Education:
Bachelor of Fine Arts with a Major in Creative Writing and a Minor in Journalism
The State University of New York at Potsdam
GPA: 3.90G
Honors Societies and Awards: Sylvia Angus Creative Writing Award, Phi Kappa Phi, Sigma Tau Delta, President’s List
Experience—Journalism:
the Racquette, SUNY Potsdam’s Student-Run Newspaper
Editor-in-Chief | 2017-2018 |
- Delegated tasks between a 12-person staff of writers and editors.
- Oversaw relations between and maintained contact with publisher.
- Organized content on strict weekly deadlines.
- Proofed final layouts of all content before sending to print.
- Mastered and proofed for AP style.
Managing Editor | 2016-2017 |
- Chaired weekly round-table staff meetings.
- Proofed layouts of other editors for spelling, grammar, AP style and design flaws.
- Handled ethical issues regarding controversial opinion pieces.
- Wrote clear, well-edited news articles, opinion pieces, and reviews.
News Editor | 2015-2016 |
- Established and maintained a relationship with administration, department chairs and University Police.
- Edited news stories and press releases for spelling, grammar and AP style.
- Laid out newspaper pages using Adobe InDesign in an accessible, graphically pleasing way.
Experience—Public Relations:
Wunderkind PR, Inc.
Part-Time Public Relations Consultant | August 2018-Present |
- Selected to continue at the firm as a part time publicist for top titles from 47North and Top Shelf Productions.
- Conducted research to discover and pitch new markets for titles such as Robert Masello’s The Night Crossing and The Jekyll Island Chronicles graphic novel series.
- Prepared detailed, intensive weekly media reports and media flashes for clients.
- Created and edited persuasive press releases to be released to media outlets all over the country.
Public Relations Intern | May-August 2018 |
- Created media outreach material, including press releases, pitches, original content opportunities and listicles for top titles from publishers such as Macmillan/Tor Books, Simon and Schuster/Saga Press, and Harper Collins.
- Researched and discovered new markets, such as magazines, blogs, and news outlets, for authors and titles
- Led intern responsibilities, in conjunction with Partner, for media coverage of Rebecca Roanhorse’s Trail of Lightning, including intensive pitching and follow up on media leads.
- Pitched into local markets, often calling into radio and television stations, to book media opportunities for authors such as James Murry, “Murr” from TV show Impractical Jokers
Skills:
- Proficiency in Adobe suite, particularly InDesign.
- Knowledge of AP Style.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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