Experience
Education
M.F.A. – Florida Atlantic University, Creative Nonfiction, May 2017.
B.A. – magna cum laude, University of South Florida, English (French minor), 2014
Freelance Editor
May 2017 - Present
Provide extensive structural feedback on creative manuscripts
Make corrections to grammar, spelling, syntax errors
Offer suggestions and feedback on content and linguistic changes
Collaborate with author on timelines for publishing
Assist and direct in self-publishing process (using Amazon and Kindle Direct Publishing)
Maintain confidentiality of manuscript, its contents, and client queries and concerns
Grant Editor
Division of Research, Florida Atlantic University
August 2015 - May 2017
Make corrections to grammar, spelling and syntax errors for federal grant proposals
Provide feedback on logic, organization and use of evidence for foundation proposals, abstracts, and white papers
Collaborate with principal investigators and grant facilitators
Maintain confidentiality of proposals and research
Managing Editor
Coastlines Literary Magazine
August 2015 - August 2016
Direct and supervise production of annual print magazine
Communicate with management team; distribute and assign production and development tasks
Collaborate with graphic designer and printer to produce copy
Proofread copy
Maintain social media accounts and post frequent updates
Nonfiction Editor
Coastlines Literary Magazine
August 2014-August 2015
Read Nonfiction work submitted to magazine
Make decisions on pieces to include in final print production
Communicate decisions to accepted and rejected authors
Edit accepted pieces for grammar, spelling and syntax
Contribute ideas for design layout with editorial team
Fiction Editor
Driftwood Press
September 2013-July 2014
Read Fiction work submitted to magazine using Submittable software
Make decisions on pieces to include in final print production
Communicate decisions to accepted and rejected authors
Edit accepted pieces for grammar, spelling and syntax