The Loft Literary Center

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Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Benjamin Obler Benjamin Obler Stone Ridge, New York Details
Benjamin Obler's The Loft Literary Center Experience June 2010 - Present
Job Novelist, Writing Instructor, Editor
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
OneRoom   July 2015 - Present
Gotham Writers' Workshop  May 2013 - Present
The Loft Literary Center   June 2010 - Present
Benchmark Education Company  May 2013 - July 2014
CreateSpace  August 2012 - May 2013
Inksplash   November 2012 - April 2013
Data Recognition Corporation  March 2003 - November 2012
CaptionMax  December 1999 - March 2003
Coffee House Press  September 1996 - March 1997

Skills
Published Author, Fiction, Short Stories, Freelance Writing, Books, Editorial, Copy Editing, Editing, Creative Writing, Proofreading, Literature, Publishing, Content Development, Text Editing, Copywriting, Fact-checking, Web Content

Education
The University of Glasgow   1998 — 1999
Master of Letters, Creative Writing

University of St. Thomas   1991 — 1995
Bachelor's degree, English Lit / Creative Writing

Emily Brower Emily Brower Saint Paul, Minnesota Details
Emily Brower's The Loft Literary Center Experience October 2014 - April 2015
Job
Industry Publishing
Experience
Pearson  June 2015 - Present
Redleaf Press  October 2014 - April 2015
The Loft Literary Center   October 2014 - April 2015
Redleaf Press  June 2014 - September 2014
Times Union  April 2014 - June 2014
Concordiensis  March 2013 - March 2014
Concordiensis  March 2012 - March 2013

Skills
Proofreading, Editorial, Publishing, Fact-checking, Copy Editing, Editing, Event Planning, Microsoft Excel, Social Media, Public Speaking, PowerPoint

Education
Union College   2010 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, English and Classics

Joan Hause, MA, LPCC Joan Hause, MA, LPCC Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Joan Hause, MA, LPCC's The Loft Literary Center Experience March 2001 - January 2012
Job Therapist at Rum River Counseling
Industry Mental Health Care
Experience
Rum River Counseling  February 2013 - Present
Counseling and Creative Arts   November 2011 - May 2013
The Loft Literary Center   March 2001 - January 2012
Compass Center for Healing   December 2010 - November 2011
Neighborhood Involvement Program  January 2009 - November 2011

Skills
Counseling, Psychology, Writing, Mental Health, Counselling, Teaching, Mental Health Counseling, Self-esteem, Editing, Creative Writing, Stress, Group Therapy, Counseling Psychology, Psychotherapy, Healing, Therapists, CBT, Poetry, Behavioral Health, Meditation, Mindfulness, Life Transitions, Motivational..., Psychodynamic..., Art Therapy, Cognition, Stress Management, Trauma Therapy, Workshop Facilitation, Grief Counseling, Mindfulness-based..., Individual Counselling, Post Traumatic Stress

Education
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota   2007 — 2010
Masters in Counseling and Psychological Services, Counseling Psychology

Hamline University   1996 — 2000
Master of Fine Arts, Writing

Claire Stanford Claire Stanford Minneapolis, Minnesota Details
Claire Stanford's The Loft Literary Center Experience 2010 - Present
Job Writer & Editor
Industry Publishing
Experience
The Loft Literary Center   2010 - Present
Vox Media, Inc.   November 2012 - June 2014
Simple, Good, and Tasty LLC   July 2012 - December 2013
University of Minnesota  2010 - 2012
Bon Appetit  August 2008 - April 2009
Health.com  March 2008 - August 2008

Skills
Editorial, Blogging, Journalism, Magazines, Research, Social Media Marketing, Editing, Text Editing, Copy Editing, Copywriting, Proofreading, Food, Food Industry, Food Writing, Restaurant Reviews, Teaching, University Teaching, Teaching Writing, Creative Writing, Fiction Writing, Science Fiction, Literary Fiction, Speculative Fiction, WordPress, Photoshop, GIMP, Microsoft Office

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2009 — 2012
Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.), Creative Writing (fiction)

Yale University   2002 — 2006
B.A., English

The College Preparatory School (CPS)   1998 — 2002

Carrie Kennedy Carrie Kennedy Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Carrie Kennedy's The Loft Literary Center Experience September 2003 - Present
Job Classroom Assistant at Hopkins Public Schools
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Hopkins Public Schools  August 2014 - Present
Freelance  September 2004 - Present
The Loft Literary Center   September 2003 - Present
PACER Center  December 2013 - June 2014
Chyten Educational Services  October 2012 - November 2013
Concordia University  2003 - 2006
Twin City Bridal Association   August 2002 - August 2003

Skills
Literature, Creative Writing, Fiction, Editing, Proofreading, Education, Higher Education, Academic Tutoring, Business Communications, Research, Coaching, Books, Copy Editing, Program Development, Social Media, Publishing, Public Speaking, Blogging

Education
Hamline University   1998 — 2002
Masters of Fine Arts, Writing

Augsburg College   1990 — 1993
B.A., English

Gustavus Adolphus College   1989 — 1990
transferred, English

Anna Min Anna Min Minneapolis, Minnesota Details
Anna Min's The Loft Literary Center Experience October 2013 - Present
Job Entrepreneur, Advisor, Founder of Min Enterprises Photography LLC
Industry Media Production
Experience
The Loft Literary Center   October 2013 - Present
Min Enterprises Photography, LLC   2010 - Present
Women's Foundation of Minnesota  November 2009 - Present
Macalester College  June 2011 - November 2012
PFund Foundation  2005 - July 2012
ROR Tax Professionals, LLC   January 2010 - May 2011
Rainbow Health Initiative  October 2008 - September 2010
Women's Foundation of Minnesota  December 2009 - March 2010
Women's Foundation of Minnesota  October 2009 - October 2009
Wells Fargo  May 2008 - August 2008

Skills
Economics, Nonprofits, Photography, Program Development, Community Outreach, Blogging, Fundraising, Philanthropy, Public Speaking, Social Media, Strategic Planning, Non-profits, Volunteer Management, Event Management, Editing, Statistics, Event Planning, Connecting People, Fundraisers, Program Management, Writing, Community Organizing, Social Media Marketing, Facebook, Event Photography, Documentary Photography, Candid Photography, Community Development, Publicity, Leadership Development, Public Relations, Group Photos, Low Light, Social Documentary, Product Shots, Workshop Facilitation, Grant Administration, Commercial Photography, Travel Photography, Studio Lighting, Landscape Photography, Natural Lighting, Photo Essays, Resource Management, Microsoft Excel, Grant Writing, Marketing Strategy

