Experience

Practicing the Way

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Manager

  • Nov 2022 - Present



Her Era Studios

• Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area

• Project Manager

  • Jul 2022 - Present



DePaul University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Assistant

  • Sep 2020 - Jun 2022

  • Compose and display blog posts 8x per week using WordPress to promote department news and career opportunities in a creative way, enhancing exposure and connecting students with writing and publishing opportunities. • Design and launch the first website for the DePaul Publishing Institute, collaborating with DePaul faculty members overseeing each literary effort involved in the DPI to create one cohesive website and multifaceted message.• Solicit and organize updated 45+ course descriptions for undergraduate and graduate students in the English Department. • Partner with DePaul faculty on projects featuring student writers and alumni in order to honor their accomplishments. Show less

• Collaborator

  • Jan 2021 - Mar 2021

  Copyediting ENGL 496• Attended class to learn from an industry expert in the field.• Grew understanding of procedures for editing and style and best practices for author relations. • Applied style principles from CMOS to manuscript examples.• Copyedited to produce the best possible manuscript within project-specific constraints for clarity, cohesion, consistency, and correctness. • Created style sheets and editorial memos.

• Managing Editor

  • Dec 2020 - Jan 2021

  • Contacted High School writers and collected signatures and relevant information.• Categorized and designed the Anthology’s layout. • Revised 45 pieces of creative writing (nonfictional essays, fictional stories, poetry, etc.). • Illustrated and designed the Anthology’s cover.• Managed the project’s website and led the launch event.



Folio Literary Management

• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Intern

  • Jan 2021 - Jun 2021

  • Assessed novel submissions as the first reader for the Senior Vice President of Folio Lit. • Attended Folio’s Internship Academy 1x per week to hear from industry experts and learn about the publishing industry. • Pitched personal book ideas to Marcy Posner each week, selecting one to present before a panel of 2 Folio agents and team of 15 interns to develop relevant industry skills. • Wrote reviews for Folio’s published books and regularly communicated with professional literary agents. Show less



Freelance

• Geneva, Illinois, United States

• Developmental Editor

  • Jun 2020 - Jan 2021

  • Hired by new author to serve as editor for manuscript of book with stories from author’s life. • Reviewed manuscript and provided feedback to author to enhance the book organization, themes, and metaphors. • Encouraged author to condense book from 32 chapters to 15 chapters with 3 cohesive parts. • Provided copyediting as needed and coaching on self-publishing. • Hired by new author to serve as editor for manuscript of book with stories from author’s life. • Reviewed manuscript and provided feedback to author to enhance the book organization, themes, and metaphors. • Encouraged author to condense book from 32 chapters to 15 chapters with 3 cohesive parts. • Provided copyediting as needed and coaching on self-publishing.



Grace Pointe Church Napervill

• Production Coordinator

  • Jun 2020 - Sep 2020

  • Designed and programmed cohesive, creative, and appealing performance lights and backgrounds • Learned and mastered Ableton, setting up MIDI-Cues for 2+ services every week • Assembled and prepared the sanctuary for rehearsals and services, including camera and video feed, amplifiers, projectors, microphones, etc. • Designed and programmed cohesive, creative, and appealing performance lights and backgrounds • Learned and mastered Ableton, setting up MIDI-Cues for 2+ services every week • Assembled and prepared the sanctuary for rehearsals and services, including camera and video feed, amplifiers, projectors, microphones, etc.



University of Arizona Graduate Center

• Tucson, Arizona Area

• Office Assistant

  • Feb 2019 - May 2020

  The Graduate Center is a non-academic unit of the Graduate College that serves as a resource for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars. • Created surveys 3x per month for the Center’s programs to gather feedback from those in attendance. • Consolidated and streamlined survey responses into Excel to help the Center assess and understand impact of all events. • Pitched ideas to Center’s Director and updated the Center’s website design and content on Drupal based on feedback. The Graduate Center is a non-academic unit of the Graduate College that serves as a resource for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars. • Created surveys 3x per month for the Center’s programs to gather feedback from those in attendance. • Consolidated and streamlined survey responses into Excel to help the Center assess and understand impact of all events. • Pitched ideas to Center’s Director and updated the Center’s website design and content on Drupal based on feedback.



Pine Reads Review

• University of Arizona

• Writer

  • Sep 2018 - May 2020

  Pine Reads Review is an undergraduate-run children's and YA literature publication. It was founded as a University of Arizona publishing class project. Since then, it has grown to become a resource for young readers all over the country. • Composed approximately 3 book reviews per month for Middle Grade Readers. • Organized 2+ events per semester and distributed marketing materials including social media posters, flyers, and bookmarks. • Contacted and interviewed 3+ authors and YALLFest co-founder to write and share information for organization blog. Show less



University of Arizona

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Honors Student

  • Aug 2016 - May 2020

  As a student, I've gained knowledge and experience within children's literature and publishing through my classes and meetings with professors. In my class "Intro to Publishing: The Children's and YA Market," I collaborated to write and publish a children's picture book with Make Way for Books and wrote queries, proposals, and marketing techniques. I also discussed publishing and writing trends with New York Times Beststelling author Dhonielle Clayton and Jennifer Soloway from Andrea Brown Literary Agency. In my class "Topics of Children's Literature," I read a diverse range of children's literature and analyzed its development over time. Show less

• Front Desk Assistant

  • Aug 2017 - Feb 2019

  I assist residents by providing personal customer service, ensuring safety, and creating a positive living environment. I use software such as Starrez and PeopleSoft.

• Project Leader

  • Aug 2018 - Dec 2018

  • Collaborated to write and publish a children’s picture book with Make Way for Books.• Investigated the historical development of children’s literature and read a diverse range of contemporary children’s literature.• Participated in analytical discussions of publishing and writing trends with New York Times bestselling author Dhonielle Clayton and literary agent Jennifer Soloway from Andrea Brown Literary Agency.• Examined relevant issues such as the relationship between authors, readers, and publishers as well as the lack of diversity within publishing. Show less



The Navigators

• United States
• Religious Institutions
• 700 & Above Employee

• Communications Intern

  • Jun 2019 - Aug 2019

  • Collaborated with multiple departments to create a timeline of the organization history to be posted to the website. • Investigated the effects of cohesive branding (logos, colors, fonts, etc.) following organization-wide rebrand. • Developed as a professional and gained greater self-awareness through weekly meetings and assessment experiences. • Collaborated with multiple departments to create a timeline of the organization history to be posted to the website. • Investigated the effects of cohesive branding (logos, colors, fonts, etc.) following organization-wide rebrand. • Developed as a professional and gained greater self-awareness through weekly meetings and assessment experiences.



Worlds of Words

• United States
• Libraries
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Online Content Marketing Intern

  • Jan 2019 - May 2019

  Worlds of Words is a large children's and adolescent literature collection at the University of Arizona, housing about 30,000 stories from all over the world. WoW gives teachers and readers a lens into the global community around them by promoting a variety of cultures and perspectives as well as encourage a passion for books and stories. • Revised the Board’s blog posts through copy editing, fact checking, optimizing, and designing website posts. • Wrote and submitted event listings for the second largest collection of children’s literature in the world. • Served as organization representative at 2019 Tucson Festival of Books to raise awareness of organization’s mission. • Prepared and executed social media and press releases. Show less