EDUCATION
BA in English, minor in Creative Writing (Honors, Magna Cum Laude, 3.84) 2013-2017
Kennesaw State University
Select Courses Taken: Rhetorical Theory, Digital Rhetoric, Poetry Writing, Fiction Writing, Social Media
Internship, Careers in Writing
MA in Professional Writing, emphasis in Applied and Creative Writing 2018-2020
Kennesaw State University
Select Courses Taken: Professional and Academic Editing, Writing for Social Media, Desktop Publishing,
Technical Writing, Issues in Research, Fiction Writing, Writing for the Web, Academic Editing Internship
Kennesaw State University
Select Courses Taken: Rhetorical Theory, Digital Rhetoric, Poetry Writing, Fiction Writing, Social Media
Internship, Careers in Writing
MA in Professional Writing, emphasis in Applied and Creative Writing 2018-2020
Kennesaw State University
Select Courses Taken: Professional and Academic Editing, Writing for Social Media, Desktop Publishing,
Technical Writing, Issues in Research, Fiction Writing, Writing for the Web, Academic Editing Internship
EXPERIENCE
WRITING
Author 2018-Present
I have published novels, poems, and short stories. For my novels, I collaborated with others on revisions while
managing the formatting and almost all of the cover designs. For more information on my work, please see here.
I have published novels, poems, and short stories. For my novels, I collaborated with others on revisions while
managing the formatting and almost all of the cover designs. For more information on my work, please see here.
Writer, The Investigator 2018-Present
I wrote two articles on two accomplished graduate students at Kennesaw State.
I wrote two articles on two accomplished graduate students at Kennesaw State.
The Artifice Writer and Peer Reviewer 2015-Present
I have written online articles on films and literature and have edited multiple pieces. My article on themes in
vampire fiction won Article of the Month for April 2016. My contributions are listed here.
I have written online articles on films and literature and have edited multiple pieces. My article on themes in
vampire fiction won Article of the Month for April 2016. My contributions are listed here.
National Novel Writing Month Municipal Volunteer 2014-2016
I coordinated writing events and guided novel writers of many ages in the Kennesaw region during the month
of November. I have also participated in the writing challenge since 2010.
I coordinated writing events and guided novel writers of many ages in the Kennesaw region during the month
of November. I have also participated in the writing challenge since 2010.
Georgia PTA Reflections Contest Literature Judge 2016-2018
I judged multiple, themed middle school contest pieces based on interpretation, creativity, and technique.
I judged multiple, themed middle school contest pieces based on interpretation, creativity, and technique.
EDITING AND DESIGN
Fiction Editor, Headlight Review 2019-Present
I coordinate submissions with fellow editors and assistant editors for our graduate program magazine.
I coordinate submissions with fellow editors and assistant editors for our graduate program magazine.
Editor, Kennesaw Journal of Undergraduate Research 2018-Present
I solicit reviewers for academic articles and communicate suggestions to the authors.
I solicit reviewers for academic articles and communicate suggestions to the authors.
Fiction Co-Editor, Exhume Literary Magazine 2018-Present
I examine prose submissions with an emphasis on works by trauma survivors.
I examine prose submissions with an emphasis on works by trauma survivors.
Editor and Designer, The English Broadside 2018-2019
I coordinated editorial meetings and assigned article subjects to writers. I also wrote some of the
articles, compiled all the documents, and created the newsletter with Adobe InDesign.
I coordinated editorial meetings and assigned article subjects to writers. I also wrote some of the
articles, compiled all the documents, and created the newsletter with Adobe InDesign.
SOCIAL MEDIA AND WEB EDITING
Social Media Coordinator and Web Editor, Doubleback Press 2019-Present
With HTML and CSS, I have created pages and updated submission information for Doubleback Books,
the imprint for long-form works. On Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, I send out submission announcements
and information for Books and Review, the short-form imprint of Doubleback Press.
With HTML and CSS, I have created pages and updated submission information for Doubleback Books,
the imprint for long-form works. On Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, I send out submission announcements
and information for Books and Review, the short-form imprint of Doubleback Press.
Social Media and Editorial Intern, Sundress Publications 2019
I managed the social media for Poets in Pajamas and The Wardrobe, two imprints of Sundress.
I managed the social media for Poets in Pajamas and The Wardrobe, two imprints of Sundress.
Social Media Coordinator, KSU Writing Center 2017
Expanding my previous work, I managed the Center's club and workshop announcements on Facebook,
Twitter, and Instagram. I also took photos and designed the event posters, such as for the Center's Halloween
event.
Expanding my previous work, I managed the Center's club and workshop announcements on Facebook,
Twitter, and Instagram. I also took photos and designed the event posters, such as for the Center's Halloween
event.
Social Media Intern, KSU Writing Center 2017
I managed the Writing Center's Facebook and Twitter.
I managed the Writing Center's Facebook and Twitter.
TUTORING AND MENTORING
Peer Mentor 2017
During my last senior semester, I offered guidance to a freshman English student.
During my last senior semester, I offered guidance to a freshman English student.
University Writing Tutor 2014-2015
I assisted students with their essays and dissertations. We discussed grammar, citation styles, and developmental
concerns.
I assisted students with their essays and dissertations. We discussed grammar, citation styles, and developmental
concerns.
ORGANIZATION LEADERSHIP
Rhetoric Society of Kennesaw State University 2019
Campus Corps Leader, Kennesaw State University 2019
PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
For my creative projects, see Projects or my Works page.
Write it Out: Reflective Writing in Writing Centers
At Kennesaw State's Undergraduate Research Symposium and the Southeastern Writing Center Association
Conference, I presented research on the beneficial aspects of reflective writing based off studies on the positive
physical and emotional effects and the work of G. Lynn Nelson.
At Kennesaw State's Undergraduate Research Symposium and the Southeastern Writing Center Association
Conference, I presented research on the beneficial aspects of reflective writing based off studies on the positive
physical and emotional effects and the work of G. Lynn Nelson.
Flaming Devils: A Queer-as-Hell Analysis of Gender Transgression in Faust Myth Adaptations
Based off research from my senior seminar, I presented at the Southern Regional Honors Conference on queer
feminist subtext in Faust myth adaptation using the work of Judith Butler and Hélène Cixous.
Based off research from my senior seminar, I presented at the Southern Regional Honors Conference on queer
feminist subtext in Faust myth adaptation using the work of Judith Butler and Hélène Cixous.
AWARDS
Outstanding Student of English 2017