Experience
University of Guam Press – Publicist and Community Outreach Coordinator
07/2021 – Current
- Maintained relationships with existing vendors and established new local, national, and international partnerships.
- Developed promotional content and wrote several project proposals and grants to fill community needs.
- Promoted UOG Press events and news through various digital marketing platforms, projects, and events and coordinated interviews with local and international news outlets.
- Tracked and reviewed program performance metrics to improve audience engagement and community outreach.
Guam Legislature – Research Analyst
02/2021 – 07/2022
- Analyzed and synthesized research results to present findings to a senatorial team.
- Recommended amendments or legislation based on research results and community needs.
- Examined geographical, financial, and statistical data using traditional and modern approaches.
- Prepared thorough, accurate and well-edited documents for cases, client communication and internal needs.
Department of English and Applied Linguistics – Teaching Assistant / Writing Center Tutor
12/2016 – 12/2020
- Peer-reviewed undergraduate and graduate students’ papers.
- Organized and conducted writing workshops for essay organization, thesis statement, and formatting.
- Compiled reports of student data using Google Sheets and Microsoft Excel.
- Managed and created content for the Writing Center’s website and InstaGram page (@uogwritingcenter)
Guma’ Mami, Inc. A Non-Profit Organization – Poetry Instructor
11/2018 – 05/2019
- Created curriculum for a 5 week poetry workshop for adults with disabilities.
- Reviewed and edited poetry and photography submissions in preparation for a gallery exhibit at the Guam Museum
Conferences
- 2022. GDOE School Librarians’ Conference.
- “The University of Guam Press: Xpanding the Xperience and Paving Pathways for Partnership”
- 2020. Sigma Tau Delta International Convention (deferred due to COVID-19)
- “Demonizing the Hegemonic Culture of 18th Century Colombia”
- 2020. Annual Research Conference
- “Demonizing the Hegemonic Culture of 18th Century Colombia”
- 2019. Annual Language Arts Conference
- Ethical Concerns & Critical Thinking Issues From the Perspective of the D.E.A.L. Writing Center
- 2019. Guma’ Mami Conference
- Do You See Me Now: Exploring Stigma Through the Eyes of Persons with Disabilities conference
- 2018. Sigma Tau Delta International Convention
- “The Secrets to Success: Told by an Unsuccessful 20 Year Old”
- 2018. Annual Language Arts Conference
- Navigating Your Way Through College Writing: A Tutor’s Perspective
EduCation
Master of Arts: English Literature
University of Guam, Fall 2020
Graduate Student Award Nominee
Bachelor of Arts: English Literature
Writing Minor
University of Guam, Spring 2018
Magna Cum Laude
Skills
Strong written and verbal communication
Grant writing
Digital marketing
Research and facts collecting
Project management abilities
Organization
Task Management
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