Arielle LaBrecque

1660 N. Livernois Rochester, MI 48306 248.821.1551 labrecq2@msu.edu www.ariellelabrecque.com EDUCATION Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI Class of 2013 Bachelor of Arts in English, Literary Studies Bachelor of Arts in the Residential College in the Arts & Humanities (RCAH) Minor in Italian EXPERIENCE Founder and Editor in Chief of RCAHive, official RCAH literary magazine, East Lansing, MI September 2011-present Created finance plan and obtained full, continued funding from the college. Collaborated regularly with editorial and design team to increase effectiveness of proofing procedures. Recruited and organized editorial and design team. Established the magazines social media presence across various platforms. Established RCAHive as literary brand and voice of the Residential College. Department Aide & Writer, MSU Womens Resource Center, East Lansing, MI January 2012-present Contributor and co-editor of monthly newsletter, Women, Words & Wisdom. Responsible for scheduling and holding interviews. Demonstrated a dynamic approach in managing newsletter content in a responsible and relevant manner. Coordinated university and community events, created effective adver tising, and facilitated multicultural collaboration across depar tments. Supervisor, Michigan State Universitys Residence Education & Housing Services, East Lansing, MI August 2010-present Coordinated schedules for university bookings and service centers on a weekly basis. Identified areas for improvement in operations and worked with directors to implement new procedures. Responsible for implementing consistent team communication. Assistant to the Editor in Chief, Italian Journal (Italian Academy Foundation), Rome, Italy May 2012-August 2012 Established a digital presence for the journal with creation of website. Responsible for editing, formatting, and publishing academic content in digital format. Implemented innovative and creative approaches to brand and content development through cross-cultural collaboration. Highly involved with research-intensive writing for the magazine and blog. Editorial Intern, Campbell-Ewald,Warren, MI May 2011-August 2011 Assistant copyeditor for the editorial divisions Custom Publications. Freelance contributor for the OnStar Connections account, which included contacting clients for ar ticle commentary and drafting stories for the media site. Collaborated with editors to draft concepts for Custom Publications media sites, such as USPS Deliver Magazine. PUBLICATIONS & AWARDS Concerning the Whereabouts of LaszloToth, published in Remus Literar y Journal Rome,Italy Recipient of bi-annual LiveLit Award, Residential College in the Ar ts & Humanities East Lansing, MI Gamma Kappa Delta induction by the Depar tment of Romance and Classical Studies East Lansing, MI Recipient of the Sirianni Award in Italian East Lansing, MI Nominated for the Richard Lee Featherstone Prize East Lansing, MI Travel blog: www.writingrome.blogspot.com Rome, Italy