Mariah L.

Critchfield
755 South 100 East #1, Springville, UT 84663 253-777-6154 mariah.critchfield16@gmail.com

Education
BA Brigham Young University (April 2018)
Major: Teaching Social Science Major GPA: 3.74
Minor: Editing Minor GPA: 3.87

Relevant Coursework
Current: Prelaw Review Journal Writing, Public Speaking
Past: Editing for Publication (ELANG 430R), Intro to Print Publishing (DIGHT 230),
Genre and Substantive Editing (ELANG 410), Basic Editing Skills (ELANG 350),
Grammar of English (ELANG 325), Modern American Usage (ELANG 322), and Intro to
English Language (ELANG 323)

Notable Editing and Writing Experience

Editor in Chief, Prelaw Review Journal (BYU), April 2016present
Organize and teach BYU Prelaw Review class
Meet regularly with managing editor, board members, and advisor
Review and approve articles for publication
Research Associate, Office of Compliance (BYU), May 2015present
Create research memos on laws applicable to the university
Receive feedback from peers and supervisors and make necessary changes
Edit memos written by peers and supervisors
Associate Editor, Copyrights Manager, Web Manager, Twitter Manager, and Design
Team Member, Mormon Insights (BYU), AugustDecember 2016
Used substantive and copy editing skills to edit original article submissions
Ensured that images received proper credit
Managed comments and observed analytics on Mormon Insights website

Additional Editing and Writing Experience

Editor, Prelaw Review Journal (BYU), August 2015April 2016
Copyeditor, Inscape (BYU campus journal), JanuaryApril 2013
Assistant, Stock Management LLC, 20122015

Skills and Interests

Familiar with The Chicago Manual of Style and The Bluebook (citation style guide)
Familiar with Microsoft Office and Adobe programs
Experienced in office settings as well as in interpersonal relationship settings
Detail-oriented and teachable
Fluent in the Tagalog language
Active with long-distance running
Mariah L. Critchfield
755 South 100 East #1, Springville, UT 84663 253-777-6154 mariah.critchfield16@gmail.com

References
Sarah Campbell, University Counsel, Brigham Young University: Office of Compliance
801-422-3089
sarah_campbell@byu.edu
She can comment on my research and editing abilities, as well as my ability to work in
a group setting and receive feedback.

Kris Tina Carlston, Advisor, Brigham Young University: Pre Professional Advisement
Center
801-422-3044
kristina_carlston@byu.edu
She can comment on my leadership and organizational skills and on my experiences
with the BYU Prelaw Review.

Marv Gardner, Professor, Brigham Young University: Department of Linguistics and

English Language
801-422-1253
marv_gardner@byu.edu
He can comment on my aptitude for editing, my ability to work well in groups, and
my performance on assignments.