Megan Douty
********@*****.*** 860-***-**** Washington, DC 20001 WWW: https://journey75.org/
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Summary Resourceful and flexible writer with a solid background in editorial processes. Known for research proficiency and a collaborative spirit, delivering impactful contributions to literary projects, social justice research, and overall team performance.
Skills Creative and journalistic writing
Editorial collaboration
Project management
Research proficiency
Customer service
Team leadership
Self-directed execution
Experience Apprentice - Mark Twain Home & Museum (Hartford, Connecticut) July 2025 - August 2025
Supported Nook Farm Writers' Collaborative as a paid apprentice within museum's programs.
Contributed to editorial board of Journey 75 literary magazine. Led selection, editing, and publication processes for 2025 edition. Secured publication of three individual creative writing pieces. Conducted thorough research to ensure accuracy and credibility of all published content.
Crew Member & Junior Manager - The Funny Bone Comedy Club
(Manchester, CT)
May 2023 - August 2025
Trained and led crew members, including new hires, to enhance team performance.
Developed comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft applications through effective collaboration with performers.
Managed customer interactions, resolving disputes efficiently. Demonstrated flexibility by assuming various roles, including server, crew member, floor manager, and sound room expert. Intern - CT State College (Manchester, CT)
June 2024 - September 2024
Supported students with learning disabilities during placement exam processes.
Coordinated schedules and facilitated communication for disability counselors.
Assisted in organizing resources to enhance accessibility for students with disabilities.
Education and Training Bachelor of Science in Sociology (Pre-Law) American University, Washington, DC
Bachelor of Arts in Literature (Pre-Law)
American University, Washington, DC
High School Diploma
June 2025
Manchester High School, Manchester, CT
Activities and Honors Staff writer for AU's student-led newspaper, The Eagle. Member of AU's dance company and dance program, AU in Motion.
Conducting undergraduate research in the field of sociology
(gender studies and organizational corruption).
Accomplishments Best 2025 creative writing portfolio. - Mark Twain Home & Museum, 2025.
Publication of original short story, entitled "Rot". - 34 Orchard, 2025. Publication of three original poems: "Let Him Try", "The Myth was Never the Unicorn", and "The Mother of my Wreckage". - Journey 75, 2025.
High Honors in Academia (diploma distinction) - Manchester High School, 2025.
Summa Cum Laude in English Literature (diploma distinction) - Manchester High School, 2025.
English Excellence Award - Manchester High School, 2025. References References available upon request.