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Albuquerque, NM, US

Albuquerque, NM

• Successfully managed document life cycles from submission to delivery, ensuring timely completion and adherence to customer style guides and the Chicago Manual of Style.
• Meticulously proofread documents for formatting, grammar, punctuation, clarity, and consistency, resulting in high-quality deliverables.
• Collaborated closely with subject matter experts (SMEs), team members, and professionals across departments to gather necessary information and complete projects efficiently.
• Implemented efficient organization systems for documents, files, and schedules, facilitating smooth workflow and meeting deadlines consistently.

• Consistently produced three high-quality articles daily across diverse topics and writing styles
• Skillfully edited up to 30 articles weekly, adhering to style guides and client preferences
• Enhanced article visibility and user engagement through effective SEO optimization techniques
• Collaborated closely with writers, quality assurance, and fellow editors to deliver exceptional content
• Conducted comprehensive training for writers on AP style, in-house guidelines, and client requirements-Trained writers on AP style, style guides, and client preferences

• Taught students in grades kindergarten through 11
• Helped students develop writing, reading, and analytical skills
• Met with parents to update them on their children's progress and make individualized plans

• Developed and delivered engaging courses in Rhetoric, Writing for Business, and Creative Nonfiction
• Created comprehensive syllabi with curated readings and resources to enhance learning experience
• Facilitated interactive lectures and led dynamic class discussions to promote knowledge absorption
• Constructed and evaluated assignments, offering constructive feedback to support student improvement

-Read submissions for The Iowa Review to select nonfiction pieces for publication-Read full manuscript submissions for The Iowa Prize for Literary Nonfiction-Collaborated with editorial teams to select, polish, publish, and promote content

-Met with students to create goals and make plans to pursue those goals-Reviewed assignments to help students better understand the material-Kept a log of students' progress over the course of the semester

Iowa City, Iowa, United States

-Taught multiple courses, including Rhetoric and Creative Nonfiction-Designed syllabi for courses, including curating readings and creating assignments-Led discussions of course materials and met with students to ensure everyone understood the material

-Conducted research to find educational topics-Wrote short sections using research and content guidelines-Collaborated with an editorial team to select and revise content

Muncie, Indiana, United States

-Assisted prospect managers by maintaining travel, budgets, and calendars-Maintained communications with donors to plan events, coordinate donations, and sustain relationships-Supervised student workers and taught them how to use office equipment and databases

Ball State University

-Coordinated communication with donors for the university-Scheduled awards for donors of different levels-Wrote and edited letters for alumni to encourage donations

Ball State University

-Entered and updated contact and business information for Ball State alumni-Maintained a high quality and quality of work-Coordinated with alumni services for multiple data entry projects

Ball State University

-Conducted important office duties, such as answering the phone and making copies-Proofread donor campaign materials, emails, and research reports-Wrote thank-you letters to donors-Completed archiving and filing and data entry

Muncie, Indiana Area

-Worked closely with literary agents to schedule appointments with prospective client authors-Attended pitch sessions to help assess the merits of projects-Interacted with attendees and conference faculty to resolve scheduling discrepancies

Ball State University

-Reviewed and copy-edited prose submissions for Ball State's nationally distributed literary magazine-Produced an incredible edition of literary and art work and presented at a national conference-Publicized and distributed copies around campus and in the community

Ball State University

-Collaborate with an editorial team to build an undergraduate academic journal-Accepted, read, and copy-edited submissions-Created an editorial and creative foundation for future issues-Produced an inaugural issue that was presented at a national conference

Martinsville, IN

-Monitored, advised, and interviewed incoming and outgoing residents-Tracked security to ensure resident safety-Administered medication and supervised access to facility amenities-Coordinated and organized storage for donations

Master Of Fine Arts - Mfa, Nonfiction Writing

Bachelor’S Degree, English, 3.830

Activities and Societies: Writers' Community National Society of Collegiate Scholars