Emily is a Richmond-based writer, editor, interpretive exhibition writer, and digital artist. She graduated Virginia Commonwealth University with honors in English Literature (with a concentration in Creative Writing), and Philosophy (with a concentration in Ethics). During her time in school, she volunteered as a fiction-editor for a student-led literary magazine. Since then, she's worked as an essay editor, in book distribution, and has experience in copywriting, editing, and marketing for nonprofits. In her spare time, she likes to take walks, spoil her two cats, Bert and Betty, and ambitiously chip away at the 500+ books on her TBR list.…

Emily King

Emily is a Richmond-based writer, editor, interpretive exhibition writer, and digital artist. She graduated Virginia Commonwealth University with honors in English Literature (with a concentration in Creative Writing), and Philosophy (with a concentration in Ethics). During her time in school, she volunteered as a fiction-editor for a student-led literary magazine. Since then, she's worked as an essay editor, in book distribution, and has experience in copywriting, editing, and marketing for nonprofits. In her spare time, she likes to take walks, spoil her two cats, Bert and Betty, and ambitiously chip away at the 500+ books on her TBR list.…

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Emily is a Richmond-based writer, editor, interpretive exhibition writer, and digital artist.

She graduated Virginia Commonwealth University with honors in English Literature (with a concentration in Creative Writing), and Philosophy (with a concentration in Ethics). During her time in school, she volunteered as a fiction-editor for a student-led literary magazine. Since then, she’s worked as an essay editor, in book distribution, and has experience in copywriting, editing, and marketing for nonprofits.

In her spare time, she likes to take walks, spoil her two cats, Bert and Betty, and ambitiously chip away at the 500+ books on her TBR list.

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Language

English
Fluent
Portuguese
Beginner

Work Experience

Development & Membership Manager at The Branch Museum of Design
April 30, 2022 - Present
Wrote and edited grants, monthly museum newsletters, invitations, appeals, website copy, and social media posts; edited exhibition manuscripts for grammar, brand voice, and accurate citations; interpreted exhibits for public display. Collaborated with Marketing and Programs to create campaigns for museum events and sponsorship opportunities. Continuously updated constituent profiles and membership statuses; served as lead contact between these groups, staff, and board members; oversaw CRM data reporting and maintenance (Bloomerang, mNet). Created and supervised a yearly grants calendar; tracked awards, charitable donations, and memberships to draft tax-deductible acknowledgement letters.
Part Time Admissions Processor at VCU Undergraduate Admissions Office
November 1, 2023 - September 19, 2025
Analyzed applicant essays for a wide range of collegiate programs; scrutinized applications for keywords and information to input into our system and communicated key ideas to other department members. Corresponded with applicants via email to acquire necessary documents and provide information on the admissions process. Maintained weekly dialogue with supervisors on productivity and time management.
Book Seller / Assistant Manager at Aquarian Bookshop & Crystal Gallery
January 1, 2022 - September 19, 2025
Transcribed and copy edited store information on website and social media platforms. Aided customers with concerns while providing information on merchandise and scheduled events. Coordinated scheduled events by controlling sales transactions, arranging phone calls, and corresponding with readers and class teachers to ensure proficient time management. Managed and trained incoming employees on merchandise stocking, inventory, and book selling.
Writing Consultant at VCU Writing Center
May 1, 2019 - September 19, 2025
Aided students, both in-person and online, in every stage of the writing process, including brainstorming and outlining, fine editing of both technical writing details and comprehensibility, and guiding students in citation formats such as MLA, APA, and Chicago. Guided interns and incoming employees in the above skills, as well as professional interactions with consultees. Documented and organized information from daily consultations in concise paragraphs for record keeping. Acted as a shift leader to five to six consultants at a time, supervising scheduling, directing student flow, managing participants, and replenishing office supplies.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in English at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU)
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2019
Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU)
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2019

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Industry Experience

Education, Non-Profit Organization, Retail, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Telecommunications
    paper "Modeling a Vision: Design Technology, and Impact" Exhibit Interpretation
    Panel 1: "There seems to be no place where the cultures meet - At the heart of thought and creation we are letting some of our best chances go by default. The clashing point of two subjects, two disciplines, two cultures - of two galaxies, so far as that goes - ought to produce creative chances. In the history of mental activity that has been where some of the breakthrough came." -C.P. Snow, Two Cultures and the Scientific Revolution We live in a world separated by boundaries, most of which go unnoticed and unquestioned. These boundaries can be helpful, allowing us to categorize and define the differences between the ambiguity of design and the calculation of science, for example. They can also be limiting. By dividing our world into these separate cultures, such as the arts and the sciences, possibility and actuality, ideals and facts, sustainability and functionality, we destroy the act of creation before it even begins and stop ourselves from reaching further into the limits of innovation. The Center for Design Research exploits the untapped territories of opportunity that lie between disciplines and, in so doing, redefines the role of design education through research and expanded engagement with society. Nothing comes from nothing, and the spark of creativity first requires flint knocking against rock, the friction of wood against wood. Concepts that we assume are unrelated - architecture, technology, business, or cultural forces - when given the opportunity to converge, can spark ideas that evolve into inventive, trailblazing design. Panel 2: In blurring disciplinary boundaries and operating at the intersection of research, learning, and practice, the Center for Design Research at Virginia Tech (CDR) redefines design education beyond the conventions of a typical teaching model. Instead of seeking finite solutions to singular problems, the CDR focuses on identifying needs and opportunities, both locally and globally, and then expanding in an infinite game of thought and action. With this approach, the solution is never absolute, but rather a dialogue, ever-increasing in complexity, between the creation of ideas and the process of externalizing concepts. In 2002, the CDR began as an idea. Now, 20 years later, it has grown from a small team of individuals with backgrounds in architecture, art, building construction, industrial design, landscape architecture, mechanical and electrical engineering, to a network of hundreds of diverse contributors. The CDR provides a forum for faculty and students within the Virginia Tech School of Architecture and School of Design. Opportunities for teaching and learning, while engaging with a network of resources within the university and beyond, are enhanced through industry and corporate partnerships. With ongoing projects drawing both national and international acclaim, the idea behind the Center of Design Research continues to evolve, locked in an infinite dialogue between design and its impact.…