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Alexis Sears

Hermosa Beach,CA

Summary

Award-winning author and editor with expertise in digital marketing, content strategy, and audience engagement. Combines analytics and creativity to grow audiences across social media, newsletters, and events. Work has been recognized in the Los Angeles Review of Books.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Content Specialist – College Admissions Essays

Blue Train College Prep
Redondo Beach, California
08.2025 - Current

· Craft compelling written content for students, helping ideas resonate with targeted audiences.

· Communicate complex concepts clearly and persuasively, mirroring audience-focused storytelling.

· Collaborate with students, families, and colleagues to refine messaging and optimize outcomes.

Contributing Editor

Literary Matters
Virtual
06.2023 - 08.2025

· Lead digital campaigns across newsletters and social media, expanding audience engagement and journal visibility.

· Promote literary events through coordinated online outreach, strengthening community presence.

· Design branded content that resonates with subscribers and contributors.

Solicit and curate diverse content from established and emerging authors to broaden the journal’s reach.

Editor-at-Large

Northwest Review
Virtual
05.2022 - 06.2025

· Launch targeted social media and newsletter campaigns to grow readership beyond traditional literary audiences.

· Streamline contributor workflows and communications using Airtable and collaborative tools.

· Monitor analytics via Google Analytics and platform dashboards to inform strategy and optimize engagement.

· Establish and maintain strong relationships with prominent writers and judges to support journal initiatives.

Poetry Editor

Up North Lit
Virtual
05.2020 - 08.2022

· Curated and promoted issues through digital outreach, enhancing online readership and engagement.

· Coordinated virtual team meetings to align editorial and engagement strategies.

Teaching Experience

Various (Spain, Oakland, Belmont, Madison)
09.2017 - 06.2022

· Built inclusive, engaged communities across diverse classrooms, skills directly transferable to mentoring interns and cultivating audiences.

· Created audience-centered content daily (lesson plans, guides, resources) designed for accessibility and impact.

· Collaborated with colleagues and parents to improve communication and outcomes, reflecting strong stakeholder engagement.

Ambassador

Johns Hopkins University Phonathon
Baltimore, MD
09.2015 - 06.2017

Strengthened alumni relationships through personalized outreach, increasing engagement and support.

Education

Master of Fine Arts - Poetry

University of Wisconsin, Madison
Madison, WI
05-2019

Bachelor of Arts - Writing Seminars

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD
05-2017

Professional Engagements and Speaking

  • Panelist & Reader – AWP, Poetry by the Sea Conference, West Chester Poetry Center, SMU Symposium on Poetic Form (2022–2026)
  • Participated in panels and readings on contemporary poetry, formal innovation, and teaching strategies, engaging diverse literary audiences.
  • Master Class Instructor – Hudson Valley Writers Center, Hopkins Review, Poetry by the Sea Conference (2021–2025).
  • Designed and led multi-week workshops on craft, hybrid forms, and completing books, fostering community and skill-building for emerging poets.
  • Visiting Writer & Keynote Speaker – Indiana University East, Long Beach City College, West Chester Poetry Center, Johns Hopkins University (2022–2023).
  • Delivered lectures and readings on craft, literary voice, and contemporary poetic trends, developing audience engagement and public speaking expertise.
  • Interviews & Media Appearances – Tributaries, Sleerickets Podcast, Shoutout LA, Rattlecast, Table for Deuce (2022–2025).
  • Featured in podcasts, interviews, and video series discussing literary craft, contemporary poetry, and public engagement, amplifying reach to broader audiences.
  • Community Leadership & Editorial Service – Literary Matters (Contributing Editor), Northwest Review (Editor-at-Large), Up North Lit (Poetry Editor), Multiple Prize Judge & Reader Roles (2018–2024).
  • Curated submissions, led contests, and evaluated literary work, demonstrating editorial judgment, mentorship, and community-building skills.

Timeline

Content Specialist – College Admissions Essays

Blue Train College Prep
08.2025 - Current

Contributing Editor

Literary Matters
06.2023 - 08.2025

Editor-at-Large

Northwest Review
05.2022 - 06.2025

Poetry Editor

Up North Lit
05.2020 - 08.2022

Teaching Experience

Various (Spain, Oakland, Belmont, Madison)
09.2017 - 06.2022

Ambassador

Johns Hopkins University Phonathon
09.2015 - 06.2017

Master of Fine Arts - Poetry

University of Wisconsin, Madison

Bachelor of Arts - Writing Seminars

Johns Hopkins University
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