EDUCATION

MFA, Creative Writing / University of North Carolina, Wilmington / May 2018

Thesis: Inhabit: A Novel / Committee: Wendy Brenner, Dr. Clyde Edgerton, Robert Siegel

Honors: MFA Exam, Passed with Distinction, Fall 2017

Non-Degree Graduate Student, Creative Writing / University of Iowa / Fall 2014—Spring 2015

BA, World Arts & Cultures / University of California, Los Angeles / June 2010

Study Abroad: Paris, France;
Stratford-upon-Avon and London, England

Activities + Groups: OutWrite Magazine Staff/Copy Editor/Photographer, Bresee Foundation Youth Media Filmmaking & Digital Media Training Program Mentor, World Arts and Cultures MFA Showcase Production Assistant, UCLA Dance Marathon for Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation dancer, National Critics Conference in Partnership with USC Annenberg School participant.

TEACHING + ADVISING

GRADUATE ASSISTANT, Marketing, Campus Life Arts & Programs, University of North Carolina, Wilmington / August 2015 - August 2018

Created and designed Hawk eNews, a weekly electronic newsletter sent to university students, faculty, and staff.
Responsible for mid-year and end-of-year departmental marketing reports and statistics.
Managed all Campus Life social media marketing and accounts, maintained university websites, and served as the chief graphic and content designer for Campus Life marketing materials.
Supervised undergraduate interns, assisted in the hiring and interview process, and facilitated performance reviews.

TEACHING ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR, Introduction to Creative Writing / University of North Carolina, Wilmington / August 2016 - May 2018

Developed coursework and taught introductory poetry, creative nonfiction, and fiction writing.
Designed and led writing workshops, fostering a supportive and collaborative environment for students to develop their craft.
Provided constructive feedback on student writing, emphasizing revision and experimentation. Graded and annotated all student work.
Held individual conferences with students to discuss their writing goals and progress.
Selected to teach the Honors section in Spring 2018, demonstrating excellence in teaching.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Student Employment Assistant / Cabrillo College, Aptos, CA / April 2022 - December 2024

Processed digital paperwork for incoming student employees and assisted them in the hiring process for campus jobs.
Communicated with instructors and students via email throughout the hiring process and oversaw college student employees.
Director of Marketing, Digital & Print / Bailey Properties, Inc., Aptos, CA / April 2019 - January 2020

Created, developed, and designed websites.
Composed original written content, including verbiage, slogans, information packets, and advertisements.
Designed graphics for digital and print brochures, advertisements, websites, and other media.
Consulted on re-branding, marketing, and social media campaigns.
Assistant, Theatrical Contracts / SAG-AFTRA, New York, NY / March 2013 - July 2013
Maintained records and pertinent documentation.
Organized signatory contract packets for film and television productions.
Provided support to union members, including actors, directors, and producers.
Completed production accounting paperwork.

Intern, International Sales & Marketing / Workman Publishing, New York, NY / October 2012 - March 2013

Managed the general inquiry email account & correspondence with international distributors & authors
Provided departmental research & cataloging, organized library of international editions

PUBLICATIONS

“The Rootless,” Sinister Wisdom, 2019

“Laps”, Bookshop Santa Cruz 16th Annual Short Story Contest 2nd Place, BookshopSantaCruz.com, and will be read live on Bruce Bratton’s Universal Grapevine Program, May 28, 88.1 KZSC Radio, 2019

“The Depths of Hel,” Press Pause Press, 2018

"The Starving Artist: A Thanksgiving Meditation on Food and Literary Fuel" - EcotoneLookout.org, 2016

"Tattoos" - Lady Parts Zine, 2016

OutWrite Newsmagazine, 2009-2010: "Experiences in Centers of Queer Culture: Dinah Unplugged" / "Auditions, Oysters, and a Dimple" / "Menage" / "Black, White, and Grey"

UNIVERSITY PUBLICATIONS + ENGAGEMENT

SafeZone Facilitator / University of North Carolina, Wilmington / Spring 2017 - 2018

Staff and Reader / Ecotone Magazine / Fall 2015

Read fiction submissions & provided commentary for possible selections
Participated in meetings regarding design, titles, copy, & layout
Fact checked various nonfiction pieces for publication

Fiction Reader / The Iowa Review / Spring 2015

Staff, Creative Writing Contributor, Copy Editor / OutWrite Newsmagazine / Fall 2009 - Spring 2010

SKILLS

Creative Writing: versatile writer with emphasis on fiction and screenwriting, ability to teach poetry, creative nonfiction.
Pedagogy: Lesson planning, workshop facilitation, student mentorship, feedback and assessment.
Literary Analysis: Close reading, literary theory, genre studies in particular queer and feminist works..
Editing and Publishing: Copy editing, proofreading, editorial experience. Versed in AP Stylebook, Chicago Manual of Style, and MLA. Ability to guide students through the submission process.
Communication and Interpersonal: Effective communication, public speaking, collaboration.
Software & Content: Adobe Creative Suite, emphasis on InDesign and Photoshop, Cascade CMS, Oracle CMS, macOS, Windows. Brandcast, Squarespace, Wordpress, Blogspot, Hootsuite, and most social media platforms.

COMMUNITY SERVICE + MEMBERSHIPS

Volunteer Editor / Santa Cruz Young Writers Program / Spring 2015 - 2020

Copy editor for books created by students grade 4 - 12 who attend underserved schools

Reader / Writers' Club Wilmington / August 2015 - August 2018

Readings of original fiction at this monthly event

Member / Association of Writers and Writing Programs / Fall 2015 - present

Volunteer Teacher / Iowa Youth Writing Project / Spring 2015

CONFERENCES

Writers' Week / UNCW / Fall 2015—2017

Out of Print: Film Screening & Panel Discussion / Panelist / 2016

Iowa Summer Writing Festival / 2015

HONORS + AWARDS

Bookshop Santa Cruz 16th Annual Short Story Contest, 2nd Place Winner, 2019

Graduated with Distinction, Spring 2018, University of North Carolina Wilmington