Writing & Editing · Higher Ed · International Education
Resume
PROFESSIONAL
BIO
I have been writing professionally while working in higher education for over 15 years. My academic background has prepared me exceptionally well to work with clients from diverse areas of industry, and I'm adept at writing for international audiences. I love to breathe life into words, and it shows in my work. I also have a love for teaching, and have taught film studies, writing, study abroad courses and freshman seminars.
WRITING
EXPERIENCE
Marketing / Communications Specialist,
University of Oklahoma College of International Studies
March 2020-present
Manage all marketing/advertising, media and publications for the College of International Studies, including the college website and blog, social media, event promotion, design, press releases, student journal and more.
Freelance Writer,
Sooner Magazine, University of Oklahoma Foundation
2023-present
Wrote cover story for summer 2023 issue, "A Safe Haven for Scholars"
Copyeditor,
Technology and Culture
February 2017-May 2021
Copyeditor and proofreader for peer-reviewed academic journal published by Johns Hopkins University Press.
Publications Specialist,
University of Oklahoma College of International Studies
November 2016-March 2020
Manage, write, and edit college publications and communications, including social media and blog.
Copywriter & Editor,
The Brenn-White Group
December 2015-June 2019
Write, edit, and proofread blogs, newsletters and web copy for international institutions of higher education looking to recruit English speaking students; conducted website audits and provided recommendations to universities hoping to improve their reach and international enrollment.
Freelance Writer,
Muhlenhaupt & Company
August 2018-August 2019
Produced blog content for corporate clients and entrepreneurs.
Freelance Copyeditor,
University of Oklahoma Press
May 2017-September 2018
Copyedited scholarly book manuscripts for university press according to house/Chicago style, communicating directly with authors as well as press editors.
Senior Blog Editor/Arts Editor,
proFmagazine
January 2017-August 2019
Edited blog and contribute articles and interviews for online publication for women in higher education.
Contributing Writer,
Pet360 Media/Chewy
October 2016-June 2019
Researched and contributed articles on pet wellness and culture to Chewy (formerly Pet360) websites Petmd and PawCulture.
Contributing Writer,
Paste Magazine
July 2015-March 2017
Wrote articles on film, television, and media for online arts and pop culture magazine.
Writer,
Marketscale
June 2016-February 2017
Wrote strategic marketing content for clients across the automotive, construction, manufacturing, agricultural and health care industries.
Columnist & Features Contributor,
HelloGiggles
October 2015-May 2016
Contributor of short essays relating to pop culture, nostalgia, and women's issues.
Staff Writer,
Cokemachineglow
August 2010-January 2016
Staff Writer for underground, long-form music criticism site with a devoted core of readers, contributing bimonthly reviews and features and working closely with the small staff on editorial concerns.
Editoral Intern (Arts Section),
Pittsburgh City Paper
January-May 2007
Regular reporting and writing for local weekly paper with a focus on visual arts, theater, and the literary scene.
Music Staff Writer,
Pop Matters
June 2005-January 2007
Regular contributor of music-related content for arts & culture website.
Skills
Writing
Editing
Proofreading
Creative copy
Marketing copy
Blogging
Academic writing
Cultural criticism
Research
Teaching
English as a 2nd language
Social media
HIGHER ED
EXPERIENCE
Adjunct Instructor,
University of Oklahoma
August 2016-present
2020-present: Developed & taught Film Studies course for art school students
2017, 2018: Developed & taught Study Abroad in Italy course on Travel Writing
2016-2019: Taught freshman seminar, Gateway to College Learning
Academic Counselor,
University of Oklahoma
February 2014-July 2016
Academic advising and success coaching for diverse population of new and current freshman, transfer students, and students pursuing health degrees.
Writing Center Coordinator & Academic Counselor,
University of Pittsburgh
July 2009-July 2013
Directed the writing center in Pitt's Academic Support for Student-Athletes, training and managing writing tutors, tutoring at-risk college students, and serving as advisor to the Women's Gymnastics and Tennis teams.
Writing Tutor,
University of Pittsburgh
Sept. 2006-June 2009
Writing tutor and graduate assistant in Academic Support for Student-Athletes who worked closely with at-risk, LD, ESL, and adult learners on writing and reading skills.
EDUCATION
University of Pittsburgh
2006-2009
Master of Arts, English Literature
Certificate, Film Studies
Certificate, Composition, Rhetoric, and Pedagogy
Macalester College
2001-2005
Bachelor of Arts, English Literature
University College Dublin
2004
Semester abroad study in Irish & American Literature