C.V.
EDUCATION:
Sept. 2019-Dec 2021: Sarah Lawrence College
MFA in Creative Writing with a focus in Speculative Fiction
Aug. 2011-May 2015: University of Louisville
BFA in English and French
Graduated Magna Cum Laude
Enrolled in the Honors Program
Dean’s List, 3.8 GPA
Aug. 2013-May 2014: Université Paul Valéry - Montpellier III
Enrolled as study-abroad student in the institute of French study for foreign student
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Sept. 2019- Present: Freelance Writer/Editor
Oct. 2017- Sept. 2019: Thomas
Technical Writer: Wrote technical articles for ThomasNet.com
Content Analyst: Researched and investigated industrial websites to determine appropriate material for inclusion in ThomasNet.com. Provided continuous quality control to ensure supplier’s product and services are accurately represented.
Sep. 2015- Oct. 2017: Kinzer Projects
Product description editor: Copy and content edited online project descriptions for a major US retailer.
Jan. 2015-May 2015: Miracle Monocle literary magazine
Intern editor: Worked as flash fiction editor, choosing works for publication and editing works, assisted with social media for the magazine.
Aug. 2014-Jan 2015: Miss Millennia Magazine
Intern editor: Wrote weekly articles and edited other staff writers’ articles.
Aug. 2013-June 2014: International Relations Office of Montpellier (La Maison des Relations Internationales)
Intern: Work included translating letters and forms from English to French, as well as creating, proctoring, and grading the English comprehension test for French students who wish to travel abroad to Louisville.
Work also included occasionally acting as secretary, running errands, answering the phone and helping visitors.
Nov 2010–Aug 2013: Target St. Matthews
Operator
Sales Floor: Worked with customer service, as well as maintaining the store’s sales floor
Cashier
Aug. 2011 –Jan. 2011: The Louisville Cardinal Newspaper
Assistant News Editor: Wrote weekly articles and weekly “In the News” Column
Worked with the news editor to create content for the section, created story ideas
Worked with the news editor to design print newspaper pages
SKILLS:
Workplace and conversation-level written and spoken French
Familiar with PC computer operating system and a basic understanding of macs
Familiar with Microsoft Word and other Microsoft programs
Familiar with Adobe InDesign, Elements, and a basic understanding of Photoshop
Familiar with Squarespace, WordPress, and SEO
Familiar with Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Tumblr, and Pinterest