Summary
English major graduating December 2026, with editorial and content writing experience plus a year of coaching writers one-on-one. Comfortable moving between research-heavy analysis and audience-focused copy. Fast at turning feedback into a better draft.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in English
- Minor in Professional Communication
- GPA: 3.8/4.0. Dean's List, Fall 2023 to present
- Relevant coursework: Technical Writing, Professional Editing, Rhetorical Theory, Digital Storytelling, Literary Analysis, Creative Writing
Experience
Editorial Intern
- Screen and edit 40+ submissions per issue for a quarterly literary publication
- Write reader reports that help senior editors decide which manuscripts move forward
- Copyedit and proofread accepted pieces to house style before layout
- Plan and write social media posts for each issue launch
Writing Center Tutor
- Held 200+ one-on-one sessions with undergraduate writers across disciplines
- Led workshops on academic writing, citation styles, and research methods
- Worked with faculty to develop resources for multilingual writers
- Kept detailed session records used to track student progress
Content Writer (Student Position)
- Wrote copy for the university website, brochures, and social media
- Interviewed faculty and students for feature stories
- Edited department newsletters and promotional materials
- Helped plan marketing strategy for campus events
Selected Writing
"The Evolution of Southern Gothic in Contemporary Fiction"
- Critical essay synthesizing 20+ scholarly sources. Presented at an undergraduate literary conference
Rhetorical Analysis of Environmental Advocacy Campaigns
- Compared how three organizations adapt one campaign message across platforms and audiences
AI Persona Video Essay
- Wrote and produced a 75-second captioned video essay on the design of AI personas
Skills
Writing and Editing
- Copywriting
- Copyediting and Proofreading
- Content Strategy
- Research Synthesis
- Technical Writing
- AP, MLA, and APA Style
Tools
- Microsoft 365
- Google Workspace
- WordPress
- Adobe Creative Cloud
- Canva
- Basic HTML and CSS
- Descript
Communication
- Social Media Management
- Interviewing
- Workshop Facilitation
- Public Speaking