RÉSUMÉ

EDUCATION

CERTIFICATE IN GRAPHIC AND DIGITAL DESIGN 9/18–3/20 | Online Coursework in graphic design history, layout, typography, logos, color theory, and Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign

COLUMBIA PUBLISHING COURSE 6/17–7/17 | New York, NY Intensive six-week program learning from industry experts about all aspects of book and magazine publishing, including editorial, production, marketing, sales, and subsidiary rights

BA IN ENGLISH, CREATIVE WRITING 9/12–6/16 | Bellingham, WA Coursework in literature, creative writing, and publishing. Graduated cum laude, received Western Undergraduate Exchange scholarship 2012-2016, presented paper at 2015 Scholars' Week

CERTIFICATE IN PROFESSIONAL EDITING 9/14–6/15 | Bellingham, WA - Mastered principles of editing for grammar, style, punctuation, and usage - Practiced line editing, copy editing, and proofreading with real-world examples in book manuscripts, news articles, and digital content

CERTIFICATE IN CONTENT DEVELOPMENT 9/15–6/16 | Bellingham, WA - Completed coursework in newswriting, technical writing, programming, and communications to learn how to write and publish content for the Internet - Planned and promoted a film screening for the Homeless in Bellingham Film Project for a communications class

MINOR IN TECHNICAL WRITING 9/12–6/16 | Bellingham, WA Coursework in technical and professional writing, including documentation, instructions, business writing, marketing, and podcast scripts

MINOR IN WEB DEVELOPMENT 9/12–6/16 | Bellingham, WA Coursework in technical and professional writing, including documentation, instructions, business writing, marketing, and podcast scripts

REGIS JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL Class of 2012

In addition to my educational background detailed above, I regularly participate in continuing education to update my professional skills.

WORK EXPERIENCE

EDITORIAL ASSOCIATE 10/20-present | remote - Provide part-time developmental editing services to executive agent Laura Rennert for adult, young adult, and middle grade fiction - Projects also include graphic novels, TV scripts, and nonfiction proposals

PROGRAMS & EVENTS COORDINATOR 3/17-present | Seattle, WA - Coordinate events for libraries and associations, including conferences for up to 800 attendees, staff days, fundraisers, meetings, and webinars -Lead committees in program selection, coordinate with speakers and exhibitors, negotiate contracts, and design logos and visual identities

FREELANCE EDITOR 2/16-present | remote - Specialize in developmental editing for commercial fiction - Also offer copy editing, proofreading, and manuscript evaluation

WEB EDITOR 6/16-5/17 | Seattle, WA - Edited, proofread, and fact checked quizzes on leading trivia website - Oversaw the curation and publication of daily word puzzles

INTERN 6/16-12/16 | Seattle, WA - Developed and executed marketing and PR campaigns, including social media promotion, giveaways, reviews, book tours, and blurbs - Drafted sales assets, cover and catalog copy, and press releases

EDITORIAL APPRENTICE 6/15-3/16 | Coupeville, WA - Evaluated manuscript submissions for quality and market viability - Studied developmental and line editing under an expert editor

WEB DESIGN INTERN 3/16-8/16 | Bellingham, WA - Designed and built an e-commerce website for a printing studio

INTERN 3/15–6/15 | Bellingham, WA - Increased registration through local and industry publicity, including writing blog posts on The B-Side Blog, The Boynton Blog, and Dear Writers

SALES ASSOCIATE 3/15–6/15 | Bellingham, WA - Hand sold children’s toys, books, and board games at a boutique toy story - Developed extensive knowledge of products, industry trends, and stages of child development