Meghan A. Cantwell
meghancantwellwriter.weebly.com
Objective:
I am an organized, detail-oriented graduate student seeking to apply my education to the field
of professional writing. Specifically interested in proposal writing, technical writing, research,
and editing. I work well independently and as a member of a team, and enjoy collaborating
with SMEs and business development teams.
Key Words:
professional writing, business development proposals, editing, technical writing, interpersonal
skills, organized, detail-oriented, Windows, MAC OSX, Microsoft Office Suite, OpenSUSE,
SharePoint
Education:
George Mason University
M.A. in English
Current GPA: 3.83
Christopher Newport University
B.A. Magna Cum Laude in English
Concentration: Writing
In Progress
Part Time
2012
Technical Proficiencies:
Windows, MAC OSX, Linux OpenSUSE
Microsoft Office Suite
Adobe Reader/Acrobat/Photoshop/Illustrator
SharePoint
Weebly, WordPress
MLA Style Guide, Chicago Manual of Style, U.S. Government Printing Office Style Manual
Can type 65 wpm
Relevant Courses:
English 501: Introduction to Professional Writing and Rhetoric
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Created an online portfolio using Weebly: http://meghancantwellwriter.weebly.com
English 503: Theory and Practice of Editing
English 701: Research in English Studies
Related Experience:
Technical Writing Intern
2014-Present
Advanced Supportability Systems Engineering Technologies & Tools
ASSETT, Inc. Manassas, Virginia
Assist Mr. Robert McCaig-Senior Vice President, Ms. Eileen Roberts-Business Development Lead, and other
employees of ASSETT in writing and editing a variety of professional documents shared using SharePoint.
These documents include, but are not limited to: proposal sections such as past performance and key personnel
resumes, responses to RFIs, responses to data calls and Solicitations, laboratory reports, policy and procedure
handbooks, and company brochures. Other duties include document design using Adobe Illustrator, Adobe
Photoshop, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft PowerPoint.
Meghan A. Cantwell
meghancantwellwriter.weebly.com
Research Assistant
2014-Present
Professor Alan Cheuse, George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia
Conduct research using primary and secondary sources to assist Professor Cheuse with his novel. Research
topics include the activities and technologies of the Royal Air Force of Great Britain, the United States Naval
Air Forces, and the Soviet Air Forces during the interwar years (1919-1939). Other duties include updating and
maintaining Professor Cheuse's Twitter, Facebook, Goodreads, WordPress, and Amazon Author Page accounts.
Telecommuting Writing Intern
2011-2012 and 2013-2014
Hannacroix Creek Books, Inc. Stamford, Connecticut
Assisted author and publisher Jan Yager, PhD in writing book reviews, press releases, and in researching
opportunities to market upcoming and ongoing books. Completed official internship in 2012, but have
maintained contact with Dr. Yager and occasionally review books from Hannacroix Creek and publish reviews
on websites for Barnes & Noble, Amazon, and Powell's Books.
Languages:
Spanish – Speak, read, and write at an advanced level
Membership:
Society for Technical Communication – George Mason University Chapter
● Founding Member
● Service & Speakers Committee Chair
Alpha Chi – National Honors Society
● Top 10% of Class
Alpha Phi Omega – National Service Fraternity
● Alumni Relations Officer
● Public Relations Committee
Sigma Tau Delta – National English Honors Society
● Top 35% of Class
References:
Kay Sullivan, ASSETT, Inc.
Email: kay.sullivan@assett.net
Prof. Alan Cheuse, George Mason University
Email: acheuse@gmu.edu
Dr. Jan Yager, Hannacroix Creek Books, Inc.
Email: hannacroix@aol.com