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· Coordinating open reading periods, reading and evaluating submissions, and discussing submissions with the editorial staff· Handling publication contracts and supporting the publication process from development through launch· Overseeing and collaborating with Doubleback genre editors· Helping writers identify publishing opportunities and build.

Winston Salem, NC

-Line & copyediting of student work-Developed course content-Created pathways for networking opportunities for students and professional writers

-Compiled data and drafted Program Self-Study and annual Program Assessment-Overhauled Creative Writing curriculum to offer more professional development and networking opportunities for students-Created a Student & Alumni Ambassador Program

-Created office infrastructure-Founded a Student & Alumni Ambassador Program-Provided Professional Development opportunities for students

Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States

-Developed brand logo and social media presence-Created and developed literary arts events-Increased audience engagement in social media and live events-Developed Advisory Council -Collaborated with local, regional, national organizations

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Winston Salem, NC

-Line & copyediting of student work-Developed course content-Created pathways for networking opportunities for students and professional writers

Served as a co-editor of an experimental, progressive anthology that worked to disrupt traditional anthology "best of" publications, by making the selection and editorial process more transparent and collaborative.

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-Curated and edited a special section on African American poetry, which included cross-generational work from emerging and established poets as well as a wide range of aesthetics.

Hyderabad, Telangana, India

-Curated & guest edited a special section on global African poetry, including work from poets in Ethiopia, Nigeria, London, the Caribbean and the U.S.

-Consulted on poetry and prose manuscripts, offering editorial advice, ranging from concept to line editing to arrangement of materials. -Manuscripts went on to receive publishing contracts and win awards.

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Curated and edited a special section on the works of Haile Gerima's films.

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Curated & edited a special section of poetry examining the murder of Sean Bell.

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Served as the first blogger for ZORA, a subsidiary of Torch Literary Magazine.

Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States

Kalamazoo, Michigan Area

-Served as a secondary reader for contest manuscript submissions-Presented on manuscript submission and promotion at national writing conference

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Creative Writing, English Literature

Afro American Studies

Master Of Fine Arts - Mfa, Creative Writing--Poetry