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Hi, I’m Harrison Dutton, a passionate creative writer currently pursuing my Master’s in Creative Writing at University College Cork. With a deep love for storytelling and experience in both fiction and science fiction & fantasy writing, I enjoy exploring diverse narratives. I’ve also gained hands-on editorial and social media experience through an internship with Swerve Magazine in Ireland.
Aside from writing, my background in animal studies and creative writing has allowed me to work in various roles from interactive zookeeper internships to pet care. I’m enthusiastic about blending my love for animals, writing, and community engagement to create meaningful content and experiences.
Skills
Experience Level
Intermediate
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Intermediate
Intermediate
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Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Intern at Swerve Magazine
January 1, 2025 - PresentCollaborated with the head editor and other editors on diverse projects, including managing a social media account on BlueSky. Organized a comprehensive Excel database of writing events and opportunities. Participated actively in the submissions process by reviewing over 200 prose and poetry pieces, selecting some for publication and assisting in editing them. Organized a reading event featuring fourteen Creative Writing MA students. Awarded a five-day residency in Skibbereen.
Intern at EC Current Newspaper
December 31, 2022 - July 19, 2025Worked with section editors to prepare weekly articles, completed online courses on news ethics and editorial processes, and published a minimum of five stories each semester. Assisted with various duties including web content uploading, subscription mailing, and distribution. Earned Rookie of The Year and Best Feel-Good Article awards.
Intern at The Schuylkill Center Wildlife Clinic
August 31, 2022 - July 19, 2025Fed, weighed, monitored, medicated, and assessed animals for release, assisted with daily care room upkeep, directed animal care volunteers, and trained new interns and volunteers.
Interactive Zookeeper Intern at Elmwood Park Zoo
August 31, 2021 - July 19, 2025Fed and cared for multiple species, managed feeding stations for giraffes and bison, memorized maintenance routines, prepared diets, and delivered a mid-internship research presentation on a keeper-selected animal.
Pet Nanny
August 31, 2024 - July 19, 2025Worked independently to care for pets while managing schedules and client interactions. Developed excellent communication skills. Worked 7 days a week to save for graduate school.
Guest Services at Elmwood Park Zoo
December 31, 2021 - July 19, 2025Greeted and checked in guests, supported zoo special events, cashiered in the gift shop, worked at exhibits, and performed as mascot.
Intern at Swerve Magazine
January 1, 2025 - PresentWorked with the head editor and other editors on various projects, ran a social media account on BlueSky, organized an Excel database of writing events and opportunities, participated in reading over 200 prose and poetry submissions for publication, helped edit chosen submissions, and organized a Zoom reading event featuring MA students reading personal projects.
Intern at EC Current Newspaper
December 31, 2022 - July 19, 2025Collaborated with section editors to prepare weekly articles, completed online courses on news ethics and editorial process, published a minimum of 5 stories each semester, handled uploading of web content, subscription mailing, and distribution. Awarded Rookie of The Year and Best Feel-Good Article.
Intern at The Schuylkill Center Wildlife Clinic
August 31, 2022 - July 19, 2025Fed, weighed, monitored, medicated, and assessed animals for release. Assisted with daily care room upkeep, directed animal care volunteers, and trained new interns and volunteers.
Interactive Zookeeper Intern at Elmwood Park Zoo
August 31, 2021 - July 19, 2025Fed and cared for various species such as sloths, turtles, and multiple bird species. Managed feeding stations for giraffes and bison, memorized maintenance routines, prepared proper diets, and presented on selected animals midway through the internship.
Pet Nanny at Self-employed
August 31, 2024 - July 19, 2025Managed pet care independently while maintaining client communication and scheduling. Worked 7 days a week to save for graduate school, providing excellent customer service.
Guest Services at Elmwood Park Zoo
December 31, 2021 - July 19, 2025Greeted and checked in guests, assisted with special events, operated cashier in gift shop, managed zoo exhibits, and performed as mascot during visitor hours.
Education
Master's at University College Cork
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025B.A. at Eckerd College
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023Undergraduate at Alaska Pacific University
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020Master's at University College Cork, Co. Cork, Ireland
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025B.A. at Eckerd College, St. Petersburg, FL
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023Undergraduate Studies at Alaska Pacific University, Anchorage, AK
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020Qualifications
PADI Master Diver Certification
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018Youth Diving With A Purpose Scholarship
July 1, 2017 - July 31, 2018Coral Restoration Foundation Volunteer
July 1, 2017 - July 31, 2019PADI Master Diver Certification
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Life Sciences, Travel & Hospitality, Healthcare
Skills
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Intermediate
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