• Contributed to original works of Fall '24, Spring and Fall '25, and Spring '26 editions of Blot Magazine.
• Utilized Microsoft Office (Teams, Word, Excel) for collaboration.

• Pitched and composed 2-3 journalistic and/or creative articles per issue by deadline.
• Proofread and edited 10-12 other pieces utilizing Chicago Manual of Style by deadline.
• Finalized edits and organization with Editor-in-Chief for physical publication.

• Reviewed 3,500-4,000 word stories for grammar, spelling, punctuation, verbiage and formatting corrections, as well as catching errors in plot structure and illustrations.
• Assisted Writer/Author interns with developmental and line editing.
• Proofed voiceovers, ensuring audio matches text.

• Rewrote stories to lower Lexile levels (300-400L).
• Played key role in the digital publication of 8 stories.

• Ongoing Bachelor's of Arts in English, focus in Creative Writing.
• Creative Writing Circle co-leader since January 2026, member since August 2024. Affiliated with UI's Undergraduate Writing Center.
• Dean's List, GPA 3.78

Relevant Courses

• Technical Writing I
• Intro to Creative Writing
• Techniques of Fiction
• Traditions of Horror (Traditions and Trends in Fiction)
• Fiction Writing Workshop

• UI's undergraduate literary journal, Lead Poetry Editor '26 (current), Poetry Editor '25.
• Organized and assigned readings for review.
• Spearheaded selection process, read and analyzed up to 120 works of poetry by deadline.

• UI English Department's magazine. English major creative and literary capstone project.
• Pitched overall theme and individual contribution to magazine.
• Worked collaboratively to produce a coherent document presenting insight about UI English Department for prospective students and outsiders.
• Strengthened editorial and interpersonal collaborative skills.