Resume

 
PROFESSIONAL
BIO

I have been writing professionally while working in higher education for over a decade. 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 passion 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
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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. 

 
Copyeditor,
Technology and Culture
February 2017-May 2021

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Copyeditor and proofreader for peer-reviewed academic journal published by Johns Hopkins University Press.

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Publications Specialist,
University of Oklahoma College of International Studies
November 2016-March 2020
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Manage, write, and edit college publications and communications, including social media and blog. 
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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.

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Freelance Writer,
Muhlenhaupt & Company
August 2018-August 2019
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Produced blog content for corporate clients and entrepreneurs.
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Freelance Copyeditor,
University of Oklahoma Press
May 2017-September 2018
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Copyedited scholarly book manuscripts for university press according to house/Chicago style, communicating directly with authors as well as press editors.

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Senior Blog Editor/Arts Editor,
proFmagazine
January 2017-August 2019

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Edited blog and contribute articles and interviews for online publication for women in higher education.

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Contributing Writer,
Pet360 Media/Chewy
October 2016-June 2019

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Researched and contributed articles on pet wellness and culture to Chewy (formerly Pet360) websites Petmd and PawCulture.

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Contributing Writer,
Paste Magazine

July 2015-March 2017

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Wrote articles on film, television, and media for online arts and pop culture magazine.

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Writer,
Marketscale

June 2016-February 2017

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Wrote strategic marketing content for clients across the automotive, construction, manufacturing, agricultural and health care industries.

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Columnist & Features Contributor,
HelloGiggles

​October 2015-May 2016

 

Contributor of short essays relating to pop culture, nostalgia, and women's issues.

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Staff Writer,
Cokemachineglow

August 2010-January 2016

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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.

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Editoral Intern (Arts Section), 
Pittsburgh City Paper

January-May 2007

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Regular reporting and writing for local weekly paper with a focus on visual arts, theater, and the literary scene.

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Music Staff Writer,
Pop Matters

June 2005-January 2007

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Regular contributor of music-related content for arts & culture website.

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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
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2016-2019: Taught freshman seminar, Gateway to College Learning

2017, 2018: Developed & taught Study Abroad in Italy course on Travel Writing

2020, 2021: Developed & taught Film Studies course for art school students

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Academic Counselor,

University of Oklahoma

February 2014-July 2016

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Academic advising and success coaching for diverse population of new and current freshman, transfer students, and students pursuing health degrees.

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Writing Center Coordinator & Academic Counselor,

University of Pittsburgh

July 2009-July 2013

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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. 

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Writing Tutor,

University of Pittsburgh

Sept. 2006-June 2009

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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.

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EDUCATION
University of Pittsburgh

2006-2009

 

Master of Arts, ​English Literature

Certificate, Film Studies

Certificate, Composition, Rhetoric, and Pedagogy

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Macalester College

2001-2005

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​Bachelor of Arts, English Literature

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University College Dublin

2004

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Semester abroad study in Irish & American Literature

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