Skilled writer and editor with passion for drafting, editing, proofing, revising. Creates excellent content tailored to meet company standards and target audience needs. Smart and driven candidate develops collaborative writing strategies to help bolster creativity and innovative growth-oriented performance.
Hi, I’m
Summer Hammond
Wilmington,NC
Summary
Overview
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Upswing
Writing Coach
08.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Worked closely with students on specific writing struggles, closely reviewing materials and assignments to offer targeted help.
- Motivated students with accurate writing feedback and positive reinforcement.
- Monitored student progress and provided writing feedback and support.
- Assisted students in developing writing skills and revision strategies.
Self Employed Writer
Creative Writer
03.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
- Followed company policies and editorial guidelines to craft thorough, well-written content.
- Revised written material to meet personal standards and to satisfy needs of clients, publishers or producers.
- Worked with copyediting and development editors to enhance development and presentation of each piece.
- Offered live performances of written works at public gatherings and special events.
University Of North Carolina At Wilmington
Writing Center Tutor
08.2020 - 08.2021
Job overview
- Edited and proofread drafts of essays and other documents.
- Used personalized writing strategies to guide students to deeper understanding of essay structure and writing styles.
- Worked closely with students on a range of writing, closely reviewing materials and assignments to offer targeted help.
- Supported students in development of critical thinking, writing, and editing skills and perseverance to persist with challenging tasks.
Chautauqua Literary Journal, UNCW
Assistant Editor
01.2017 - 01.2018
Job overview
- Reviewed fiction and nonfiction for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, accuracy, and compliance with quality standards.
- Worked with graphic artists, post-production team members and other specialists to produce captivating and successful content.
- Pitched content strategies and managed asset acquisition.
- Proofread, edited and evaluated final copy to verify content aligned with established guidelines.
- Wrote and created content for various topics and mediums.
Education
University of North Carolina At WilmingtonWilmington, NC
Master of Fine Arts from Creative Writing
05.2019
University Overview
- Honoree of Summa Cum Laude, 4.0
- Honoree of MFA Exam with Distinction
- Awarded Robert H. Byington Fellowship for Outstanding Creative Achievement
SUNY Empire State CollegeSaratoga Springs, NY
Bachelor of Arts from Literature
05.2010
University Overview
- Honoree of Summa Cum Laude, 4.0
Skills
- Communication and Writing Skills
- Communications Strategies
- Sentence Structure
- Story Development
- Providing Feedback
- Copywriting, Editing and Review
- Material Revising
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Fiction Writing
- Essay Writing
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
Published fiction and essays in top tier literary journals including: StoryQuarterly, Texas Review, Sonora Review, and Coachella Review.
Honored as a 2022 semi-finalist for the Katherine Anne Porter Prize and 2022 finalist for the Missouri Review Jeffrey E. Smith Editors’ Prize.
Timeline
Writing Coach
Upswing
08.2021 - Current
Writing Center Tutor
University Of North Carolina At Wilmington
08.2020 - 08.2021
Creative Writer
Self Employed Writer
03.2020 - Current
Assistant Editor
Chautauqua Literary Journal, UNCW
01.2017 - 01.2018
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
Master of Fine Arts from Creative Writing
SUNY Empire State College
Bachelor of Arts from Literature
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