Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Literary Participation
Published Works
Timeline
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BENJAMIN MARTINEZ

Writer
San Diego,CA

Summary

A South Bay writer & amateur photographer dedicated to writing poetry that elevates the invisible voices: the illiterate, the economically disadvantaged, and the foreigner. Open to experimental forms and techniques. And eager to spread the love of poetry.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Library Volunteer

Central Library Downtown
San Diego, CA
10.2023 - Current
  • Greeted and informed guests about the history of the Special Collections, "Rare Books Room".
  • Assisted head librarian with designing display cases.

SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER INTERN

SDSU Press
08.2022 - 01.2023
  • Monitored online presence, engaging with clients and authors.

SOCIAL MEDIA INTERN

Poetry International SDSU
08.2020 - 12.2020
  • Created informative and entertaining posts for client's social media pages.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, English -

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA
08.2018 - 05.2023

Skills

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Literary Participation

  • Attend author book talks at SDSU's "Hugh C. Hyde Living Writers' Series"
  • Supporting local South Bay bookstores
  • Participating in open-mic nights around San Diego



Published Works

  • Acentos Review, January 2024 Winter Issue "The Jalisco Plains" and "Un Trompo En Mi Panza"
  • San Diego Poetry Annual, 2023-2024 Issue "God, I Love Peanut Butter"

Timeline

Library Volunteer

Central Library Downtown
10.2023 - Current

SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER INTERN

SDSU Press
08.2022 - 01.2023

SOCIAL MEDIA INTERN

Poetry International SDSU
08.2020 - 12.2020

Bachelor of Arts, English -

San Diego State University
08.2018 - 05.2023
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