Resume

EDUCATION

M.FA in Creative Writing
University of Virginia Charlottesville, Virginia

B.A. in English
University of Massachusetts Amherst, Massachusetts

Honors: columnist for The Daily Collegian, invited to participate in graduate level creative writing workshops as an undergraduate.

Publications
The Virginia Quarterly Review (fiction)Shenandoah (fiction)The Blue Penny Quarterly (fiction)CrossConnect (anthology of fiction)Gadfly Magazine (book reviews, interviews, essays)OldSpeak Magazine (interviews, essays, Feature articles, movie reviews)The Hook (feature articles, news, food & architecture columns)

HONORS
Twice nominated for a Pushcart Prize
Henry Hoyns Fellowship, University of Virginia
Honorable mention UVA English Department Balch Prize in Fiction
2006 Virginia Press Association Awards: 2nd place, Leisure and Entertainment writing; 2nd place, Multimedia Reporting
2007 Virginia Press Association Awards: 1st place, Multimedia Feature Writing

REFERENCES

Just ask.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Creative Writing/Literature Instructor; Years Employed (1991-1996)
The University of Virginia Charlottesville, Virginia
Creative Writing/Literature Instructor: teach creative writing and general literature courses to undergraduate students. Creative Writing Instructor: teach creative writing to middle school students in UVA sponsored summer program Director, South Street Reading Series: organize, schedule, and promote University of Virginia sponsored reading series, featuring Rita Dove, Christopher Tighlman, Charles Wright, John Casey, and other nationally know writers and poets. Reader, The Virginia Quarterly Review: read fiction submissions to the VQR and provide written recommendations for Editor. Writing Instructor: teach composition and tutor in the
UVA English Department’s Writing Center

PROFESSIONAL WRITING/EDITING EXPERIENCE

Reporter, Editor; Years Employed (2005 – present)
The Hook, Charlottesville, Virginia
Report and edit for award-winning news and arts weekly. Write regular restaurant column, The Dish, and a regular column on architecture & development, On Architecture, as well as feature articles, general news, and investigative reporting. Write daily news, food, and book blog posts using graphics, photos, and other media.

Web/Publications Editor; Years Employed (2001-2004)
The Rutherford Institute Charlottesville, Virginia
Oversee all web and print publications for nationally known non-profit legal organization devoted to defending civil liberties and human rights. Write articles on education, religion, politics, law, and culture. Write press releases, internal communications, web and electronic newsletter text, radio scripts, and legal histories. Update website with news & information; maintain quality and integrity of the site; work with others to create interactive elements to accompany press releases, print publications, and promotions. Associate Editor, Gadfly Magazine: edit, write, and propose articles and reviews for award-winning print/online magazine of arts and culture dedicated to shining a light on the under appreciated–and sometimes unnoticed—in American culture and challenge accepted notions regarding recognized cultural figures and events. Work closely with a list of freelance writers and in-house production staff. Associate Editor, OldSpeak Magazine: edit, write, and propose articles for online journal dedicated to publishing interviews, articles, and commentary on subjects often overlooked by the mainstream media in the areas of politics, arts, culture, law, and religion. Work closely with a list of freelance writers and in-house production staff. Major Accomplishments: developed new interactive website from the ground up; wrote for and helped launched two online magazines; developed all interactive elements of website; increased web traffic from an average of 60,000 page views per week to an average of 300,000 page views per week

Marketing/Advertising writer; Years Employed (1996-2000)
Value America Charlottesville, Virginia
Writer product presentation, print catalog copy, and promotional materials for fast-growing Internet start up. Update website with product information, maintain quality and integrity of the site, work with others to create interactive elements to accompany promotions and national advertising campaigns. Supervise other writers and copyeditors. Promoted to print advertising department, where I conceived, wrote, and created ads that ran in USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, and other major newspapers and magazines.Major Accomplishments: helping to turn a small internet company (I was the fifth employee hired) into a publicly traded company with over six-hundred employees in the less than two years.

Staff Writer; Years Employed (1988-1991)
Paris Passion
Write feature articles and travel pieces for monthly English language magazine in Paris, France.

Staff Writer; Years Employed (1985-1987)
The Valley Advocate Amherst, Massachusetts
Write feature articles for award-winning weekly arts & culture publication in Amherst, Massachusetts