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Freelance

Writing Research Consultant: Gather research from peer-reviewed journals, news articles, reports, and secondary source texts for articles and books-in-progress; Provide structural and line edits; Edit structure and citations for strict adherence to style including AP & Chicago; Compile annotated bibliographies; Write portions of text as needed; Assist in the marketing and development of book proposals and magazine articles; Locate appropriate publishing venues for clients.Provide individualized craft instruction, structural critique, and suggestions and encouragement for creative work. Experience with most genres including memoir, poetry, short stories individually or within larger collections, and novels-in-progress.Create client-tailored writing exercises and resource lists, and assist with the submission process.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Legal secretary assisting over 500 Plaintiffs over 3 separate campaigns in multi-district litigations. Specialize in medical device injury and drug injury. Responsible for development and maintenance of all court records, pleadings, and correspondence for two multi-district litigations across approximately fifteen firms. Prepare and maintain census by firm Defense production and Defense Fact Sheet inventories.Review medical records and gather client files.Create & edit Plaintiff forms in Adobe; draft & serve court materials. Update database daily with contact records, medical file request, & phone logs.Assemble & process discovery documents & settlement materials according to PPO. Handle outgoing mail: Certified, Priority, & FedEx; contact clients via phone, email, & post.Advanced utilization of Excel and databases.

Minneapolis, Mn

Read, evaluate, and report on fiction, nonfiction, and poetry submissions. File copyright and permissions forms. Send manuscript rejections, requests, and submission guidelines. Seek out promising new authors by reading print and online journals and blogs.

Online

Directed and developed website content areas; Generated compelling online content; Performed research for resource articles and promotional materials aimed at returning Veteran populations; Created and maintained company presence on various social media networks including Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and Reddit; Designed and implemented a social media plan; Facilitated team meetings via conference call systems due to large number of telecommute staff; Assisted with podcast development; Edited press statements and slick sheets.

Data Analyst: Conducted program portfolio review for the U.S. Armed Forces, specifically the Reserve branches; Examined trends in public policy, government programming, and behavioral health; Conducted metanalysis of existing research; Determined effects of current programs; Identified gaps and areas for future research; Recommended changes in policy and programs based on research; Collaborated with biological and social scientists to complete analysis and recommendations; and finally generated a written report to provide to client. Additionally, Assisted CEO with the development of the Army’s “Gold Book,” an annotated compendium of current research regarding military health. Sr. Editor: Line and structural edited for all company text, including long reports; academic, journalistic, and informational articles; press releases; slick sheets; and website content.

University Of Oklahoma Libraries

Supervised student staff; researched and ordered materials for the collections; provided reading room tours; wrote copy for displays and brochures; assisted patrons with research; managed end-of-month bookkeeping for department and multiple private accounts.

Metropolitan Library Systems, Oklahoma City

Provided research and reference services to library patrons; evaluated and managed general collections; created and facilitated weekly plus monthly library activities for teenagers.

M.F.A., Literature & Creative Writing

M.L.S., Writing

Dual Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Women'S Studies & English Literature, Magna Cum Laude