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Erin Sweeney
9238 Gross Point Road, Apt #202
Skokie, IL 60077
(773) 410-9203
[email protected]
https://esweeney.rocks
Education
Fordham University at Lincoln Center 2001
- Bachelor of Arts in Communications/Journalism
- Concentration in French Languages and Literature
- Minor in English
- Dean's List Spring 2001
DePaul University Lincoln Park Campus 2012
- Master of Arts in Writing and Publishing
- Partial Scholarship, 3.5 final GPA
Publishing
Currently seeking agent and publication
Elephant Journal
- Poem, “Written While Dreaming”, 2013
- Essay, “The Lesser Buddha”:, about Frank Bonomo, a Chicago poet, 2013
Relevant Work Experience
Cortiva Institute of Massage Therapy
- Academic Advisor
- Worked with at-risk youth in a holistic environment, 2 clean graduating classes.
WhirlyBall Chicago 2008-2010
- Lombard Event Coordinator
- Organized special events for high profile businesses and nonprofits
Zonta International 2002-2003
- Member Services Coordinator
- Edited International Directory
- Made many high profile contacts
Valentine Boys and Girls Club of Chicago 2001-2002
- Administrative Assistant
- Created Program Fliers
- Organized Special Events for a Board of Chicago politicians
Young Chicago Authors
- Literary Magazine Editor 1998
- Yak Dreams
- Many of these poems and stories in the journal were read at Printer's Row 1998
Splishin'! Fanzine
- Managing Editor 1996-1998
- In the cut and paste era, organized a 25-page magazine directed at Oasis fans
- Sent subscriptions to many overseas contacts
- Provided exclusive content and photos
Recognition, Awards, & Skills
- Received Partial Tuition Scholarship from DePaul English Department 2008
- Dean's List at Fordham University Spring 2001
- Won Ully Hirsch Poetry Prize at Fordham University 1999 and 2001
- Member of Young Chicago Authors Scholarship Class 1998
- Received $8,000 scholarship for college from Young Chicago Authors
Languages
French: Intermediate level reading, writing, and speech. Highly capable of phone conversations and correspondence.
Next Steps...
I do writing and editing work for hire. If you'd like to contact me, please follow this link.