Education
Macalester College   2005 — 2009
B.A., Economics, Statistics Minor

South High School   2000 — 2005

Vanessa Ramstack Vanessa Ramstack Minneapolis, Minnesota Details
Vanessa Ramstack's The Loft Literary Center Experience September 2014 - Present
Job Poetry Out Loud Research and Engagement Intern at The Loft Literary Center
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
The Loft Literary Center   September 2014 - Present
Gina+Will   September 2014 - Present
Minnesota Children's Museum  January 2014 - Present
Yogurt Lab - Stadium Village   May 2013 - September 2014
The Minnesota Daily  September 2011 - May 2013
Alice Baker Memorial Public Library   July 2006 - August 2012
The Minnesota Daily  January 2011 - May 2011

Skills
Creative Writing, Columnist, Copy Editing, Customer Service, Poetry, News Writing, Performance Poetry, Speech Writing, InDesign, Polaris library system, AP style, WordPress, Proofreading, Blogging, Technical Writing, Public Speaking, Feature Articles, Layout, Editing, Journalism, Publications, Magazines, Newspapers, Books, AP Style

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS), English Language and Literature, General

Mukwonago High School   2005 — 2009

Kasi Williamson Kasi Williamson Saint Louis, Missouri Details
Kasi Williamson's The Loft Literary Center Experience 2002 - 2006
Job Assistant Professor, Department of English & Communication at Fontbonne University
Industry Higher Education
Experience
Fontbonne University  August 2015 - Present
Saint Louis University  July 2011 - June 2015
University of Minnesota  2006 - 2011
The Loft Literary Center   2002 - 2006

Skills
Higher Education, Academic Advising, Public Speaking, Online teaching and..., Strategic communication..., Internal communications, Writing, Web writing, Editing, Creative Writing, Internal Communications, Student Affairs, Community Outreach, Management

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Ph.D., Communication Studies

Loyola University Chicago
M.A., English

Quincy University
B.A., English and Music

Kurtis Scaletta Kurtis Scaletta Minneapolis, Minnesota Details
Kurtis Scaletta's The Loft Literary Center Experience February 2011 - Present
Job Online Education
Industry E-Learning
Experience
Normandale Community College  August 2014 - Present
The Loft Literary Center   February 2011 - Present
Self-Employed  November 2006 - Present
University of Minnesota  July 2001 - February 2011

Skills
Published Author, Children's Books, Creative Writing, Writing, E-Learning, Distance Learning, Blended Learning, Project Management, Learning Management..., Moodle, Social Media, WordPress, Teaching, Higher Education, Books, Publishing, Copy Editing, Public Speaking, Gunsmithing, Bodybuilding, Blacksmithing, Proofreading, Editing

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2000 — 2006
Master of Arts (MA), Learning Technologies

University of Maine   1993 — 1995
Master of Arts (MA), English Language and Literature, General

The University of North Dakota   1986 — 1992
Bachelor of Arts (BA), English Language and Literature, General

John Schaidler John Schaidler Minneapolis, Minnesota Details
John Schaidler's The Loft Literary Center Experience 2002 - 2005
Job Global Advisory Board at Street Library Ghana
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Freelance  September 2008 - Present
Street Library Ghana   March 2014 - Present
Point Blank Pictures, Inc.   1991 - Present
Rock the Ordway   2014 - 2015
Ghana Health and Education Initiative  June 2012 - July 2013
Marnita's Table   March 2012 - December 2012
The Loft Literary Center   2002 - 2005
Departure Films  1991 - 1991
Best Buy Company  1988 - 1991

Skills
Advertising, Non-profits, Video, Broadcast, Fiction, Creative Writing, Writing, Copywriting, Public Speaking, Video Production, Grant Writing, Marketing Communications, Storytelling, Nonprofits, Commercials, Marketing, Books, Creative Direction, Screenwriting, Film Production, Cultural Competency, EGRA literacy..., Community Outreach, Video Editing, Public Relations, Blogging, Copy Editing, Newsletters, Research

Education
Humphrey School of Public Affairs, U of MN   2011 — 2013
Certificate in Nonprofit Management, Nonprofit Management/Public Affairs

Gustavus Adolphus College   1982 — 1986
B.A., Theatre

Neenah Public High School   1982 — 1986
HS Diploma

David Anaxagoras David Anaxagoras Greater Los Angeles Area Details
David Anaxagoras's The Loft Literary Center Experience October 2013 - December 2013
Job Creator & CoExecutive Producer of Amazon Studios Kid TV Series "Gortimer Gibbon's Life on Normal Street"
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Amazon Studios  July 2012 - Present
Independent  2012 - Present
UCI Child Care Services   June 2005 - March 2014
The Loft Literary Center   October 2013 - December 2013

Skills
Screenwriting, Film, Film Production, Entertainment, Creative Writing, TV Writing, Story Analysis, Blogging, Feature Films, Books, Short Stories, Storytelling, Comedy, New Media, Television, Editing, Creative Direction, Directing, Stage, Analysis, Magazines, Publications, Photography, Content Strategy, Theatre, Short Films, Publishing, Producing

Education
University of California, Los Angeles   2003 — 2005
MFA, Screenwriting

California State University-Fullerton   1995 — 1999
BS, Child Development

Graham Sutherland Graham Sutherland Saint Paul, Minnesota Details
Graham Sutherland's The Loft Literary Center Experience June 2011 - September 2011
Job Development Manager at Reading Partners
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Reading Partners  August 2015 - Present
College Possible  August 2013 - August 2015
Macalester College  September 2010 - May 2013
Milkweed Editions  May 2012 - September 2012
The Loft Literary Center   June 2011 - September 2011

Skills
Creative Writing, Editing, Copy Editing, Newsletters, Raiser's Edge, Grant Writing, Copywriting, Proofreading, Community Outreach, Nonprofits

Education
Macalester College   2009 — 2013
Bachelor's degree, Creative Writing and Latin American Studies, Cum Laude

Anna Krueger Anna Krueger Minneapolis, Minnesota Details
Anna Krueger's The Loft Literary Center Experience September 2007 - December 2007
Job Intake Department Coordinator at Johnson Becker PLLC
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Johnson Becker, PLLC  February 2010 - Present
Self Employed  January 2009 - Present
Resorts and Lodges.com, Travel Net Solutions   May 2009 - February 2010
University of St Thomas  2005 - 2009
Graywolf Press  September 2008 - December 2008
The Loft Literary Center   September 2007 - December 2007
The Oliver Press   September 2007 - December 2007
University of Nebraska-Lincoln  June 2007 - August 2007

