Darah Schillinger
Nottingham,MD
Summary
Meticulous editor and published writer with 3 years of experience in literary publication. Trained in leadership and staff management with an enthusiasm for being part of a team and bringing diversity/inclusivity to an organization. Knowledgeable about editing for both academic and literary works (online and in print) with strong proofreading and copyediting skills. Has a working knowledge of both Associated Press and Chicago Manual of Style.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Writing Tutor
Towson University Writing Center
08.2023 - Current
- Works one-on-one with students to ascertain literacy goals and develop strategies for improving overall writing skills.
- Reviews student essays and develops revision plans for a variety of academic fields before submission deadlines.
- Uses technology tools like digital whiteboards or video conferencing software during individual or small group tutoring sessions.
Internship
Galileo Press/Free State Review
, MD
01.2024 - Current
- Edited manuscripts for clarity, grammar, punctuation, spelling and formatting errors according to established guidelines.
- Collaborated with authors to revise manuscripts as needed prior to submission.
- Created engaging content for multiple social media platforms, such as Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
- Used editing and graphic design tools to create content and visuals for social channels.
- Assisted the acquisitions editor in choosing content for publication
Editor-in-Chief
Grub Street Literary Magazine, Towson University
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Managed a team of editors responsible for reviewing material and producing quality output according to deadlines.
- Oversaw development, editing, and publishing of editorial content for the journal's online and print editions. Also acted as an author liaison throughout the semester.
- Copyedited and proofread contributor drafts, articles for the Wordpress website, and other content to ensure accuracy and adherence to house style.
- Updated editorial guidelines and standards to maintain quality control.
- Helped organize and host events, including end of year book launch.
Internship
Yellow Arrow Publishing
Baltimore, MD
05.2022 - 11.2022
- Helped copyedit and proofread chapbooks for publication, created promotional images for chapbooks and magazine, and wrote book reviews for company blog.
Education
MS - Professional Writing
Towson University
05.2024
BA - English
St. Mary’s College of Maryland
05.2022
Skills
- Copyediting and Proofreading
- Acquisitions experience
- Social Media Management
- Proficiency in InDesign, WordPress, Wix Website Builder, Submittable, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
- Excellent Communication and Writing Skills
- Excellent Research, Data Analysis, and Multi-Project Management Skills
- Staff Management
Publications
- when the daffodils die, poetry chapbook, Yellow Arrow Publishing, 2022
- "The January I almost drowned", Maryland Bards Poetry Anthology
- "In December we make pies"; "Detour", Spillwords Press
- "Women in Refrigerators"; "if Bella Swan was born in 2006", Grub Street
Accomplishments
- St. Mary’s Grant, SMCM
- The Margaret Eagle Dixon Award in Literature, SMCM
- Graduate Assistantship, Towson University
References
Michael Downs, mdowns@towson.edu
- Director of the PRWR Program at Towson University
Wayne Robertson, wrobertson@towson.edu
- Director of the TU Writing Center
Kapua Iao, kapuaiao@gmail.com
- Editor-in-Chief, Yellow Arrow Publishing
Timeline
Internship
Galileo Press/Free State Review
01.2024 - Current
Writing Tutor
Towson University Writing Center
08.2023 - Current
Editor-in-Chief
Grub Street Literary Magazine, Towson University
08.2022 - 05.2023
Internship
Yellow Arrow Publishing
05.2022 - 11.2022
MS - Professional Writing
Towson University
BA - English
St. Mary’s College of Maryland
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