Human Resources Sales

Kelley Martin

Email: *********@********.***

Address: **** *** ******

City: Huntington

State: WV

Zip: 25702

Country: USA

Phone: 304-***-****

Skill Level: Experienced

Salary Range: $50,000

Willing to Relocate

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Professional Goal

To effect positive change, using my writing, publication, and people skill for nonprofit and educational organizations.

Education

* MFA, Creative Writing & Publishing Arts, University of Baltimore, Baltimore, MD, 2010, Magna Cum Laude

* MA, English, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, 2001, Magna Cum Laude

* BA, Liberal Arts, Saint Andrews Presbyterian College, Laurinburg, NC, 1993, Summa Cum Laude

* AA, Journalism, St. Petersburg College, St. Petersburg, FL, 1988, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

Professional Experience

Visiting Assistant Professor, 2012-2013

Marshall University, Department of English, Huntington, WV

* Taught Advanced Composition and Southern Writers, including complete Blackboard redesign.

* Designed new syllabus for Writing Across the Curriculum classes.

* Certified for Quality Matters course design.

* Certified in First-year Pedagogy and online course design, using Blackboard.

* Redesigned Southern Writers ENG 225 online Course.

* Certified in Writing Across the Curriculum.

Adjunct Professor of English, 2002-2012

South University, Tampa, FL; Shepherd University, Shepherdstown, WV; University of Maryland University College, College Park, MD; University of Baltimore, MD; Stevenson University, Community College of Baltimore, MD; Mohawk Valley College and Utica College of Syracuse University, Utica, NY

* Served as a writing consultant for UB, working with students on theses, dissertations, essays, and writing issues, and offering developmental classes to returning or remedial students.

* Functioned as advisor for students at MVC, helping students from traditional and nontraditional backgrounds select plans of study, using Banner and WebAdvisor.

* Created online classroom environments using WebCT, Blackboard, Sakai, and WebTycho, incorporating multimedia, visual elements, and netiquette specifications for management of classes while developing full curriculum for class.

* Orchestrated outside events, such as lectures and readings by such authors as Amy Tan, Frank McCourt, Jane Goodall and others.

* Taught Freshman Composition 1 & 2, Writing for the Humanities, Writing for the Arts, Creative Writing, Business Writing, American Literature, World Literature, Advanced Rhetorical Writing, Freshman Seminar to prepare students for their college lives.

* Participated in accreditation-related projects for institutions.

* Attended professional development workshops.

* Contributed to Learning Outcomes Assessments and norming session projects.

Information and Communications Specialist, 2008-2009

City of Westminster, Westminster, MD

* Project managed new web page and design for numerous city departments, using CS4, and working with a consulting firm for assistance in architecture and coding. Trained designated departmental employees in contact management system for operating new site.

* Created city-wide newsletter for constituents and also one for internal events for human resources in InDesign as well as wrote articles for the press and organizational magazines.

* Managed special events, including community events, Main Street Economic Development events, and high profile city events, such as Capital for a Day with the governor.

* Attended senior staff meetings, sat on committees, and acted as board secretary as needed.

* Wrote, designed, and placed feature articles and advertisements locally and state-wide.

* Created style guidelines and standards for branding the City, police department and Main Street, working with graphic designers and interns to develop new image for City.

* Took photographs for various publications and the web, editing them in Photoshop.

* Wrote grants or co-wrote them for or State and Federal Programs, developed brochures, fliers, and all marketing materials for all departments.

Director of Education, 2004-2005

Arts Centre, Martinsburg, WV

* Created publicity materials

* Developed new programs

* Coordinator Young Artist Summer Workshops

* Hung juried arts exhibitions

* Worked with Communities in Schools for specialized programs

* Collaborated with community organization in partnerships for youth

Community Outreach and Education, 2003-2004

Heartly House, Frederick, MD

* Trained employees regarding new developments in treating abused women

* Trained volunteers on working the hotline

* Spoke in the community about what Heartly House services

* Handled special events

* Maintained Newsletters and advertisements

* Created outreach database

* Provided assistance with grant writing

Director of Public Relations and Communications, 2002-2003

Connelly School, Potomac, MD

* In a newly created position, developed branding for private parochial school, including style guide, logos, crest, seal, letterhead, student publications, t-shirts, hats, and other collectibles as well as for guild and associated organizations.

