Specializing in enhancing and refining romance manuscripts with a focus on narrative flow and character development.KEY SKILLS AND CONTRIBUTIONS: • Expertly edit a wide range of romance manuscripts, enhancing narrative flow, character development, and overall story cohesion while maintaining each author's unique voice and style.• Conduct thorough content editing to ensure plot consistency, emotional depth, and genre-specific elements align with reader expectations in the romance genre.• Provide detailed line editing and copyediting services, focusing on grammar, punctuation, dialogue structure, and readability, tailoring edits to enhance the romantic and emotional impact of the narratives.• Collaborate closely with authors to refine their manuscripts, offering constructive feedback, suggestions for improvement, and guidance on plot development and character arcs.• Stay abreast of current trends and reader preferences in the romance genre (particularly contemporary, historical, paranormal, M/M, F/F, erotic, and young adult) to provide relevant and informed editorial advice.• Build and maintain strong professional relationships with authors and network within the romance community to expand client base and industry knowledge.ADDITIONAL ROLE: Volunteer Beta Reader. When not editing full manuscripts, I volunteer as a beta reader for authors I love. In this capacity, I offer critical early feedback on near-complete manuscripts, focusing on plot, character development, and pacing. My insights contribute to enhancing the overall quality and reader appeal of the final work.

Facilitating professional development workshops and leading initiatives for curriculum enhancement and educator training.KEY SKILLS AND CONTRIBUTIONS:• Co-led the “(de)Composing ENGL&101” initiative, a collaborative effort with educators across Washington state to revolutionize English 101 instruction. Facilitated quarterly professional development convenings to align English courses across public colleges, focusing on antiracist, social justice, and culturally responsive curriculum reforms. Actively contributed to the creation of a standardized “Recommended English 101 Outcomes” for statewide implementation, fostering curriculum consistency and relevancy.• Partnered with faculty at South Seattle College to serve as a campus Teaching and Learning Center Associate. Worked with faculty one-on-one to elevate teaching practices and integrate cutting-edge technology into educational methods. Conducted in-depth consultations and developed a series of pedagogical workshops, emphasizing innovative teaching strategies and best practices in education.• Orchestrated and conducted a broad range of professional development workshops at campus, district, and state/national levels. Covered diverse topics including diversity, equity, inclusion, English composition, placement reform, teaching, assessment, organizational change, project management, technological integration, and Guided Pathways, contributing to the comprehensive professional growth of educators.• Drove multiple communities of practice that spanned a year or longer, focusing on helping educators effectively engage diverse student populations in education and promoting their success. These initiatives fostered enduring professional networks and collaborative efforts amongst educators, centered on antiracism, equity, and inclusive teaching practices.

Creating personalized, impactful resumes and cover letters, guiding clients towards successful career advancements.KEY SKILLS AND CONTRIBUTIONS:• Specialize in crafting customized resumes and cover letters tailored to individual client profiles and targeted job opportunities, ensuring a highly personalized touch in every project.• Conduct detailed consultations with clients to understand their career goals, professional experiences, skills, and achievements, translating this information into compelling career narratives.• Stay updated with current job market trends, resume standards, and industry-specific requirements to provide relevant and effective resume advice.• Utilize strong writing and editing skills to create clear, concise, and visually appealing resumes and cover letters that effectively highlight clients' qualifications and accomplishments.• Provide one-on-one coaching and guidance to clients on job search strategies, interview preparation, and career development.• Manage client interactions and project timelines efficiently, ensuring a high level of satisfaction and timely delivery of services.SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS: • Achieved a remarkable track record; every client I have worked with has secured a job within one month of utilizing my resume writing services, underscoring the effectiveness and impact of my personalized approach.• Collectively, my clients have secured over a million dollars in pay increases, a testament to their success in landing better-paying jobs through the professional and persuasive resumes I crafted, significantly enhancing their career trajectories.

Producing diverse film and television content, overseeing development, production, and post-production processes.KEY SKILLS AND CONTRIBUTIONS:• Spearheaded a diverse range of film projects, including the production of a feature-length film for Dead Gentleman Productions, multiple independent short films, and a mockumentary promotional video for a nationally distributed role-playing game.• Provided critical development and production support as an Executive Assistant for the Reality Division at SciFi Network in Los Angeles, contributing to innovative reality programming creation and execution.• As a Segment Producer at Weller Grossman Productions, gained extensive experience in content development, participant coordination, and segment production for various reality TV shows, ensuring successful execution and quality content delivery.• Successfully increased revenues and audience engagement for TheWarrenReport by spearheading a comprehensive website overhaul along with managing multiple film publicity-related projects. Additionally, developed and curated a 2000+ member online newsletter, dedicated to film industry events in the King County area, working collaboratively with local publicists and publicity firms to bolster film screening marketing and public relations efforts.SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS:• Leveraged my writing expertise to collaboratively refine scripts and guide directors and editors, ensuring compelling and coherent storytelling throughout the production process.• Showcased comprehensive project management skills in overseeing all production aspects, including department coordination, equipment procurement, talent acquisition, legal and contractual matters, for various film projects.• Successfully negotiated key product placement deals, underlining my ability to foster financial sustainability and resource innovation in production settings.

