Work History

College English Instructor, Aug. 2011 – present

  • Taught multiple college English courses, including Technical and Professional Communication

  • Instructed students on how to best use rhetoric to communicate effectively

  • Focused on social media’s use as a promotional aide

  • Served as member of Digital Pedagogy and Online Writing Pedagogy working groups

Writing Center Consultant, Aug. 2014 – present

  • Facilitated learning in students who were struggling with writing assignments and creative projects using Adobe Creative Suite and other relevant programs

  • Communicated effectively to explain difficult concepts

  • Coordinated with supervisors to uphold missions of writing centers and institutions

Freelance Graphic Designer, Jun. 2008 – present

  • Created print and digital media for various client projects, including flyers, digital billboards, icon design, and blogs using Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and Premiere

  • Photographed and digitally edited content for use in promotional materials

Research/Editorial Assistant, Jan. 2011 – Aug. 2011

  • Designed the layout for the journal, Explorations in Renaissance Culture, from the ground up using Adobe InDesign

  • Copyedited articles submitted to the journal

  • Created print and digital documents for promotion of the journal

  • Assisted with the organization and running of the International Symposium, Neo-Latin and the Humanities

Education

M.A. English, East Carolina University, 2011

Concentration in Literature

B.A. English, East Carolina University, 2008

Minor in Art

Skills

Copywriting/Editing

Composed and edited copy for a variety of audiences and purposes. Skilled at producing flawless copy with appropriate tone, clarity, and coherence.

Communication

Communicated difficult or complex information both written and verbal to a variety of audiences. Experience teaching a variety of composition and public speaking courses in a multitude of settings.

Social Media

Utilized techniques that boosted consumer engagement through promotional practices via Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr, and Reddit. Familiarity with Buffer and Hootsuite platforms.

Design

Created a variety of projects through using Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, Lightroom, and Premiere Pro. Advanced knowledge of digital photography in regards to exposure, composition, lighting, and editing.