CV

Professional Summary

Called a generalist by some, my wide-ranging background is more than meets the eye. While editing and writing are my specializations, each job I've held has introduced me to and strengthened my abilities in the areas of journalism, proofreading, event planning, deadline completion, marketing/publicity, publishing, and graphic design. Each of these skills has allowed me to exceed expectations and excel in the roles I've held, from web marketer to senior editor and the spaces in-between. They also helped pave the way to the founding of my book publishing company, Folkways Press.

I'd love to share my skills and expertise with you and discuss the ways in which I can help you and your company succeed.

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Skills

Digital Marketing Writing Multimedia Content Creation Editing
Social Media Event Planning Proofreading Graphic Design

Work Experience

2023 - Present

Digital Content Management Specialist | Mayo Clinic

• Manage the Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences Alumni Association (MCSHSAA) website
• Serve as an officer on the MCSHSAA Board of Directors
• Create and manage the MCSHSAA newsletter, Vital Signs
• Design graphics as needed for Mayo Clinic Alumni Association use

2023 - 2024

Digital Editor (Contract) | Specialty Coffee Association

• Assist in the editing and production of 25 magazine
• Create and schedule social media content for 25
• Create and schedule MailChimp content for 25
• Update SCA web content as needed using Squarespace
• Assist in other editorial and production projects as needed

2021 - 2023

Communications Coordinator | Christian Connections for International Health

• Wrote various copy for blogs, newsletters, and web
• Handled social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn)
• Created brief informational videos to be used on company website and more
• Designed graphics to be used on the company website and social media channels
• Proofread and edited various written content (ex. policy briefs, donor letters, etc.)

• Created social media promotional material to be shared across company accounts

2022 - 2023

Digital Coordinator (Freelance) | American Academy for Political and Social Science

• Created and distributed marketing materials as needed
• Updated web pages and graphics as needed
• Created and disseminated the AAPSS Social Science Dispatch Newsletter using MailChimp
• Served as editorial assistant in the creation and production of the AAPSS ANNALS Journal

2019 - 2021

Assistant Multimedia Specialist | Texas Tech University College of Human Sciences

• Wrote web articles, alumni bios, and other web and social media copy
• Handled social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn)
• Assisted in editing videos to be used on the college website and social media channels
• Designed graphics to be used on the college website and social media channels
• Created and design newsletters for various departments within the college

• Assisted in the planning of events held for students by our department

2018 - 2019

Team Member | Speculative Books

•   Proofread and copyedited manuscripts as needed
•   Edited manuscripts and sent notes to authors as needed
•   Help prepare monthly book mailout as part of the company’s subscription service
•   Assisted in setting up and running the company’s weekly open mic night for writers

2016 - 2018

Senior Editor | Texas Tech University

•   Copyediting and proofreading (various)
•   Wrote, edited, and publicized content for the department’s Focus blog
•   Liaised with TTU Press for book-related content
•   Managed and created content for TTU Research and Provost social media accounts
•   Assisted in the writing, editing, production, and publicity of the department’s award-winning magazine, Discoveries

2014 - 2015

Web Journalist/Marketer | Lubbock Christian University

•   Wrote news stories and press releases about university accomplishments, campus events, and additional newsworthy content.
•   Wrote featured profiles of students, faculty, and alumni
•   Edited and contributed to the university’s bi-annual magazine, Reflections
•   Handled the university’s social media accounts
•   Developed SEO for the university’s website
•   Helped organize and publicize campus events (Dead Sea Scrolls exhibit, Douglas Gresham campus visit, etc.)

Education

2015 - 2016

University of Stirling

Degree Awarded: MLitt Publishing Studies
Academic Interests: Editing, Marketing, Publicity, Industry Diversity
Dissertation Topic: Whitewashed: How Publishing Has Stifled the Multicultural Voice

2008 - 2012

Lubbock Christian University

Degree Awarded: B.A. English
Academic Interests: Creative Writing, Shakespearean Studies, English Literature

Interests

While I enjoy working on various projects with differing needs, I am especially interested in the following: non-profit organizations, manuscript development, developmental editing, social media, marketing/publicity, proofreading, and graphic design.