I am an experienced writer and classroom teacher who is energized by imaginative creative work and thrives in both collaborative and independent work environments. My educational background and my work experience have developed my ability to read, research, and learn quickly and to write engaging, authoritative copy that addresses client needs. Alongside my experience writing marketing copy, I have published academic work and short fiction in professional venues.

John O'Hara

I am an experienced writer and classroom teacher who is energized by imaginative creative work and thrives in both collaborative and independent work environments. My educational background and my work experience have developed my ability to read, research, and learn quickly and to write engaging, authoritative copy that addresses client needs. Alongside my experience writing marketing copy, I have published academic work and short fiction in professional venues.

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I am an experienced writer and classroom teacher who is energized by imaginative creative work and thrives in both collaborative and independent work environments. My educational background and my work experience have developed my ability to read, research, and learn quickly and to write engaging, authoritative copy that addresses client needs. Alongside my experience writing marketing copy, I have published academic work and short fiction in professional venues.

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Language

English
Fluent
Portuguese
Intermediate

Work Experience

Lead Writer at Hill Management Group
August 19, 2021 - Present
Pitch, write, edit, and proofread blog posts, press releases, case studies, newsletters, and web, email and social media copy for a diverse range of B2B and B2C clients; develop and manage editorial calendar; develop marketing and social media campaigns; apply marketing and SEO fundamentals to all writing projects
Writer at Quest Chests
November 1, 2018 - April 1, 2019
Wrote at least two articles on tabletop role-playing games per week; pitched article ideas in meetings with writers and marketers; revised articles based on feedback from editors; committed to and met strict publication deadlines
AP Seminar Table Leader at Educational Testing Service
April 1, 2018 - April 1, 2021
Supervised eight exam raters; monitored raters’ performance and statistics; answered raters’ questions about scoring, the exam, and the rubric; completed a daily end-of-shift report on rater performance.
English Faculty at University of North Carolina Wilmington
July 30, 2012 - May 8, 2018
Developed a syllabus and create lesson plans for classes of 20-25 students; reviewed and selected textbooks and other materials for each course taught; assessed student progress by evaluating essays, written responses, discussions, classwork; assisted students outside of the classroom during office hours

Education

Master of Arts in English at University of North Carolina Wilmington
August 1, 2011 - May 10, 2013
Bachelor of Arts in English, Secondary Education Concentration at University of North Carolina Wilmingto
January 1, 2008 - May 10, 2010

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Industry Experience

Education, Consumer Goods, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Retail, Wholesale & Distribution