Skills
Editing, Writing, Word, Customer Service, Marketing, Press Releases

Education
University of St. Thomas   2005 — 2009
B.A., English

The University of Glasgow   2008 — 2008
English

Pius X High School   2001 — 2005

Cristina Pippa Cristina Pippa Minneapolis, Minnesota Details
Cristina Pippa's The Loft Literary Center Experience October 2013 - Present
Job Writer and Teacher
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Metropolitan State University  January 2015 - Present
The Loft Literary Center   October 2013 - Present
Inver Hills Community College  August 2014 - Present
Stages Theatre Company  February 2013 - Present
Buffalo State College  July 2008 - January 2013
Center for the Arts, University at Buffalo  July 2008 - August 2010
Arts at reStart   June 2008 - January 2009
Coterie Theatre Company   September 2007 - July 2008
Avalon Theatre Company   November 2005 - April 2008
The Brooklyn Rail  March 2006 - March 2008

Skills
Film, Theatre, Drama, Performing Arts, Playwriting, Plays, Teaching, Public Speaking, Screenwriting, Acting, Publishing, Stage, Books, Festivals, Screenplays, Television, Creative Writing, Improvisation, Directing, Art, Editing

Education
University of Iowa   2002 — 2005
M.F.A., Playwrights Workshop

Columbia University in the City of New York   1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Theatre/Theater

Screenwriting U
Pro Series 38, Screenwriting

Rosalind Black Rosalind Black Brooklyn, New York Details
Rosalind Black's The Loft Literary Center Experience June 2013 - August 2013
Job Editorial Intern at Writers House Literary Agency
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Writers House Literary Agency  October 2015 - Present
Oberlin College  July 2014 - June 2015
The Oberlin Review  January 2014 - May 2014
The Loft Literary Center   June 2013 - August 2013
MinnPost.com  January 2013 - January 2013

Skills
Copy Editing, Fact-checking, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Ultimate Frisbee, Swimming, Team Leadership, Writing, Online Research, Spanish-speaking, Spanish Literature, Literature, Literary Criticism, English Literature, American Literature, History of Art, Feature Writing, News Writing, Spanish

Education
Oberlin College   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Comparative Literature

Emily Joan Smith Emily Joan Smith Minneapolis, Minnesota Details
Emily Joan Smith's The Loft Literary Center Experience June 2012 - August 2012
Job Educator pursuing opportunity in extracurricular setting
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Nova Classical Academy  October 2011 - June 2014
The Loft Literary Center   June 2012 - August 2012
The Loft Literary Center   June 2011 - August 2011
Ministère de l'Éducation Nationale   October 2010 - July 2011
Media Institute for Social Change   April 2010 - July 2010
The Mac Weekly  September 2006 - May 2009
Macalester College Facilities Management   September 2005 - December 2007

Skills
Editing, Proofreading, Nonprofits, Blogging, Grant Writing, Teaching, Event Planning, French, Organizing, Social Skills, Non-profits, Copy Editing, Community Outreach, Research, Program Development, Tutoring, Creative Writing, Fundraising, Public Speaking, People Skills, Youth Programs, Program Management

Education
Macalester College   2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts, Humanities

Media Institute for Social Change   2008 — 2008
Fellowship, Documentary Production

Clair Dunlap Clair Dunlap Minneapolis, Minnesota Details
Clair Dunlap's The Loft Literary Center Experience May 2015 - August 2015
Job Assistant Preschool Teacher at St. John's Child Care Center
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
St. John's Child Care Center   August 2015 - Present
Winter Tangerine   June 2015 - August 2015
The Loft Literary Center   May 2015 - August 2015
Hugo House  July 2014 - August 2014
826 Seattle  June 2014 - August 2014
Concordia Language Villages  June 2012 - July 2012

Skills
French, Foreign Languages, Curriculum Design, Creative Writing, English Literature, Teaching, Performance Poetry, Event Planning, Social Media, Poetry, Proofreading, ESL, Language Teaching, Spoken Word, Teaching English as a..., Teaching Writing, Literary Criticism, English grammar, Tutoring, Copy Editing, InDesign, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Editing, Food, Childcare, Leadership

Education
St. Olaf College   2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts (BA), English Literature, French Language, Teaching English as a Second Language

Mary O'Regan Mary O'Regan Seattle, Washington Details
Mary O'Regan's The Loft Literary Center Experience 2006 - 2006
Job Digital Copy Manager at Nordstrom
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Nordstrom  2014 - Present
Nordstrom  2012 - 2014
Tiger Oak Publications  2007 - 2012
Tiger Oak Publications  2007 - 2012
Minnesota Premier Publications  2006 - 2007
Ogden Publications  2006 - 2006
The Loft Literary Center   2006 - 2006
Village Voice Media  2005 - 2006
Internet Broadcasting  2004 - 2004

Skills
Fashion, Blogging, Journalism, Editorial, Lifestyle, Writing, Editing, Public Speaking, Managing Employees, Idea Generation, Project Coordination, InDesign, Web Content Management, Social Media, Copywriting, Copy Editing, trendspotting, Twitter, Creative Direction, Trend Forecasting, Entertainment, Television, Marketing, Video, Photography, Broadcast, Newspapers, Management, Event Planning, Content Marketing, Layout, Content Strategy

Education
Hamline University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication Studies & Creative Writing

Courtney Algeo Courtney Algeo Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Courtney Algeo's The Loft Literary Center Experience February 2012 - July 2013
Job Strategic Marketing Manager at Magnet 360
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Magnet 360  April 2015 - Present
Minneapolis Institute of Arts  July 2013 - April 2015
Paper Darts Magazine   October 2010 - January 2014
The Loft Literary Center   February 2012 - July 2013
Minneapolis College of Art and Design  November 2011 - June 2013
Twin Cities Daily Planet  February 2011 - November 2012
At Large  April 2008 - November 2012
All the Tacos I Have Loved   September 2010 - May 2012
Minneapolis College of Art and Design  October 2010 - February 2012
Timeless Seeds, Inc.   June 2011 - January 2012

Skills
Blogging, Copy Editing, Editing, Newsletters, Marketing, Proofreading, Social Media, Editorial, Copywriting, Social Media Marketing

Education
Temple University
BA, Magna Cum Laude, English Literature

Jackie Cangro Jackie Cangro Greater New York City Area Details
Jackie Cangro's The Loft Literary Center Experience September 2011 - Present
Job Freelance Writer and Editor
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
The Loft Literary Center   September 2011 - Present
Freelance  October 2009 - Present
Penguin Random House  February 2000 - Present
Self-Employed  January 2002 - Present
The Writers' Salon   2010 - January 2013

Skills
Blogging, Proofreading, Copy Editing, Fiction, Creative Writing, Editing, Novels, Web Content, Fiction Writing, Non-fiction, Books, Magazines, Literature, Short Stories, Published Author, Freelance Writing, Poetry, Curriculum Design, Teaching

Education
Georgia State University
MFA, Creative Writing

Florida State University
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Communication and Media Studies

