Education

University of California, Irvine - June 2017

B.A. in English with Creative Writing Emphasis

Magna Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa, Campus-Wide Honors Program

Studied Abroad at Queen Mary, University of London for 2015-16 Academic Year

New Forum Publication Editor; Undergraduate Research with Prof. Ron Carlson

Presented essay on Modernism to the English Major’s Association spring forum

Experience

Data Associate - August 2018-Present

826CHI; Chicago, IL

Took charge of redesigning internal data processes for entire organization.

Tracked donors and donation data in Salesforce and pulled regular reports to advise development team.

Analyzed social media, website, and email analytics to advise on marketing and SEO strategies.

Created new evaluation systems for student and volunteer programs.

Publishing Intern - November 2017-August 2018

Independent Publishers Group; Chicago, IL

Translated book descriptions and author bios from Spanish to English.

Performed Editorial Assistant duties, such as submitting CIPs, checking copy edits, and answering query letters.

Prepared Ebooks and Audiobooks for publication and processed print-on-demand books for printing.

Tracked book orders and sales.

Freelance Writer - October 2016-Present

Write for Theater and Dance column at The Chicago Reader.

Published short story in Zimbell House Publishing, LLC August 2017 publication: “Anthology: After Effects.”

Contribute personal growth article for online women's magazine Release the Women.

SAT/ACT Course Instructor and Tutor - December 2016-Present

The Princeton Review; Irvine, CA - Chicago, IL

Educating a classroom of frustrated high school students with variant abilities in specialized test-taking strategies.

Diagnosed struggles and study habits of each student and taught new method of working and thinking.

Copywriter and Assistant - April 2015-April 2018

March Consulting; Bakersfield, CA

Created social media plan for book promotion, working hand-in-hand with publishers.

Rewrote all pre-existing copy for website and business materials to suit brand.

Designed, edited, and wrote website copy as well as monthly newsletters, blog posts, and client updates.

Researched and wrote online program for easy-access consulting services.

Student Newspaper Staff Writer, Arts and Entertainment - September 2016-June 2017

The New University; Irvine, CA

Covered arts events on or relating to UC Irvine campus, specializing in dance performance and film reviews.

Explored social and political implications of artistic trends: (Writing Samples).

SQL; Python; Google Analytics and Ads; Salesforce; Microsoft Office Suite; MailChimp; Adobe suite; Title Management; Edelweiss; Wordpress;

Spanish to English Translation; Oil Painting; Music (Piano and Vocals); Dance (Ballet, Jazz, and Tap)