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Jessica Ballen

Eugene,Oregon

Summary

Versatile published writer proficient in researching, writing, and editing diverse content. Works with minimal input to produce engaging, authoritative and error-free work.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

MarCom Writer

Antioch University
04.2023 - Current
  • Writes promotional articles, profiles, essays, and class notes for the Antioch website, Common Thread
  • Organizes material to research and complete writing tasks.

Managing Editor

Pine Peak Press
03.2023 - Current
  • Fields submissions for a startup independent publishing company
  • Conducts editorial meetings with staff members to collaborate and review proposed publication suggestions.

Contributing Reader/Proofreader

Lunch Ticket
12.2022 - Current
  • Works with a small team to determine which content to publish in the journal
  • Proofreads manuscripts, including checking content for accuracy, completeness and consistency with grammar, spelling, and style

Copy Editor

Wide Eyes Publishing
09.2018 - 09.2020
  • Contributed to the growth of the publication by copyediting incoming documents, working to improve readability and quality
  • Corresponds with authors, freelance writers and editors to track copy flow and deadline performance

School Social Worker

Brentwood School District
08.2017 - 12.2017
  • Facilitated individual and group counseling sessions with research based social and emotional practices, with a strong emphasis on creative writing
  • Aided in the establishment of after school programs and activities

Prepress Solutions Assistant

Via Tech Publishing Solutions
12.2015 - 02.2017
  • Met the customers' needs in creating files for various types of books, discs, business cards, name badges, and tabs
  • Prioritized the revision of documents on platforms such as Adobe Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop

Editor in Chief

Western Student Press
01.2010 - 01.2012
  • Supervised the responsibilities of the Managing Editor, Art Director, Staff Writers and Contributing Writers
  • Copyedited articles and oversaw production

Education

MFA - Creative Writing

Antioch University
Los Angeles, CA
01.2025

MSW - Social Work

University At Buffalo
Buffalo, NY
05.2018

Bachelor of Arts - English

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY
08.2015

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts

Suffolk County Community College
Brentwood, NY
12.2011

Skills

  • Research
  • Editing
  • Marketing and Advertising Strategies
  • Material Revising
  • Dependability and Cooperation
  • Critical Analyses
  • Computer Skills: Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop

Certification

06-2023 “I once wore wings.” Rough Cut Press

01-2023 Kosher, Pine Peak Press

12-2020 “callouses.” Train River Poetry Anthology

12-2015 “Humbled Bees.” Spoke the Thunder Literary Magazine, Stony Brook Press

12-2011 “Untitled.” Cassandra Literary Magazine Annual Poetry Contest, Second Place

Timeline

MarCom Writer

Antioch University
04.2023 - Current

Managing Editor

Pine Peak Press
03.2023 - Current

Contributing Reader/Proofreader

Lunch Ticket
12.2022 - Current

Copy Editor

Wide Eyes Publishing
09.2018 - 09.2020

School Social Worker

Brentwood School District
08.2017 - 12.2017

Prepress Solutions Assistant

Via Tech Publishing Solutions
12.2015 - 02.2017

Editor in Chief

Western Student Press
01.2010 - 01.2012

MFA - Creative Writing

Antioch University

MSW - Social Work

University At Buffalo

Bachelor of Arts - English

Stony Brook University

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts

Suffolk County Community College

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