Auburn University - English
Master's degree
Auburn's Master of Technical and Professional Communication degree equips students with both a foundational understanding of the guiding principles in technical communication and hands-on industry experience through multiple client projects. The program emphasizes audience analysis
ethical approaches to technical communication
and best practices for creating accessible deliverables. \n\n
Technical and Professional Communication
Graduate Teaching Assistant
English Graduate Association
Auburn University
Bachelor of Science degree
The University of North Alabama's undergraduate Professional Writing concentration prepares students to use typical skills associated with a liberal arts degree
such as analytical thinking
within the context of an industry profession. The program emphasizes technical writing best practices
editing fundamentals
and document design principles.
English
Professional Writing Concentration
Sigma Tau Delta
an English honor society; Phi Theta Kappa honor society
University of North Alabama
Associate of Arts (A.A.)
Psychology
Phi Theta Kappa honor society
NEMCC Psychology Club
Northeast Mississippi Community College
Ethics in Technical Communication
Web Design and Development
Document Design
Visual Communication
Technical Communication: Issues and Approaches
Grant and Proposal Writing
Technical Editing
Rhetoric of Science
Advanced Document Design
Composition Pedagogy
Inbound Marketing Certified
HubSpot
University of North Alabama
The Department of English offers a major program in English with options in English
Language Arts
and Professional Writing leading to the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree.
UNA - Professional Writing Concentration
MTPC - Department of English - College of Liberal Arts - Auburn University
Listed below are general course descriptions of the courses offered for MTPC students. For a listing of courses offered during the current semester
please see the English Department's Course Descriptions and Schedules.
Auburn University - Master of Technical and Professional Communication
Interviewed prospective candidates to determine their likelihood of success and leadership if chosen to attend TechTrek. Used the organization's rubric and selection criteria to evaluate candidate applications
nomination letters
and both parent and candidate interview responses. Conducted in-person
Skype
and telephone interviews requiring flexibility and time management skills. Answered interviewee questions and provided additional information about TechTrek and AAUW.
AAUW
Photoshop
University Teaching
Technical Editing
HTML5
Adobe Illustrator
CSS3
Bootstrap
Adobe InDesign
Technical Writing
WordPress
Adobe DreamWeaver
Content Management
Weebly
WiX
Document Design
Adobe Photoshop
Academic Tutoring
Marketing Communications
InDesign
Responsive Web Design
Focus
Awarded Best in Fiction
2014\n\nThis short story reveals the thoughts of a man sent to an insane asylum after having a psychotic break. The piece explores difficult questions: What does it take to break a person? How does one seek redemption after a fall from morality?
Focus
This ethics column presents a scenario in which a scientific illustrator must choose between his client's expectations and the end-user's needs. The scenario poses questions pertaining to authorship
ethics
and scientific illustration.
THAT'S [Unethical?] EDUTAINMENT
This creative nonfiction story reveals the seldom-discussed realities of being in a committed relationship with someone with mood disorder. The piece challenges ideals of relationship normalcy and sheds light on the 90% divorce rate of couples with a partner who has a mood disorder.
Dodging the Ninety Percent
Awarded first place
Mississippi Community College Creative Writing Association
2010. \n\nAwarded first place
Northeast Mississippi Community College Writing Competition
2010. \n\nThis narrative essay centers on the protagonist's eventual acceptance of her family lineage.
Family Business
Awarded third place
Mississippi Community College Creative Writing Association
2011.\n\nAwarded first place
Northeast Mississippi Community College Creative Writing Contest
2011.\n\nThis short story explores the struggles faced by people with social anxiety and obsessive compulsive disorder.
Tagged
Jessie
Lambert
Escape Wizard
Auburn University
Brainfuse Inc.
University of North Alabama
Equifax
Worxtime
an Equifax Company
Remote
- Generated web copy to market hotel listings \n- Adhered to specific style guide recommendations\n- Maintained a consistent voice in keeping with Escape Wizard's brand identity \n
Content Writing Intern
Escape Wizard
Huntsville
Alabama Area
- Develop customer-focused messaging \n- Set positioning strategy to align with business goals\n- Develop marketing and communications programs\n- Develop and execute content to drive campaigns \n- Conduct frequent program measurement and reporting
Marketing Communications Consultant
Equifax
Miller Writing Center
Auburn
AL 36830
- Helped pioneer the Miller Writing Center's The Writer's Block radio show by serving as the marketing manager and graphic designer\n- Operated in Auburn University's Multicultural Center where my clientèle consisted almost exclusively of non-native speakers \n- Assisted with Humans vs. Zombies student outreach program\n
Graduate Writing Center Consultant
Auburn University
Huntsville
Alabama Area
- Distribute marketing communications materials such as product sheets
presentations
training materials
campaigns
web content
etc.\n- Execute and measure lead/demand generation\n- Manage online repository of marketing and internal collateral
Marketing Communications Coordinator
Equifax Workforce Solutions
Remote
- Provide reviews regarding content
grammar
and style guide adherence \n- Compose instructional content to help clients improve their writing practices\n- Maintain a database of applicable resources to share with clients
Writing Consultant
Brainfuse Inc.
Auburn
AL 36830
- Managed three courses of English Composition
each with 25 students\n- Planned assignments in keeping with institutional learning outcomes\n- Designed course syllabi and supplementary course materials\n- Analyzed and assessed student writing
Graduate Teaching Assistant & Teacher of Record
Auburn University
Huntsville
Alabama Area
MARKETING\n- Coordinate conferences and trade shows
which includes securing transportation and accommodations for Worxtime representatives
ensuring the booth and materials are transported safely
determining attire for Worxtime representatives
planning booth setup
and ordering promotional materials\n- Maintain and co-develop corporate branding across all media\n- Develop and launch advertising campaigns for new products\n- Compose emails for prospects and current clients\n- Manage all social media posts
engagement
and analytics\n- Oversee monthly webinars \n- Collect lead information
distribute to appropriate sales representatives
and integrate leads into HubSpot for weekly communications\n- Compose and promote blog posts to drive web traffic\n\nGRAPHIC DESIGN\n- Design booth backdrops for conferences and tradeshows\n- Create custom graphics to accompany marketing campaigns and social media posts\n- Plan
design
and print marketing materials and educational documents
such as brochures
white papers
banners
posters
etc. for both internal and external distribution\n- Design newsletter templates for HubSpot and Constant Contact \n\nWEBSITE DEVELOPMENT\n- Design web layout
graphics for pages
and hand-code elements as necessary\n- Perform regular website updates and backups\n- Ensure responsive design elements function properly across multiple devices\n- Create asset landing pages
thank you pages
and automated follow-up emails\n
Marketing Coordinator
Worxtime
an Equifax Company
Center for Writing Excellence
Florence
AL
- Developed and led a WordPress blogging workshop\n- Collaborated with colleagues to create a nursing course manual\n- Advised clients on the development of resumes
purpose statements
and cover letters\n- Tutored clients regarding content
grammar
and style\n\n
Writing Center Tutor
University of North Alabama