Lucas Schulze Lucas Schulze Minneapolis, Minnesota Details
Lucas Schulze's The Loft Literary Center Experience January 2008 - September 2013
Job Communications & Program Specialist at West Bank Business Association
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
West Bank Business Association  January 2014 - Present
The Loft Literary Center   January 2008 - September 2013
University of Minnesota  May 2002 - February 2006
University of Minnesota  May 2000 - January 2006

Skills
Public Speaking, Art Education, Web Design, Event Management, Research, Teaching, Literature, Program Development, Editing, Nonprofits, Critical Theory, Publicity, Volunteer Management, Books, Publications, Grant Writing, Higher Education, Photography, Creative Writing, Fundraising, Customer Engagement, Community Outreach

Education
Goddard College   2003 — 2006
MFA, Interdisciplinary Arts

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   1997 — 2002
BA, Individualized Studies, Writing, Critical Theory, Art, South Asian Languages and Cultures

Ashley Haugen Ashley Haugen Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Ashley Haugen's The Loft Literary Center Experience July 2008 - August 2008
Job Content Marketing Manager at brightpeak financial
Industry Financial Services
Experience
brightpeak financial  February 2014 - Present
Axiom Marketing Communications  May 2012 - January 2014
Axiom Marketing  August 2011 - May 2012
Axiom Marketing Communications  March 2011 - August 2011
Ordway Center for the Performing Arts  September 2010 - January 2011
Gustavus Adolphus College  January 2010 - May 2010
The Loft Literary Center   July 2008 - August 2008

Skills
Digital Marketing, Social Media, Public Relations, Writing, Editing, Market Research, Strategic Planning, Brand Development, Content Strategy, Creative Strategy, Media Relations, Proposal Writing, Project Management, Corporate Communications, Account Management, Management, Marketing Communications, Advertising, Creativity, Press Releases, Creative Writing, Research, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Interactive Marketing, Newsletters, Google Analytics, Social Media Marketing, Copywriting, Competitive Analysis, Social Networking, Email Marketing, Strategy, Marketing, Online Marketing, Social Media Measurement, Strategic Communications, Digital Media

Education
Gustavus Adolphus College   2006 — 2010
B.A., Communication and Media Studies

Meghan Pipe Meghan Pipe Miller Place, New York Details
Meghan Pipe's The Loft Literary Center Experience February 2014 - Present
Job Administrative Assistant at The Loft Literary Center
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
The Loft Literary Center   February 2014 - Present
Rock Star Supply Company (RSS Co.)   January 2014 - February 2015
Notations 21 Project   2012 - January 2015
The Ward Melville Heritage Organization   October 2012 - October 2013
The East End Shirt Company   May 2005 - September 2012
Teach For America  August 2010 - May 2011

Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, PowerPoint, English, Research, Windows, Outlook, Teaching, HTML, Grant Writing, Arts Administration, Blogging, Editing

Education
SUNY Geneseo
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English

State University of New York College at Geneseo

Rae Wood Rae Wood Minneapolis, Minnesota Details
Rae Wood's The Loft Literary Center Experience January 2014 - Present
Job Poetry Out Loud Intern
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
The Bookcase   February 2014 - Present
The Loft Literary Center   January 2014 - Present
Minnetonka High School  November 2012 - Present
Rocket 55  March 2013 - May 2013
Corrigan Mental Health Center   June 2012 - September 2012
Carleton College  September 2010 - March 2012
Carleton College  June 2010 - March 2012
University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum  June 2007 - August 2009

Skills
Writing, Editing, Research, Social Media, Administrative Functions

Education
Carleton College   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology and English

Minnetonka High School   2004 — 2008

Theresa Alberti Theresa Alberti Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Theresa Alberti's The Loft Literary Center Experience October 2006 - October 2008
Job Temp office clerk at OfficeTeam~~searching for great new job
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
OfficeTeam  January 2015 - Present
Theresa Alberti Freelance Writer   1991 - Present
The People's Gallery   March 2013 - Present
Association of Universalist Women group at First Universalist Church   June 2012 - June 2013
National Novel Writing Month  August 2005 - December 2010
The Loft Literary Center   October 2006 - October 2008
Maud Hart Lovelace Society   1995 - 2001
Seward Community Gardens   April 1996 - October 2000

Skills
Historical Fiction, Novels, Professional Writing, Books, Newsletters, Copywriting, Editing, Publishing, Non-fiction, Fiction, Poetry, Magazine Articles, Freelance Writing, History, Fiction Writing, Ghostwriting, Short Stories, Book Reviews

Education
St. Catherine University   1989 — 1990
Bachelor of Arts (BA), English Literature; Library & Information Science

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   1985 — 1986
English

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota   1983 — 1984
Mass Communications

Jessica Franck Jessica Franck Bloomington, Indiana Details
Jessica Franck's The Loft Literary Center Experience January 2010 - January 2010
Job Instructor Creative Writing and Composition at Indiana University
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Indiana University  August 2013 - Present
University of Minnesota  October 2012 - August 2013
Minnesota Book Awards   September 2012 - February 2013
Cargoes Literary Magazine   August 2011 - May 2012
Hollins University  September 2010 - May 2012
Grapheon Literary Society   January 2009 - May 2010
The Loft Literary Center   January 2010 - January 2010
Midway Contemporary Art  October 2007 - June 2008

Skills
Non-profit..., Creative Writing, University Teaching, Language Arts, Organization, Literary Writing, Poetry, Workshop Facilitation, Office Administration, Data Entry, Guided Tours, Editorial, Leading Discussions, Academic Administration, Event Planning, Constituent..., Solicitation, Overseeing Projects, Promotions, Program Management, Community Outreach, Social Media, Content Writing, Travel Arrangements, English Literature, Managing Project Budgets, Interactive Writing, Poetry Readings, Hosting Events, Award Programs, Formatting Documents, Lesson Planning, Close Reading, Higher Education, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Raiser's Edge, FileMaker, Mainframe, Lotus Notes, MailChimp, Feminism, DIY, Thrifty

Education
Indiana University Bloomington   2013 — 2016
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Poetry

Hollins University   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (BA), English Language and Literature/Letters

Shannon McCarville Shannon McCarville Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Shannon McCarville's The Loft Literary Center Experience September 2007 - February 2009
Job Board Member at She Rock She Rock
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
She Rock She Rock   March 2015 - Present
Minnesota Council of Nonprofits  September 2009 - Present
Shanny Mac Media   September 2005 - Present
The Loft Literary Center   September 2007 - February 2009
CLIMB Theatre Inc.  January 2006 - April 2007

Skills
Nonprofits, Community Outreach, Fundraising, Volunteer Management, Program Development, Grants, Program Evaluation, Event Planning, Community Development, Philanthropy, Community Organizing

Education
Antioch College
B.A.

