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Resume

UCLA '24
B.A. English
B.A. Psychology
Minors: Food Studies and Creative Writing

Feature Writer,
Her Campus Magazine

Sep 2023- Present

Write weekly articles for Her Campus Magazine (the #1 online magazine for college women). Conduct interviews, perform press coverage, research, edit, etc.

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My article, "Here's How I'd Style 'The Plastics' For The 2024 'Mean Girls' Musical Film" trended for 5+ months, securing the #1 spot for HC@UCLA's monthly analytics in January 2024

Head Editor/Writer and Social Media Manager,
FEM Newsmagazine

Oct 2022- Present

Section head for the Arts + Creative section. Manage a team of writers and edit pieces. Write journalistic articles and Creative Writing pieces. Manage a social media following of over 10.4k, creating graphics via Canva, and maintaining knowledge of trends. Write weekly newsletters.

Previous positions: Staff Writer, Writing Intern

Chief Blog Editor,
Aleph Undergraduate Research Journal

 Aug 2020- August 2024

Manage the '22-'23 editorial staff. Intake and review research paper submissions, with say in acceptance. Communicate closely with authors throughout the journal's revision process. Manage the Research Ruminations section of the Aleph website via WordPress. Oversee and edit articles, write articles, and conduct interviews with established scholars.

Previous positions: Chief Developmental Editor, Lead Copy Editor

Fiction/Arts Editor, Westwind Literary Journal

Dec 2020- Present

Intake and critique Fiction submissions, analyzing theme, language, pace, etc., with say in acceptance. Work closely alongside accepted writers to edit prose pieces.

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Intake and critique Art submissions, analyzing line/color use, themes, sound, etc., with say in acceptance.

President, Avonlea Writing Project

Jun 2021- May 2023

Lead a group of UCLA student volunteers during the '22-'23 academic year in Creative Writing lesson planning. Manage all events and affairs, including career-building seminars, socials, and Creative Writing workshops. Teach Creative Writing lessons to high school students in biannual workshop events.

Previous positions: Secretary, Head of Events, Social Media Manager

Site Leader, The Writer's Den

Jan 2019- May 2023

Lead a group of UCLA student volunteers during both the '21-'22 and '22-'23 academic years in Creative Writing lesson planning. Deliver these lectures weekly to students at John Wooden High School. Work with students one-on-one to develop and edit anthology pieces.

Previous position: Volunteer Instructor

This does not detail every role I've had. For a more extensive resume or further information on my experiences, please visit my LinkedIn page or reach out!

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