Hope Kelham
Waterloo,IN
Summary
Detail-oriented Creative Writing educator with three years of experience excelling in research, content creation, and copyediting. Highly adept in communication, community building, and grammar usage. Possesses a strong analytical and creative mindset, empowering independent problem-solving skills, and actively fostering an inclusive and equitable community.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Designer + Editorial Assistant
Free Poetry
10.2020 - Current
- Designed and formatted book manuscript interiors for nine Free Poetry publications, ensuring consistency and visual appeal throughout text, collaborating with authors and editorial team to understand design preferences
- Designed and implemented innovative curriculum for Creative Writing courses, integrating contemporary literary trends and diverse voices to engage and inspire students
- Provided editorial support to senior editors, contributing to refinement of submitted manuscripts and ensuring adherence to journal's style guidelines
- Demonstrates proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Adobe Acrobat, and Microsoft Word to skillfully design engaging manuscript interiors
- Maintains close collaboration with authors and editors to execute precise editing and copyediting of texts and poetry lines
- Establishes communication with printing presses, booksellers, and libraries to ensure smooth and effective book distribution
- Contacts commentators on published work
Social Media Manager
Timeless Photo
09.2021 - 06.2023
- Monitored online presence of company's brand to engage with users and strengthen customer relationships, growing engagement by 120% in 2022
- Designs and curates captivating in-store and online content, including graphics, edited photographs, job postings, and event promotions
- Utilizes Square point-of-sale system proficiently to manage film stock inventory and orders
- Actively engages with clients and potential customers through direct messages and online comments.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Boise State University
08.2020 - 05.2023
- Advocates for diversity, inclusion, and empathy in the classroom, ensuring all student voices are affirmed and amplified
- Independently mentors and supports 15-20 students per semester, editing, nurturing, and encouraging their writing portfolios
- Conducts and designs weekly inclusive lectures on poetic craft, voice, and style for undergraduate students
- Facilitates interactive writing workshops, guiding students in providing productive and constructive peer feedback
- Checked assignments, proctored tests and provided grades according to university standards.
- Mentored students through office hours and one-on-one communication.
Editorial Intern
The Idaho Review
08.2021 - 12.2022
- Provided valuable editorial support to senior editors, refining submitted manuscripts and ensuring adherence to magazine's style and tone
- Engaged with literary community and readers, responding to inquiries and feedback, fostering positive relationships with magazine's audience
- Read and evaluated poetry submissions, providing thoughtful feedback and recommendations to contribute to magazine's high-quality and diverse poetry selection.
Photography Lab Technician
Purdue University
08.2017 - 03.2020
- Demonstrated proficiency in darkroom techniques, processing film, and printing high-quality photographs, contributing to efficient workflow and timely project completion
- Trained new employees and interns on photography lab procedures and safety protocols
- Successfully maintained and calibrated photography equipment, ensuring optimal functionality
Library Assistant
Purdue University
04.2018 - 12.2019
- Efficiently shelved and organized library materials, ensuring easy access for library patrons and minimizing search time
- Provided exceptional customer service, assisting library visitors in locating books, resources, and materials to meet their needs
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- Offered reader advisory services, recommending books and resources based on patrons' interests and preferences
Education
Master of Fine Arts - Creative Writing
Boise State University
Boise, ID05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Women's Studies, Photography, Creative Writing
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN05.2020
Skills
- Copy Editing
- Technical Writing
- Communication
- Print Media
- Journalism
- Community Development
- Leadership in Education
- Grammar
- Graphic Design
- Book Design
- Content Development
- Research Skills
Additional Information
- Awarded Outstanding Senior in the Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies major
- Awarded 1st Place for a photography series: Gender & Privilege
Timeline
Social Media Manager
Timeless Photo
09.2021 - 06.2023
Editorial Intern
The Idaho Review
08.2021 - 12.2022
Lead Designer + Editorial Assistant
Free Poetry
10.2020 - Current
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Boise State University
08.2020 - 05.2023
Library Assistant
Purdue University
04.2018 - 12.2019
Photography Lab Technician
Purdue University
08.2017 - 03.2020
Master of Fine Arts - Creative Writing
Boise State University
Bachelor of Arts - Women's Studies, Photography, Creative Writing
Purdue University
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