Perpich Center for Arts Education
Diploma

Erin Sandberg Erin Sandberg Chicago, Illinois Details
Erin Sandberg's The Loft Literary Center Experience January 2007 - January 2007
Job Senior Copywriter at Evive Health
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Evive Health  June 2014 - Present
Freelance/Self-Employed  2011 - Present
IES Abroad  June 2013 - May 2014
IES Abroad  August 2012 - June 2013
IES Abroad  March 2008 - August 2012
The Loft Literary Center   January 2007 - January 2007

Skills
Copywriting, Copy Editing, Proofreading, Creative Non-fiction, Microsoft Office, CMS, Travel Blogging, Journalism, Higher Education, Drupal, International Education, Social Media, Publications, Newsletters, Blogging, Writing, Editing

Education
Northwestern University   2015 — 2016
Master of Science - Health Communication, Health Communication

Gustavus Adolphus College   2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts - English with an Emphasis in Writing, Cum Laude

L’Université de Nantes   2006 — 2006
French Language and Literature

Sherrie Fernandez-Williams Sherrie Fernandez-Williams Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Sherrie Fernandez-Williams's The Loft Literary Center Experience September 2014 - Present
Job Program Manager at The Loft Literary Center
Industry Higher Education
Experience
The Loft Literary Center   September 2014 - Present
Hamline University  2008 - Present
Minneapolis Community and Technical College  January 2013 - May 2013
University of St.Thomas  2005 - 2008
Bethel University  1996 - 2004

Skills
Teaching, Higher Education, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Writing, Curriculum Development, Instructional..., Student Development, Program Development, Student Affairs, Diversity Training, Teaching Adults, Grant Writing, Leadership Development, Creative Writing, Admissions, Community Outreach, Program Evaluation, Resume Writing, Volunteer Management, Career Counseling, Student Engagement, Curriculum Design, Adult Education, Staff Development, Nonprofits, Workshop Facilitation, Classroom, Instructional Design

Education
Hamline University   1999 — 2005
MFA in Writing, Concentration in Creative Nonfiction

Hofstra University

Linda (Keillor) Berg Linda (Keillor) Berg Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Linda (Keillor) Berg's The Loft Literary Center Experience 2000 - 2006
Job Experienced development, marketing and communication executive
Industry Higher Education
Experience
William Mitchell College of Law  December 2006 - Present
African Resources Center   2005 - 2009
University of Minnesota Foundation  1993 - 2007
The Loft Literary Center   2000 - 2006
International Multifoods  1986 - 1993
Burlington Northern, Inc.   1979 - 1986

Skills
Non-profits, Grant Writing, Fundraising, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Editing, Research, Event Planning, Volunteer Management, Strategic Planning, Program Development, Teaching, Public Relations, Social Media, Media Relations, Nonprofits, Public Policy, Higher Education, Alumni Relations, Stewardship, Strategic Communications, Grants, Community Development, Philanthropy, Corporate Communications

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   1971 — 1975
B.A., Journalism, French

Rebecca Dosch Brown Rebecca Dosch Brown Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Rebecca Dosch Brown's The Loft Literary Center Experience August 2011 - June 2012
Job MN LEND (Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities) Program
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
University of Minnesota  January 2015 - Present
University of Minnesota  February 2011 - January 2015
University of Minnesota  2010 - January 2015
Minnesota State Arts Board  January 2014 - December 2014
Marcy Open School  December 2009 - December 2014
Buckman Fellowship   June 2012 - May 2013
Jerome Foundation   June 2012 - August 2012
The Loft Literary Center   August 2011 - June 2012
University of Minnesota  January 2008 - July 2011
University of Minnesota  October 2007 - January 2011

Skills
StrengthsQuest results:..., Creative Concept..., Editorial Skills, Teaching, Literature, Research, Curriculum Design, History, Creative Non-fiction, Memoir, Creative Writing, Grants, Literary, Poetry, Advocacy, Copy Editing, English, Multicultural, Writing, Books, Program Evaluation, Student Services, Magazines, Editing, Publications, Arts, Blogging, Committees, Higher Education, Program Development, Student Affairs, Program Management, Public Speaking, Non-profits, Product Development, Community Outreach, Leadership, Event Planning, Grant Writing, Curriculum Development, Training, Nonprofits, Technical Writing, Social Justice, Workshop Facilitation, Student Development, Staff Development, Fundraising, Student Engagement, Academic Advising

Education
University of Alabama   1992 — 1997
MFA, Creative Writing, English

Chiba University   1993 — 1994
Research Fellowship, Modern Japanese Poetry

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   1985 — 1990
BA, magna cum laude, English

Jennifer Dodgson Jennifer Dodgson Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Jennifer Dodgson's The Loft Literary Center Experience May 2013 - Present
Job Director of Education at The Loft Literary Center
Industry Program Development
Experience
The Loft Literary Center   May 2013 - Present
Exposed Brick Theatre   2004 - Present
The Loft Literary Center   August 2009 - May 2013
The Loft Literary Center   July 2007 - August 2009
Chrysalis - A Center for Women  September 2005 - July 2007

Skills
Program Development, Program Management, Building Relationships, Copy editing, Staff, intern, and..., Recruiting, Blogging, Event management, Conference planning and..., Community outreach, Events planning, Youth Mentoring, Youth Development, Editing, Non-profits, Proofreading, Research, Marketing Strategy, Web Content Management, Writing, Grant Writing, Salesforce.com, Event Planning, Nonprofits, Public Speaking, Storytelling, Community Outreach, Volunteer Management, Copy Editing, Copywriting, Strategic Planning, Social Media, Event Management, Grants, Community Development, Public Relations, Creative Writing, Newsletters, Publishing, Fundraising, Non-profit..., Theatre, Strategic Communications

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   1996 — 2000
BA, Theater Performance, Dramatic Literature, and Women in the Arts

Ann Rosenquist Fee Ann Rosenquist Fee Mankato, Minnesota Details
Ann Rosenquist Fee's The Loft Literary Center Experience June 2009 - June 2009
Job Executive Director, Arts Center of Saint Peter
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Arts Center of Saint Peter   2014 - Present
Mankato Free Press  2014 - Present
The Frye   2006 - Present
Minnesota State University, Mankato  2010 - 2014
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University  February 2010 - April 2010
Minnesota State University, Mankato  1997 - 2010
The Loft Literary Center   June 2009 - June 2009
Minnesota State University, Mankato  2005 - 2009
The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra  1995 - 1997
Minnesota Orchestra  1993 - 1995

Education
University of Southern Maine   2006 — 2008
Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.), Creative Writing

Illinois State University   1991 — 1995
Master of Arts (M.A.), Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis

