As an educator, I’ve always been passionate about helping people unleash their creativity and achieve their goals. After spending a decade in the public school classroom, I want to extend that same service to you. I’m currently a script writer and managing editor for a pair of YouTube channels, Ohara and Tanuki Tales, specializing in anime and manga content. I also write in the music, gaming, and education niches. When I’m not working, you can find me acting, performing original music, or plugging away at my novel at a neighborhood coffee shop.…

Blake A. Mellencamp

As an educator, I’ve always been passionate about helping people unleash their creativity and achieve their goals. After spending a decade in the public school classroom, I want to extend that same service to you. I’m currently a script writer and managing editor for a pair of YouTube channels, Ohara and Tanuki Tales, specializing in anime and manga content. I also write in the music, gaming, and education niches. When I’m not working, you can find me acting, performing original music, or plugging away at my novel at a neighborhood coffee shop.…

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As an educator, I’ve always been passionate about helping people unleash their creativity and achieve their goals. After spending a decade in the public school classroom, I want to extend that same service to you.

I’m currently a script writer and managing editor for a pair of YouTube channels, Ohara and Tanuki Tales, specializing in anime and manga content. I also write in the music, gaming, and education niches.

When I’m not working, you can find me acting, performing original music, or plugging away at my novel at a neighborhood coffee shop.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Managing Editor at Freelance
April 30, 2024 - Present
Directed an international creative team of 10+ writers, editors, and artists to produce multimedia content. Analyzed narrative structure, pacing, and clarity across written and video projects to enhance storytelling impact. Designed content strategies increasing subscriber count by 366% and boosted viewer retention by up to 15%. Managed social media campaigns across major platforms to expand audience and strengthen brand presence.
Writer at Freelance
February 1, 2022 - Present
Authored research-based video scripts for a YouTube creator with 1.4M+ subscribers. Wrote 15+ high-performing scripts that each exceeded 1 million views, with top videos surpassing 5 million. Developed 5+ comprehensive novel guides, teaching materials, and instructional frameworks for K–12 learning clients. Implemented multi-stage editorial feedback to consistently deliver polished, publication-ready content.
Language Arts Teacher at Zionsville Middle School
August 1, 2016 - May 1, 2024
Taught writing, media literacy, and reading comprehension while integrating creative assignments and digital storytelling. Led a district-wide initiative promoting equity and cultural representation. Designed interdisciplinary lessons using multimedia elements, collaborative projects, and technology.
CEO & President at Clerical Error Productions
November 1, 2024 - Present
Wrote, produced, and performed in 11 original theatrical productions staged in 10 Indiana venues. Oversaw nonprofit governance, budgeting, and annual performance planning. Developed marketing strategies that increased ticket sales and expanded audience demographics.
Publications Director at Indiana Council for Teachers of English
June 1, 2023 - Present
Designed a monthly newsletter, maintained a professional website, and oversaw a statewide educator blog. Coordinated 3 statewide conferences, increasing attendance and programming each year.
Teacher-Consultant at Indiana Writing Project
May 30, 2019 - Present
Developed and led youth writing workshops for multiple sites across Indiana. Facilitated professional development on argument writing and evidence-based instructional practices. Participated in an intensive, evidence-based professional development program for educators.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, English Education at Ball State University
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2015

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Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
    paper Animal Farm Curriculum Guide

    I’ve written several curriculum guides for the Alexandria Learning Ecosystem for Educators (ALEE). These novel guides are teacher-facing resources that assist teachers with creating less and unit plans for classic and contemporary novels. All of these are intensive projects with tight deadlines, including writing chapter summaries, pulling vocabulary words, and creating and reviewing engagements for selected quotations.

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    uniE621 Up All the Nights
    A couple years ago, comedian Lucas Waterfill approached to me with a problem. He had some fantastic ideas that didn’t translate to stand-up, but would make a great play. That was the beginning of a wonderful collaboration that resulted in Up All the Nights, an original play that was one of the top performing shows at the 2025 IndyFringe Festival.…
    paper All 82 Backstories in One Piece Explained

    Here’s an example of a successful YouTube video I scripted. This project involved thorough research, iterative feedback, and meeting a tight deadline. The resulting project was one of the channel’s most successful videos, earning over 5 million views, with high click-through rates and viewer retention.