EXPERIENCE

Editor-in-Chief — Catalyst Literary Arts Magazine, September 2025 – June 2026

Lead end-to-end production of Catalyst Literary Arts Magazine, overseeing copy editing, proofreading, content selection, layout and final publication across three issues.
Managed editorial staff, workflow and deadlines to deliver complete issues within a 10-week cycle.
Reviewed and line-edited all submitted work for grammar, style, voice, logic and concision before publication; flagged inconsistencies and enforced house style standards.

Content Writer — UCSB English Department Newsletter, September 2025 – July 2026

Research, write, and copy-edit original articles for a monthly themed newsletter distributed to faculty and staff.
Collaborate with faculty and staff to gather updates, verify information, and meet publication deadlines.
Edit and proofread all newsletter content for grammar, clarity, consistency and adherence to departmental style guidelines.

Social Media & Web Intern — UCSB Humanities and Fine Arts Division, September 2025 – June 2026

Curate and publish multimedia content across the HFA website and social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube).
Write, edit, and publish original news features and promotional copy in the division’s CMS.

Journalism Fellow — IEI Media: Berlin Beyond Borders, June – July 2025

Completed an intensive international journalism program; reported on-the-ground stories requiring rapid fact-checking, source verification and sound news judgment under deadline.
Interviewed Berlin residents, community leaders and subject-matter experts to gather diverse, credible perspectives; cross-checked sources to maintain journalistic accuracy.
Produced a polished, publication-ready feature with clear editorial voice and meticulous attention to accuracy, style and tone.

Literature Editor — Catalyst Literary Arts Magazine, September 2024 – June 2025

Curated and evaluated literary submissions, compelling narratives and distinctive voices aligned with the magazine’s editorial vision.
Performed line editing on fiction, nonfiction and poetry, refining clarity, voice, structure and stylistic cohesion.
Shaped story development by providing substantive editorial feedback on narrative arc, pacing and thematic depth.
Mentored emerging writers through workshops and one-on-one guidance on craft and revision.

SKILLS

Copy Editing & Proofreading: Line editing for grammar, style, usage, voice, logic and concision; spotting typos and inconsistencies; enforcing house style

Editorial Systems & CMS: WordPress (web CMS); familiar with InCopy workflow; Google Docs; content scheduling and publication management

Design & Visual Production: Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Photoshop, Lightroom); layout design and print-ready formatting; visual branding

Publishing & Workflow: Magazine production (print and digital); deadline management; staff coordination; content curation; SEO headline writing

EDUCATION

University of California, Santa Barbara — June 2026

B.A. in English, Specialization in Creative Critical Practices

Minor in Professional Writing (Journalism)

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