Professional Editing Education and Experience

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Experience: Skills

Chatham University, Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing, 2017

concentrations: publishing, nature writing, travel writing

thesis focus: LGBTQ+ young adult fiction

Mercyhurst University, Bachelor of Arts, English, 2011

concentration: creative writing

minor: photography

Submission Screener, Mud Season Review Literary Journal

May 2020-present

Proofread and manage forthcoming issues in alignment with house style guides, effectively scoring each piece and referring top rank pieces to leadership

Freelance Editor, Flat World Publishing

Oct 2020

Proofread and copy edit several files for newly drafted text/project plan using Track Changes—corrected formatting, grammar, and unclear sentence structures

Associate Editor & Alumni Editor, The Fourth River Literary Journal

Sept 2015-May 2016 & Jan 2020-June 2020

Proofread and line edited forthcoming issues in alignment with house style guides, effectively communicating changes with leadership and authors; prepared pieces for final copyediting
Played key role in facilitating and scheduling creative meetings for 3 issues, developing innovative ideas and defining project timelines with staff and editors
Wrote engaging copy for blog posts on the journal website

Graduate Assistant, Chatham University Arts and Media

Dec 2015-July 2017

Line edited 10 student assignments each week in alignment with provided guidelines
Suggested ideas for improvement using expertise in Chicago, APA, and MLA style
Experienced in working with diverse populations including ESL and international students
Flexibly supported department with administrative, research, and academic assistance as needed
Conducted thorough research of 57 prospective new hire candidates and cataloged data and research

Editorial Intern, Creative Nonfiction Literary Journal

Sept 2016-Dec 2016

Proofread and fact-checked forthcoming issues according to house style/publishing guides; prepared pieces for copyediting before publication
Excellent customer service provided via email and phone correspondence
Conducted administrative tasks efficiently such as mail management, inventory, and web content
Aided in fundraising and marketing efforts to expand journal readership, subscriber-base, donor-base, educational programming, and community programming

Literacy Outreach & Program Coordinator/AmeriCorps VISTA, Franklin Grand Isle Bookmobile

Aug 2013-Aug 2014

Drove 24’ mobile library unit and/or personal vehicle to local schools, daycares, and community programming; led storytime activities and provided reader advisory services
Coordinated and executed 15 successful fundraising and community outreach events, such as literacy drives and annual cake auction, by managing staff, recruiting and supervising volunteers, venue acquisition, and marketing/publicity; achieved goal and raised $2500 via grants and in-kind donations
Overhauled the annual 5K race as director; integrated new marketing campaign with raffle drawing that increased participation by 15%
Managed 5-6 writing projects from initial concept to delivery—developed and maintained strict writing schedule; collaborated and scheduled meetings with local partners, schools, and stakeholders on content (lesson plans, grant ideas, marketing for community and outreach events, etc.)
Developed summer writing program for area youth, spanning 2 counties and 3 library partnerships
Served as liaison for county-wide community agencies and town hall meetings; communicated future projects and fundraiser ideas

Writing Tutor, Mercyhurst University Writing Center

Sept 2009-May 2011

Edited student essays in alignment with provided guidelines; strict 30-minute deadline
Provided administrative services and office tasks, including phone and email correspondence, and researching resource materials
Personal tutoring services and instruction repeatedly requested by specific clients

Professional Editing Education and Experience

Chatham University, Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing, 2017

concentrations: publishing, nature writing, travel writing

thesis focus: LGBTQ+ young adult fiction

Mercyhurst University, Bachelor of Arts, English, 2011

concentration: creative writing

minor: photography

Submission Screener, Mud Season Review Literary Journal

May 2020-present

Proofread and manage forthcoming issues in alignment with house style guides, effectively scoring each piece and referring top rank pieces to leadership

Freelance Editor, Flat World Publishing

Oct 2020

Proofread and copy edit several files for newly drafted text/project plan using Track Changes—corrected formatting, grammar, and unclear sentence structures

Associate Editor & Alumni Editor, The Fourth River Literary Journal

Sept 2015-May 2016 & Jan 2020-June 2020

Proofread and line edited forthcoming issues in alignment with house style guides, effectively communicating changes with leadership and authors; prepared pieces for final copyediting

Played key role in facilitating and scheduling creative meetings for 3 issues, developing innovative ideas and defining project timelines with staff and editors

Wrote engaging copy for blog posts on the journal website

Graduate Assistant, Chatham University Arts and Media

Dec 2015-July 2017

Line edited 10 student assignments each week in alignment with provided guidelines

Suggested ideas for improvement using expertise in Chicago, APA, and MLA style

Experienced in working with diverse populations including ESL and international students

Flexibly supported department with administrative, research, and academic assistance as needed

Conducted thorough research of 57 prospective new hire candidates and cataloged data and research

Editorial Intern, Creative Nonfiction Literary Journal

Sept 2016-Dec 2016

Proofread and fact-checked forthcoming issues according to house style/publishing guides; prepared pieces for copyediting before publication

Excellent customer service provided via email and phone correspondence

Conducted administrative tasks efficiently such as mail management, inventory, and web content

Aided in fundraising and marketing efforts to expand journal readership, subscriber-base, donor-base, educational programming, and community programming

Literacy Outreach & Program Coordinator/AmeriCorps VISTA, Franklin Grand Isle Bookmobile

Aug 2013-Aug 2014

Drove 24’ mobile library unit and/or personal vehicle to local schools, daycares, and community programming; led storytime activities and provided reader advisory services

Coordinated and executed 15 successful fundraising and community outreach events, such as literacy drives and annual cake auction, by managing staff, recruiting and supervising volunteers, venue acquisition, and marketing/publicity; achieved goal and raised $2500 via grants and in-kind donations

Overhauled the annual 5K race as director; integrated new marketing campaign with raffle drawing that increased participation by 15%

Managed 5-6 writing projects from initial concept to delivery—developed and maintained strict writing schedule; collaborated and scheduled meetings with local partners, schools, and stakeholders on content (lesson plans, grant ideas, marketing for community and outreach events, etc.)

Developed summer writing program for area youth, spanning 2 counties and 3 library partnerships

Served as liaison for county-wide community agencies and town hall meetings; communicated future projects and fundraiser ideas

Writing Tutor, Mercyhurst University Writing Center

Sept 2009-May 2011

Edited student essays in alignment with provided guidelines; strict 30-minute deadline

Provided administrative services and office tasks, including phone and email correspondence, and researching resource materials

Personal tutoring services and instruction repeatedly requested by specific clients