Experience

You’ll find a version of my traditional resume following this brief narrative. 

As a technical communicator, I’ve been able to use my skills to work in my fields of interest, which include sustainability and higher education, and currently work in marketing, member coordination, and resource/event planning at Stoke, a coworking space and entrepreneurial hub in Denton, Texas.

I use foundational technical communication skills, writing, editing, and design, based around audience analysis to create information products that deliver messages and elicit action.

I created social media campaigns and marketing materials for the two offices in which I worked at the University of North Texas, UNT Student Sustainability and the Office of Spiritual Life. In addition to creating content, I communicated with departments and groups across the larger UNT campus to collect data for an annual nation-wide standard report for UNT Student Sustainability. I also communicated with student organization leaders on campus to engage them in Office of Spiritual Life initiatives, such as on-going programs or events.

As a graduate student and professional, I honed and strengthened skills in specializations in the field of technical communication, in content strategy, usability/user experience, and designing technical training and documents. I have been fortunate to work with clients who value the work that I do as a technical communicator.

With Stoke, I design and create marketing materials for various campaigns and events. I write and publish our blog, monthly newsletter, and weekly event reminder emails. I plan and implement our content marketing strategy and schedule out social media posts. I work closely with the executive director to manifest Stoke’s mission of cultivating community and empowering entrepreneurs. In addition, I serve as the point of contact for coworking members and enjoy taking care of people and the space as the marketing and member coordinator! I love being able to connect people to others as well as resources that they might need.

Education

Professional and Technical Communication, MA

University of North Texas, August 2016 – May 2017
Toulouse Graduate School, Technical Communication Department

Philosophy, MA

University of North Texas, August 2014-May 2016
Toulouse Graduate School, Philosophy and Religion Department, Technical Communication Department

Integrative Studies Degree, BS

Concentrations in Technical Writing, Philosophy, and Sociology
Technical Writing Certificate
French minor
University of North Texas, Fall 2011 – May 2014
College of Arts and Sciences, Honors College

Work History

Marketing & Member Coordinator, Stoke

  • Manage social media and online presence
  • Create content for Stoke’s marketing efforts
  • Assist with planning and hosting events
  • Ensure members have what they need & have help when necessary

Adjunct Professor, Technical Writing

  • Instruct students in technical writing
  • Maintain all grading, attendance, and assignments
  • Participate in department required tasks

Adjunct Professor, Developmental Integrated Reading & Writing, English Composition

Cedar Valley College, English Department
Aug. 2017 – Present

  • Instruct students in developmental, integrated reading and writing
  • Design curriculum and lecture materials
  • Maintain all grading, attendance, and assignments
  • Participate in department required tasks

Sustainability Consultant, STARS Report Support Contractor

University of Texas at Austin, Sustainability Office
Sept. 2017 – Sept. 2018

  • Managed and assigned tasks to complete Sustainability Tracking, Assessment, and Rating System (STARS) report
  • Wrote email and data request templates according to sustainability report criteria
  • Created framework materials for future sustainability report support team and sustainability office
  • Examined, organized, and submitted collected data for report

Graduate Assistant, Marketing and Programs, STARS Report Project Management

UNT Sustainability, Office of Spiritual Life, University of North Texas
June 2016 – July 2017

  • Completed annual Sustainability Tracking Assessment and Rating System (STARS) Report for UNT Sustainability
  • Created content for Office of Spiritual Life publications, announcements, and marketing
  • Represented both UNT Sustainability and Office of Spiritual Life at University of North Texas Events

Teaching Fellow

Philosophy and Religion Department, University of North Texas
January 2016 – May 2016

  • Instructed students in assigned introductory courses, Introduction to Philosophy, and Philosophy of Self (Spring 2016)
  • Designed curriculum in addition to department requirements for courses
  • Maintained all grading, attendance, and assignments

Social Media and Events Assistant

940’s Kitchen and Cocktails, Denton, TX
July 2015 – August 2016

  • Created content for social media posts on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter
  • Photographed events and products to use on social media
  • Served as a contact for future events and community event ideas

Teaching Assistant

Philosophy and Religion Department, University of North Texas
August 2014 – December 2015

  • Maintained attendance and grading
  • Substituted for instructor-of-record when needed
  • Created class content, such as short quizzes and exam reviews

EcoLeader Content Development Fellow

National Wildlife Federation (NWF)
February 2015 – October 2015

  • Researched environmental and community justice for content on the NWF website and career center outlooks
  • Designed text and visuals for Career Center content outlook
  • Participated in monthly progress reports and online collaborative meetings

Operations Team and Outreach Team Assistant

UNT Sustainability, University of North Texas
October 2012 – August 2014

  • Researched sustainability initiatives on campus and off campus at other colleges and universities
  • Worked with outreach campaigns, such as Recyclemania and Recycling at Tailgating
  • Wrote reports such as Resource Efficiency Plan for facilities and Transportation Survey Reports