Michelle P. Heatherton
Writer/Editor ~ Investor ~ Educator ~ Philanthropist ~ Musician/Artist ~ Entrepreneur
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Educational Background
Master of Arts, English (professional writing & pedagogy)
University of Cincinnati
June 11, 1999

Master of Science, Communication (law & policy)
Miami University
December 18, 1992

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Communication/Broadcasting 
University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music 
June 16, 1991 (Magna cum Laude)

High School Diploma
Ursuline Academy of Cincinnati
June 4, 1987 (high honors, top 10 in class)

Milford Exempted Village School District
K-8 (gifted program, EHL Honors Band)
1974-1983


Selected Awards / Honors

Boyce Teaching Award Nominee, 2000
Graduate Teaching Assistantship, 1998-99
University Graduate Scholarships, 1997-99
Graduate Summer Research Fellowship, 1992
Graduate Academic Achievement Scholarship, 1991-92
Graduate Assistantship, 1991-92
Student Marshal at Commencement (top 5 in college), 1991
Walter E. Bartlett / Multimedia Scholarship, 1990-91
Mortar Board, 1990-91
Who's Who Among Students in American Universities & 
     Colleges, 1990-91
University Honor Scholarships, 1987-88, 1989-91

Professional Experience
Writer / Musician / Educator / Investor 
Self-employed
August 2007 - present

Assistant Dean / Master Advisor / Faculty Member
Northern Kentucky University
August 2000 – August 2007

Adjunct Instructor / Graduate Teaching Assistant
University of Cincinnati
September 1997 – June 2000

Freelance Writer and PR Consultant
Self-employed
February 1996 - July 1999

Trainer / Account Manager / Client Liaison
General Electric Capital Corporation
October 1993 – August 1997

Account Executive / Office Manager
Carole Wilson Public Relations, Inc.
May 1992 – September 1993

Graduate Assistant / Internship Coordinator
Miami University
August 1991 – August 1992

Intern
WCET-TV Channel 48 
September 1990 - March 1991

Financial Aid Counselor
University of Cincinnati
August 1988 – July 1991

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