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Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Los Angeles, California, United States

Driving the research, writing and insights that are fundamental to business at Talk to Jess, a cultural fluency consultancy, on the core client team. Working collaboratively and fluidly with the team to support evolving client needs. Leading content review and feedback, supporting research, insights narrative and strategy, managing client communications, projects, and systems, and tracking culture and client trends.

Providing developmental editing, manuscript consultation, customized craft lessons, and project management tools to creative writers working to complete initial drafts or rewrites of book-length work.

Leading one time and series writing courses focused on creative unblocking, writing habits, peer workshop, craft talks, generative writing time, and intensive manuscript support customized for writers spanning multiple genres.

• Developed concept for creative writing podcast featuring text excavations of craft books and discussions with writers about maintaining creative habit within constraints• Planned & created 10-episode season including research, writing scripts, and recording• Collaborated with co-producer on sound design, episode flow, concept, and workflow • Coordinated, scheduled, prepared & interviewed guests• Recorded sessions in Audacity and remote interviews using Zencastr• Edited episodes in Adobe Audition or Audacity • Wrote and published copy for show including show and episode descriptions, newsletter and social media copy, episode blogs, and pitch templates

Greater Los Angeles Area

Supports the successful implementation of Lambda LIterary’s national programs for LGBTQ writers. This multi-faceted role ensures smooth membership operations, supports a variety of live events, and manages our Los Angeles office.

Greater Seattle Area

Served as administrative and logistical lead for STEM programs serving a membership of 26,000 girls in Western Washington, including the management of 150+ hands-on science workshops, and 13 volunteer-led all-girl robotics teams.

Greater Seattle Area

Supported a team of program managers and 10+ girl programs including program planning, coordinating girl and volunteer intake management, application tracking, and site rentals.

Greater Seattle Area

Provided administrative and customer support, performed grant writing and tracked funding opportunities as well as providing event support and managing rental contracts.

Greater Chicago Area

Facilitated fundraising through grant writing, marketing support, and research. Systematized office processes and assisted executive staff. Served as a teacher’s assistant in media literacy and video production courses for low-income teenagers.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Community, Environment, And Planning

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