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MATTHEW B.

NEFF
[email protected]
EDUCATION
Master of Arts, Writing (Accelerated) Bachelor of Arts, Professional Writing
Missouri State University Missouri State University, Springfield, MO
Springfield, MO Minor in Screenwriting
Expected Graduation Date: May, 2019 Graduation Date: Dec. 15, 2017

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Copy Editor Intern Jan 2018 – May 2018
Missouri State University
Springfield, MO
• Effectively edited manuscripts for content, language, and presentation.
• Proactively marked edits in original drafts to identify differences in final draft.
• Efficiently communicated with independent authors to discuss revisions.
Professional Writing Intern June 2017 – Aug. 2017
Columbia Public Schools
Columbia, MO
• Proficiently updated digital content for faculty database.
• Effectively edited pre-existing documents for organization and clarity.
• Successfully created faculty guidelines for third party contract negotiations.

AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS


Best Screenplay Missouri Broadcast Ed. Assn. Apr. 2018
Finalist – Half-Hour TV Script InkTip Screenplay Fesitval Mar. 2018
Eagle Scout Award Troop 4, Columbia, MO May, 2011
Dean’s List Missouri State University Fall, 2014 – Present
Centennial Leaders Scholarship Missouri State University Fall, 2014 – Present

RELEVANT COURSES
Scientific and Technical Editing Fall, 2018
Grant Writing Spring, 2017
Writing with Technology II Spring, 2017
Advanced Technical Writing Fall, 2016
Writing with Technology Spring, 2016

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Phi Eta Sigma Student Member 2015 – Present
Centennial Leaders Student Member 2014 – 2017
“Hibernotes” Acapella Chorus Treasurer and Performer 2014 – 2018

RELEVANT SKILLS
Proficiency in programs such as HTML5, CSS3, Microsoft Word, Excel, and
PowerPoint; Celtx, Photoshop and Outlook.

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