fraternity

Oversaw community and social media presence
Supervised philanthropic events planned by the Fraternity

2015-2016 Awards Director at Kappa Alpha Theta Fraternity

Wrote documents sent to Headquarters
Completed awards documents

2015 TRUE Associate of the Month at ROSS: Dress for Less -December
Awarded due to my reliability and punctuality

2015-present Shortage Prevention Captain at ROSS: Dress for Less

In charge of ways to prevent item shortage
Demonstrated my attention to detail and ability to follow
instructions

Service:

2012-2016 Small Animal Supervisor

Oversaw the Small Animal Department at the Colton Fair
Helped children with showing and caring their animals

2014-2017 Philanthropy participant

Helped raise money for several groups on University of
Idaho campus
Included but not limited to:
o Turtle Derby for ALS
o Anchor Splash for Service for Sight
o Relay for Life