About Me
"But when people say, did you always want to be a writer?, I have to say no! I always was a writer" ~Ursula Le Guin.
For as long as I can remember, writing has always been my passion. With a pen in my hand or a laptop on my legs, I write an array of different styles and forms. For instance, while I gravitate toward writing fiction and poetry, I am also well versed in writing essays and articles. But as much as I love to write, writing is not all that I am. I am someone that loves to express themselves creatively, whether its in words, performance, design or even putting my organizing skills to use by planning an event or itinerary.
Professional History
Work Experience
U.S. Census Bureau | January 2020 - December 2020
IT Clerk
Job responsibilities included accepting incoming calls from clients experiencing technical problems on their government issued devices and help them troubleshoot. When needed, administrative clerk duties were also performed which include selecting applicants via phone interviews, preparing employee paperwork, and assisting with payroll.
Dr. Rissy's Writing & Marketing | April 2019 - March 2020
Freelance Marketing Coordinator
Responsibilities for this job included writing, data lead creation, marketing strategy, information organization, client consultation, as well as creating and optimizing ads for Facebook and other social platforms. Additionally, duties also included writing content for social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram for client profiles.
USF English Department |Â January 2019 - May 2019
FYC (First Year Composition) Intern
Responsibilities include creating data drives (w/ excel sheets, documents, forms), establishing a resource commons for professors, maintaining university policy, performing data validation, flyer design, as well as administrative duties like scanning, copying, and distributing documents
GenZ Publishing | January 2019-May 2019
Editing + Marketing Intern
As both a marketing and editorial intern, I am involved in the pre-publication process and the reputation of the business. This consists of editing aspects like evaluating queries and first round edits as well as marketing projects such as writing press releases, media research, and social media management.
Thread Literary Inquiry |Â April 2018Â - April 2019
Co-Managing Editor
Duties for the editor position, as well as being one of the two financial officers, include fundraising, managing a book club curriculum, advertising, social media outreach, in addition to reviewing and editing submissions before publication each year.
Hispanic Heritage Month | May 2018-January 2019
Council Member
In celebrating the Latinx community, responsibilities include communicating out to broaden involvement in HHM, attend all HHM meetings, research best practices for educating Hispanic heritage, share marketing materials, create graphic designs, help plan events, promote to the community, and aid in areas most needed.
Thread Literary Inquiry | May 2017-April 2018
Staff Editor
This work included forming monthly book club events, advertising, social media management, communication with authors as well as reviewing and editing submissions before publication of the annual volume.
The Odyssey Online | May 2016-May 2017
Content Writer
As a writer for the University of South Florida Odyssey Branch, my primary responsibilities were to write weekly content, perform and allows formal edits based on EIC suggestion, as well as provide a basis for article outreach through social media marketing.
Skills
Along with the skills listed below, I am also well versed in the following programs/systems: Buffer, Skype, Slack, Airtable, Trello, Google Drive, Microsoft Office, etc.
Writing
Over 5+ years of experience; includes creative, technical, and professional writing as well as content writing for the Odyssey.
Editing / Copy Editing
Co-Managing Editor for Thread Literary Inquiry, which includes reviewing and editing submissions to make it fit for publication.
Leadership
President of Org with 140+ members, Supervisor of a Staff of Editors, Leader of Various Groupwork for Honors Courses.
Microsoft, HTMLÂ & Google Drive
Proficiently experienced in Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, as well as Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides. I understand basic HTML, as I took an essential training course.
Languages
Fluent in English Language as well as being semi-Fluent in Spanish. Solid understanding of reading and writing Spanish, and can speak conversationally.
Graphic Design
Experience in creating flyers (Thread), presentations, digital graphics (GenZ Publishing) and designing floor plans as well as editing website design for Thread.
Social Media Management
Experience in maintaining business accounts on multiple social media platforms including posting on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for Thread Literary Inquiry as well as running Facebook for GenZ Publishing.
Strategic Planning
For Thread, experiences included planning a budget, creating a detailed itinerary, organizing event performances, managing book launches and getting all aspects approved by sponsors/donors.
Advertising
Along with being on the recruitment team for multiple organizations, I have prior experience in advertising both physically and digitally for USF English Department, the undergraduate lit mag Thread, and GenZ Publishing.
Education
English Major
University of South Florida | Class of 2019
I am a senior at USF, majoring in English with a concentration in Creative Writing and a minor in Humanities. Student involvement includes NRHH, Sigma Tau Delta, Thread, HHM Committee, Resident Hall Council, Annual Cypress Says Performer, & DASA as well as acceptance into the Honors College.
Achievement and Awards:
BETTYE, ESTHER, AND DOROTHY NEWMAN POETRY AWARD
USF English Creative Writing | Spring 2019
EDITORIAL EXCELLENCE
USF's Thread Literary Inquiry | Spring 2018
OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE
USF's English Honors Program | Spring 2018
RECOGNITION AND INDUCTION
Sigma Tau Delta English Honors Society | FALL 2018
National Residence Hall Honorary | Fall 2017
DEAN'S LIST OF SCHOLARS
USF: Fall 2018 | Spring 2018 | Spring 2016