EXPERIENCE
Instructor
D’Youville College, Buffalo NY
Buffalo State College, Buffalo NY
Niagara University, Niagara NY
Niagara County Community College, Sanborn NY
- Teach introductory composition courses, helping students improve and sharpen their writing skills
Editor
Toasted Cheese literary magazine and online writing community (Present)
- Helped found the publication, which has been selected four times as one of Writer’s Digest’s 101 Best Websites for Writers
- Serve on editorial board to select fiction, creative nonfiction, and poetry pieces for quarterly online magazine
- Contribute articles on various aspects of writing, authors, and the writing life for monthly feature
- Responsible for publication of monthly newsletter
- Assist with moderation of community writing forum
Reporter
Western New York Catholic, Buffalo NY (2004-2005)
- Researched and wrote articles for the Diocese of Buffalo’s monthly publication
- Proofreading, layout and editing of obituary section
Correspondent
Buffalo News, Buffalo NY (2002-2003)
- Attended meetings and reported on activities of Sweet Home School Board
Communication/PR representative
West Seneca Youth Bureau, West Seneca NY (2000-2001)
- Increased awareness of the organization by writing articles, press releases and newsletters
- Assisted with the planning and organization of special events
Special Sections Editor
Bee Group Newspapers, Amherst NY (2000)
- Edited the publication’s special theme sections
- Originated interesting, informative feature material
Staff Writer
DuBois Courier-Express, DuBois PA (1997-2000)
- Produced quality news stories as a beat reporter covering a city and school district
- Generated interesting features for Sunday edition
- Frequently provided photographs to accompany stories
Community Relations Intern
Meadville Medical Center, Meadville PA (1996)
- Practiced PR/Marketing strategies for a non-profit organization.
- Researched and wrote articles and news releases for the hospital’s publications.
EDUCATION
D’Youville College, Buffalo NY (December 2003)
Master of Science, Secondary Education (English)
Allegheny College, Meadville PA (May 1996)
Bachelor of Arts, Communication Arts
Minor in English
Awards received:
Alden Scholar
Philo-Franklin Prize for Communication–selected by faculty.
