Recent Work Experience


Liberty Systems Management - Research Assistant

February 2011-present - Huntington Beach, CA

  • Improve usability of Metropolis, the in-house data entry program, enhancing the capabilities of the system to encourage office-wide use.
  • Utilize advanced Boolean Internet searches and database sources to locate homeowners associations attached to government-owned foreclosures.
  • Assist in the clerical filing and uploading of HOA documents into the HUD database and the deletion of duplicate information from Metropolis.
  • Assist with clerical duties (filing, mailing, data entry) as needed.

Chapman University Writing Center - Tutor / Online Mentor

September 2009-December 2010 - Orange, CA

  • Tutored in grammar, development, essay structure, creative critique, style manuals, and provided research tips.
  • Under supervisor's direction, spearheaded the implementation of the online tutoring program. Mentored fellow tutors on differences between face-to-face and online protocol and oversaw online operations while supervisor was on maternity leave.
  • Revitalized the content and structure on the center's website.
  • Edited writing center handouts for content, clarity, and uniform structure, improving readability before readying them for website upload.

Littlebox Magazine - Webmaster / Editing Consultant

February 2009-May 2011 - Telecommute

  • Wrote the website code for the online literary and lifestyle webzine. Initial layout spliced from Photoshop mockups. www.litterboxmagazine.com
  • Assisted in line-editing accepted work and preparation for the web; coded and double checked for errors in HTML and CSS tags on every page.
  • Maintain a working knowledge of HTML and CSS with the ability to implement PHP and JavaScript, constantly challenging myself by learning new techniques.



Skills


Video Editing and Digital Media

  • Digitized VHS tapes and authored DVDs for a professional puppeteer to distribute to prospective performing venues in Southeast Asia.
  • Compiled a promotional video for Chapman University using Final Cut and LiveType.
  • Edited wedding slide shows utilizing Final Cut transitions and keyframing on digital images.
  • Design flyers for activities and special events using Pages and/or Photoshop.

Writing, Social Media, and Style Manuals

  • Mastered the following style manuals: MLA, APA, and Chicago. Also have experience using ASA and some work with AP.
  • Well-versed in the following social media platforms, including website and blog integration: Twitter, Facebook, Wordpress, and LiveJournal.
  • Sustain a blog of book reviews and writing observations from educational experiences.

General Office / Computer

  • WPM: 75
  • Advanced user of Microsoft Office, both PC and Mac.
  • Advanced Mac user, proficient Windows user.
  • Easily pick up new software.
  • Focusing ability on projects, including monotonous or repetitive tasks.
  • Will take the lead on projects, but also a willing team member if given a specific directed task.
  • Willing to work the necessary extra hours to finish a project.



Education


Chapman University - Orange, CA

2009-2011

Emphasis in fiction writing. Officer in the Sigma Tau Delta English Honor Society. Study focused on writing process and teaching. Coursework complete, novel-length thesis in progress. GPA: 3.6.

Brigham Young University - Provo, UT

2003-2009

Emphasis in creative writing. Other areas of study focus included film, art, and Biblical Hebrew. Studied English linguistics and dialects abroad in London.

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