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Instructor, Stanford Continuing Studies
Stanford Continuing StudiesInstructor, Stanford Continuing Studies
Apr. 2024Instructor of memoir and creative nonfiction classes for Stanford Continuing Education creative writing and memoir program.
Faculty at Alma College’s MFA Program in Creative Writing
Alma CollegeFaculty at Alma College’s MFA Program in Creative Writing
Jan. 2021Alma, Michigan, United States
Lecturer in Creative Writing
Rice UniversityLecturer in Creative Writing
Jan. 2020Houston, Texas, United StatesTeach Intro to Creative Writing in Poetry to undergraduate students.
Editorial Manager
Journal of Tissue EngineeringEditorial Manager
Jan. 2019 - Jan. 2020Houston, Texas, United States—Managed manuscript submissions to premiere scientific academy journal, from initial submission quality assessments through publication preparation of accepted and edited manuscripts. —Coordinated manuscript reviews and subject matter expert editorial input from professors across the U.S. and across countries. —Edited, proofread, and produced material pertinent to the Tissue Engineering office and the journal editorial management process, including production of an editorial management best practices.
Technical Writer
Creative Group and on assignmentTechnical Writer
Jan. 2008 - Feb. 2025Houston, Texas, United StatesWrite and edit user manuals and documentation, policies and procedures, marketing content, and content for websites and blogs. Create writing content with appropriate style and tone for a variety of audiences, using a compelling voice for a positive user experience. Experience with HTML and CSS.
Instructional Designer
Chorus SoftwareInstructional Designer
Apr. 2006 - May. 2008Houston, Texas, United States• Wrote, edited, and produced on-line educational and training courses about software program for community health care centers. • Performed instructional design and wrote lesson scripts. • Interviewed subject matter experts and developers, set up test databases.
Journalist
Local newspapers in Houston and GalvestonJournalist
Jan. 2006 - Dec. 2015United StatesJournalist for various newspapers and magazines, including the Houston Chronicle, West University and River Oaks Examiners, River University Magazine, Art and Culture Houston, and Galveston Daily News. Wrote news, features, art, book and theater reviews.
Policies and Procedures Writer
Evercare GroupPolicies and Procedures Writer
Oct. 2004 - Nov. 2006Houston, Texas, United StatesAnalyst for managed care organization’s quality improvement activities and reports. Reviewer and editor of company’s policies and procedures, work plan, program evaluation, and annual evaluation. Analyzed statistical measures reported from all company departments, identifying problematic areas not meeting federal and internal standards. Created procedural and structural solutions to areas not complying with company standards.

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