John Pohlmann Email & Phone Number

Greater Atlanta Area

• Researched, wrote, and edited all written content (as well as researching historical photos and artwork) for international exhibitions that have attracted over 20 million visitors on five continents, including.
• Translated historical, technical, and medical research into colloquial content used in artifact label copy, catalogues, and audio-tours.
• Proofread and edit exhibition content to ensure quality and continuity according to organizational style guide and standards.
• Created and proofread artifact and photo label copy tailored to all aspects of exhibitions, including design concepts, host city, treatment, audio tour, catalogue, and marketing.
• Produced and edit content for all exhibition catalogues under development, including Dialog in the Dark, Sports Immortals, and Star Trek: The Exhibition, as well as new Bodies: The Exhibition and Bodies Revealed.
• Collaborated with and provide written content to Education Department for exhibition learning materials.

Los Angeles, CA

• Edited artifact labels for Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition touring to San Francisco, St. Louis, Miami, and Seoul, South Korea, among other cities.
• Conducted research and composed essays on local history pertaining to exhibitions for each city, including local interests, memorials, and public and private fundraising.
• Performed archival research, including photographs and newspaper collections.
• Conducted selection of supplemental photography and artwork for exhibitions.
• Proofread Titanic related exhibition content to ensure quality and continuity according to organizational style guide and standards.
• Served as liaison between Premier Exhibitions, museums, and local historical societies to acquire materials, such as photographs, artwork, and relevant locally-collected artifacts.

Fairfax, VA

• Worked directly with AWP’s publication and membership staff to serve subscribers of AWP’s Writer’s Chronicle and AWP members.
• Responsible for assisting in proofreading and editing of membership distributions and AWP publications.
• Wrote copy and assisted in the editing and proofreading of AWP’s 370-page annual conference and book fair program book, with over 1,000 biographical sketches

Fairfax, VA

• Worked with the heads of various departments within the College of Arts and Sciences to collect relevant data, write, create, and format departmental profiles for distribution to current and prospective GMU students.
• Under the supervision of the head of GMU marketing, collaborated with the dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and department heads to develop a presentation plan for materials.
• Authored articles concerning business figures for SOMtimes, GMU School of Management’s quarterly magazine, for distribution to Washington D.C./Metro area.

Master Of Fine Arts (Mfa), Creative Writing, Non-Fiction Concentration

Bachelor Of Arts, English Language And Literature/Letters