Johanna Adrian Burr
Ames,Iowa
Summary
Hardworking and enthusiastic writer with excellent interpersonal communication, organizational, and brainstorming skills. Eager to build bridges between people and create content related to food-ways, travel, climate change, and cross-cultural connections.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Communications Specialist
Iowa State University
12.2022 - Current
- Assist with data organization for Three Sisters Research Project
- Transcribe ethnographic interviews and forge relationships with participants
- Manage Three Sister's website content
- Write grant reports
Weekly Volunteer
Food At First
09.2022 - Current
- Sort produce collected from local restaurants and grocery stores to create fresh market for individuals and families in need (over 130 individuals on market days)
- Using donated food, help prepare hot daily meal for individuals in need
- Use Spanish skills to assist non-English speaking Latinx clients
Arts Editor
Flyway Literary Journal
08.2022 - Current
- Work with team of 6 editors to coordinate visual art content and topics
- Pitch content strategies and manage visual art acquisition
- Evaluated quality of 40 visual art collections and 45 creative nonfiction submissions for publication
- Demonstrate respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
Editor
Freelance
07.2020 - Current
- Edit academic essays/book proposals/Academic event material of non-native English speaking Professors
- Prepare, rewrite, and edit pieces to improve readability and impact
- Build websites. Created website for 2021 Association for Hispanic Classical Theater Conference: spanishcomedia.wixsite.com/ahct2021
English Professor
Iowa State University
08.2021 - Current
- Plan, prepare, and deliver lessons on composing research papers, analytical essays, profiles, personal essays, and multimedia content to 48 students per semester
- Encourage class participation by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions, and maintaining positive attitude.
- Develop interactive activities to maximize learning within classroom
- Assess student work and deliver personalized feedback and learning goals for five major assignments per student per semester
Managing Editor
Ohio Wesleyan Literary Journal
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Assessed over 50 creative nonfiction, fiction, and poetry submissions, made changes, and approved final versions for publication
- Collaborated with team of 5 to design and publish digital and print versions of Ohio Wesleyan Literary Journal for 2019
- Interviewed authors D.A. Powell and Kiese Laymon for OWL Magazine
Merrick Mentor
International Off-Campus Programming At OWU
01.2018 - 05.2019
- Assisted undergraduate students in writing research grants and applying for study abroad scholarships, 70% of student body at Ohio Wesleyan participates in these travel experiences
- Delivered presentations about study abroad, grants, and internship opportunities to freshman classes
- Created and managed postings for “The OWU Connection,” FB page highlighting students’ recent travel experiences and offering information about upcoming sessions and deadlines
Shift Leader
Voga Gelato
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Managed all aspects of shop during shifts
- Utilized interpersonal communication skills to engage with customers and provide outstanding customer service
- Scooped gelato, made crepes and waffle cones, and handled all cash register transactions
- Cleaned floors and all surfaces, washed dishes, restocked items
Education
Masters in Fine Arts - Creative Writing And Environment
Iowa State University
Ames, IA05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - English And Spanish Double Major
Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware05.2019
Skills
- Creative Writing (non-fiction, fiction, scripts, screen-plays)
- Feature Writing
- Story Editing
- Interpersonal Communication
- Interviewing
- Critical Thinking
- Team-building
- Organization
- Visual Design
- Public Speaking
- Website Design
Accomplishments
- Nonfiction contributor to PopImpressKA online Journal
- Ulle Lewes Prize for best original work of creative nonfiction, “Inheritance” (2017)
- Literary Award for best original work of Creative nonfiction “Quest for Convivencia” (2019)
- Published interview of Spanish theater company Teatro Inverso in the December 2018 volume of Anagnorisis, an investigative theater journal
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Communications Specialist
Iowa State University
12.2022 - Current
Weekly Volunteer
Food At First
09.2022 - Current
Arts Editor
Flyway Literary Journal
08.2022 - Current
English Professor
Iowa State University
08.2021 - Current
Editor
Freelance
07.2020 - Current
Managing Editor
Ohio Wesleyan Literary Journal
08.2018 - 05.2019
Shift Leader
Voga Gelato
05.2018 - 08.2018
Merrick Mentor
International Off-Campus Programming At OWU
01.2018 - 05.2019
Masters in Fine Arts - Creative Writing And Environment
Iowa State University
Bachelor of Arts - English And Spanish Double Major
Ohio Wesleyan University
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