EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Professional Writing, Michigan State University: May 2019
- Additional Major in Japanese Language
- Honors College
- Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society
- Study Abroad
- Ireland and UK, Summer 2016
- Japan, Sep. 2017-April 2018
- Additional coursework
- copyediting, document design, graphic design, web design, translation
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Peer Advisor: May 2018–present
Japan Center for Michigan Universities, East Lansing, MI
- Responded to student questions through email, Facebook, and Terradotta
- Wrote 3-4 blog posts a month, copyedited others’ posts using WordPress
- Maintained social media schedules on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat
Content Editor: January–August 2017; May 2018–Present
WIDE Research Group, East Lansing, MI
- Wrote summaries and introductions for Sherlockian.net
- Transferred page information from old site to WordPress site, and checked links
- Edited for grammar, style, and consistency on a digital book and Sherlockian.net
Content Editor: January–May 2019
The Offbeat, East Lansing, MI
- Communicated with authors through Submittable regarding deadlines, edits, and proofs
- Read hundreds of submissions of fiction, creative non-fiction, poetry, and art pieces
- Edited for grammar and style on three pieces, proofread four others
Writer and Editor: September–December 2018
ing Magazine, East Lansing, MI
- Wrote four articles for print and four blog posts
- Edited at all stages of production, including proofreading
- Collaborated to plan promotional event for 50+ attendees
Peer Consultant: May-December 2018
Michigan State University Writing Center, East Lansing, MI
- Guided non-native English speakers in improvement of their writing skills
- Explained Chicago, APA, AP, and MLA style of citations and overall format
- Delivered workshops on visual rhetoric and academic writing
Facilitator: August 2018
International Teaching Assistant Orientation, East Lansing, MI
- Designed activities to help TAs create lesson plans and acclimate to American academia
- Provided framework for discussions on US college culture and student expectations
- Collaborated with team members to build activities and encourage conversation
Copyeditor and Translator: October–December 2017
Wownas Corporation, Higashiomi, Japan
- Translated advertisements and information material from Japanese to English
- Edited translated English copy, with reference to original Japanese
- Exchanged cultural insights on tourism, communication, and language learning
Research and Social Media Assistant: September 2015–May 2017
Stephanie Amada, East Lansing, MI
- Posted daily to Tumblr and Facebook, increasing follower interaction
- Researched the publishing process for books and short stories
- Contributed to Prof. Amada’s book proposal
Copyediting Intern: May–September 2016
Tokyo Journal, Los Angeles, California, worked remotely
- Edited articles as Word documents with Track Changes, and PDFs with comments
- Checked accreditation and pagination on digital proofs
- Communicated with supervisors and shared Word files several times each week
Writer: March 2016
Refugee Development Center, Lansing, MI, worked remotely
- Conducted one email questionnaire and two phone interviews
- Wrote explanations of RDC programs for a diverse audience
- Presented product, research, and methodology to client with team
Private Tutor: June 2013–August 2015
Keann Leonard, Portland, OR
- Assisted elementary school student with homework and projects
- Taught Geography, Math, and research methods
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
4th Grade Classroom Assistant: January–April 2017
Glencairn Elementary School, East Lansing, MI
- Led groups and worked one-on-one in a writing class
- Increased student confidence and completion of assignments
2nd Grade Classroom Assistant: January–June 2015
Terra Linda Elementary School, Beaverton, OR
- Increased ELL students’ English comprehension skills with reading sessions
- Instructed and encouraged students struggling with Math
- Prepared classroom materials like worksheets and illustration guides
Children’s Craft Leader: Every March, 2011–2015
St. Pius X Catholic Church, Portland, OR
- Designed crafts and taught them to children, according to age
- Assisted with set-up of dining hall, kitchen, and craft room
SKILLS
- Japanese
- HTML and CSS
- Overleaf (LaTeX)
- WordPress
- Adobe Creative Cloud
- Google Docs
- Yoast
- Social Media
- Facebook, Instagram, Twitter