Coordinating academic programs and teaching English, emphasizing curriculum development and innovative teaching methods.KEY SKILLS AND CONTRIBUTIONS: • Elected by peers as English Department Coordinator, leading strategic planning and departmental activities since September 2016. Key responsibilities include scheduling, faculty assignment development, candidate review and interviews, and mentoring faculty members.• Actively collaborate with faculty, staff, and administration to drive department and division goals, with a focus on curriculum development, course outline revisions, and accreditation compliance.• Chair department meetings and liaise with other units to address academic and student success issues.• As a tenured English Instructor, teacher a diverse group of adult learners, including first-generation and international students, employing a range of teaching modalities such as web-enhanced, online, and hybrid instruction.• Lead impactful initiatives like the Directed Self Placement Equity Initiative to develop inclusive placement tools, and co-lead the Accelerated English Pathways Initiative, both recognized with Innovation of the Year awards, demonstrating a commitment to innovative educational practices.• Actively participate in divisional and college committees, contributing to professional development, student success, and educational quality improvement projects.SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS: • Championed departmental reforms, leading to widespread adoption of innovative practices and improvements in departmental operations.• Played a pivotal role in shaping college-wide policies and practices through various leadership roles, committee memberships, and task forces, significantly impacting college operations and educational standards.• Honored with the privilege of serving as the Faculty Master of Ceremonies at South Seattle College’s 2015 graduation ceremony, recognizing my contributions to the college community.

Crafting detailed accreditation reports and leading a collaborative program review initiatives to uphold educational standards at South Seattle College.KEY SKILLS AND CONTRIBUTIONS:• Served as the primary writer for South Seattle College’s Year Seven Self-Evaluation Report (2019) for the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU).• Collaborated extensively with campus community members to gather data and information in compliance with NWCCU accreditation guidelines and standards.• Demonstrated a comprehensive understanding of NWCCU accreditation policies, procedures, and guidelines, ensuring adherence to all regulatory requirements.• Skilled in analyzing complex data and critically evaluating institutional processes, making informed recommendations to enhance accreditation compliance.• Employed advanced report writing techniques to deliver a thorough and timely accreditation report, contributing significantly to the college's continuous improvement and quality assurance processes.• Utilized effective communication and relationship-building techniques to collaborate across departments, fostering a team-oriented approach to achieving accreditation objectives.ADDITIONAL ROLE IN PROGRAM REVIEW DEVELOPMENT:• Played a pivotal role in the 2022-23 Program Review development team, focusing on a 7-year faculty-led program review process aligned with accreditation requirements and timelines.• Championed a faculty-centered approach, enabling collaborative work among faculty members for departmental improvement and growth.• Engaged with deans, administrators, and the office of institutional effectiveness to optimize program review processes, ensuring efficient use of faculty time and energy while maintaining high standards.• Fostered active faculty participation in program review processes, emphasizing the potential for significant positive changes in instructional methods and student learning.

Advocating for Faculty Rights and Managing Grievance Procedures within the AFT UnionKEY SKILLS AND CONTRIBUTIONS:• Selected by my peers to serve as the Faculty Senate President at South Seattle College, representing and advocating for faculty rights and interests.• Actively participated as a voting member of the District AFT eBoard, contributing to strategic decisions and policy development affecting members at all three colleges in the district.• Managed and filed grievances effectively to uphold and enforce the faculty contract, ensuring adherence to agreed terms.• Supported contract negotiations, working towards favorable conditions for faculty members.• Facilitated open and effective communication between faculty, administration, and union representatives, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.• Vigorously championed faculty needs, advocating for significant improvements in working conditions to enhance both academic quality and operational efficiency at South Seattle College.

Leading educational reforms and change initiatives aimed at improving student success.KEY SKILLS AND CONTRIBUTIONS:• Guided Pathways Co-Chair and Academic Reform Leader: Championed the Guided Pathways Initiative, implementing strategic reforms for streamlined student graduation and career pathways. Managed all facets of the initiative, from redesigning course sequences to enhancing advising services and support systems. Oversaw workgroups and taskforces for collaborative execution, handling budget and grant reporting effectively.• English Pathway Redesign and Placement Reform Lead: Conducted a major overhaul of the English pathway and pre-college curriculum, achieving significant reduction in time to college-level English. Spearheaded the English Directed Self-Placement (DSP) Initiative, developing an equitable assessment tool that enhanced first-year English goal achievement by 46%.• Program Mapping Project Architect: Co-led the development of dynamic, interactive academic pathway maps to simplify student course selection and planning, markedly improving student navigation and decision-making.SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS:• Demonstrated adeptness in leading cross-unit and multi-campus organizational change, tailoring initiatives to fit the needs of three distinct college environments.• Excelled in managing large-scale, complex projects, consistently delivering initiatives on time and within scope, while navigating the intricacies of educational system reforms.• Cultivated a collaborative culture, fostering strong ties among faculty, advisors, and staff, thus enhancing project outcomes and educational quality.• Received three League of Innovations' "Innovation of the Year" awards, underlining the impact and effectiveness of these projects.• Invited to speak statewide and nationally on various initiatives, sharing insights and best practices, and contributing to the broader discourse on educational reform and equity in academia.

