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Austin, Texas, United States

In this role, I edited various publications for RANE. I worked closely with other editors as well as in-house analysts to provide readers with clear and relevant assessments of international events.

Austin, Texas, United States

In this position, I organized website content and scheduled upcoming events using Squarespace. I also wrote and edited copy for mass emails, blog posts, and social media updates using Mailchimp, Squarespace, and Instagram. Finally, I trained as a writing mentor and worked as a TA for online events and classes.

Georgetown, Texas, United States

I advised Southwestern University students on written coursework concerning issues of organization, clarity, content, and grammar at Southwestern University's Debby Ellis Writing Center. I worked with students on essays from a multitude of disciplines and their subsequent style guides, giving me a broad range of editing experience. All consultants undergo several weeks of training in which we are taught how to work cooperatively and non-directively with consultees in order to not only improve the text but the writer.

Georgetown, Texas, United States

In this position, I worked with Dr. Saenger and Dr. Costola at Southwestern University on their developing book of essays that examines the interconnected nature of Shakespeare and the theory of translation. I worked primarily with two essays by researching applicable scholarly sources and providing those resources to my professors for use in the book's introduction.

Georgetown, Texas, United States

I researched and wrote grant applications for the Georgetown Art Center, coordinating with the non-profit's board and with external organizations to ensure the quality of the applications. During this period, I applied for grants with the Texas Commission on the Arts, the Chaparral Women's Club, the Bank of America, and the Austin Community Foundation. I gained experience in persuasive writing, as well as in crafting compelling narratives. This inside look at the mechanics of non-profit organizations was extremely valuable and provided me with strong cooperative and communicative skills.

Georgetown, Texas, United States

I used the free online program Canva to create print graphics of info sheets, flyers, and other print media for the Office of Spiritual and Religious Life at Southwestern University. I used my experience in design to create beautiful and effective texts that flow logically and are eye-catching.

London, United Kingdom

I edited and wrote articles for FOCUS-Info's bi-weekly publication, FOCUS: The Magazine, and assisted in interviews. I also wrote and published blog posts using Wix and created social media posts on Facebook. I gained experience in Mail Chimp by designing email templates and examining available click/open rates. This variety of writing styles and platform use gave me fantastic opportunities to expand my portfolio and absorb knowledge about different types of writing. The experience I gained by working in such a welcoming and diverse office was unparalleled, and I learned much about international linguistic differences during my editing work.

Nacogdoches, Texas, United States

I edited book manuscripts for publication, including novels, poetry, short stories, and non-fiction texts. I worked primarily on paper and also learned basic editing and formatting on Adobe InDesign. This experience showed me the process of effectively working with authors and their work in order to produce high-quality content. The texts on which I worked include: "Collegiality and the Constitution: The Eastern District of Texas 1846 to 2006," By Mark Barringer, Pub Date: 10/31/2020 "Deleted Scenes," By Kevin Catalano, Pub Date: 04/07/2020 "Puberty Drove the Car: I was just along for the ride," By Scott Eubanks, Pub Date: 02/12/2020 "Bone Chalk," By Jim Reese, Pub Date: 01/24/2020 "The Fight for Space," By Roberto Ontiveros, Pub Date: 11/26/2019 "Learning to Swim," By Marge Saiser, Pub Date: 09/24/2019

Georgetown, Texas

I researched and wrote grant applications for the Georgetown Art Center, coordinating with the non-profit's board and with external organizations to ensure the quality of the applications. During this period, I applied for grants with the Texas Commission on the Arts, the Chaparral Women's Club, the Austin Community Foundation, the Greater Round Rock Community Foundation, 100 Man ATX, and The Awesome Foundation. The Texas Commission of the Arts grant application was well-received and provided the Georgetown Art Center with several thousand dollars for community events. I gained experience in persuasive writing, as well as in crafting compelling narratives. This inside look at the mechanics of non-profit organizations was extremely valuable and provided me with strong cooperative and communicative skills.

Georgetown, Texas

I wrote articles on a bi-weekly basis and conducted interviews to ensure their quality and accuracy. I assisted with basic formatting using Adobe InDesign and chose photos for the articles' thumbnails that are eye-catching. I wrote for several sections of the newspaper, including Opinions, Sports, News, Lifestyle, Arts and Entertainment, and Essays. This variety of writing styles, ranging from formal news-delivery to informal lifestyle advice, allowed me to experiment with voice and tone in order to relate to my audience effectively by providing relevant content.

Virtual

I wrote college-focused articles on a monthly basis on a variety of subjects, many of which related to the first year of college life, college applications, and college essays. I exercised an informal tone to relate to my audience and provided relevant content for high school juniors and seniors, as well as for college and university freshmen.

B.A., English Language And Literature/Letters, 3.984

Activities and Societies: The Megaphone, Spyglass, Young Life, FCA, ODK, Alpha Chi

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