SUMMARY
Versatile writer, editor, and content creator with a background spanning digital media, editorial leadership, and collaborative storytelling. Experienced in crafting clear, engaging copy for web, email, and social platforms, while maintaining brand voice and audience connection. Skilled at refining content for clarity and impact, managing editorial workflows, and creating narratives that drive engagement and growth. Passionate about fashion, culture, and accessible communication, with a unique perspective shaped by both creative and professional writing expertise.
RELEVANT SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Editing Manager
BONFIRE NEWS
2022 – 2025
- Led a team of 4 writers, providing final approval and quality assurance for all published articles
- Managed an editorial calendar and delegated tasks to ensure timely delivery of articles reducing turnaround time by 20%
- Created newsletters, website content, and digital media using Adobe, Canva, Google Suite, Microsoft Office, and WordPress
- Conducted interviews, field research, and provided field coverage during UIC’s United Faculty strike
- Mentored new writers, providing constructive feedback to improve writing quality
Design Lead/Editor
LINGUISTIC JUSTICE JOURNAL
2024
- Edited and provided feedback for 15+ student-submitted articles ensuring proper grammar, punctuation, and syntax
- Spearheaded website creation and design to provide public access to all publications increasing accessibility to articles and readership by 20%
- Collaborated with 10+ writers to maintain a consistent and engaging brand
Staff Sergeant (E-5)
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
2013 – 2021
- Managed a team of 6-20 personnel fostering a culture of accountability, high performance, and proper documentation
- Engaged in regular meetings with upper management, effectively communicating issues, concerns, and suggestions for improvement
- Led process improvement and revitalization efforts of supporting teams and increased quality assurance pass rates to 99%
- Recognized for leadership and communication skills by receiving the “Outstanding Unit” award twice
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Liberal Arts & Sciences
(English, professional writing)
2022 – 2024
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS CHICAGO, Chicago, IL
- Graduated with departmental distinction
- Invited to the International English Honor Society (Sigma Tau Delta).
- Relevant Coursework:
- English 380: Advanced Professional Writing.
- English 382: Editing and Publishing.
- English 383: Writing Digital and New Media.
- English 384: Technical Writing.
- English 492: Advanced Writing Nonfiction Prose.
Associate in Arts
(General Education)
2021 – 2022
WILBUR WRIGHT COLLEGE, Chicago, IL
- Graduated with honors
- Presidential Scholars List (4.0 GPA)
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