Creative Writer and Storyteller
Graduate of the University of California, Riverside MFA program with experience in writing engaging product copy for Party City and online articles about gaming. A driven writer, hard worker, and team-player. Creative problem solver with a penchant for eliciting the desired emotional reaction and producing superb results.
EXPERIENCE
Copy Writer, Party City October 2014 - January 2015
•Wrote short-form copy for several Party City products.
•Wrote long-form copy for Party City party ideas.
•Edited and revised old copy to fit style guide.
•Experienced in use of SEO techniques using Google AdWords.
•Communicated effectively with staff to ensure accuracy of product copy.
Web Content Producer, Gengame.net June 2013 - September 2013
•Wrote informative web articles about video games and the video game industry.
•Wrote reviews about video games.
•Edited peer articles prior to posting.
•Collaborated with team members across the country to cover E3 live.
Writer, Black Chicken Studios June 2012 - September 2012
•Wrote content for the text based game, Academagia.
•Learned character biographies to adapt content to.
•Created divergent story lines allowing players to take different paths in the game.
•Mastered an understanding of world building.
Line Worker, Gillig Corporation, Hayward, CA Summers of 2008-2011
•Assembled parts for production.
•Provided assistance for other workers in various departments.
•Maintained pace with an increased production.
•Ensured products met quality standards.
EDUCATION
MFA, Creative Writing, University of California Riverside Palm Desert December 2015
B.A., Creative Writing, University of California Riverside March 2013
SKILLS
•Microsoft Word, HTML, Excel, PowerPoint, and WordPress, Apple Pages, Keynote, Google AdWords, E-commerce, SEO, AP Style, Chicago Style, Screenwriting, Editing, Proofreading, Copy Writing, Copy Editing, Creative Writing.