Education
Brigham Young University,                                                                                                 Graduated April 2015
            BA English
            Minor: Editing
Work Experience
Co-Founder, Legacy Ties,                                                                                                   April 2017 to Present  
  • Develop content and design for website
  • Manage projects
  • Negotiate with publishing press
  • Interview clients about their lives
  • Transcribe interviews
  • Format books in InDesign
  • Edit photos in Photoshop ​
Editor, Writer, Writing Coach, Jackson Writing and Editing,                                          July 2016 to Present  
  • Maintain positive relationships with clients 
  • Market my services through social media, networking at conferences, and previous clients
  • Edit articles or books 
  • Provide writing and publishing tips 
  • Assist writers in pursuing their goals through email and coaching support
Client Services Representative, State Food Safety,                                           September 2017 to Present  
  • Maintain relationships with regulatory agencies
  • Provide assistance to regulatory agencies 
  • Edit content for website to ensure SEO value and clarity
  • Re-negotiate contracts or addenda with current clients
Account Representative, State Food Safety,                                                  March 2016 to September 2017
  • Negotiated contracts with regulatory agencies and industry accounts
  • Developed relationships with regulatory agencies and industry clients to help build partnerships
  • Researched state, county, and city training laws for food safety, alcohol seller/server, and body artist training
  • Worked with health departments to get online training courses approved
  • Participated in the writing and editing of RFPs
  • Edited courses to make sure text, audio, and illustrations are of the highest quality 
     Acquisitions Editor, Cedar Fort, Nonfiction                                                            July 2015 to March 2016
  • Negotiated contracts with authors
  • Managed the production of books and products
  • Completed a substantive edit on all nonfiction books
  • Created products and solicited authors
  • Taught authors how to run their own “book business”
  • Wrote cover blurbs and Amazon summaries for nonfiction books and ad copy for products
  • Presented manuscripts and product ideas to editorial board
     Editor and Writer, Mormon Insights,                                                                   January 2015 to April 2015
  • Wrote article summaries for website
  • Copyedited other writers’ manuscripts
  • Designed memes and info-graphics for website
     Editor, Jamison Wellness,                                                                                          April 2014 to April 2015
  • Wrote and edited website content
  • Created flyers for advertising workshops
  • Handled marketing for workshops and events
  • Edited all written material for the business
     Student Editor, Stance (Student Journal),                                          September 2014 to December 2014
  • Wrote blog articles for website
  • Worked with writers to perfect their work
    Teaching Assistant for a Digital Humanities Class,                                     September 2014 to April 2015
  • Taught basic skills in InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator
  • Designed projects for the professor
  • Graded students' projects
     Receptionist for Jamison Family Medicine,                                                 January 2011 to October 2011
  • Worked with Insurance Companies to get referrals for patients
  • Answered phones and made appointments for patients
  • Learned how to use an electronic health record management program
Volunteer Experience
     Volunteer Representative as an LDS Missionary in Fresno, CA                   November 2011 to May 2013
  • Managed other volunteers
  • Organized training conferences
  • Became fluent in Spanish
  • Trained other volunteers to speak Spanish
  • Taught religious lessons in Spanish
  • Taught English to Spanish speakers
Skills and Interests
Copyediting and substantive editing; project management; InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator skills; love to read, write, laugh, and collaborate with others on projects; and love to teach and help others learn new skills
     Computer Programs:
            Advanced skill in Microsoft Word and Adobe InDesign
            Familiarity with Photoshop and Illustrator
References: Available upon request