EDUCATION
M.F.A., Creative Writing, 2016
University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA
B.A., English Literature and Creative Writing, 2010
Binghamton University, Binghamton, NY
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Proofreader, Chicago City Clerk, Chicago IL
2022 -
Proofreader and document processor in Chicago’s Office of the City Clerk. Responsibilities include intaking and managing City Council legislation and materials for committee proceedings and meetings, as well as formatting, editing, and fact checking Finance Committee documents for official publication in the Council’s Journal of Proceedings.
Copywriter, Freelance, Chicago, IL
2022 -
Freelance copywriter specializing in web-based content, including site copy and advertising scripts.
Contributing Writer, Chamber Music Magazine, New York, NY
2017 - 2018
Wrote six features for a quarterly publication covering neo-classical and contemporary chamber music. Interviewed artists and worked with staff to fit pieces to magazine’s editorial style.
Adjunct Professor, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA
2013 - 2016
Taught six semesters of composition and creative writing to undergraduates at a large state university. Worked with students to edit and improve their work across a spectrum of creative genres and professional styles, including MLA and Chicago Manual of Style.
Program Assistant, Disquiet International Literary Program, Lisbon, Portugal
2014 - 2015
Coordinated workshops, readings and other events for an international literary program featuring classes in poetry, fiction and creative nonfiction. Worked with instructors including Alexander Chee, Mary Gaitskill, and Eileen Myles.
Editorial Assistant, A Manner of Being: Writers on Their Mentors, University of Massachusetts Press, Amherst, MA
2014 - 2015
Assisted in the assembly of a nonfiction anthology featuring over 70 writers. Solicited contributions and corresponded directly with authors and translators, including George Saunders, Sheila Heti, and Carmen Maria Machado. Edited contributor biographies and managed permissions forms and other legal documents.
Editorial Assistant, Jubilat Literary Journal, Amherst, MA
2014 - 2015
Read and tracked submissions for independent poetry journal at UMass Amherst. Worked with editorial team compiling content and arranging marketing exchanges with other publications.
Volunteer Tutor, 826NYC, Brooklyn, NY
2010 - 2013
Tutored and taught children ages 6-18. Participated in weekly workshops and projects designed to educate students about various facets of writing and to instill an appreciation of literature.
Intern, Harpur Palate Literary Journal, Binghamton, NY
2010
Read and tracked fiction and poetry submissions for student-run literary journal at Binghamton University. Responsible for promotion and sales at events such as the annual AWP Conference.
PORTFOLIO
Sanas - brand development and copywriting for website and brand video
Chamber Music Magazine - features on Arun Ramamurthy Trio, Left Coast Chamber Ensemble, and the Myrna Loy Center (Summer 2017); Yellow Barn and Rose Ensemble (Fall 2017); and Aperture Duo (Winter 2018).