Writing Portfolio
July 2024 - June 2025
Fordham University, Duffy Fellow
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Author a full manuscript of an original, fantasy novel.
Jan. 2024 - May 2024
Fordham University, Honors Thesis
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Wrote a thesis analyzing Sir Gawain and the Green Knight through a feminist ecocritical lens.
Researched academic scholarship relevant to the project, collating quotes that developed or countered the ideas presented within the project. .
Jan. 2022 - Dec. 2023
The Fordham Ram, Section Editor
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Authored 50 articles with topics including features about campus events, interviews with local business owners, and reviews of popular media.
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Directed the editorial layout of the culture section utilizing Adobe InDesign and Wordpress, and supervised a team of around 80 contributing writers.
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Edited 8-12 articles per week for content and to adhere to AP style guidelines.
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Spearheaded creative campaigns to diversify the section’s layout and increase readership.
Sept. 2021 - May 2022
Fordham BioMag,
Contributing Writer
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Wrote articles exploring climate change and other nature related topics.
Jan. 2023 - May 2024
Ampersand,
Contributing Writer
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Authored poems written based on my own experience.
Work Experience
Sept. 2023 - May 2024
June 2024 - Present
Pike Creek Wine & Liquors,
Social Media Manager
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Developed and scheduled short-form social media content for the company’s Instagram, resulting in a 51% increase in follower count within one month.
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Analyzed media trends and news coverage to base article pitches on.
Dyckman Farmhouse Museum,
Community Engagement Intern
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Produced high-impact multimedia content for social media, conducting research, interviews, and video-editing, which lead to a 42.5% increase in post engagement.
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Assisted with event planning and event management.
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Promoted events through social media posts, newsletters, and in person canvassing
June 2023 - Aug. 2023
The Fairville Inn, Innkeeper
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Streamlined guest interactions across multiple channels including in-person, phone, and email, managing all reservation requests and providing personalized assistance.
Maintained the inn’s clean, attractive appearance.
summers 2015 - 2024
Delaware Nature Society,
Teacher Naturalist (summer 2023)
Lead Intern (summer 2021)
Intern (summer 2019-2020, 2022)
Volunteer Counselor (summers 2015-2018)
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Lead educational programs for campers between the ages of 3-15.
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Supervised a staff of 58 volunteer counselors. Coached them how to manage conflict between their campers, and maintained a friendly, professional environment.
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Assisted teacher naturalists by managing conflict between campers, collecting materials for lessons, and administering first aid when necessary.
Education
2020 - 2024
Bachelor's in English Literature
Studied English, concentrating in creative writing and minoring in environmental studies. Along with English, I also took classes in journalism, professional writing, and communications.
Skills & Expertise
Skills:
- Content Writing
- Storytelling
- WordPress,
- AP Style
- Research
- Interviewing
- Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Rush, PremierePro)
- Google Suite
- Multimedia Production
Interests:
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Creative Writing
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Environmental Advocacy
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History
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Community Outreach
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Instagram