Education
New York University, New York, NY
M.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies expected May, 2011 (concentration in Creative Writing)

University of New York at Fredonia, Fredonia, NY
M.A. in English Literature awarded May, 2009
B.A. in English Literature awarded May, 2007 (double major in Women’s Studies, minor in Journalism)

Publication Experience
Writer’s Digest (circulation: 110,000 bimonthly)
Winner of “Your Story #23” competition (May/June 2010)

• Out of more than 600 entries, my short story “The Gift” was chosen for publication in the May/June issue

The Dunkirk Observer Dunkirk, NY newspaper (circulation: 21,500 weekdays, 23,500 weekends)
Weekly Sunday Columnist, “A scribbling woman’s Limbo” (May 2008 – Present)

• Write weekly column concerning national/international/gender politics, health and sexuality, religion, family and social issues, science and memoir

Correspondent for News, Lifestyle and Arts sections (May 2006 – Jan. 2008)

• Generated article ideas; attended events, interviewed sources and wrote 1,000-word articles

The Journal-Register Medina, NY newspaper (circulation: 2,500 weekdays)
Weekly Monday Columnist, “A scribbling woman’s Limbo” (Nov. 2008 – Present)

The Buffalo News (circulation: 181,549 weekdays, 266,123 Sundays)
Guest Columnist to “My View” (December 2006 – May 2009)

• Freelanced 600-word first person narrative every six months

Empower SUNY Fredonia Women’s Studies newsletter (circulation: 450 monthly)
Graduate Assistant (May 2007 – August 2009)

• Produced, wrote, edited and marketed material for the 12-page newsletter; updated, maintained and promoted Women’s Studies Web site

Forever Young Buffalo, NY monthly magazine (circulation: 40,000 monthly)
Freelance Correspondent (June 2009)

• Generated idea and wrote article for October 2009 issue

Seven United Kingdom online magazine
Freelance Correspondent (March 2009)

• Generated idea and wrote article for Women’s History Month issue

The Leader SUNY Fredonia campus newspaper (circulation: 4,000 weekly)
Editor in Chief (August 2007 – May 2008)

• Generated ideas for and wrote weekly editorials; made weekly edits to 24-page newspaper before sending to print; managed weekly Editorial Board meetings with editors and bi-weekly Executive Board meetings with advertising staff and Managing Editor

Weekly Columnist, “Changing Face” (Feb. 2007 – May 2007)

• Wrote weekly column concerning gender politics, sexuality, humanism or religion

Arts Editor (May 2004 – Dec. 2006)

• Generated story ideas for art section writers; edited stories; managed weekly art section meetings with writers

Staff Writer (October 2003 – May 2004)

• Attended events on campus, interviewed sources and wrote 800-word articles

Applicable Skills
• Microsoft Word                         • Microsoft Publisher                         • AP/MLA Stylebook, mastery

References
John D’Agstino, Editor in Chief
The Observer, Dunkirk
(716) 366-7000, ext.
Jdagostino@observertoday.com

Dr. Jeanette McVicker, English Professor
State University at Fredonia
(716) 673-3861
Jeanette.Mcvicker@fredonia.edu

Jessica Wasmund, City Editor
The Journal-Register, Medina
(585) 798-1400, ext. 8225
Jessica.Wasmund@gnnewspaper.com

Dr. Adrienne McCormick, English Department Chairperson
State University at Fredonia
(716) 673-3125
Adrienne.Mccormick@fredonia.edu