Experience

Freelance Writing and Editing

• United States
• Writing and Editing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Freelance Copy Editor, Copywriter, Lexicographer

  • Jan 2011 - Present

  Clients: Non-profits, small businesses, ESL professionals, creative writers, BookLinks (educational texts), HarperCollins UK - Language Division* Copy edited, proofread, and wrote content for over 15 organizations.* Proofread documents for professionals with English as their second language (ESL). * Copy edited memoirs, novels, and book proposals for creative writers. * Researched, wrote, and edited blogs, social media, websites, online store content, and advertising for small businesses and non-profits.* Wrote and edited ESL and grammar books, textbooks, games, reading lessons for K-6th grade.* Wrote 250 word entries for 2 major English dictionaries. Added new words to database in XML.



The Curio of Norfolk, LLC and Emilie Simone, LLC

• Antiques Store Manager and Co-Owner

  • Aug 2016 - May 2020

  * Created and ran store selling European antiques and vintage items with 2 employees and owner. * Items included Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco, Edwardian, Victorian, Early Modern, Medieval.* Researched, wrote, and edited content for website, online store, social media, and advertising.* Worked closely with web design company to develop and maintain store’s brand. * Created and ran store selling European antiques and vintage items with 2 employees and owner. * Items included Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco, Edwardian, Victorian, Early Modern, Medieval.* Researched, wrote, and edited content for website, online store, social media, and advertising.* Worked closely with web design company to develop and maintain store’s brand.



SF Spanish Language School

• Social Media Manager

  • May 2014 - Feb 2018

  * Wrote and edited print, online, social media content, collaborating with staff to develop brand.* Wrote and designed e-newsletters using MailChimp and HTML, print material including brochures and flyers using Photoshop and MS Illustrator.* Managed content on Yelp, Facebook, and Twitter pages and website sfspanish.ning.com. * Wrote and edited print, online, social media content, collaborating with staff to develop brand.* Wrote and designed e-newsletters using MailChimp and HTML, print material including brochures and flyers using Photoshop and MS Illustrator.* Managed content on Yelp, Facebook, and Twitter pages and website sfspanish.ning.com.



Edmonds College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Online College Writing Tutor (eTutoringOnline.org)

  • Sep 2014 - Mar 2017

  Remotely instructed students in essay and business writing practices for national non-profit. Remotely instructed students in essay and business writing practices for national non-profit.



Wenatchee Valley College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Online College Writing Tutor (eTutoringOnline.org)

  • Feb 2013 - Mar 2017

  Remotely instructed students in essay and business writing practices for national non-profit. Remotely instructed students in essay and business writing practices for national non-profit.



ZeroChaos

• SEO Quality Assurance Analyst

  • Dec 2013 - May 2015

  Evaluated quality of SEO for content of 3k+ websites as rater for major search engine company. Evaluated quality of SEO for content of 3k+ websites as rater for major search engine company.



Fairleigh Dickinson University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct College Writing Instructor and Tutor

  • Aug 2011 - Dec 2012

  * Designed and taught freshman and sophomore academic writing classes.* Served as writing tutor in Metro Writing Center.* Served as literary magazine adviser for editorial team (Fall 2012). * Designed and taught freshman and sophomore academic writing classes.* Served as writing tutor in Metro Writing Center.* Served as literary magazine adviser for editorial team (Fall 2012).



Drew University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Adjunct College Writing Instructor

  • Aug 2011 - Dec 2012

  Taught freshman and sophomore academic writing classes. Taught freshman and sophomore academic writing classes.



University of Glasgow

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Student, Graduate Teaching Assistant, Magazine Editor, Proofreader

  • Sep 2005 - May 2010

  See Education section below for details on work experience during this time. See Education section below for details on work experience during this time.



NuNu Galerie Art Gallery and Framing Shop

• Assistant Art Gallery Manager

  • Jul 2003 - Jul 2005

  * Assisted opening of art gallery and framing shop with owner and 3 employees.* Commissioned local artists, exhibited their work, and created gallery opening events.* Created custom framing designs and sold museum quality framing. * Assisted opening of art gallery and framing shop with owner and 3 employees.* Commissioned local artists, exhibited their work, and created gallery opening events.* Created custom framing designs and sold museum quality framing.