Resume

• 2012

  Master of Arts (M.A.)

  English

  African Studies emphasis

• 2007

  French

  English

  BA

  BYU Democrats

  BYUSGA

  Phi Kappa Phi

  English society

  University Chorale

• Inclusive Writing: 4 Tips for Creating Realistic LGBTQ Characters

  If you are straight

  you may wonder if it's possible to write realistic LGBTQ characters and get it right. Our guest writer provides tips and encouragement.

  Your State's Favorite Lifetime Movie

  Are you in love with The Craigslist Killer or the Flowers in the Attic? Our team discovered your state's favorite Lifetime movie. Is yours on here?

  What Is Payroll?

  At its most basic

  payroll means your list of employees and their wages. But under the surface

  it’s much more complicated. Business.org explains what payroll means for you.

  5 Tips for Actually Writing Your Novel This Year

  Whether it's writing your first novel or your tenth

  starting a new novel always has its challenges! Ring in the new year with these novel-finishing tips.

  4 Types of Payroll Schedules and How to Choose the Right One for Your Business

  Business.org shows you the pros and cons of weekly

  biweekly

  semimonthly

  & monthly pay schedules so that you can make the best decision for your business.

  4 Types of Payroll Schedules and How to Choose the Right One for Your Business

  Social Media

  Research

  Microsoft Office

  Public Relations

  Blogging

  Writing

  Teaching

  Editing

  Tutoring

  Management

  McQuarrie

  Kylie

  Clearlink

  Boostability

  BYU Alumni Association

  Brigham Young University

  BYU Writing Center

  Self-employed

  Business.org

  Provo

  UT

  I managed public relations with students and the BYU Caps and Gowns department and dealt with the nitty-gritty of policy information sheets.

  Secretary/Customer Service Representative

  BYU Alumni Association

  As Business.org's accounting staff writer

  I write in-depth articles about bookkeeping

  accounting

  and payroll. My goal is to do the heavy lifting so small-business owners can find the tools they need to succeed without spending hours digging through complicated terminology and dozens of software options.

  Business.org

  Clearlink

  Greater Salt Lake City Area

  I write all types of content--content galore!--for businesses large and small.

  Copywriter

  I taught writing and rhetoric to up to 30 students per class.

  Writing 150 Instructor

  Provo

  Utah Area

  Brigham Young University

  I worked one-on-one with students to diagnose papers' weaknesses and determine writing strengths

  taught reading speed and comprehension courses

  and crafted instructions on writing skills for students and professors alike. My most exciting venture? Writing

  recording

  and co-producing monthly writing center podcasts from June-September 2010.

  BYU Writing Center

  Senior Copywriter

  I wrote and edited onsite copy and blogs for small businesses

  created company-wide writing courses replete with It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia references

  trained the team on industry-related topics (and Napoleonic-era tall ships

  a topic about which everyone deserves to learn). I also mid-level managed a group

  oversaw the team's productivity stats

  provided feedback

  and made editorial calls.

  Boostability

  Freelancer Writer

  Self-employed