Experience

Sonora Review

• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Editor in Chief

  • Aug 2023 - Present

  -Restructured organization internally and created new work flow systems in response to continued COVID-19 related labor issues and production delays. -Scheduled bi-monthly meetings for Editors and Editorial Assistant. -Led team of 40 (8 Editors, 32 Editorial Assistant), assigned weekly work flows, and delegated tasks to ensure production goals were met. -Queried and selected external judges for journal contests. -Monitored organization budget and spending.-Served as representative of organization to the public, answering inquiries and coordinating social media presence. -Restructured organization author contracts to prevent future publishing delays. Show less

• Managing Editor

  • Aug 2022 - Aug 2023

  -Represented organization at the AWP conference. -Assisted genre editors in Poetry, Nonfiction, and Fiction in selecting work for publication. -Assisted Editor-in-Chief in training Editorial Interns.



University of Arizona

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Teaching Assistant: English

  • Aug 2022 - Present

  -Taught First-Year Writing / Composition & Creative Writing courses for the English Department-Developed curriculum for FYW, Composition, & Creative Writing courses-Advised students one-on-one during office hours-Assisted students in developing research strategies -Liaised with supervisors & on-campus resources to connect students in need to additional resources-Helped students to consider immediate & long-term goals in FYW & Composition courses-Worked with students to plan semester-long writing assignments under supervision-Created Open Educational Resources (OER) materials for FYW, Composition& Creative Writing courses Show less

• Institutional Grant Reviewer: Graduate and Professional Student Council

  • May 2023 - May 2023

  -Reviewed and approved grant applications for the Graduate and Professional Student Council.-Reported progress and completion to the GPSC grant committee.



Stockton University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Head Writing Tutor

  • Sep 2021 - Aug 2022

  -Supervised and trained all new and incoming Writing Tutors.-Built and made adjustments to Writing Tutor schedules.-Served as a one-on-one tutor to both at-risk students and students with learning differences.-Tutored students in college/academic readiness skills such as time management and organizational techniques.-Helped incoming, first-semester students to adjust and cope with college life.-Worked with students to plan course schedules using Banner.-Served as Instructor for 2 sections of Writing Center Workshop, a group tutoring course of 20 at-risk students.-Advocated for social, emotional, and academic needs of students in the Writing Center Workshop. Show less

• Writing Tutor

  • Jan 2020 - Sep 2021

  -Fostered positive working relationships with students, fellow employees, and staff.-Researched or recommend textbooks, software, equipment, or other learning materials to complement tutoring.-Guided students through various steps in brainstorming, researching, outlining, writing, and revising.-Assisted students with different writing strategies to help improve their writing abilities.-Worked with students on both higher order (argument cogency, clarity, paragraph structure, thesis) and later order (grammar, spelling, punctuation) concerns in their writing.-Tutored students with learning differences by working with Writing Program Coordinator connected to the Learning Access Center.-Discussed studying strategies and recommended courses of action to help students meet writing goals.-Designed comfortable tutoring environment conducive to learning.-Promoted to Head Writing Tutor based upon tutoring excellence. Show less

• 50th Anniversary Intern: Archives & Special Collections

  • Jan 2021 - May 2021

  -Collected material and organized Google Drive information for university archivist. -Interviewed current students and alumni for oral history preservation. -Met with team on weekly basis to coordinate projects, update project completion, and ensure projects were passed on to the Web team and archivist. -Special Project: Gazebros

• Summer Instructional Assistant: Educational Opportunity Fund

  • Jul 2020 - Aug 2020

  -Worked alongside two professors and a fellow Instructional Assistant.-Served as a teaching assistant and embedded tutor for two college courses. -Took class attendance. -Brought up portions of texts for close readings in small student groups. -Helped to facilitate content discussion among students in class. -Worked with student individually on their papers, looking for higher-order (argument cogency, clarity, paragraph structure, thesis) and later-order (grammar and sentence structure) concerns. -Helped to identify students struggling academically and pinpoint their academic support needs. Show less



Starbucks

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Shift Supervisor

  • Jul 2021 - Aug 2022

  -Assisted upper management with daily operations to meet standards of service and quality.-Resolved customer and employee complaints and reported issues to senior management.-Trained newly hired employees on company standards and policies.-Ordered inventory supplies, forecasting weekly usage.-Evaluated operational records and made scheduling adjustments to maximize productivity.-Cultivated performance-based and collaborative culture by recognizing achievements and promoting from within.-Evaluated and performed equipment maintenance to support operational goals.-Delegated tasks to employees and monitored activities and task completion.-Upheld company standards and compliance requirements for operations.-Performed cash management and deposit procedures, monitoring a safe of $2,000, reconciling 4 registers of $200, and preparing deposits of up to $2,500.-Supervised a team of 20-30 employees with a group of 8 fellow managers to maintain productivity and customer service levels.-Filled in for Store Manager, alongside other Shift Supervisors, while Manager was on vacation or leave. Show less