Illinois State University   1988 — 1991
Bachelor's degree, Mass Communication/Media Studies

Ariana Nash Ariana Nash Chicago, Illinois Details
Ariana Nash's The Loft Literary Center Experience August 2014 - Present
Job Adjunct Instructor at The University of Chicago
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
The Loft Literary Center   August 2014 - Present
The University of Chicago  August 2014 - Present
Encyclopaedia BritannicaCop   August 2013 - June 2014
The University of Chicago  September 2012 - June 2013
Self-Employed  November 2011 - June 2012
UNC Wilmington  August 2008 - May 2011
Google  May 2008 - August 2008
The Commonwealth Club of California  February 2007 - March 2008

Skills
Creative Writing, Teaching Writing, Higher Education, Copy Editing, Fact-checking, Research, Travel, Travel Planning, Event Planning, Fundraising, Public Speaking, Magazine Publishing, Outdoor Education, Public Relations, Customer Service, Publishing, Literature, Press Releases, Books, Editing, Poetry, Writing

Education
University of Chicago   2012 — 2013
Master's degree, Humanities with a concentration English Literature

University of North Carolina at Wilmington   2008 — 2011
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Creative Writing

Swarthmore College   2002 — 2006
Bachelor's degree, English Literature

Sari Fordham Sari Fordham Riverside, California Details
Sari Fordham's The Loft Literary Center Experience June 2007 - July 2007
Job Associate Professor at La Sierra University
Industry Higher Education
Experience
La Sierra University  July 2007 - Present
Adventist Review   January 2004 - December 2008
The Loft Literary Center   June 2007 - July 2007
University of Minnesota  August 2004 - January 2007
Fachhochschule Salzburg - University of Applied Sciences  January 2006 - July 2006
Pusan University of Foreign Studies   January 2003 - July 2004
Iowa State University  July 1999 - July 2001
SDA Language Institute  June 1998 - July 1999
English Language Institute  July 1995 - July 1996

Skills
Writer, Writing Workshop Leader, Teacher, Reading Specialist, ESL Specialist, Social Media, Columnist, Editing, Magazine Articles, Creative Writing, Creative Nonfiction..., Teaching, Publishing, Photography, Publications, Copy Editing, ESL, Proofreading, Non-fiction, Writing, Community Outreach, Nonprofits, Literature

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2004 — 2007
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Creative Writing: Nonfiction

Iowa State University   1999 — 2001
Master of Arts (M.A.), English

Southern Adventist University   1993 — 1997
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History

Atlanta Adventist Academy

Janna (Brayman) Krawczyk Janna (Brayman) Krawczyk Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Janna (Brayman) Krawczyk's The Loft Literary Center Experience August 2014 - Present
Job Adjunct Professor, Graduate School of Education at Hamline University
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Hamline University  December 2014 - Present
The Art of Life and Writing   September 2006 - Present
The Loft Literary Center   August 2014 - Present

Skills
Writing, Creative Writing, Wellness, Curriculum Design, Education, Art, Social Services, Editing, Therapists, Time Management, Public Speaking, Social Media, Teaching, Adolescents, Grant Writing, Teaching Writing

Education
Hamline University   2007 — 2009
Master of Arts (M.A.), Education

University of Wisconsin-Madison   1990 — 1995
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism

Carrie Obry Carrie Obry Saint Paul, Minnesota Details
Carrie Obry's The Loft Literary Center Experience 2012 - Present
Job Executive Director at Midwest Independent Booksellers Association
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
The Loft Literary Center   2012 - Present
Midwest Independent Booksellers Association   January 2010 - Present
Llewellyn Worldwide  November 2005 - December 2010
Valley Natural Foods  August 2009 - August 2010
various  2001 - January 2007
Sourcebooks  2002 - 2005
Aspen Publishers  1999 - 2001

Skills
Books, Writing, Blogging, Social Networking, Literary, Publishing, Editing, Copywriting, Non-profits, Catalogs, Creative Writing, Proofreading, Copy Editing, Publications, Social Media, Newsletters, Photography, Web Content, Nonprofits, Content Development, Magazines, Journalism, Press Releases, Published Author, Non-fiction, Publicity, Marketing, Literature, Content Management, Event Planning, Ebooks, Editorial, Content Strategy, Ghostwriting, Storytelling, Feature Articles, Academic Publishing, Marketing Copy, AP Style, Freelance Writing, Text Editing, Fact-checking, Poetry, Line Editing

Education
New York University   1998 — 2001
Master of Arts, Humanities and Social Thought

Taylor Tower Taylor Tower Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Taylor Tower's The Loft Literary Center Experience October 2014 - November 2014
Job Communications Coordinator at Children's Theatre Company
Industry Performing Arts
Experience
Children's Theatre Company  July 2015 - Present
Various  February 2012 - Present
Confabulation Storytelling Series   January 2012 - Present
Children's Theatre Company  September 2013 - July 2015
The Loft Literary Center   October 2014 - November 2014
The Loft Literary Center   January 2014 - March 2014
Brila   July 2013 - July 2013
Quebec Writers' Federation   March 2013 - April 2013
Maisonneuve Magazine  July 2012 - December 2012
Blue Metropolis Foundation   February 2012 - February 2012

Skills
Editing, Photography, Fundraising, Journalism, Storytelling, Public Relations, Music, Social Media

Education
Portland State University   2004 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts, Creative and Technical Writing, English, French

Mary Hirsch Mary Hirsch Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Mary Hirsch's The Loft Literary Center Experience January 1993 - May 2008
Job Public Relations and Marketing Manager at Schwegman, Lundberg & Woessner, P.A.
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Schwegman, Lundberg & Woessner, P.A.   September 2003 - Present
Schwegman Lundberg & Woessner, P.A.   September 2003 - Present
Swell Gal   1994 - Present
The Loft Literary Center   January 1993 - May 2008
Minnesota State Bar Association  November 1999 - October 2002
Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi L.L.P.   November 1989 - April 1995
Fredrikson & Byron  1983 - 1989
Frommelt, Eide & Reite, P.A.   June 1981 - September 1983
Gray Plant Mooty  September 1975 - March 1977

Skills
Writing, Creative Services, Humorist, Presentation Development, Public Speaking, Editing, Blogging, Comedy, Event Planning, Event Management, Newsletter Production, Corporate Communications, Adobe Creative Suite, Book Design, Marketing Communications, Newsletters, Advertising, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Marketing, Press Releases, Publishing, Copywriting, Internal Communications, Management, Public Relations, Social Networking, Social Media, Creative Writing, Media Relations, Fundraising, Online Advertising, Nonprofits, Publications

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   1983 — 1987
B.A. (Magna Cum Laude), Creative Writing and Historical Research

