Nonfiction Writer and Communications Specialist
Professional History
Education &Â Experience
University of Pittsburgh: Bachelor of Arts
August 2015 - April 2019
Double Major in Nonfiction English Writing and Communication & Rhetoric
Minor in Mediterranean Art and ArchaeologyÂ
Certificate in Corporate/Community Relations
Summa Cum Laude
Shift Collaborative LLC: Communication Fellow
Perform marketing research, contribute to public relations and media out-reach efforts, and participate in the management of multiple social media accounts
May 2019 - Present
University of Pittsburgh: ASRA Fellow
Worked with faculty mentor, Mary Gryctko, and Librarian/Archivist, Clare Withers, to conduct research and analysis of archival materials from the University’s Department of Special Collections
January 2019 - April 2019
University of Pittsburgh: Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
Worked alongside Professor Rachel Friem to assist students in understanding of Theories of Persuasion course content, provide support to struggling students, and conduct clerical work related to the course
January 2019 - April 2019
TABLE Magazine: Editorial Intern
January 2018 - April 2018
Wrote, contacted sources, conducted interviews, edited web content, and managed social media accounts for TABLE Magazine: grew Facebook page by nearly 150 followers and more than 90 likes, increased page views by 24%; grew Twitter following by nearly 70 users; wrote some of the highest organically-reaching posts for Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
WHIRL Publishing: Editorial Intern
September 2017Â - December 2017
Wrote more than 30 contributions to WHIRL publications, conducted 12 interviews, and copy-edited and fact-checked submitted writings for WHIRL Magazine, Edible Allegheny, and WHIRL Wedding Guide