My Resume
Education:
Master of Arts, Journalism. University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, May 2008.
Concentration: Creative non-fiction writing.
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism. University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, August 2006.
Minor: Anthropology.
Professional experience:
Freelance Editor.
June 2012 - present.
I help clients at every stage of the writing process, from organizing their thoughts into a coherent structure, to critiquing rough drafts, to final copyediting.
Key skills: copyediting, developmental editing, critiquing.
Freelance Writer.
August 2006 – July 2014.
I enterprised, pitched, and wrote feature stories on a variety of topics such as travel, food, and local issues.
Key skills: content generation and marketing, research, interviewing, and writing.
Associate Professor, NorthWest Arkansas Community College, Bentonville, Arkansas. August 2009 - July 2014.
I taught journalism and English composition. I also tutored students one-on-one.
I created my own curricula, which focused on the process of writing, critical thinking, and effective research.
Key skills: writing instruction, developmental editing, proofreading, copyediting.
Book Reviewer. Kirkus Indie.
February 2012 – January 2013.
I read and reviewed independently published non-fiction books, then wrote reviews consistent with Kirkus style within a two-week turnaround time.
Key skills: critiquing, writing.
Teaching Assistant, Lemke Dept. of Journalism, U of A at Fayetteville.
August 2006 – May 2008.
I directed journalism writing labs, where students put their skills in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and AP style to use. I graded their papers using AP style copyediting standards.
Key skills: writing instruction and copyediting.
Staff Writer, The Arkansas Traveler, Fayetteville, Ark.
August 2006 – December 2007.
I did general-assignment and beat reporting on diversity on the University of Arkansas campus.
Key skills: research, reporting, interviewing, writing.
Advertising & Publications Director, Promolife, Inc. Fayetteville, Ark.
March 2004 – August 2006.
I laid out two annual catalogs, designed print advertisements, and wrote copy for a weekly e-newsletter.
Key skills: project management, design, page layout, copywriting, marketing, and brand building and management.
Publications Director, Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce. Eureka Springs, Ark.
February 2000 – January 2001.
I laid out and wrote copy for periodical print publications.
I successfully collaborated with committees, printers, advertisers, and photographers.
Key skills: design, page layout, copywriting, marketing, project management, brand management, and team collaboration.
Master of Arts, Journalism. University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, May 2008.
Concentration: Creative non-fiction writing.
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism. University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, August 2006.
Minor: Anthropology.
Professional experience:
Freelance Editor.
June 2012 - present.
I help clients at every stage of the writing process, from organizing their thoughts into a coherent structure, to critiquing rough drafts, to final copyediting.
Key skills: copyediting, developmental editing, critiquing.
Freelance Writer.
August 2006 – July 2014.
I enterprised, pitched, and wrote feature stories on a variety of topics such as travel, food, and local issues.
Key skills: content generation and marketing, research, interviewing, and writing.
Associate Professor, NorthWest Arkansas Community College, Bentonville, Arkansas. August 2009 - July 2014.
I taught journalism and English composition. I also tutored students one-on-one.
I created my own curricula, which focused on the process of writing, critical thinking, and effective research.
Key skills: writing instruction, developmental editing, proofreading, copyediting.
Book Reviewer. Kirkus Indie.
February 2012 – January 2013.
I read and reviewed independently published non-fiction books, then wrote reviews consistent with Kirkus style within a two-week turnaround time.
Key skills: critiquing, writing.
Teaching Assistant, Lemke Dept. of Journalism, U of A at Fayetteville.
August 2006 – May 2008.
I directed journalism writing labs, where students put their skills in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and AP style to use. I graded their papers using AP style copyediting standards.
Key skills: writing instruction and copyediting.
Staff Writer, The Arkansas Traveler, Fayetteville, Ark.
August 2006 – December 2007.
I did general-assignment and beat reporting on diversity on the University of Arkansas campus.
Key skills: research, reporting, interviewing, writing.
Advertising & Publications Director, Promolife, Inc. Fayetteville, Ark.
March 2004 – August 2006.
I laid out two annual catalogs, designed print advertisements, and wrote copy for a weekly e-newsletter.
Key skills: project management, design, page layout, copywriting, marketing, and brand building and management.
Publications Director, Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce. Eureka Springs, Ark.
February 2000 – January 2001.
I laid out and wrote copy for periodical print publications.
I successfully collaborated with committees, printers, advertisers, and photographers.
Key skills: design, page layout, copywriting, marketing, project management, brand management, and team collaboration.