Courtney Bebensee
After graduation in 2015 from Wartburg College I hope to attain a position as an editor at a magazine company in the Des Moines area.
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Courtney Bebensee graduates from Wartburg College
Wartburg College awarded diplomas to 298 graduates at its Commencement ceremony May 24. Courtney Bebensee of West Des Moines graduated with a degree in english. She is the daughter of Dr. Jeffrey...
July, 30 2015 - Verified by Wartburg College
Courtney Bebensee named to Wartburg College Winter/May Term Dean's List
Courtney Bebensee of West Des Moines was named to the Wartburg College Winter/May Term Dean's List. The college recognized 454 students for the Winter and May terms. The list honors students who ...
July, 15 2015 - Verified by Wartburg College
Wartburg Women's Soccer
Represent college team by participating in charity events such as Breast Cancer Awareness. Assess performance, identifying strengths and weaknesses and making adjustments to improve. Exercise or practice under the direction of athletic trainers or professional coaches.
Fall 2011 - Winter 2014
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Wartburg College
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Editing Intern at North American Review
• Read and select incoming fiction, poetry, and nonfiction for publication
• Edit manuscripts and correct errors in spelling, grammar, and punctuation
• Design magazine layout with the use of InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator
January 2015 - Present
Editing Assistant at Wartburg College Humanities Department
∙ Proof read to detect errors in spelling, punctuation, and syntax for teacher’s daily assignments
∙ Edit papers or other materials submitted for grading by students
September 2014 - Present
Editing and Writing Intern at Waverly Newspapers
∙ Verify facts, dates, and statistics, using standard reference sources
∙ Read copy or proof to detect and correct errors in spelling, punctuation, and syntax
∙ Oversee publication production, including artwork, layout, computer typesetting, and printing
∙ Read, evaluate, and edit materials submitted for publication and confer with authors
∙ Edit, standardize, or make changes to material prepared by other writers or establishment personnel
∙ Research to obtain factual information, using sources, newspaper accounts, diaries, and interviews
∙ Use InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Microsoft Word to create articles to be published
∙ Arrange interviews with people who can provide information about a story
∙ Gather information about events through research, interviews, experience, or attendance
∙ Utilize social media to update the public on events happening in the community on a day-to-day basis
June 2014 - August 2014
Editing Board at Wartburg College Castle
• Read copy or proof to detect and correct errors in spelling, punctuation, and syntax.
• Review and approve proofs submitted by composing room prior to publication production.
• Plan the contents of publications according to the publication's style, editorial policy, and publishing requirements.
September 2013 - Present
Writer at Wartburg The Trumpet
∙ Select photographs, drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts to illustrate material
∙ Receive assignments or evaluate leads or tips to develop story ideas
∙ Research a story's context and information to provide thorough information
∙ Organize interviews with individuals who can provide information for a story
September 2013 - December 2014
