Resume
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Education
University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC May 2022
Direct Admission PhD, Rhetoric and Composition
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA May 2016
Bachelor of Arts, English with Concentration in Rhetoric, Writing, and Culture GPA: 4.0
Minor: Classical Studies
Study Abroad:
National University of Ireland, Maynooth (NUIM) Fall 2014
Hawaii Pacific University, Honolulu, HI September 2011 -- May 2013
University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC May 2022
Direct Admission PhD, Rhetoric and Composition
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA May 2016
Bachelor of Arts, English with Concentration in Rhetoric, Writing, and Culture GPA: 4.0
Minor: Classical Studies
Study Abroad:
National University of Ireland, Maynooth (NUIM) Fall 2014
Hawaii Pacific University, Honolulu, HI September 2011 -- May 2013
Related Experience
Writing Intern, Reputation Capital Media Services May 2016--July 2016
• Researched and contacted various sources for articles
• Conducted interviews with sources over the phone, email, and in person
• Wrote and published 14 blog posts for four different blogs, two newsletters, and an online magazine
• Edited pieces based on feedback from editors and clients
• Attended workshops to learn strategies for marketing writing
Writing Team Lead, TEDxLSU Creative Communication Team October 2015 – May 2016
• Coordinated Writing Team activities in preparation for TEDx event
• Wrote material to support, advertise, and initiate TEDx event
• Collaborated with fellow writers and editors in the community
• Led a video team to create the Introduction video for the live event
• Scheduled, conducted, and filmed interviews for the TEDxLSU Introduction video
Writing Tutor, LSU CxC Writing Studio, Baton Rouge, LA September 2013 – May 2016
• Facilitated one-on-one tutoring sessions
• Evaluated student writing and address writing concerns
• Provided feedback on writing assignments
• Formulated strategies for overall writing skills
Grant Writing Intern, LSU Museum of Art, Baton Rouge, LA February 2015 – May 2015
• Composed, submitted, and followed up on grant applications
• Researched and organized materials
• Edited material prepared by other writers or personnel
LSU McNair Scholar, LSU McNair Summer Research Internship May 2014 – July 2014
• Completed 14 hours a week including workshops and independent research
• Attended monthly meetings with mentors
• Undertook and presented substantial research project
Writing Intern, Reputation Capital Media Services May 2016--July 2016
• Researched and contacted various sources for articles
• Conducted interviews with sources over the phone, email, and in person
• Wrote and published 14 blog posts for four different blogs, two newsletters, and an online magazine
• Edited pieces based on feedback from editors and clients
• Attended workshops to learn strategies for marketing writing
Writing Team Lead, TEDxLSU Creative Communication Team October 2015 – May 2016
• Coordinated Writing Team activities in preparation for TEDx event
• Wrote material to support, advertise, and initiate TEDx event
• Collaborated with fellow writers and editors in the community
• Led a video team to create the Introduction video for the live event
• Scheduled, conducted, and filmed interviews for the TEDxLSU Introduction video
Writing Tutor, LSU CxC Writing Studio, Baton Rouge, LA September 2013 – May 2016
• Facilitated one-on-one tutoring sessions
• Evaluated student writing and address writing concerns
• Provided feedback on writing assignments
• Formulated strategies for overall writing skills
Grant Writing Intern, LSU Museum of Art, Baton Rouge, LA February 2015 – May 2015
• Composed, submitted, and followed up on grant applications
• Researched and organized materials
• Edited material prepared by other writers or personnel
LSU McNair Scholar, LSU McNair Summer Research Internship May 2014 – July 2014
• Completed 14 hours a week including workshops and independent research
• Attended monthly meetings with mentors
• Undertook and presented substantial research project
Other Experience
Substitute Teacher, West Feliciana High School, Saint Francisville, LA January 2014 – February 2015
• Supervised students in classroom and halls
Volunteer Assistant, West Feliciana High School Dance Team June 2013 – July 2014
• Assisted with summer practices three times a week
• Led the team through practices and choreography
• Supervised the team during games and performances
Student Worker, Hawaii Pacific University Honors Office September 2012 – May 2013
• Generated emails to students and faculty
• Prepared spreadsheets and organized data
• Organized and led Honors events
Substitute Teacher, West Feliciana High School, Saint Francisville, LA January 2014 – February 2015
• Supervised students in classroom and halls
Volunteer Assistant, West Feliciana High School Dance Team June 2013 – July 2014
• Assisted with summer practices three times a week
• Led the team through practices and choreography
• Supervised the team during games and performances
Student Worker, Hawaii Pacific University Honors Office September 2012 – May 2013
• Generated emails to students and faculty
• Prepared spreadsheets and organized data
• Organized and led Honors events
Awards and Honors
Ben and Claire Thibodeaux Scholarship recipient (2013-15), Honors College, Dean’s List, Sigma Tau Delta, Mentor for Incoming Freshmen (2012-2013), LSU McNair Scholar, CxC Distinguished Communicator Across the Curriculum, University Medalist
Ben and Claire Thibodeaux Scholarship recipient (2013-15), Honors College, Dean’s List, Sigma Tau Delta, Mentor for Incoming Freshmen (2012-2013), LSU McNair Scholar, CxC Distinguished Communicator Across the Curriculum, University Medalist
Presentation Experience
Buzbee, Heather. “The Violence and Pleasure of Persuasion in Gorgias’ Encomium of Helen.” 16th Annual McNair Conference. University of Maryland. College Park, Maryland.14 March 2015.
Buzbee, Heather. “The Violence and Pleasure of Persuasion in Gorgias’s Encomium of Helen.” Undergraduate Research Presentation for McNair and Women’s History Month. Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. 31 March 2015.
Buzbee, Heather. “The Violence and Pleasure of Persuasion in Gorgias’ Encomium of Helen.” 16th Annual McNair Conference. University of Maryland. College Park, Maryland.14 March 2015.
Buzbee, Heather. “The Violence and Pleasure of Persuasion in Gorgias’s Encomium of Helen.” Undergraduate Research Presentation for McNair and Women’s History Month. Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. 31 March 2015.