Guiding antiracism curriculum initiatives and promoting inclusive teaching practices across community colleges.KEY SKILLS AND CONTRIBUTIONS:• Served as a key faculty co-lead in two major antiracism initiatives: the Antiracist Curriculum Initiative and the Antiracist Writing Assessment Ecology Grant, with a combined funding of over $1.5 million from the WA State Legislature and College Spark Washington.• Oversaw the Antiracist Curriculum Initiative from Sep 2021 to Jun 2023, leading efforts to support and guide over 80 English faculty across 31 community and technical colleges in Washington State. The initiative focused on implementing antiracist assessment practices in a collaborative community of practice.• From June 2020 to June 2021, played a pivotal role in the Antiracist Writing Assessment Ecology Grant, promoting system-level change by fostering holistic English department reforms in seven community colleges. This involved integrating Asao Inoue's Antiracist Writing Assessment Ecology theory into classroom practices, emphasizing the role of faculty as educators, scholars, and activists.• Focused on empowering faculty to partner with students in creating actively antiracist educational environments, thereby contributing significantly to the advancement of equity and inclusivity in academic settings.

Providing academic support and mentorship, specializing in English Language Learning and student success strategies.KEY SKILLS AND CONTRIBUTIONS:• Served as the English Language Learning (ELL) Specialist Program Manager for Academic Support Programs at the University of Washington, providing crucial support to international students facing academic and personal challenges, ensuring their successful adaptation and progress in the US academic environment.• Engaged international students in a dual role of academic success coach and instructor, where I provided one-on-one mentorship and fascilitated a student support class designed to build a sense of community, foster a growth mindset, and focusing on the process of learning and skill-building alongside content expertise.• Collaborated with senior administrators to develop and refine student support policies and processes, with a particular focus on enhancing writing and ELL services, ensuring they were tailored to meet the diverse needs of the student body.• Leveraged experience gained as a One-Stop Advisor at Bellevue College, where I played a pivotal role in student advising, guiding students to appropriate academic pathways and support services, thereby significantly contributing to their educational success and development.

Conducting Microsoft software training sessions for adult learners, focusing on user-friendly application and engagement.KEY SKILLS AND CONTRIBUTIONS:• Delivered comprehensive Microsoft software training tailored to non-technical adult learners, effectively bridging the gap between complex technical concepts and user-friendly applications.• Oversaw logistics for training sessions, including managing sign-in records, ensuring optimal room setup and equipment readiness, and facilitating engaging training and assessment activities.• Conducted thorough analysis of training feedback, providing insightful reports to management on curriculum effectiveness and instructional delivery, leading to continuous improvement of training programs.• Maintained an up-to-date understanding of best practices in instructional design, development, and delivery, applying cutting-edge theories and methods to enhance adult learning experiences.

Managing writing centers, enhancing tutoring services, and developing programs for diverse student writing needs.KEY SKILLS AND CONTRIBUTIONS:• Directed the Odegaard Writing & Research Center (OWRC) at the University of Washington, overseeing its operations and serving over 6,500 students annually across 150 departmental units. Managed and expanded a diverse team including twenty-three writing consultants, an assistant director, and two library liaisons.• Managed the Center for Learning and Academic Enrichment (CLUE) as Writing Center Manager, developing tutoring methodologies and policies, overseeing the hiring and training of fifteen tutors, and ensuring operational effectiveness. • Implemented training programs for both centers based on writing center and composition theory, and conducted workshops on various writing-related topics to enhance faculty and student skills in diverse areas, including multilingual student support, writing anxiety management, and working with sources.SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS:• Dramatically boosted student appointments at the OWRC by 340%, introducing tailored educational opportunities and creating a user-friendly website with comprehensive resources, FAQs, and easy scheduling options.• Transformed the OWRC's capabilities, growing the team from 3 to 25 members and increasing session offerings by over sixfold within two years, alongside generating new revenue streams through successful grant proposal writing.• Initiated and executed an innovative multilingual training program for CLUE staff, significantly enhancing the support provided to diverse student groups.• Orchestrated a large-scale tutor training program involving six writing centers, unifying and elevating the standards of tutoring across the campus, impacting a wide cadre of tutors.