Southwest High School   1945 — 2012

Kristin Naca Kristin Naca Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Kristin Naca's The Loft Literary Center Experience June 2010 - May 2011
Job Poet
Industry Higher Education
Experience
Minnesota Prison Writing Workshop   May 2014 - Present
Macalester College  August 2008 - October 2015
Centerpointe Massage School   2013 - 2013
The Loft Literary Center   June 2010 - May 2011
Macondo Workshop   2005 - 2011
Macalester College  2008 - 2010
Sandra Cisneros, writer   April 2006 - November 2008

Skills
Poetry, Editing, Teaching, Creative Writing, Copy Editing, Literature, Proofreading, Books, University Teaching, Academic Writing, Research, Teaching Writing, Non-fiction, Blogging, Publications

Education
University of Nebraska-Lincoln   2003 — 2008
Ph.D., English, Poetry, Creative Writing

University of Pittsburgh   2000 — 2003
MFA, Creative Writing Poetry

University of Cincinnati   1995 — 2000
MA, English Linguistics

University of Washington   1989 — 1995
BA, English

Seraphina Nova Seraphina Nova Fort Worth, Texas Details
Seraphina Nova's The Loft Literary Center Experience 2013 - 2013
Job Theatre Professor at University of Texas at Arlington
Industry Higher Education
Experience
University of Texas at Arlington  August 2014 - Present
Tiffin University  January 2013 - Present
The Loft Literary Center   2013 - 2013
Rasmussen College  December 2010 - 2012

Skills
Creative Writing, Resume Writing, Directing, Teaching Acting, Singing, English Composition, Yoga, Literature, Teaching, Poetry, Teaching Writing, Editing, Curriculum Development, Higher Education, Acting, Nonprofits, Theatre, College Teaching, Art, Drama, Curriculum Design, Student Affairs, Grant Writing

Education
Smith College   2003 — 2005
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Dramatic Writing

Concordia University-St. Paul   1999 — 2002
Bachelor's degree, Theatre/Theater

Lauren Sepp Lauren Sepp Saint Paul, Minnesota Details
Lauren Sepp's The Loft Literary Center Experience June 2013 - August 2013
Job St. Catherine University Graduate: BA in English and Political Science
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
University of Minnesota  May 2014 - Present
The Loft Literary Center   June 2013 - August 2013
Minnesota Twins  April 2010 - August 2013
League of Women Voters Minnesota  January 2012 - April 2012
The Loft Literary Center   2012 - 2012
ACLU of Minnesota  2010 - 2012

Skills
Editing, Social Media, Event Planning, Microsoft Word, Nonprofits, Fundraising, Microsoft Excel, Salesforce.com, PowerPoint, Organization, Notary Public, Student Affairs, Higher Education..., Program Coordination, Program Evaluation, Political Science, International Relations, Writing, Networking, Non-profit...

Education
College of St. Catherine   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science and Government, English, and International Relations minor, Senior

Arcadia University   2012 — 2012
English Language and Literature/Letters

Ashley Shelby Ashley Shelby Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Ashley Shelby's The Loft Literary Center Experience 2011 - Present
Job Author, Editor, Teaching Artist
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
The Loft Literary Center   2011 - Present
Mill City Writers' Workshop   April 2008 - Present
Gotham Writers' Workshop  September 2004 - Present
Ashley Shelby   2002 - Present
Mediabistro  2007 - 2012
Penguin Group USA  2002 - 2006
Vicky Bijur Literary Agency   2000 - 2003

Skills
Teaching, Books, Journalism, Non-fiction, Short Stories, Arts, Fiction, Editing, Writing, Blogging, Creative Writing, Copy Editing, Editorial, Publishing, Web Content, Proofreading, Literature, Newsletters, Publications, Storytelling, Teaching Writing, Book Reviews, Content Management, Freelance Writing, Copywriting

Education
Columbia University School of the Arts   1999 — 2002
MFA, Nonfiction Writing

Indiana University Bloomington   1995 — 1999
B.A., Journalism

Kalie Caetano Kalie Caetano San Francisco Bay Area Details
Kalie Caetano's The Loft Literary Center Experience January 2011 - January 2011
Job Digital Media Specialist at Stanford University Press
Industry Publishing
Experience
Stanford University Press  October 2013 - Present
Fast Horse  June 2013 - September 2013
Milkweed Editions  January 2013 - May 2013
Macalester College  September 2009 - May 2013
The Loft Literary Center   January 2011 - January 2011
Eastview High School  2009 - 2011

Skills
Spanish proficiency, Familiarity with French..., Microsoft Suite, Garageband, Dreamweaver, Premiere Pro, Creative Writing, Speech Writing, Persuasive Writing, Persuasive Speaker, Technical Writing, Video Editing, Copy Editing, Audio Editing, Newspaper Design, Magazine Design, Spanish, Microsoft Office, Editing, Nonprofits, Research, Premiere, Publishing, Marketing, Books, Publications, Social Media, Publicity, Public Relations, Editorial, Magazines

Education
Macalester College   2009 — 2013
Bachelor, English Language and Literature, General, 3.76

Stanford University   2014 — 2015
Continuing Studies Program (no degree)

King's College London, U. of London   2012 — 2012

College of St. Catherine   2009 — 2010
English

Eastview High School   2005 — 2009
Diploma

Stanford University   2015 — 2019
Master of Liberal Arts, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Debra Behrens Debra Behrens Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Debra Behrens's The Loft Literary Center Experience 2000 - 2001
Job Vice President, Philanthropy at Scholarship America
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Scholarship America  July 2014 - Present
College Possible  July 2012 - July 2014
Animal Humane Society  January 2004 - July 2012
University of Minnesota, College of Liberal Arts  April 2002 - December 2003
Grinnell Regional Medical   August 2001 - March 2002
Open Book   January 1999 - June 2001
The Loft Literary Center   2000 - 2001

Skills
Persuasive Writing, Donor Relations, Philanthropy, Grant Writing, Annual Giving, Capital Campaigns, Raiser's Edge, Stewardship, Fundraisers, Planned Giving, Non-profits, Community Outreach, Event Planning, Event Management, Editing, Fundraising, Nonprofits, Volunteer Management, Leadership, Prospect Research, Public Relations, Grants, Annual Fund, Program Development, Program Management, Board Development, Strategic Planning, Alumni Relations, Major Gift Cultivation, Team Management

Education
University of Nottingham   1997 — 1998
MA, Victorian Studies

North Central College   1993 — 1997
BA, English, literature emphasis

Katrina Vandenberg Katrina Vandenberg Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Katrina Vandenberg's The Loft Literary Center Experience 2007 - 2007
Job Assistant Professor at Hamline University
Industry Higher Education
Experience
Hamline University  July 2013 - Present
Hamline University  June 2007 - July 2013
The Loft Literary Center   2007 - 2007
University of Arkansas  August 2005 - May 2006
Minneapolis College of Art and Design  August 2001 - May 2005
Universiteit Utrecht  August 1999 - June 2000
Arkansas Writers in the Schools   January 1993 - May 1997
University of Arkansas  August 1992 - December 1996

