Auri Masterson is a recent Creative Writing and Psychology graduate from Concordia University Montreal. He has published poems, creative nonfiction, and short stories in local magazines, as well as co-written a student film, and contributed to writing a TTRPG. Writing for a TTRPG especially helped fine tune his experience as he learned to write one-line descriptions of character objects that managed to catch the personality of the character, the theme of the setting, and the power of the object all in one go. He is eager to take steps to establish himself in the writing world so he can continue to grow and learn.

Auri Masterson

Auri Masterson is a recent Creative Writing and Psychology graduate from Concordia University Montreal. He has published poems, creative nonfiction, and short stories in local magazines, as well as co-written a student film, and contributed to writing a TTRPG. Writing for a TTRPG especially helped fine tune his experience as he learned to write one-line descriptions of character objects that managed to catch the personality of the character, the theme of the setting, and the power of the object all in one go. He is eager to take steps to establish himself in the writing world so he can continue to grow and learn.

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Auri Masterson is a recent Creative Writing and Psychology graduate from Concordia University Montreal. He has published poems, creative nonfiction, and short stories in local magazines, as well as co-written a student film, and contributed to writing a TTRPG. Writing for a TTRPG especially helped fine tune his experience as he learned to write one-line descriptions of character objects that managed to catch the personality of the character, the theme of the setting, and the power of the object all in one go. He is eager to take steps to establish himself in the writing world so he can continue to grow and learn.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Barista at Publican Quality Bread
July 1, 2025 - Present
Took customer orders in a warm, welcoming manner; coordinated coffee orders, bread slicing, pastry boxing, and processing transactions via POS; handled phone calls and troubleshot online-order issues; acquired a food handlers certificate and followed safety protocols; logged shipments and completed invoices.
Grant Writing Intern at H&H Excellence Foundation
January 1, 2026 - Present
Researched and compiled applicable grant applications; wrote grant proposals and letters of intent; followed grant-specific guidelines; adhered to deadlines; communicated effectively with fellow interns and supervisor to accomplish shared goals.
Freelance Writer
January 1, 2020 - Present
Published poems Eating Fetuses for Breakfast and Past the Expiration Date in the Soliloquies Anthology 28.1 and 29.1; published a short story How to Write A Wedding Toast in Pixie Literary Magazine; contributed to conference presentation on revolutionary magic in TTRPG Play; forthcoming Bone Fairies in Polymorph Magazine.
Digital Formatting Intern at Hypertext Magazine
November 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025
Formatted WordPress posts; edited submissions for layout and grammatical errors; troubleshot complications with digital platforms.
Assistant Landscaper at Anne’s Landscaping
May 1, 2021 - August 31, 2021
Volunteered to take on solo landscaping projects to meet high customer demand; mulched, edged, and weeded gardens; installed and maintained seasonal plants according to client preferences.
Barista at Dunkin Donuts
May 1, 2021 - August 31, 2021
Took customer orders in a friendly and efficient manner; received and processed payments via POS; created and served beverages; maintained a neat and orderly workspace.
Barista at Dunkin Donuts
May 1, 2022 - August 31, 2022
Took customer orders in a friendly and efficient manner; received and processed payments via POS; created and served beverages; maintained a neat and orderly workspace.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Creative Writing and Psychology at Concordia University – Montreal, QC, Canada
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
High School Diploma at Needham High School – Needham, MA, USA
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021

Qualifications

Food Handler Certificate
January 11, 2030 - February 24, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Retail, Other