HELEN STORMS
5948 Mill Oak Drive, Noblesville IN, 46062-Phone:-
Online Portfolio: https://sites.google.com/view/helenstormsportfolio
Education
Bachelor of Arts, Professional Writing Degree
Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
o Minors: Psychology and Political Science
December 2017
GPA: 3.4
Work Experience
Bulletin Editor- St. John Vianney Parish (Part-Time)
2018- Current
o I compose a weekly parish newsletter to be published and distributed each weekend to
parishioners.
o I help to run the parish website and advertise upcoming events within the church and community.
o I assist with office duties such as greeting visitors, helping to promote the parish, and ensure
church events run smoothly.
Odyssey- Online Media Platform-
Student Writer
o Published weekly articles on the topics of mental health, body positivity, and stress management.
o Worked with other staff writers to brainstorm creative content ideas relatable to the millennial age
group.
Purdue Exponent- Student Run Newspaper-
Staff Reporter
o Published numerous articles both in print and on the Exponent website, many of which were
shared via social media platforms reaching a large amount of viewers.
o Conducted interviews and met pressing deadlines.
o Covered talks given by well-known speakers such as Julian Bond, bell hooks, and Brian Greene.
Undergrounds Coffee Shop at Purdue University
Barista-
o Ran a register and served customers efficiently
Carter’s Play Place: An Inclusive Gym for Children of all Abilities
Summer of 2017
o Worked as a staff member at an indoor play facility directed towards kids of all ages and abilities
o Aided in organizing and running inclusive summer camps for children
Activities and Honors
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Participant in the Purdue University Writing Showcase
Member of the All for Autism Club at Purdue University
Volunteer for the Kids Hope Program at Purdue University
10+ years of involvement in the Hamilton County 4-H Program
Skills
Fall-
Proficiency in: Adobe AfterEffects, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign and Microsoft Office.
