Experience

CUNY Urban Food Policy Institute

• United States
• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Fieldwork Assistant

  • May 2023 - Present



Freelance

• Freelance Writer

  • Sep 2017 - Present



PEN America

• United States
• Writing and Editing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Literary Programs and World Voices Festival Coordinator

  • Oct 2021 - Aug 2022

• Literary Programs Assistant

  • Oct 2019 - Oct 2021

  Supported the day-to-day operations of the literary programs department and assisted with logistics and outreach for a robust year-round schedule of public events. Responsibilities included overseeing social media accounts for the annual PEN World Voices Festival and engaging a growing audience with high-quality and innovative programming that amplifies PEN's mission at the intersection of literature and free expression. The literary programs department is responsible for curating and producing the annual PEN World Voices Festival, year-round public programming including the PEN Out Loud series, and the PEN America Literary Awards. Show less



The New Press

• United States
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Temporary Editorial/Research Assistant

  • Sep 2019 - Oct 2019

  Worked with author and Brennan Center for Justice Fellow, Victoria Bassetti, on forthcoming book, AMEND, a companion reader to a docu-series centered on the history and legacy of the 14th Amendment.

• Editorial Intern

  • Jun 2019 - Sep 2019



Alliance for Young Artists & Writers

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

• Programs Assistant

  • May 2019 - Oct 2019

  Reported to the Director of National Programs and Programs Manager for all projects pertaining to the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. Managed customer service arm of organization by answering email and phone inquiries related to awards programming and scholarships. Developed tracking documents, systems for reporting to other programs staff, and effective organizational strategies. Reported to the Director of National Programs and Programs Manager for all projects pertaining to the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. Managed customer service arm of organization by answering email and phone inquiries related to awards programming and scholarships. Developed tracking documents, systems for reporting to other programs staff, and effective organizational strategies.



Bookforum

• Greater New York City Area

• Intern

  • Feb 2019 - Jun 2019

  Factchecked, pitched, and wrote book reviews for Bookforum's print and digital publication. Tasked with re-organizing Bookforum's digital archive and moving information from previous CMS to an updated one. Factchecked, pitched, and wrote book reviews for Bookforum's print and digital publication. Tasked with re-organizing Bookforum's digital archive and moving information from previous CMS to an updated one.



Museum of Food and Drink (MOFAD)

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Education Intern

  • Nov 2018 - Feb 2019

  Led school groups of various ages through featured exhibition, "Chow: The Making of the Chinese American Restaurant." Prepared accompanying activities and presented on matters related to Chinese American culinary and cultural history. Led school groups of various ages through featured exhibition, "Chow: The Making of the Chinese American Restaurant." Prepared accompanying activities and presented on matters related to Chinese American culinary and cultural history.



Movers, Not Shakers!

• United States
• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sales Associate

  • Jun 2018 - Aug 2018

  Evaluated customer inventories by cubic footage, over the phone and on-site, gave quotes for eco-conscious moving jobs, and scheduled moves into company calendar. Offered customer assistance, handled credit card payments, and acted as liaison between customers and administrative and moving teams. Evaluated customer inventories by cubic footage, over the phone and on-site, gave quotes for eco-conscious moving jobs, and scheduled moves into company calendar. Offered customer assistance, handled credit card payments, and acted as liaison between customers and administrative and moving teams.



Wesleyan University Office of Admission

• Hartford, Connecticut Area

• Senior Interviewer

  • Aug 2017 - May 2018

  Conducted evaluative interviews with prospective Wesleyan applicants to gauge their fit for the school. Performed clerical duties at the Office of Admission and assisted in leading information sessions. Conducted evaluative interviews with prospective Wesleyan applicants to gauge their fit for the school. Performed clerical duties at the Office of Admission and assisted in leading information sessions.



The Wesleyan Argus

• Hartford, Connecticut Area

• Arts & Culture Editor

  • Aug 2015 - May 2018

  Edited stories for content and grammar, in accordance to AP and Argus styles. Wrote and pitched story ideas, which take place on Wesleyan University’s campus and Middletown beyond. Edited stories for content and grammar, in accordance to AP and Argus styles. Wrote and pitched story ideas, which take place on Wesleyan University’s campus and Middletown beyond.



PEN America

• United States
• Writing and Editing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Artists at Risk Connection Intern

  • Jun 2017 - Sep 2017

  Assisted Artist at Risk Connection Program coordinators in preparing for the launch of ARC's website and database, which pools resources to benefit threatened and censored artists globally. Helped to plan strategic online public relations campaigns, conducted research on artists at risk abroad, and produced written material to publicize ARC's mission to peer organizations and for web content. Assisted Artist at Risk Connection Program coordinators in preparing for the launch of ARC's website and database, which pools resources to benefit threatened and censored artists globally. Helped to plan strategic online public relations campaigns, conducted research on artists at risk abroad, and produced written material to publicize ARC's mission to peer organizations and for web content.



Ajisen Ramen

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Server

  • Dec 2015 - Aug 2017

  Took orders, bussed tables, and handled payment with the use of POS system. Responsible for opening and closing duties, which included janitorial tasks and closing out registers. Took orders, bussed tables, and handled payment with the use of POS system. Responsible for opening and closing duties, which included janitorial tasks and closing out registers.



Broad Street Books

• Greater New York City Area

• Sales Associate

  • Aug 2015 - May 2017

  Operated cash register and kept record of each day’s sales reports. Greeted and assisted customers with locating books and apparel. Operated cash register and kept record of each day’s sales reports. Greeted and assisted customers with locating books and apparel.



Red and Black Calling Society

• Hartford, Connecticut Area

• Student Caller

  • Aug 2015 - May 2016

  Made phone calls to Wesleyan alums to solicit gifts for the Wesleyan Fund, which pools contributions toward student financial aid and developments within the University. Provided a means for connecting alums to Wesleyan by updating them on events and changes taking place within the institution. Made phone calls to Wesleyan alums to solicit gifts for the Wesleyan Fund, which pools contributions toward student financial aid and developments within the University. Provided a means for connecting alums to Wesleyan by updating them on events and changes taking place within the institution.



Brooklyn Magazine

• United States
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Editorial Intern

  • Jun 2015 - Sep 2015

  Pitched and wrote stories for the publication’s digital news site and print magazine. Responsible for research, fact-checking, and compiling event listings for online news site. Pitched and wrote stories for the publication’s digital news site and print magazine. Responsible for research, fact-checking, and compiling event listings for online news site.



The Lo-Down Magazine

• Greater New York City Area

• Editorial Intern

  • Jun 2014 - Aug 2014