• Barista

  • Feb 2019 - Jul 2021

  -Operated cash register, collected payments, and provided accurate change.-Prepared and served coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees, and teas.-Maintained calm demeanor during high-volume periods and special events.-Cleaned and organized workspace, enabling coworkers to locate resources and product.-Memorized official and off-menu coffee and tea preparations.-Supported highest standards of conduct and service to support company reputation.-Addressed and resolved customer concerns to maintain brand loyalty.-Greeted guests with pleasant smile and superior customer service.-Named Partner of the Quarter in March 2020 for being exceptional customer and partner connection.-Promoted to Shift Supervisor based on excellent performance and leadership. Show less



Stockpot Literary Magazine at Stockton University

• Galloway, New Jersey, United States

• Co-Editor-in-Chief

  • Jan 2019 - May 2021

  -Defined audience, voice, scope, and purpose of publication in consultation with editorial board, communicated vision clearly to team and created editorial calendar and deadlines. -Developed and executed overall publication budget. -Read and solicited material for publication for the magazine. -Collaborated with fellow Co-Editor-in-Chief to organize weekly meetings. -Collaborated with writers to develop, strengthen and maintain individual voice and hone unique writing style. -Directed meetings and evaluated submitted pieces to manage overall tone and execution of work. -Oversaw magazine layout and design. -Worked with our printer to complete yearly production schedule. -Selected and prepared photos to pair with content using Adobe InDesign. -Recruited and trained new junior Editors and Co-Editors-in-Chief. -Copyedited, proofread, and designed 2 editions of the magazine. Show less



Murphy Writing of Stockton University

• United States

• Arts Management Intern

  • Sep 2020 - Jan 2021

  -Assisted the non-profit organization in coordinating their 2021 Winter Poetry & Prose Getaway. -Produced advertisement copy for email marketing campaigns using Mail Chimp. -Researched and fact-checked information about visiting poets and writers for organization's marketing campaigns and website. -Proofread advertisements and website for spelling, grammar, and clarity while adhering to organization voice and style. -Provided customer service to patrons during the event. -Helped to host activities (such as the open mics and the featured poet's reading) during the Getaway. -Communicated status of assigned responsibilities to management. -Resolved client issues by delivering excellent customer service and maintaining positive attitude. Show less



Wawa, Inc.

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Fuel Service Associate

  • Mar 2017 - Feb 2019

  During this role, I was provided customer services to customers purchasing fuel at the gas station. I was in charge of greeting the customers, ensuring their visit went smoothly, up-selling current business promotions, and connecting with customers during their visit.

• Customer Service Associate

  • Nov 2015 - Feb 2019

  I was responsible for providing customer service to customers of Wawa. My duties involved making sandwiches, using a cash register, brewing coffee, ensuring food and beverage codes were followed, putting away stock orders, and connecting with customers.



Rewrites Literary Magazine at Atlantic-Cape Community College

• Mays Landing, New Jersey, United States

• Editor

  • Jan 2017 - Dec 2018

  -Read and solicited submissions for the magazine. -Coordinated weekly meetings to discuss magazine submissions and vision -Collaborated with junior Editors to publish the magazine editions for 2017, 2018, and 2019. -Created the layout and design of the magazine using Adobe InDesign. -Copyedited the content of the magazine. -Sent the magazine to vendor for publication. -Read and solicited submissions for the magazine. -Coordinated weekly meetings to discuss magazine submissions and vision -Collaborated with junior Editors to publish the magazine editions for 2017, 2018, and 2019. -Created the layout and design of the magazine using Adobe InDesign. -Copyedited the content of the magazine. -Sent the magazine to vendor for publication.



Journeys

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Co Manager

  • Jun 2016 - Aug 2016

  -Performed cash management duties, watching 2 tills of $200 and transporting deposits of up to $1000. -Interviewed and hired candidates to work as Sales Associates-Helped to select and train employees for management, 1 of which currently holds the rank of Manager. -Received, scanned in, and organized shipments to the store. -Performed cycle and department inventory counts. -Served as acting Manager of the store after supervising manager was promoted to corporate.-Oversaw Summer 2016 store audit with corporate inventory specialist, passed with 98% of stock accounted for. -Supervised and trained a team of 10-20 Sales Associates. -Awarded 4 recognitions for top S.O.Ps (Sales of Percentage) in district. -Met personal daily sales goals and led team in meeting store daily and weekly sales goals.-Eligible for promotion: Manager in Training and District Manager in Training Show less

• Keyholder

  • Jan 2016 - Jun 2016

  -Performed cash management duties, watching 2 tills of $200 and transporting deposits of up to $1000. -Interviewed and hired candidates to work as Sales Associates-Helped to select and train new Sales Associates.-Received, scanned in, and organized shipments to the store. -Performed cycle and department inventory counts. -Supervised and trained a team of 10-20 Sales Associates. -Met personal daily sales goals.

• Sales Associate

  • Jun 2014 - Jan 2016

  -Met personal daily sales goals. -Upsold products (shoes, accessories, shoe care) to customers. -Used a cash register. -Performed daily cleaning tasks. -Assisted with display changes and visual merchandizing. -Sorted and put away back stock.