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EDUCATION

Master of Arts in Publishing and Writing
Emerson College, Boston, 2013

Bachelor of Arts in Fine Art, minor in English
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania, 2009

 

SKILLS

HTML5  |  CSS3  |  XML  |  JavaScript
InDesign  |  PhotoShop  |  Illustrator  |  DreamWeaver
WordPress  |  SiteBuilder  |  Wix   |  SquareSpace
MailChimp  |  ConstantContact  |  EventBrite
Twitter  |  Instagram  |  Facebook  |  HootSuite
Microsoft Office  |  Mac & Windows OS  |  Google Docs

 

EXPERIENCE

FREELANCE DESIGNER AND CONTENT STRATEGIST, 2014—PRESENT

  • Design and hand-code websites in HTML5 and CSS3
  • Customize websites in content management systems such as WordPress, SquareSpace, and Wix
  • Advise on hosting options, SEO, blogging, and social media strategies
  • Consult on overhauls of existing websites with an eye toward usability and clean design
  • Write and edit copy for the web including blogs and e-newsletters
  • Compose e-newsletters in MailChimp and ConstantContact
  • Manage social media accounts including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest
  • Create designs and layouts for print including books, pamphlets, catalogs, event posters, postcards, business cards, and editable PDF forms

PRODUCTION ASSISTANT, LANDES BIOSCIENCE JOURNALS, AUSTIN, TX, 2014

  • Prepared scholarly articles for publication on the web using xStyles (for XML) and InDesign (for PDF)
  • Copyedited articles to conform with both CME and house style manuals
  • Edited scientific figures for consistency in size and labeling using PhotoShop
  • Corresponded with authors regarding edits to their articles and figures

COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANT, FIRST LITERACY, BOSTON, MA, 2011–2013

  • Streamlined website navigation and performed regular updates and maintenance
  • Designed, wrote, and edited web content and monthly e-newsletters
  • Managed social media accounts (Facebook and Twitter)
  • Wrote and sent press releases and media advisories
  • Recruited authors for fundraising events
  • Produced, designed, and edited a publication of student writing

ART EDITOR, REDIVIDER, BOSTON, MA, 2011–2013

  • Solicited and managed submissions
  • Coordinated selection process with art staff
  • Communicated with contributors regarding acceptance and contracts
  • Assisted in the copyediting and proof-reading of the final journal

KEYHOLDER, THE GARMENT DISTRICT, CAMBRIDGE, MA, 2012–2013

  • Trained over 100 new employees on company policies and job responsibilities
  • Supervised employees and scheduled work shifts
  • Conducted interviews with prospective employees
  • Assisted with opening and closing the store
  • Assessed and purchased clothing for the store
  • Served customers and resolved complaints

GRANT CONSULTANT, PENNSYLVANIA CAMPUS COMPACT, 2012

  • Reviewed grant applications for VISTA placement at Pennsylvania Campuses
  • Provided detailed feedback on applications and made recommendations

WRITERS’ BLOCK STUDENT ADVISOR, EMERSON COLLEGE, BOSTON, MA 2011–2013

  • Advised students in the creation of a literary journal using InDesign and Photoshop
  • Communicated with printer regarding specifications and deadlines
  • Led weekly writing workshops for undergraduate students
  • Used social media to communicate with students and promote workshops

TUTOR & COPYEDITOR, 826 BOSTON, MA 2011–2012

  • Assisted students with creative writing, personal essays, and academic papers
  • Worked closely with three students on essays for publication in So What Now?
  • Copyedited stories for the student publication A Place for Me in the World

AMERICORPS∗VISTA, SHIPPENSBURG UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA 2009–2011

  • Planned and coordinated community outreach programs and events
  • Trained and supervised over 100 volunteers
  • Secured grants to continue funding and staffing for programs
  • Designed and produced promotional materials for events

RESEARCH ASSISTANT, SHIPPENSBURG UNIVERSITY PROVOST OFFICE, 2008–2009

  • Collected and organized documents from multiple academic departments for accreditation self-study
  • Assisted with editing, formating, and indexing assessment document
  • Created materials to promote awareness of assessment process and events

EDITOR (ART, EIC), THE REFLECTOR, SHIPPENSBURG UNIVERSITY, 2007–2009

  • Solicited, reviewed, and edited submissions for undergraduate literary journal
  • Designed journal layouts and covers in InDesign
  • Developed website for the journal including an archive of old issues
  • Published a monthly zine to promote literary activities on campus

 

PUBLICATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, & AWARDS