Summary
Experienced and well-rounded writer and editor with a passion for sharing company culture globally.
Skilled in writing compelling internal correspondence, narratives, and copy for online and in-print publication that reflect brand identity. Record of writing for various audience levels while maintaining a brand voice and expert-level grammar.
But that's the official stuff. I'm a bookworm. Fiction, poems, magazines, you name it. My favorite restaurant around Raleigh is Himalayan Nepali Cuisine. Get the paneer.
Selected Experience
Visiting Assistant Professor of English | Meredith College | 2022 – present
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Headed “Marketing the Major” branding committee for the Department of English
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Member of “Who We Are” college structuring and branding committee for the College of Arts & Humanities
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Offered undergraduate courses in critical reading and writing, principles of writing, and disability in literature
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Wrote and published cultural essays on topics such as disability representation in media and literature
Freelance Editor and Writer | Self-employed | 2012 – present
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Consulted with C-suite executives to develop brand guides that encompass brand identity elements such as logo design, voice, and editorial style
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Provided research-based advice on naming, storytelling, messaging, strategy, positioning, and visual identity for personal, professional, and company-wide branding projects
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Edited and wrote copy for websites, social media platforms, and marketing materials
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Worked with clients from various industries such as energy, education, healthcare, and publishing
Senior Editor | Bulletin Intelligence | 2021 – 2022
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Wrote, edited, and published daily news-analysis briefings for the Vice President and First Lady of the United States
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Collaborated with other editors to write, edit, and publish daily briefings for the President of the United States and senior White House personnel
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Researched current events and narrative biases in news coverage across multiple sources
Editor-in-Chief, Assistant Editor, Online Editor | Southeast Review | 2017 – 2021
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Edited both staff writers and freelancers, with a focus on literature and creative writing but editing across a variety of subjects and story types
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Coordinated with section editors and other colleagues on short- and long-term story planning
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Conducted structural and line editing, and put the finishing touches on pieces with headlines, art, and social-media sells
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Trained staff in copy fundamentals and edited their work for adherence to company brand
Education
PhD in English, Creative Writing | Florida State University | 2021
MA in English | The University of Texas at San Antonio | 2017
BA in English | The University of Texas at Austin | 2015
Skills
Writing: Extensive experience in cultural criticism and analysis, with expertise in numerous genres of copy, including advertising, in-house correspondence, email marketing, events
Editing: Expert command of grammar and mechanics. Fact checker. Fast. Concise. Mind for research, eye for detail
Style: Expertise in multiple in-house and standard style guides, including APA, Chicago, MLA