Experience

The Phi Beta Kappa Society

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Editor, The Key Reporter

  • Sep 2005 - Present

  Serve as editor and general manager for The Key Reporter print edition (16 page quarterly, circulation 500,000+) and The Key Reporter online at www.keyreporter.org. The Key Reporter is PBK's quarterly for alumni and donor relations. Maintain sole responsibility for all aspects of digital prepress production and online content. Manage two programs for contributors: an internship program for recent PBK college graduates who prepare feature stories and a review program for PBK university professors and professionals who serve as Key Reporter's book critics. Show less



University of Maryland Global Campus

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Professor of English

  • May 2006 - Present

  Experience teaching online, hybrid, and traditional face-to-face classes for UMGC at the University of Maryland, College Park and The Universities at Shady Grove. Courses taught: Modern American Literature (ENGL 433), Advanced Technical Writing (WRTG 393), History of the English Language (ENGL 386), Advanced Grammar (ENGL 384), Critical Approaches to Literature (ENGL 303), Introduction to Text Editing (WRTG 289), Standard English Grammar (ENGL 281), Introduction to Fiction, Poetry, and Drama (ENGL 240), Introduction to Mythology (ENGL 103), Literature and Composition (ENGL 102), and Freshman Composition (WRTG 101). Show less



Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc.

• United States
• Consumer Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Publications and Public Relations Coordinator

  • Oct 2004 - Jul 2005

  Edited and produced the organization’s 48-page monthly VIEWS newsletter. Served as managing editor for the annual scholarly journal the Journal of Interpretation. Served as primary contact for media relations and produced additional public relations materials as required. Represented RID at meetings and events. Edited and produced the organization’s 48-page monthly VIEWS newsletter. Served as managing editor for the annual scholarly journal the Journal of Interpretation. Served as primary contact for media relations and produced additional public relations materials as required. Represented RID at meetings and events.



Mississippi Humanities Council

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Director

  • Jan 2002 - Jul 2004

  Wrote, edited, and designed all MHC publications including the Focus on the Humanities newsletter and biennial reports to the Mississippi State Legislature. Wrote, edited, and managed webpage content. Served as primary contact for media relations, and prepared a full range of public relations materials. Administered re-grant program in all phases. Prepared oral and visual presentations describing the best practices for writing successful grant applications. Served as the organization’s program officer for public humanities programs. Managed statewide traveling exhibits from the Smithsonian Institution’s Traveling Exhibition Service and the Museum on Main Street program. Show less



Auburn University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• English Instructor and Graduate Teaching Assistant

  • Aug 1994 - Dec 2001

  Courses taught: Advanced Composition (ENGL 400), Great Books II (ENGL 210), Great Books I (ENGL 200), Freshman Composition II (ENGL 120), Freshman Composition I (ENGL 110), Basic Writing (ENGL 100). Courses taught: Advanced Composition (ENGL 400), Great Books II (ENGL 210), Great Books I (ENGL 200), Freshman Composition II (ENGL 120), Freshman Composition I (ENGL 110), Basic Writing (ENGL 100).



Center for the Arts and Humanities, Auburn University

• Auburn, Alabama Area

• Public Relations Intern

  • Jan 1998 - May 1998

  Wrote and designed public relations materials and assisted with the coordination of public events. Served as a consultant for an Office of Outreach initiative program that offered enrichment opportunities in the arts and humanities to challenged high schools. Wrote and designed public relations materials and assisted with the coordination of public events. Served as a consultant for an Office of Outreach initiative program that offered enrichment opportunities in the arts and humanities to challenged high schools.



Negative Capability Press

• Mobile, Alabama Area

• Publishing Intern

  • Aug 1993 - May 1994

  Performed editing, proofreading, and design work for the creative writing and arts journal Negative Capability. Supported all parts of publication development. Prepared publicity materials for conferences and events of Negative Capability Press. Performed editing, proofreading, and design work for the creative writing and arts journal Negative Capability. Supported all parts of publication development. Prepared publicity materials for conferences and events of Negative Capability Press.