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)