Cat Casey
Dover
Summary
Experienced and highly motivated writer with digital and traditional publishing experience.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
English and Composition Instructor
University Of New Hampshire
05.2023 - 06.2024
- Developed a curriculum based in professional writing and academic composition for classes of 20+ college students.
- Provided detailed and individualized feedback tailored for each student and their educational needs, often helping them completely rewrite their original submissions to better suit assignment needs and professional language standards; ie, stressing the importance of written tone and authorial voice.
- Maintained professional communication and correspondence both within the in-person classroom environment and email with students, other instructors, and department heads across the University.
- Submitted written reports and detailed updates to department heads on student development and classroom activities, as well as student grading and individual feedback, with weekly deadlines and turn around times for each.
- Attended weekly classes on the instruction and implementation of composition studies and professional/technical writing.
Arts Editor and Blog Post Writer
Barnstorm Journal
05.2023 - 06.2024
- Provided concise and constructive editorial feedback to writers and artists.
- Collaborated with design, editorial and marketing heads to meet desired content goals.
- Selected relevant images to accompany content for maximum impact.
- Created written digital content for the Barnstorm Journal blog site.
- Worked within a mainly remote environment.
Fiction Editing Team Member and Blog Post Writer
Long River Review
12.2021 - 06.2022
- Prepared, rewrote, and edited pieces to improve readability and impact.
- Collaborated with writers, designers and other editors to deliver content of highest quality.
- Created written content for the Long River Review blog site.
Education
Master of Fine Arts - Writing
University of New Hampshire
Durham, NH12-2024
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT06-2022
Skills
- Experienced in Microsoft Office
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in authorial voice and tone, and the ability to write in multiple different voices appropriate to professional, technical, creative or media-based publications
- Experienced writing for digital publications
- Experienced in writing working environments with fast turnaround times and tight deadlines
- Well-versed in media, film and television history and contemporary news
Timeline
English and Composition Instructor
University Of New Hampshire
05.2023 - 06.2024
Arts Editor and Blog Post Writer
Barnstorm Journal
05.2023 - 06.2024
Fiction Editing Team Member and Blog Post Writer
Long River Review
12.2021 - 06.2022
Master of Fine Arts - Writing
University of New Hampshire
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Connecticut
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