Herpreet Singh Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area

As STA’s Senior Editor/Studio Director, I collaborated on conceptualizing, researching, writing, and editing cultural landscape reports, historic reports, design guidelines, and landscape timelines. I conducted archival and secondary research about cultural landscapes to inform the work of design teams and to develop management and interpretation strategies for park conservancies, private foundations, and the National Park Service. I also managed internal operations, project scheduling and… Show more As STA’s Senior Editor/Studio Director, I collaborated on conceptualizing, researching, writing, and editing cultural landscape reports, historic reports, design guidelines, and landscape timelines. I conducted archival and secondary research about cultural landscapes to inform the work of design teams and to develop management and interpretation strategies for park conservancies, private foundations, and the National Park Service. I also managed internal operations, project scheduling and budgets and proposal development. Show less

Austin, Texas, United States

I was a freelance writer in Austin, TX and Baton Rouge, LA. My services spanned disciplines (planning/design, sustainability, the Deep South, immigrant stories) and included: -Writing, reviewing, revising, and editing reports and manuals-Contributing to/writing federal grants and grant reports-Reviewing/providing feedback on fiction and nonfiction manuscripts-Coaching clients in book development, revision, and editing-Ghost writing and co-writing memoirs -Leading… Show more I was a freelance writer in Austin, TX and Baton Rouge, LA. My services spanned disciplines (planning/design, sustainability, the Deep South, immigrant stories) and included: -Writing, reviewing, revising, and editing reports and manuals-Contributing to/writing federal grants and grant reports-Reviewing/providing feedback on fiction and nonfiction manuscripts-Coaching clients in book development, revision, and editing-Ghost writing and co-writing memoirs -Leading writing workshops for 4th graders (Badgerdog Literary Nonprofit)-Leading personal essay workshops for high school juniors (Baton Rouge Youth Coalition)-Coaching private clients in writing college application essays Show less

Austin, Texas, United States

Advised enrolled and incoming transfer students in the School of Undergraduate Studies on coursework options for meeting required "skills and experience flags." Flag courses were available across schools and majors, and incorporated a strong focus on one or more of the following areas: Cultural Diversity in the U.S., Ethics, Global Cultures, Independent Inquiry, Quantitative Reasoning, Writing. In this role, I was responsible for advising undergraduate students from all majors… Show more Advised enrolled and incoming transfer students in the School of Undergraduate Studies on coursework options for meeting required "skills and experience flags." Flag courses were available across schools and majors, and incorporated a strong focus on one or more of the following areas: Cultural Diversity in the U.S., Ethics, Global Cultures, Independent Inquiry, Quantitative Reasoning, Writing. In this role, I was responsible for advising undergraduate students from all majors, maintaining and assessing spreadsheets tracking Flag courses by school and Flag course enrollment, and identifying additional courses that could qualify as Flag courses. Show less

San Marcos, Texas, United States

Graduate Assistantship positions included:Instructor’s Assistant, 2008-09World Literature pre-1600 (Fall ‘08); American Literature 1865-Present (Spring ‘09)Planned and delivered select lecture presentations, ran media for professors, graded essays and recorded grades (enrollment ranged from 200 to 300 students).Teaching Instructor (Instructor of Record), 2009-10English Composition 101 (Fall ‘09); English Composition 102 (Spring ‘10)Exposed students to global… Show more Graduate Assistantship positions included:Instructor’s Assistant, 2008-09World Literature pre-1600 (Fall ‘08); American Literature 1865-Present (Spring ‘09)Planned and delivered select lecture presentations, ran media for professors, graded essays and recorded grades (enrollment ranged from 200 to 300 students).Teaching Instructor (Instructor of Record), 2009-10English Composition 101 (Fall ‘09); English Composition 102 (Spring ‘10)Exposed students to global perspectives in literature, delivered lessons that developed critical analysis skills and drew connections between literature, current events and issues, and students' lived experiences, and distilled the writing process (close reading, discussion, brainstorming, drafting, peer review, revision, editing).Writing Tutor, 2010-11Texas State University Writing CenterPeer-tutored traditional and non-traditional students (first-generation; students from rural communities; veterans; graduate and undergraduate) in the development of research papers, academic essays, scientific reports, scholarship essays, personal statements, resumes, and other materials, and delivered small group and classroom workshops and presentations Show less

San Marcos, Texas, United States

Created and oversaw publication schedule for four issues, collaborated with section editors and authors on content edits, proofread final copy and test website prior to publication, solicited work from Joyce Carol Oates and Sherman Alexie, executed contracts, developed systems and training for annual staff transitions, initiated and oversaw journal rebranding and website redesign. At the end of my tenure, a Huffington Post reviewer noted Front Porch as one of fifteen top web-based literary… Show more Created and oversaw publication schedule for four issues, collaborated with section editors and authors on content edits, proofread final copy and test website prior to publication, solicited work from Joyce Carol Oates and Sherman Alexie, executed contracts, developed systems and training for annual staff transitions, initiated and oversaw journal rebranding and website redesign. At the end of my tenure, a Huffington Post reviewer noted Front Porch as one of fifteen top web-based literary magazines in the country. Show less

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

As a planner, I worked on regional, parish-wide, and community initiatives. This work in south Louisiana focused on balancing economic realities with natural resources, valuing people's storied connections to place, assessing narratives to impact design and planning, and championing culturally sensitive and equitable plans, policies, and practices. Day-to-day responsibilities included grant writing and reporting; drafting and editing talking points, media pitches, executive summaries… Show more As a planner, I worked on regional, parish-wide, and community initiatives. This work in south Louisiana focused on balancing economic realities with natural resources, valuing people's storied connections to place, assessing narratives to impact design and planning, and championing culturally sensitive and equitable plans, policies, and practices. Day-to-day responsibilities included grant writing and reporting; drafting and editing talking points, media pitches, executive summaries, and white papers; coordinating efforts between urban planning teams and communities; liaising with governmental officials and community stakeholders. Show less

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States

Pitched books to sales representatives, wrote seasonal catalog descriptions of new titles, tracked sales, and developed publicity program that included assisting authors with regional book tours.

New York, New York, United States

Assisted in the development and execution of media campaigns for fiction, poetry, and cookbooks—creating press releases/kits, pitching authors/books to major and local media outlets, and scheduling national tours (readings, book signings, interviews).

Master’S Degree, Creative Writing, Fiction

Master’S Degree, Landscape Architecture

Bachelor’S Degree, English, Creative Writing