Wonder Sourcing - Sourcer/Writer February 2017 - August 2017
For Wander, I gathered resources and wrote up a conclusion based on my research. I also include applicable sources which best answer a client's question(s). GoodGameHunting.com — Freelance Writer November 2016 - August 2017
ZIPR Mag, Detroit, MI. — Contributing Editor March 2015 - March 2016
At Zipr Mag I conducted interviews with renown artists of varying mediums with questions I prepared. Then I followed up by creating a featured article about them and their work.
Odyssey.com, Online — E.I.C (Editor In Chief) for SVSU Division December 2015 - June 2016
For Odyssey, I wrote articles, edited articles submitted by my team, organized meetings, communicated with my team to effectively resolve problems in order to help our team run smoothly and efficiently. I hired on new writers and let go those who continuously failed after strong attempts to help them. I marketed for our campaign via social media and provided a way for students to have a fun, unique, and insightful internship.
Diffen.com, Online — Freelance Contributor April 2015 - June 2015
upnorthfest.com, online — Editor In Chief of blog and part of Marketing Team March 2016 - January 2018
Cerebral Uprising, online -- blog writer October 2015 - December 2017
I write articles designed to share knowledge, and spread positivism. I try to be entertaining, engaging, and relatable. I am required to research and educate myself first on any given topic, but I also engage in opinion based articles as well.
*Senior Management/Directing
UpNorth Music and Arts Festival, Copemish MI. — Senior Art Director & Creative Project Manager February 2016 - December 2016
I curate art of all mediums and genres, including commissioned pieces, live painters, creative construction, and much more, for events/festivals. I bring together local and national artists and have developed a deep list of connections. My responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Finding artists, communications, marketing, contracting & negotiating with artists, organizing the art across the grounds, creating the art department organization binder, organizing and leading the art team (hands on managerial responsibilities including manual environmental manipulation), working with the CEO, coordinating with multiple departments, and overseeing all art production, construction, function, and deconstruction.
Other Management:
Pirates Island, Kalamazoo MI. - Lifeguard/Water park Manager Sept. 2010 to March 2012
Blackhawk Bar and Grill, Richland MI. - Assistant Manager October 2012 to January 2014
EDUCATION Saginaw Valley State University, Saginaw, MI. Sept. 2014 - Dec. 2015
Studied Creative writing, marketing, business, and journalism and majored in Creative Writing.
Member of the Creative Writing Club
Played intramural sports
Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI.Jan. 2012 - June 2014
Studied Exercise Science.
President of Club Verve; a RSO (Registered Student Organization)
Played Intramural sports
Kalamazoo Valley Community College, Kalamazoo, MI.Sept. 2010 - Dec. 2011
Studied Gen Eds and gained my MHSAA coaching Cert.
Played Baseball for KVCC
PROJECTS
M.A.M.A — Non Profit Organization - Maternity Affirmation for Mothers of America provides up to 16 weeks paid maternity leave for qualifying working mothers in America