Lucien Darjeun Meadows Email & Phone Number

Fort Collins, Co, Us

* Manages team of 7-10 Associate Editors and freelance Copyeditor * Reviews, approves, and edits submissions of articles, features, and interviews* Works with authors to improve accuracy and accessibility of accepted work* Ensures timely publication of work in 6 issues per year to 6,200+ subscribers

* Leads Poetry Team (4-10 individuals) in reviewing 200+ annual submissions* Edits approved work and supports publicity campaigns for 2 annual e-issues

* Managed subscription list of 800+ subscribers, regularly NCOA-updating list* Partnered with internal and external sources to research fundraising initiatives* Facilitated “First Nations” multimedia online portfolio and managed website

* Managed team of 22 graduate and undergraduate students and 4 paid staff* Reviewed 5,000+ submissions in 7 genres, and published 1-2% of submissions* Produced 4 print issues (120pp each) and 1 e-issue to 800+ subscribers* Brought journal from 7 months behind schedule upon hire to fully on-schedule

* Led Prose Team (6-10 students) in soliciting, reviewing, and copyediting work* Coordinated editorial efforts toward social justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion

* Partnered with editors to review and upvote submissions for publication* Increased publication of newer translators and non-Eurowestern work

* Served as initial reviewer of 1500+ submissions, providing comments for editors* Recognized for high volume of reviews and depth of comments

* Mentored incoming Executive Board on GSFF policies and procedures (2020-23)* Supported applicants from queries through application and reporting (2018-23)

* Directed university’s largest graduate student funding agency (30+ depts)* Liaised between offices, departments, and applicants, offering guidance* Led biweekly meetings to train representatives, review grants, and award funds* Implemented new agency-wide resources for representatives and applicants

* Managed communications between GSFF and departmental representatives* Interpreted policies to ensure representatives’ accurate and equitable service* Updated agency website within existing framework to better serve constituents

Denver, Colorado, United States

* Generated collaborative, question-centered courses for undergraduate students.* Fostered inclusive environment for student writers to take risks and build skills.

Denver, Colorado

* Led 100+ hours of conversation- and question-based tutoring sessions.* Co-created and co-led training for graduate classes and new consultants.

Fort Collins, Colorado

* Stewarded relationships with past, current, and potential grant-based donors.* Managed annual grants portfolio of $250,000 (general operations + programs).* Created and revised Museum Operating Plan and Employee Handbook.* Selected for Sustainability Team, We Care Team, and city-wide LGBTQ Team.* Established, designed, implemented, and supervised Grants Intern program.* Promoted from Discovery Agent to Grants Coordinator to F&AR Coordinator.

Fort Collins, Colorado

* Quickly reviewed and analyzed published scientific journal articles, book chapters, and other technical works to accurately catalog records.* Cataloged 500+ records with excellent attention to detail.* Filled 200+ interlibrary loan requests (100% received) within 24-48 hours.* Commended for flexibility, prompt service, collaboration, and self-direction.* Proficient in Virtua (Innovative) library software.* Exceeded all expectations for this temporary-term employment contract.

Carbondale, Illinois

* Led 300+ hours of tutoring/consulting sessions for undergraduate, graduate, and faculty individuals and small groups across the sciences and the humanities.* Tutored multiple Ph.D. candidates preparing scientific dissertations. * Trained incoming tutors on best practices for composition students. * Helped students use library databases to find and understand materials.

Carbondale, Illinois

* Taught 10 sections of 4 different courses over 3 years, with 20 students per section: English Composition I and II, Creative Writing, and Technical Writing.* Used active learning, collaboration, and inquiry to motivate students.* Consistently recognized for superior tact, diplomacy, and communication.* Fluent in Blackboard, D2L, MyCompLab, and WebCT digital learning.

Bel Air, Maryland

* Assisted students, faculty, and patrons via face-to-face, phone, and email.* Aided Librarians by responding to information requests during peak hours.* Trained and supervised incoming employees on policies and records.* Co-directed development and launch of campus-wide Safe Space Training.* Initiated, organized, and directed National Library Week Poetry Reading.* Processed serial, print, & media collections, with cataloging duties.* Fluent in Horizon, Polaris, WorldCat, ILLiad, Microsoft Office, Prezi, EndNote.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, English & Literary Arts, 3.95

Completed two full-length manuscripts: (1) a critical dissertation on queer ecology in nineteenth-century British poetry, with a focus.

Master Of Fine Arts (M.F.A.), Creative Writing, 4.0

Activities and Societies: Sigma Tau Delta (English Honor Society). Invited to present at the inaugural annual interdepartmental Women.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Psychology & English, 4.0

Activities and Societies: Phi Beta Kappa (Four-Year College Honor Society), Psi Chi (Psychology Honor Society). One of 12 students.

Associate Of Arts (Aa), Psychology, 3.8

Activities and Societies: Phi Theta Kappa (Two-Year College Honor Society), President of HCC Actors' Guild. Directed and stage managed.