• THE MERCY OF THE TIDE, novel, published by Meerkat Press, 2017• SMOKE CITY, novel,published by Meerkat Press, 2018• Pushcart Prize nomination, 2016 and 2017• 2017 Bram Stoker Award Nomination for THE MERCY OF THE TIDE• THE MERCY OF THE TIDE optioned for film by Startling, Inc.• Finalist for the 2016 Birdwhistle Prize in Short Fiction• Multiple short stories published in national literary magazines, including Cream City Review, Redivider, PANK, Gulf Stream, December… Show more • THE MERCY OF THE TIDE, novel, published by Meerkat Press, 2017• SMOKE CITY, novel,published by Meerkat Press, 2018• Pushcart Prize nomination, 2016 and 2017• 2017 Bram Stoker Award Nomination for THE MERCY OF THE TIDE• THE MERCY OF THE TIDE optioned for film by Startling, Inc.• Finalist for the 2016 Birdwhistle Prize in Short Fiction• Multiple short stories published in national literary magazines, including Cream City Review, Redivider, PANK, Gulf Stream, December, and more• Writer, illustrator and editor of Avow, a self-published literary/art/creative nonfiction magazine• 25 issues of Avow published since 1995• Scheduling of extensive, multi-date reading tours throughout the West Coast in a variety of venues• Acts as Art Director on various issues, selecting and editing materials provided by photographers, graphic designers, writers and illustrators• Writing and designing of lateral marketing materials (posters, one-sheets, prize packs, advertisements) to promote events• Maintains website and social media presence regarding new and upcoming releases• The Best of Intentions: The Avow Anthology, a trade paperback collection of early issues, published in 2002 via an outside publisher, with a second edition being published in 2010• Coordinates distribution of individual issues through a host of independent and large-scale book distributors• Assists book publisher with marketing and promotions through interviews, readings, public appearances and media outreach Show less

Copywriting and content creation

• Designer and illustrator with extensive experience in a variety of formats and mediums• Adobe Creative Suite applications (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)• Diverse client base in both digital and print output• Development of written material (fact sheets, updates, FAQs, promotional and sales materials) for regular website and blog updates, online sales, print and web advertising, and social media presence• Hand-rendered illustrations in a variety of mediums, including: pen… Show more • Designer and illustrator with extensive experience in a variety of formats and mediums• Adobe Creative Suite applications (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)• Diverse client base in both digital and print output• Development of written material (fact sheets, updates, FAQs, promotional and sales materials) for regular website and blog updates, online sales, print and web advertising, and social media presence• Hand-rendered illustrations in a variety of mediums, including: pen and ink, acrylic painting, pencil and charcoal• Copyediting of client materials• Multi-page magazine/book formatting• Point-of-sale packaging• Brochure layout• Presentation layout• Storyboard/thumbnails• Merch design• Web design with respect to dynamic content• Art direction experience with a variety of creative teams, including photographers, illustrators, graphic designers, content writers• High level of experience as part of a creative team, as well as an individual strategist• Handling of confidential materials• High volume of return clients Show less

• Writes marketing, promotional, sales and fact-sheet materials for all Tiger Force Ultra releases to be included with review samples to various magazines, blogs, social media platforms, radio stations and podcasts• Delegates responsibility to creative teams regarding website and distribution infrastructures• Coordinates pressing and release of materials with record manufacturers, printers, and Tiger Force Ultra artists• Website design with respect to dynamic content• Designs… Show more • Writes marketing, promotional, sales and fact-sheet materials for all Tiger Force Ultra releases to be included with review samples to various magazines, blogs, social media platforms, radio stations and podcasts• Delegates responsibility to creative teams regarding website and distribution infrastructures• Coordinates pressing and release of materials with record manufacturers, printers, and Tiger Force Ultra artists• Website design with respect to dynamic content• Designs marketing, advertising and sales plans for all Tiger Force Ultra releases• Interview scheduling for Tiger Force Ultra artists with various magazines, blogs, social media platforms, radio stations, podcasts and other media outreach• Maintains website and social media presence regarding new and upcoming releases• Creates and monitors marketing budget for releases and distribution Show less

• Developed and implemented classroom curriculum at the elementary school level in compliance with State Academic Standards and Portland Public Schools• Taught a classroom of 15+ students• Classroom behavior/management• Maintained enrollment and attendance records• Extensive Playworks training and cultural competency experience

• Supervised a support staff of three rotating teaching assistants• Developed and implemented classroom curriculum at the elementary school level in compliance with State Academic Standards and Portland Public Schools• Taught a classroom of 20+ students• Classroom behavior/management• Maintained enrollment and attendance records• Liaison between program instructors and school staff, parents and supervisors

• Provided administrative support to company CFO and Logistics Manager• Accounts Receivable Representative for multiple vendors, including daily fluctuating markets such as steel manufacturers• Resolved account discrepancies with vendors• Extensive knowledge of EDI, InFor, and UPS platforms for shipping/packaging, bill of lading, and billing systems• Daily shipments of retail and wholesale packages using a variety of shipping methods• Updated company logo and visual brand