Donna Whicher « Hire Vine – Jobs for Thought Leaders

OBJECTIVE An interesting editorial staff position
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Blog: http://donnawhicher.wordpress.com

PROFILE
• Creative online and print writer.
• Familiar with research methodology.
• Handling multiple tasks without sacrificing attention to details.
• Working with images that complement text.
• Seeing documents through all stages of the editorial process.
• Proficient in AP, Chicago, and MLA styles.

EXPERIENCE
Anne Arundel Community College, Arnold, MD
Adjunct Instructor of English, 2009-present
• Teaching freshmen composition and research courses.
• Creating interesting and dynamic lectures and assignments.

Chesapeake Times, Chestertown, MD
Contributing Writer, 2008-Present
• Writing magazine articles for online and print distribution.
• Working with editors to deliver content before deadline.

What’s Up? Eastern Shore Magazine, Annapolis, MD
Assistant Managing Editor, 2007
• Supported the Managing Editor of a glossy regional magazine.
• Maintained project calendar and supervised calendar editor.

California Community Colleges System, Fairfield & Sacramento, CA
Adjunct Instructor of English, 2004-2006
• Taught English Composition courses.
• Assessed student essays and exams.

SKILL SET
Writing
Editing
Research
Interviewing
Grammar
Proofreading marks
PC/Macintosh
Microsoft Word
Photoshop
Access
Excel
Internet applications
Working knowledge of HTML and CSS
Typing 50 w.p.m.
Data entry
Project management

EDUCATION
MFA (Creative Writing) San Francisco State University, CA
MA (English Literature and Creative Writing) Hollins University, VA
BA (English) University of Hawaii, HI
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Shambhala Meditation International (2004-present)
• Event planning and coordination & meditation class assistant
Friends of the Kent County Library (MD) (2007-present)
• Publicity writing & event planning
Chester River Hospice (2008-present)
• Supporting and visiting patients
The Prince Theatre (2008-present)
• Marketing board member, publicity assistance & performance hospitality
Wordsmiths Guild (CA) (2001-2003)
• Organized readings by visiting authors & event planning
Poetry Center & American Poetry Archives (CA) (2001-2003)
• Publicity assistant, wrote and distributed news releases & maintained archives
PUBLICATIONS
BOOKS
“What Year Is It?” Oakland Out Loud: Poetry and Prose in Celebration of There, Oakland: PEN, 2007. 54. (poetry)
“Exploring the Writing Process,” A Community of Writers: A Workshop Course in Writing, Eds. Peter Elbow and Pat Belanoff, Boston: McGraw Hill Higher Education, 2000, 419. (nonfiction)
MAGAZINES & JOURNALS
“Prince Offers Twist on Dickens Classic,” co-written with Lucia Foster, The Star Democrat and The Kent County News, Maryland: November 19, 1009. (news release)
“Friends of the Library Book Sale,” The Kent County News and Delmarva Town Crier, Maryland: November 10, 2009. (news release)
“Three for the Road: Ways to Enjoy Fall on the Eastern Shore,” Chesapeake Times, Maryland: October, 2009, Vol. 2, Number 17, 16-20. (article)
“Today’s Volunteer Firefighters,” Chesapeake Times, Maryland: September, 2009, Vol. 2, Number 16, 20-25. (article)
“Exploring Area Farmers Markets,” Chesapeake Times, Maryland: August, 2009, Vol. 2, Number 15, 8-15. (article)
“Throwing a Great Party Is as Easy as Connecting the Dots,” Chesapeake Times, Maryland: June 2009, Vol. 2 Number 13, 16-21. (advertorial)
“The Legacy of Kent County’s African-American Heroes,” Chesapeake Times, Maryland: October, 2008, Vol. 1, Number 5, 22-28. (article)
“Digging Up the History of Nature’s Saint,” Chesapeake Times, Maryland: August 2008, Vol. 1, Number 3, 20-25. (article)
“Meet Doug Gill,” Currents, Chestertown, Maryland, 2008, Vol. 18, 3. (article)
“Victorian-Era Vintage Baseball in Talbot County,” What’s Up? Eastern Shore, Maryland, June 2008, 38-40. (article)
“Who’s Who,” American Painting Contractor, Virginia: May 2008, 20-24. (B2B article)
“For a Fun and Fabulous Workout—Hit the Ice!” What’s Up? Eastern Shore, Maryland, January 2008, 15-16. (article)
“Books by Local Authors,” What’s Up? Eastern Shore, co-written with Nadja Maril, Maryland, December 2007, 35-37. (article)
“2007 Most Eligible Singles,” What’s Up? Eastern Shore, Maryland, November 2007, 30-33. (article)
“W.H. Harris: The Last Survivor,” What’s Up? Eastern Shore, Maryland, November 2007, 50-51. (article)
“What’s the Dish?” What’s Up? Eastern Shore, Maryland, October 2007, 97. (article)
“Fields Stretching On,” The South Carolina Review, Clemson U: Volume 40, Number 1, Fall 2007, 126-127. (poetry)
“Art Energizes Life: The Avalon Theatre in Easton,” What’s Up? Eastern Shore, Maryland, September 2007, 50-53. (article)
“Wager on the Water,” What’s Up? Eastern Shore, Maryland, July/ August 2007, 44-48. (article)
“Get Your Feet Wet: Wade-In Festival at the Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center,” What’s Up? Eastern Shore, June 2007, 17-18. (article)
“The Quick Six: Poet Sue Ellen Thompson,” What’s Up? Eastern Shore, June 2007, 96. (interview)
“Morning View of the Chester,” Delmarva Quarterly, Lewes, Delaware, Vol. 5, Number 4, Spring 2007, 56. (poetry)
“Teaching Outside the Box: Echo Hill Outdoor School,” What’s Up? Eastern Shore, May 2007, 46-49. (article)
“A Beginner’s Guide to the Easton Golfing Scene,” What’s Up? Eastern Shore, May 2007, 56-58. (article)
“Featherweights Descend on Federalsburg,” What’s Up? Eastern Shore, June 2007, 19-20. (article)