Bryn Larson

19805 N. 49th Avenue

Glendale, AZ 85308
801-349-6110
brynadams77@gmail.com
Education
B.A. Brigham Young University, August 2015
English major, editing minor
Relevant Coursework
English Language 350, Basic Editing Skills: copyediting conventions, with an emphasis
on an editing profession
English Language 410R, Genre and Substantive Editing: focus on substantive editing,
with exploration of different genres of editing
English Language 430R, Editing for Publication: refining copyediting and substantive
editing skills through hands-on work with actual publications with one-on-one
feedback and mentoring.
Digital Humanities 230, Introduction to Print Publishing: used computers and layout
programs (Adobe InDesign and Illustrator) for editing and publishing; learned
principles of design; some exposure to Photoshop
English Language 325, Grammar of English: grammatical principles of the English
language
English Language 322, Modern American Usage: current rules and use of American
English and critical editing skills
English Language 223, Introduction to the English Language: a general introduction to
English grammar and usage
Editing and Writing Experience
Associate Editor, Mormon Insights, April 2015June 2015
Edited fellow classmates articles for substantive issues
Verified all link in online publications
Received feedback from authors
Met weekly deadlines
Worked with team members and authors
Transcription Editor, English Language 399R Internship, January 2015April 2015
Edited and transcribed war veteran interviews
Composed grammatically correct sentences from non-standard English
Maintained the voice of the speaker while transcribing and editing
Received feedback on my editing work
Learned how to use transcription software
Editor, Stance for the Family student journal, September 2014April 2015
Edited manuscripts (both copyediting and substantive editing)
Evaluated manuscripts for publication
Assisted with overall layout of the journal

Posted biweekly blog posts to the journals website (stanceforthefamily.byu.edu)

Received and integrated feedback on my writing and editing
Facebook Manager, Mormon Insights, April 2015August 2015
Managed postings, messages, and analytics for the page
Wrote posts every other day
Checked Facebook page daily
Found ways to get more likes and boost traffic to the page
Volunteer Experience
Web Team Member, Mormon Insights, April 2015June 2015
Met with the Web Team to discuss goals for the website
Set the featured image for each new article
Monitored website for errors
Efficiently met publication deadlines
New Student Orientation Group Leader, July 2014
Facilitated orientation for group of approximately 25 students
Headed campus tours for new students
Shared leadership responsibilities with other group leaders
Treated younger classmates with respect and courtesy
Learned names of students and became familiar with their interests
High School Lacrosse Club, September 2009May 2012
Required dedication and responsibility to my team
Communicated with the coaches if there were any problems
Got along with many different people
Learned many important skills, including teamwork and reliability
Skills and Interests
Copyediting, substantive editing, and transcription editing; design and layout; project
management and collaboration
Computer Programs:
Advanced skill in Microsoft Word, Adobe InDesign, Illustrator
Familiarity in Photoshop
Acquainted with Weebly and Wordpress

References
Don Norton
(801)-319-8742 (evenings)
nortondon17@gmail.com
(Supervised my internship and I learned much from his feedback on my work. He
knows my editing skills and strengths)
Katie Hollingsworth, Senior Editor, Stance for the Family Journal
(702)-378-2815
ktivory123@gmail.com
(Can comment on my work with the student journal as well as my editing, writing, and
ability to work with a team of editors and designers)
Marvin Gardner
(801)-422-1253
marv_gardner@byu.edu
(My instructor for ELANG 430R, can comment on my editing ability as well as my
ability to work with a team.)
Mel Thorne
(801)-422-1719
mel_thorne@byu.edu
(My instructor for ELANG 410R, can comment on my editing ability, especially
substantive editing)
Steven Walker
(801)-422-3203
steven_walker@byu.edu
(English teacher for which I edited a book he had written. Can comment on my editing
and writing capabilities.)