Melissa Davis
Kingsville,MD
Summary
Professional writing specialist with commitment to producing high-quality content. Extensive experience in creating compelling narratives for various media platforms and industries. Strong focus on teamwork and adaptability, ensuring reliable contributions, and seamless integration with dynamic project requirements.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Faculty - English
Harford Community College
07.2024 - Current
- Teach online college- level English and high school dual enrollment English classes for county residents
- Plan and implement course syllabus and curriculum
- Manage classroom effectively
- Mentor students
- Facilitate lively, meaningful class discussions using various technological tools, including virtual, asynchronous discussion boards
- Provide helpful, timely feedback on assignments
- Demonstrate proficiency in various online learning systems, such as Blackboard and Brightspace
English and Communication Professor
The University of Maryland Global Campus
01.2014 - Current
- Evaluate students' abilities and grasp of English language
- Keep appropriate records and prepare progress reports
- Teach English Composition, Rhetoric, and Literature to students in online setting
- Develop interesting lectures and educational activities to maximize learning within virtual classroom
- Assign books and other materials to improve reading comprehension
- Employ diverse teaching approaches to help students of all abilities understand material
- Source optimal curricula and develop lesson plans to fully cover target material for each course
- Make use of available technologies in daily learning, such as eCollege, BrightSpace, Blackboard, Canvas, and Angel
- Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions for college-level English students
- Create lesson plans and adapt curriculum to meet individual needs of students
English Professor
National University
03.2004 - Current
- Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions for college-level English students
- Encourage class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions, and using techniques to track student participation
- Teach English language to college students in online setting
- Evaluate students' abilities and grasp of English language
- Keep appropriate records and prepare progress reports
- Develop interesting lectures and educational activities to maximize learning within classroom
- Make use of available technologies in daily learning
English Composition and Literature Professor
Anne Arundel Community College
01.2002 - Current
- Provide academic advisement and educational guidance for adult learners using constructive feedback, in-person facilitation, contact calls, and emails
- Prepare lesson plans for multiple classes per week to accommodate students with varying proficiency levels
- Challenge and engage students through in-depth lectures, debates, and discussions
- Use up-to-date software to prepare lectures, course materials, and lessons
- Record and submit final grades to higher education management team within 24-hour window of last class of semester
- Participate in department and employee team meetings to discuss student performance and academic achievement
- Make use of available technologies - Canvas, eCollege, Angel, Blackboard, and Brightspace - in daily learning
Digital Content Creator
TEKsystems (short-term Assignment With Cisco)
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Worked with team as needed to write, edit, and publish employee self-help articles for a variety of HR-related issues
- Wrote advisor-facing content for HR Help Desk agents to use when providing support to and problem resolution for employees
- Generated and edited screen shots, icons, photos, and other media to support content
- Ensured articles adhered to Cisco’s internal content style guide
- Verified any intranet links referenced in articles were up to date and navigated to the appropriate location
- Attached metadata to articles to enhance search optimization
- Maintained content and media, monitored metrics and quality, reviewed feedback, and implemented improvements
- Lead or participated in projects or programs on scaling and extending digitized content capabilities across the enterprises
Freelance Writer
Self Employed
05.1999 - 05.2008
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content
- Proofread copy written by colleagues to correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar
- Wrote and edited high-quality content and visually impactful programs under deadline pressure with exciting, captivating, and authentic approach
- Formatted articles, blogs, and webpages with HTML, photos, and infographics
- Completed thorough research into assigned topics
- Coordinated with subject matter experts for interviews and topic generation
- Interviewed individuals by phone, through video chat, and via in-person meetings to research stories for publication
Technical Writer/Editor
Office of Information Technology - The University of Maryland
07.2006 - 01.2007
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content
- Proofread copy written by colleagues to correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar
- Interviewed individuals by phone, through video chat, and via in-person meetings to research stories for publication
- Developed copy while maintaining brand voice and adhering to legal requirements
- Wrote and edited high-quality content and visually impactful programs under deadline pressure with exciting, captivating, and authentic approach
- Evaluated project requirements and content standards for each project to produce copy in line with creative structure
Assistant to the Chair
Family Studies Department - The University of Maryland
06.2005 - 07.2006
- Maintained impartiality and objectivity during meetings and decision-making
- Planned and oversaw meetings in accordance with governing documents
- Liaised with chief officer to keep overview of organizational affairs
- Contributed to values, goals, and strategic vision of organization
- Helped record, compile, summarize, and analyze data
- Recruited, developed, and retained excellent faculty to meet organizational goals
- Managed workflow and calendars of chairperson’s office to support meeting planning and development
- Facilitated decision making by building consensus and developing solutions
Web Editor/ Writer
Einstein Industries
05.2003 - 01.2005
- Determined readiness of written pieces, made changes, and approved final versions for publication
- Interviewed sources and developed relationships with clients to obtain vital information for stories
- Built productive relationships with writers, designers, and other professionals
- Coordinated with writers to maintain consistent voice
- Guided and motivated staff to hit demanding targets under tight deadlines
- Produced highly effective SEO content
- Supported design team by helping develop layouts and collaborating with production professionals to create publications
- Worked with graphic artists, post-production team members, and other specialists to produce captivating and successful content
- Pitched content strategies
- Collaborated with graphics department to develop and implement visual elements
Education
Master of Science - Professional Writing
Towson University
Baltimore, MDBachelor of Arts - American Studies
The University of Maryland - College Park
College Park, MDSkills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Editing/Copy editing
- Grammar usage
- Strong research skills
- Fact-checking
- Copywriting/Technical writing/Multimedia writing
- Content development
- Proofreading
- AP/Chicago/MLA/APA styles
Timeline
Adjunct Faculty - English
Harford Community College
07.2024 - Current
Digital Content Creator
TEKsystems (short-term Assignment With Cisco)
06.2023 - 08.2023
English and Communication Professor
The University of Maryland Global Campus
01.2014 - Current
Technical Writer/Editor
Office of Information Technology - The University of Maryland
07.2006 - 01.2007
Assistant to the Chair
Family Studies Department - The University of Maryland
06.2005 - 07.2006
English Professor
National University
03.2004 - Current
Web Editor/ Writer
Einstein Industries
05.2003 - 01.2005
English Composition and Literature Professor
Anne Arundel Community College
01.2002 - Current
Freelance Writer
Self Employed
05.1999 - 05.2008
Master of Science - Professional Writing
Towson University
Bachelor of Arts - American Studies
The University of Maryland - College Park
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