Eric W. Wright
contact information available upon request
Professional Experience
Writing Tutor
University of Vermont, Burlington, VT 2004-present
Teach writing strategies for assignments across all disciplines, genres, and styles; teach editing techniques; daily editing and rewriting tasks; train incoming tutors; make presentations to classes and professors; troubleshoot and implement online tutoring interface; delivered opening address at 2008 NEWCA conference; mastered MLA, APA, Chicago, and AP styles.
Reviews Editor, The Wiire
www.thewiire.com, Burlington, VT 2006-2008
Developed, implemented, and maintained review system for evaluating Wii games; established and maintained editorial style; improved Alexa ranking over 70,000 positions; reviewed 104 Wii games; researched, reported, wrote and published daily Wii-related news updates; established and maintained industry contacts; trained new and existing staff; daily editing and rewriting responsibilities; participated in weekly podcast, moderated online forums.
Staff writer, Team Xbox
www.teamxbox.com, Burlington, VT 2002-2003
Wrote weekly product previews and reviews; edited staff reviews, previews, features, and news articles; had “Elder Scrolls III: Marrowind” preview featured in promotional material for Bethesda Software.
Education
B.A., English. Graduated cum laude. 2003-2007
University of Vermont (UVM), Burlington, VT
Community Service and Involvement
- Founding Member, Northeast Disabled Athletic Association 2003-present
- Member, Student Athletes For Equity, UVM. 2004-present
- Member, The Learning Cooperative, UVM. 2004-present
- Member, Student Leadership Board, UVM. 2004-present
- Liaison, ACCESS office/disability affairs, UVM 2005-2007
- Member, Vermont Assistive Technology Program 2003-2006
- Director, Comedic Writing and Performance Program, UVM. 2003-2005
- Member, Lawrence Debate Union, UVM. 2003-2004
Selected Publications
- Interview: NAMI Executive Director Mike Fitzpatrick – November 18, 2007 http://www.thewiire.com/features/217/1/Interview__NAMI_Executive_Director_Mike_Fitzpatrick
- Editorial: “Sacked! Michael Vick and ‘Madden’” - August 30, 2007 http://www.thewiire.com/features/207/1/Sacked_Michael_Vick_and_Madden
Honors/Certifications
- Recipient, Magnus Award for Outstanding Service, 2007
- Recipient, United Way Hometown Heroes Award, 2007
- Certified Master Tutor by the College Reading and Learning Association, 2007
- Recipient, Ray A. Kroc Award for Community Service, 2003
- State Forensics Champion, Impromptu Speaking division, 2003
Technological Proficiencies
- Systems: Mac OS 8, 9, 10, and Leopard; Windows XP and Vista; Red Hat Athena Linux
- Software: Microsoft Office suite; SharePoint product family; OpenOffice suite; Google Apps
- Typing speed of 65 words per minute
Other Skills
- Motivated, independent worker who works well under deadlines
- Comfortable in leadership roles
- Accomplished public speaker
