Resume

• 2016

  Master of Library & Information Science (MLIS)

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  University of North Carolina at Greensboro

• 2010

  Master of Fine Arts (MFA)

  Poetry

  Associate Poetry Editor

  Bayou Magazine\nCo-organizer

  Gold Room Reading Series\nMember

  Omicron Delta Kappa

  University of New Orleans

• 2007

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

  Literature and Social Justice

  Assistant Editor

  Knock Magazine

  Antioch University Seattle

• 2006

  Poetry Scholarship recipient

  Poetry

  Hellenic International Studies in the Arts

• Performed competitive long-form improv with all-girl troupe

  Elaine. Set up theater

  sold tickets to events

  and assisted with upkeep of facilities.

  Dirty South Improv

  Communications Intern

  Helped design communication materials for print and web. Assisted in the creation of press and public materials. Supported operation

  administration

  and organization of tech and media equipment. Worked the front desk and assisted with special events.

  Elsewhere Living Museum

  Writing Instructor

  Led after school creative writing classes for high school youth.\n

  Young Adult Writing Program (YAWP) @ City Park

  Associate Poetry Editor

  Assisted with the selection of poetry to be included in issues of the journal. Communicated with contributors and submitters. Ordered content and edited proofs. Interviewed writers and created blogposts for Bayou.

  Bayou Magazine

  Press Releases

  Teaching

  Nonprofits

  Copy Editing

  Research

  Program Development

  Poetry

  Improvisation

  Student Affairs

  Curriculum Design

  Editing

  Proofreading

  Community Outreach

  Publishing

  Student Development

  Fundraising

  Public Speaking

  Blogging

  Higher Education

  Creative Writing

  Pull the Blinds (chapbook)

  This collection of poems was selected as the winner of BEP's inaugural chapbook contest.

  Pull the Blinds (chapbook)

  A collection of elegies that attempt to make sense of death

  grief

  and memory.

  Worry the Dead (chapbook)

  Kelly

  Jones

  The Gambler Mag

  Intensive English Language Program at the University of New Orleans

  University of North Carolina at Greensboro

  Delgado Community College

  Appalachian State University

  The Scrap Exchange

  Durham Literacy Center

  Orange County Public Library

  Alamance County Public Library

  Freelance Web Content Writer

  New Orleans

  LA

  Worked one-on-one with students in order to develop college-level writing skills. Provided students with resources that enabled them to work more independently and successfully. Assisted students in writing and computer labs. Planned and lead workshops.

  English Tutor - TRIO and Writing Center

  Delgado Community College

  Jackson Library

  Assist patrons with accessing information and conducting research

  both in person and via chat.

  Research

  Outreach

  and Instruction Intern

  University of North Carolina at Greensboro

  The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG)

  Intensive English Language Program at the University of New Orleans

  New Orleans

  LA

  Develop and lead intensive listening

  speaking

  and reading courses for non-native English speakers. Design and score in-class assessments and take-home assignments in order to determine student progress. Prepare students for taking university entrance exams.

  Reading

  Listening

  and Speaking Instructor

  New Orleans

  LA

  Oversee daily operations of online literary magazine. Create calls for submissions. Manage social media accounts in order to develop and maintain relationships with writers

  readers

  and other literary journals. Review submissions and request edits as needed. Assign submissions to staff readers.

  Managing Editor

  The Gambler Mag

  Work with the outreach team in order to provide more services to rural patrons. Visit parks

  community centers

  meeting places

  and special events to provide 'pop-up' library services (including tech help

  readers advisory

  research assistance

  and lending items).

  Alamance County Public Library

  Youth Services Assistant

  Assist patrons in locating materials and information. Create promotional fliers for department events. Create displays featuring materials from our collection. Make passive creative activities. Maintain log of user interaction stats for the department.

  Orange County Public Library

  The Scrap Exchange

  Durham

  NC

  Organize and transport creative re-use materials to special event sites. Encourage visitors to make their own re-use art with materials provided. Answer questions about the organization and assist participants with their projects as needed. Clean up post-event and return remaining supplies to the warehouse.\n

  Outreach Staff

  New Orleans

  LA

  Generate original content while consistently meeting all deadlines. Follow keyword

  content

  and SEO guidelines. Find appropriate images to accompany text. Maintain communication with editors and accept constructive criticism.

  Writer

  Freelance Web Content Writer

  Recruited and supported volunteers to work with adult learners. Lead individual and small group literacy education sessions. Organized events for national days of service. Tracked volunteer and student hours and compiled monthly reports with this data.

  Durham Literacy Center

  Outreach & Education Manager

  The Scrap Exchange

  Appalachian State University

  Boone

  NC

  Led sessions of Freshman Composition and Writing Across the Curriculum. Developed syllabi

  selected readings

  and created assignments that adhered to the departmental goals and standards. Accessed student writing in a timely and professional manner. Held office hours and regularly met one-on-one with students to discuss their progress in the course. Participated in department meetings and developmental workshops.

  Adjunct English Instructor