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Writer ● Tutor ● Researcher ● Learner ● Leader ● Editor ● Designer ● Communicator ● Artist

EDUCATION

University of Rhode Island – Kingston, Rhode Island
B.A. Writing & Rhetoric, English: Spring 2016, summa cum laude
Written, visual, and digital communications. English literature and cultural studies.

University of Salzburg – Salzburg, Austria
Study Abroad Participant: Fall 2015
European literary, historical, political, and cultural studies.

Community College of Rhode Island – Warwick, Rhode Island
A.A. Highest Honors, General Studies: Fall 2013, summa cum laude
Creative, technical, and research writing. Literature and language studies.

Katharine Gibbs School – Providence, Rhode Island
Certificate in Visual Communications: Fall 2000, highest honors
Graphic design, page layout, image creation, and manipulation using Adobe software.

EXPERIENCE

Sole Proprietor & Independent Contractor, JRDodge – West Warwick, Rhode Island
Writer, Editor, and Artist: Spring 2016 – Spring 2019
Writer and editor of web, business, and product promotional documentation. Social media manager and creative designer of marketing materials. Website administrator. Please see below for list of current recurring clients:

• Uniquely Chic Vintage
• Uniquely Chic Vintage Rentals
• The Rhode Island Wedding Group
• Nicole Gesmondi Photographer, LLC
• Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers
• The Justuff League Podcast

Hodges Badge Company, Inc. – Portsmouth, Rhode Island
Production Artist: Spring 2016 – Spring 2017
Technical writer of standard operating procedures, product specifications, reports, and testing results. Collaborative creator of print and engraved media.

Freelancer – West Warwick, Rhode Island
Writer, Editor, and Artist: Fall 2003 – Spring 2016
Contracting multimedia projects for individual clients, with primary focus on communications based content strategy, graphic design, editing, writing, and tutoring services.

ACHEIVEMENTS

American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS)
“Capture the Culture” Photo Contest Finalist: Spring 2016

University of Rhode Island
Writing & Rhetoric Digital Media Contest Winner: Spring 2016

University of Rhode Island
Stephanie Bounds Award for Excellence in Writing & Rhetoric: Spring 2016

University of Rhode Island
The Nancy Potter Endowment for High-Ranking English Majors: Fall 2015

University of Rhode Island
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Transfer Scholarship: Spring 2014

Community College of Rhode Island
Honors Program Graduate: Fall 2013

MEMBERSHIPS

Assistant Lead, Hodges Badge Company Fun Committee: January 2017

Global Scholar, American Institute of Foreign Study: Spring 2016

Golden Key International Honor Society: Fall 2014

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society: Spring 2012

LANGUAGES

English – Native language

German –Novice

 

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