Haley Kiernan

Warwick, RI 02889 ~ (401) 556-2738 ~ haleykiernan@gmail.com ~ linkedin.com/in/haleyerkier/

EDUCATION

University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI

B.A. English & Writing and Rhetoric …………………………………………………. May 2019

GPA: 3.72 (Major GPAs: 4.00), Dean’s List

Community College of Rhode Island, Warwick, RI

Associate of Arts, General Studies …………………………………………………….. May 2017

GPA: 3.92, Dean’s List

Highest Honors, member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

RELEVANT COURSEWORK

• Digital Writing and Rhetoric
• Professional Writing
• Rhetoric for Writing Majors
• Technical Writing
• Culture Writing
• Feminist Culture Writing

WRITING EXPERIENCE

Public Relations Writing Intern, Warwick City Hall – Mayor’s Office, Warwick, RI 

Feb. 2019 – Present

• Publish media advisories/ press releases having to do with the Mayor for the local press
• Create briefings for Mayor about events he will be attending
• Produce “Mayor’s Message” for the Pilgrim Senior Center monthly newsletter
• Complete condolence and proclamation letters for Warwick residents

Newsletter Editor, East Greenwich Free Library, East Greenwich, RI

Oct. 2018 – Present

• Write seasonal newsletters to inform patrons about events going on at library
• Interview those completing projects or holding events at library
• Publish press releases about events to take place at the library for local press

Journalist Intern, The Warwick Beacon, Warwick, RI

July 2014

• Wrote three detailed and accurate articles based on the compiled information from live interviews

WORK EXPERIENCE

East Greenwich Free Library, East Greenwich, RI

Circulation Clerk ………………………………………………………………… May 2016 – Present

• Circulate library material by checking items in and out
• Facilitate library procedures by pulling holds, processing fines, and counting money
• Build relationships with patrons by providing excellent customer service
• Promoted to write newsletter to establish stronger relationship between library staff and patrons

CCRI Writing Center, Warwick, RI

Peer Tutor ………………………………………………………………………… Oct. 2015 – Dec. 2016

• Proofread for spelling, punctuation and grammar errors
• Assisted students in getting the writing process started (drafting outlines, research help, etc.)
• Helped students reword sentences and reorder paragraphs for better flow
• Showed students how to cite their papers (MLA format)

WRITING SKILLS

Content Editing: WordPress, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), Google Suite

Communication: Active listening, presenting, writing for different audiences, interpersonal

Social Media: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, SnapChat, Pinterest, YouTube, Zoom, EtherPad, Flipgrid