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I'm Mary Helen Norris, a versatile writer and editor with a strong background in publishing, media, and education. I craft clear, informative, and engaging content across blogs, long-form pieces, and short articles, while mentoring writers to elevate their work and meet deadlines. I thrive in collaborative environments, building resources, guiding students and teams, and delivering polished content on tight schedules. Outside of work, I enjoy exploring storytelling through games, podcasts, and visual media.…I'm Mary Helen Norris, a versatile writer and editor with a strong background in publishing, media, and education. I craft clear, informative, and engaging content across blogs, long-form pieces, and short articles, while mentoring writers to elevate their work and meet deadlines. I thrive in collaborative environments, building resources, guiding students and teams, and delivering polished content on tight schedules. Outside of work, I enjoy exploring storytelling through games, podcasts, and visual media.

Mary Helen Norris

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I'm Mary Helen Norris, a versatile writer and editor with a strong background in publishing, media, and education. I craft clear, informative, and engaging content across blogs, long-form pieces, and short articles, while mentoring writers to elevate their work and meet deadlines. I thrive in collaborative environments, building resources, guiding students and teams, and delivering polished content on tight schedules. Outside of work, I enjoy exploring storytelling through games, podcasts, and visual media.…I'm Mary Helen Norris, a versatile writer and editor with a strong background in publishing, media, and education. I craft clear, informative, and engaging content across blogs, long-form pieces, and short articles, while mentoring writers to elevate their work and meet deadlines. I thrive in collaborative environments, building resources, guiding students and teams, and delivering polished content on tight schedules. Outside of work, I enjoy exploring storytelling through games, podcasts, and visual media.

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I’m Mary Helen Norris, a versatile writer and editor with a strong background in publishing, media, and education. I craft clear, informative, and engaging content across blogs, long-form pieces, and short articles, while mentoring writers to elevate their work and meet deadlines.

I thrive in collaborative environments, building resources, guiding students and teams, and delivering polished content on tight schedules. Outside of work, I enjoy exploring storytelling through games, podcasts, and visual media.

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Work Experience

Creative Writing Career Advisor at Full Sail University

September 1, 2024 - Present

Manage a base of 700 Creative Writing students and graduates. Review resumes, portfolios, and writing samples to assist students in becoming employment ready. Advise 18-30 students during weekly live meetings and guide them on best practices. Build a database of resources to assist students with job searches. Create presentations for staff and faculty to support Continuing Education events.

Senior Writer/Copyeditor at Boss Rush Network

January 31, 2025 - August 26, 2025

Produced 5-30 articles monthly covering video games, television, movies, and news. Edited 5-10 articles monthly while mentoring newer writers. Covered 2024 PAX East writing 24 articles in 4 days and established industry contacts.

Managing Editor at 18thWall Productions

October 1, 2014 - Present

Edited books on time and under budget. Managed award-winning stories. Created graphics including book covers, promotional images, and social media icons for numerous books. Maintained marketing promotions such as the 2019 '12 Books of Christmas' campaign.

Lobby Concierge at Full Sail University

September 30, 2024 - August 26, 2025

Supervised thirteen lobbies providing face-to-face student interactions to facilitate educational solutions. Managed 30-60 phone calls daily encouraging student success and guiding them to fulfill requests.

Marketing Coordinator at Palmas Restaurant Group

June 30, 2023 - August 26, 2025

Collaborated with 13 locations to design marketing guidelines and best practices. Led the design of a new company website managing a third-party developer. Worked with a creative team to produce content across multiple locations.

City Producer at 48 Hour Film Project

October 31, 2022 - August 26, 2025

Coordinated a film festival for participating teams. Scheduled and staffed events ensuring participation. Secured sponsorships and corresponded with the national office to ensure rule compliance and city representation.

Senior Bookseller at Barnes & Noble

July 31, 2022 - August 26, 2025

Managed a team of five to seven employees managing daily store operations. Designed and implemented social media strategies for multiple platforms posting frequently. Collaborated on a major in-store remodel during COVID-19 shutdown.

Digital Content Coordinator at iHeartMedia

January 31, 2019 - August 26, 2025

Produced content for major events including iHeartRadio Music Awards and Music Festival. Collaborated cross-departmentally to meet content needs and maintained social media pages and websites for six radio stations.