Experience

Michigan Creative | University of Michigan

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Writer

  • Jan 2018 - Present



SLICE Ann Arbor, an arts and culture serie

• Founder+Editor

  • Dec 2013 - Mar 2020

  SLICE ANN ARBOR is an arts & culture series featuring interviews with creative personalities in and around Ann Arbor, and with the introduction of our Special Guest Series, across the country. Meet the artists, authors, chefs, architects, curators, photographers, and filmmakers —and find out how they got their start, what’s important to them, and why they do what they do. SLICE ANN ARBOR is an arts & culture series featuring interviews with creative personalities in and around Ann Arbor, and with the introduction of our Special Guest Series, across the country. Meet the artists, authors, chefs, architects, curators, photographers, and filmmakers —and find out how they got their start, what’s important to them, and why they do what they do.



Freelance Writer/Editor

• Barbara Wylan Sefton

  • Jan 2000 - Mar 2017

  As a freelance writer, I have developed story concepts and pitched to editors of publications, conducted topic research, interviewed story subjects, and developed and written articles for publication. Publishing credits include: The Chicago Tribune, Art & Antiques, AmericanStyle, Hour Detroit, Style, Detroit Jewish News, and Detroit Home. Client list includes: University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance; University of Michigan College of Engineering; University of Michigan Museum of Art; and University of Michigan Health System.Available for freelance writing/editing projects.



Michigan Medicine

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Writer/Editor, Department of Marketing & Communications - U-M Kellogg Eye Center

  • Jul 2011 - Jul 2016

  Develop, research, and write content across multi-channel print and digital platforms to support the U-M Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences. Work in partnership with 90 clinicians and researchers to translate the complexities of Kellogg science into compelling content to engage our audiences and other constituencies — from peer institutions and donors to patients and alumni. My work has appeared in the U-M Kellogg Eye Center Annual Report; Advances in Ophthalmology newsletter; Envision newsletter; press releases; blog; web; development and alumni materials; enewsletters; video; and social media.



University of Michigan

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Stewardship Writer/Editor

  • Nov 2010 - Feb 2011

  Stewardship writer/editor in a seasonal staff position with the University of Michigan Office of Development where I wrote/edited content in connection with the University’s stewardship and donor recognition programs to acknowledge the philanthropy of alumni, friends, foundations, and corporations to its schools, colleges, and units. Stewardship writer/editor in a seasonal staff position with the University of Michigan Office of Development where I wrote/edited content in connection with the University’s stewardship and donor recognition programs to acknowledge the philanthropy of alumni, friends, foundations, and corporations to its schools, colleges, and units.