Resume

MFA Creative Writing — Fiction

Expected May 2028 | San Francisco State, CA

May 2024 |Summa cum laude | Cal State Northridge, CA

April 2025

February 2023

Microreview | Northridge Review

November 2024

Drama | Northridge Review

April 2024

Fiction | Valley by Valley

February 2024

Prepare press samples precisely according to specifications.
Operate and maintain press machinery, adjusting settings to ensure optimal print quality.
Perform quality control checks on printed materials, identifying defects and ensuring color accuracy.
Adhere to safety protocols, including proper use of personal protective equipment.
Record production metrics such as press speeds, ink usage, and scrap rates.
Troubleshoot operational issues and implement corrective actions.
Support efficient production workflow by following schedules and optimizing press operations.

Lead the editorial team by assigning tasks, providing feedback, and fostering collaboration.
Plan and organize upcoming issues, assigning content to editors and contributors to meet deadlines.
Manage the development and publication of themed issues and special features.
Review and evaluate literary submissions for quality, relevance, and factual accuracy.
Copyedit accepted submissions to enhance grammar, style, and clarity, ensuring consistency with journal guidelines.
Correspond with authors to provide feedback and manage expectations.
Ensure adherence to the journal’s style guide and formatting standards.
Collaborate with the design team to maintain the journal’s visual identity and brand consistency.
Contribute to promotional strategies, including social media engagement and contributor outreach.

Produce books and layouts using lab equipment and Adobe Creative Cloud based on community, academic, and student content.
Develop universally accessible and compliant instructional materials across diverse media formats.
Ensure safety protocols for volunteers engaged in bookmaking activities.
Assess and maintain organization of office equipment, storage rooms, and lab spaces.
Design and facilitate pedagogical sessions and activities utilizing program resources.
Assist in content production and distribution, meeting target guidelines and specifications.
Liaise with broader publishing and press communities to foster collaboration and resource sharing.

Oversee content development, editing, and volume rebranding initiatives.
Coordinate with community partners and teams across editing, business, and marketing departments.
Train and mentor team members; lead brainstorming and informative workshops.
Track publication schedules and ensure timely release of issues.
Develop and maintain editorial policies, style guides, and procedures.
Create and implement marketing strategies to enhance author relationships and publication visibility.
Recruit and manage editorial, marketing, and business management staff.
Establish manuscript quality standards and filtering criteria.
Review and approve or reject publication layouts, designs, and style mockups.
Support copy editing by providing spelling, grammar, and style guidance.
Implement rigorous fact-checking for fiction and prose narratives.

Sigma Tau Delta Iota Chi | Northridge, CA

August 2023 — May 2024

CSU’s Community Engagement Center | Northridge, CA

August 2023 — January 2024

Ten years of professional teamwork & management experience

Two years of professional & academic leadership experience

Two years of certified professional Adobe Creative Cloud experience

Two years of professional executive management experience

Proficient interpersonal relationships from communal & professional engagement

Proficient critical thinking experience from graduate studies & research experience