* Originated designs on marketing and developmental materials, including admissions brochures, event publications, development handbook, student guidebook, parent

* Placed advertisement and feature articles for news and created parental newsletter in hard copy and online.

* Lead special events, dedications, and grand opening of new school, coordinating catering, speakers, exhibits, gallery materials, and decorations.

* Served as advisor for student publications.

* Served on management committees.

Director of Continuing Education, 2001-2002

University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, Friday Center, Chapel Hill, NC

* Developed series of classes entitled Community Classroom for new program,

* Coordinated continuing education programs for professional organizations.

* Handled all marketing and collateral materials for associated programs

Executive Director, 1998-2001

Carolina Wren Press, Durham Arts Council, Durham, NC

* Wrote grants for operating budget, youth programs, and co-sponsored programs

* Coordinated events for grant-funded programs that targeted traditionally underserved populations in using literature as the medium.

* Developed budget and handled payroll, grant reports, profit and loss statements, year-end reports, and all responsible for all accounting.

* Handled book sales, inventory, copyright, promotional material for books and jackets while working with editors and board members in accepting materials.

* Ran the Sonia H. Stone contest for black writers and worked with affiliates in promoting the resulting publications and programs associated with publication.

* Designed web site and online newsletter

* Directed volunteers and interns.

Publication Coordinator, 1995-2000

NC State University, Obsidian II Review, Raleigh, NC

* Accepted and rejected manuscripts for literary journal

* Designed and laid out publication using PageMaker and Photoshop

* Redesigned logo and format

* Marketing to publication clearing houses

* Ran contest for publication

Program Director, 1997-1998

Pinecone, Piedmont Council of Traditional Music and Dance

* Facilitated musical events, coordinating musicians and dancers schedules

* Wrote and designed newsletters and public relations materials

* Coordinated tours for visiting musicians

* Partnered with Museums or History and Art for joint events

Center Manager, 1994-1996

NCSU, Professional Writing Center, Raleigh, NC

* In newly created position for new campus center, started all processes for operations

* Served on committees for campus centers.

* Worked with faculty on production of textbooks, white papers, and grants.

Program Director, 1990-1993

Weymouth Center for the Arts and Humanities, Southern Pines, NC

* Worked with board of directors in daily operations of arts center.

* Handled newsletters, grants, and all marketing materials for affiliate groups.

* Coordinated events with board members, such as orchid gala, hunt lunches, readings, gallery events and socials.

* Worked with affiliate organizations in running resale shop, gardens, and renting of facilities for events.

Awards

* Appalachian Writers' Workshop, Hindman Settlement School, Kentucky, 2002

* Allegheny Echoes Writers' Workshop Scholarship, 2001

* Writer's Residency, Wildacres, 2000

* Writer-in-Residence, Weymouth Center for the Arts and Humanities, 1999-2003

Publications

* "Music Mountains," Anthology of Appalachian Writers. 2011

* "Blue Beach," Palooka Literary Journal, 2011.

* A Place Called Solid, Sweet Tea Sisters Press, 2010

* "Delfest Finds Home at Allegany Fairgrounds." Appalachian Independent: 2008.

* "Bi-Polar Love Affair," "Intersection," and "Veil of Maya," SN Review: 2008

* "Deja View," Mountain Echoes: 2005

* Advisory Board, sauti mpya, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill: 1998-2001

* Published "Blue Beach" excerpt, Now and Then Magazine: 2000

* Published "Our Bars," Now and Then Magazine: 2001

* Associate Editor for Sandhills Review: 1997-1999

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