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New York, New York, United States

Wrote concise, clear, compelling articles for the New School for Social Research’s publicationResearch Matters.Developed story ideas about various departments and student groups.Conducted interviews with faculty and students about their research, projects, and publications across disciplines.Researched highly specialized academic topics and break them down into clear, accessible language, free of jargon.Collaborated with editor to iterate on drafts and make edits in a timely manner.Laid out and published posts on WordPress.

New York, New York, United States

Wrote and submitted a grant application each week, adapting based on organization andfunder priorities.Drafted communications and educational materialsfor print, email, and social media.Developed grant funding plan for organization from scratch.Planned corporate fundraising events for the organization.Developed blog content demystifying healthcare issues and encouraging civic engagement.Supervised ten high school interns, ensuring their work was relevant and appropriate.Communicated with various stakeholders including the board, corporate funders, individual donors, and patients to help the organization meet their needs.Maintained WordPress website.Proofread all external content for grammar, tone, and accuracy.

Phoenix, Arizona Area

Developed one complete municipal, state, or federal grant application each week for Arizona’s largest emergency shelter during a period of expansion.Raised $1,000,000 in grant funding in ten months, exceeding the annual goal by 20%.Researched housing and homelessness issues on scales ranging from national to local.Incorporated data analysis and ethical storytelling to develop compelling applications.Communicated with potential grantors to understand the needs of individual communities.Developed budgets in partnership with the accounting department.Wrote a monthly newsletter for all external stakeholders.Assisted in writing scripts, articles, and radio blurbs for executive team, including the CEO.

Phoenix, Arizona

Provided resources, advocacy, and support to a caseload of 30 to 40 adults at a given time,with the goal of helping them end their homelessness.Developed a unique housing case plan with each client depending on their circumstances.Identified specific barriers to housing and problem-solved with clients using motivationalinterviewing during weekly meetings with them.Negotiated with landlords to help clients settle debts and resolve disputes.Completed assessments and input all data to the Homelessness Management Information System (HMIS) and run reports.Responded to emergencies and found solutions to urgent problems for hundreds of clients during walk-in case management hours.Cultivated professional development by leading meetings and training new case managers.

Scranton, Pennsylvania Area

- Tutored ESL students in English grammar- Guided students in MLA, APA, and AP writing styles- Used coaching strategies to build students’ writing confidence- Recorded detailed notes of all interactions with students

Scranton, Pennsylvania Area

- Published a bi-yearly student-run literary magazine with a staff of around 20- Analyzed and critiqued an average of 200 prose, poetry, and visual art pieces per semester- Discussed a wide range of genres using appropriate vocabulary and context- Proofed and edited the final draft of the magazine with a team of four managers- Developed and printed the magazine’s final design

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Area

- Filed legal documents within an existing organizational system - Wrote and proofread correspondence to clients and associates- Recorded and organized all incoming and outgoing mail- Interacted with clients over the phone and in the office

Master Of Arts - Ma, Creative Publishing And Critical Journalism, 4.0

Graduated from The New School for Social Research with an MA in Creative Writing and Critical Journalism as well as a certificate.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, English Language And Literature, General, 3.85

Activities and Societies: Sigma Tau Delta - International English Literature Honors Society

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Philosophy

Concentration in Women and Gender Studies