English Student, Writer, and Social Media Strategist
Overview
Professional Summary
I'm a creative and detail-oriented lover of the literary word, with strong writing and communication skills that enable me to adapt quickly to any situation. My passion for book publishing motivates me to pursue opportunities rooted in growth and supporting a platform for other writers.
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Skills
Content Strategy Writing Interpersonal Communication Proofreading and Editing
Social Media Fundraising Creative Initiatives
Work Experience
2023-PRESENT
Editorial Assistant, Lost Boys Press
Writing reader reports for manuscripts in fantasy, thriller, romance, and horror genres. Developing marketing campaigns for upcoming releases and attending strategy meetings to increase outreach.
SEPTEMBER 2023-MAY 2024
Editorial Assistant, Fordham University
Copyediting and proofreading reports, book reviews, grant proposals, and manuscripts in historical nonfiction genres. Soliciting manuscripts from prospective authors for Fordham's World War II series. Assessing manuscripts through reader reports for commercial and scholarly appeal.
MAY 2023-MAY 2024
Editor-in-Chief, Kudzu Review
Oversee print and digital production of literary magazine. Fundraised $1000 through various events and spearheaded initiatives such as a silent auction and book drive to fund print issue and t-shirts.
AUGUST 2022-MAY 2023
Editorial Assistant, Kudzu Review
Collaborated with other students to peer review and critically analyze non-fiction writing submissions. Curated a selection of pieces fit for publication. Provided constructive feedback and thoughtful evaluation on writing.
2021-2022
Copywriter, Searchly
Crafted and published content designed for social media. Encoded writing with SEO and formulate captions for social media posts. Collaborated with teams members to create blog posts and proofread documents.
2020-2021
Writing Lab Instructor, Florida College
Mentored students in need of aid with writing papers for various courses. Provided clear and constructive feedback to maximize their potential.
Education
JUNE-JULY 2024
Columbia Publishing Course
I recently completed a 6 week intensive course in all aspects of book and magazine publishing. During the course, I was the editorial director for my title during the book workshop and digital marketing director for the magazine workshop.
2022-2024
Florida State University
I graduated from the Editing, Writing and Media program with a GPA of 3.96 and a minor in Humanities. All core requirements have been taken, and I'm proficient in InDesign, Microsoft Word, Excel, Canva, and Asana. I have completed internships for Study Breaks, Nomadic Noles, and The Southeast Review.
2020-2022
Florida College
Graduated with an AA degree in spring 2022. My focus was on both English and Communication. During my time there, I had a 3.89 GPA, was a member of Sigma Tau Delta, the English honor society, and graduated Magna cum laude.
Interests
In my spare time, I love to read, attempt to cook, and tutor children. I love exploring the local culture and seeing what New York has to offer. When I'm not at work, I can usually be found curling up in a comfy seat with a good book or hanging with friends.