Skills
Creative Writing, Poetry, Publishing, Teaching, Editing, Copy Editing, Higher Education, Proofreading, Literature, Publications, Blogging, Books, Grant Writing, Research, Journalism

Education
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville   1992 — 1997
MFA, creative writing - poetry

Bowling Green State University   1988 — 1992
BFA, double major, French & Creative Writing

Jules Nyquist Jules Nyquist Albuquerque, New Mexico Area Details
Jules Nyquist's The Loft Literary Center Experience June 2000 - June 2007
Job Lead Enrollment counselor at Capella University; Creative writing instructor, writing retreat leader and poet
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Jules' Poetry Playhouse   March 2011 - Present
Capella University  2005 - Present
Loft Literary Center   2001 - 2009
KFAI Radio  October 2000 - October 2007
The Loft Literary Center   June 2000 - June 2007
Guthrie Theater  2003 - 2006

Skills
Creative Writing, Poetry, Teaching, Higher Education, Teaching Writing, Fundraising, Proofreading, Public Speaking, Literature, Books, Editing, Interviews, Non-fiction, Blogging, Teaching Adults, Leadership, Copy Editing, Published Author, Event Management, Consultative Sales..., Memoir, Food, Metaphor, E-Learning, Community Outreach, Resume Writing, Freelance Writing, Publishing, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Design, Journalism, Training, Press Releases, Program Management, Publicity, Program Development, Speech Writing, Adult Education, Copywriting, Web Content, Poetry Playhouse in..., Publications, Tutoring, Creative Non-fiction, Academic Writing, poetry, creative..., sestina classes, enrollment counselor, Life Coaching

Education
More to Life
Power of Purpose certified trainer

Bennington College   2005 — 2007
M.F.A, Writing and Literature (Poetry)

Metropolitan State University   1995 — 2000
BA, Creative Writing

Kelly A. Ceynowa Kelly A. Ceynowa New York, New York Details
Kelly A. Ceynowa's The Loft Literary Center Experience June 2007 - July 2011
Job Organizational Development Professional
Industry Professional Training & Coaching
Experience
Inqune   May 2015 - Present
Bank of America Merrill Lynch  June 2014 - April 2015
Bank of America Merrill Lynch  June 2013 - July 2014
Bank of America Merrill Lynch  June 2012 - August 2012
Visiting Nurse Service of New York  January 2012 - May 2012
CNN  September 2011 - December 2011
The Loft Literary Center   June 2007 - July 2011
The Loft Literary Center   April 2005 - June 2007
Rasmussen College  November 2004 - April 2005
YMCA of the Greater Twin Cities  December 2001 - September 2004

Skills
Leadership Development, Organizational..., Training Facilitation, Program Development, Executive Coaching, Consulting, Program Management, Strategic Planning, Capacity Building, Training, Human Resources, Editing, Project Management, Program Evaluation, Career Counseling, Public Speaking, Performance Management, Team Building, Workshop Facilitation, Interviews, Personal Development, Community Outreach, Strategic Partnerships

Education
Teachers College of Columbia University   2011 — 2013
MA, Social-Organizational Psychology

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2009 — 2009

University of Wisconsin-Madison
BA, International Relations and Political Science

Lois Duffy Lois Duffy Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Lois Duffy's The Loft Literary Center Experience 2003 - 2008
Job writer
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Loiswestduffy.com   October 2008 - Present
Horner2010   July 2010 - October 2010
The Loft Literary Center   2003 - 2008
Rochester Art Center  2005 - 2006
Rochester Art Center, Rochester, MN   2004 - 2005
Ecolab Inc.  August 1991 - December 2003
Minnesota State Arts Board  1994 - 2002
Office of Sen. Dave Durenberger   1987 - 1989
Albert Lea Tribune  1969 - 1978

Skills
writing, proposal..., Writing, Grant Writing, Editing, Proposal Writing, Social Media Marketing, Research, Social Media, Copy Editing, Public Relations, Blogging, Training, Media Relations, Fundraising, Publishing, Newsletters, Social Networking, Non-profits, Speech Writing, Books

Education
Hamline University   1998 — 2011
MFA

Harvard University Kennedy School of Government   1985 — 1986
Masters in Public Administration

Heather Herrman Heather Herrman Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Heather Herrman's The Loft Literary Center Experience June 2013 - October 2013
Job Adult Education Manager at The Loft Literary Center
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
The Loft Literary Center   June 2013 - October 2013
Minnesota Literacy Counci   November 2010 - June 2013
Clark College  September 2008 - January 2011
Santa Fe Preparatory School  August 2007 - May 2008
New Mexico State University  August 2004 - May 2007
Clemson University  August 2002 - May 2005

Skills
Curriculum Design, Teaching, Grant Writing, Tutoring, Nonprofits, Editing, Proofreading, Curriculum Development, Creative Writing, Higher Education, Copy Editing

Education
New Mexico State University   2004 — 2007
MFA, Creative Writing

Clemson University   2001 — 2003
MA, English Literature

The University of Kansas
BSJ, Journalism

Rosanne Bane Rosanne Bane Minneapolis, Minnesota Details
Rosanne Bane's The Loft Literary Center Experience 1990 - Present
Job Author of Around the Writer's Block, Creativity Coach, Teaching Artist and Speaker at Imagination Ink
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Imagination Ink   1990 - Present
Imagination Ink   1999 - Present
Imagination Ink   1998 - Present
Imagination Ink   1995 - Present
University of St Thomas  2004 - Present
The Loft Literary Center   1990 - Present

Skills
Brain Science of..., Writer's..., Writing, Coaching, Teaching, Public Speaking, Creative Writing, Executive Writing, Books, Solve Resistance to..., Creative Process, Fiction, Non-fiction, Blogging, Problem Solving, Editing, Arts, Interviewing, Copy Editing, Literature, Nonprofits, Storytelling, Publications, Creative Non-fiction, Fiction Writing, Short Stories, Ghostwriting, Web Content, Proofreading, Feature Articles, Book Reviews

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
M.A., Creative and Professional Writing

University of Wisconsin-Parkside
B.A. & B.S., Philosophy (B.A.) & Business Managment (B.S.)

Jessie Sholl Jessie Sholl New York, New York Details
Jessie Sholl's The Loft Literary Center Experience January 2013 - Present
Job PartTime Professor, Freelance Writer, and Editorial Consultant
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Self-employed  February 2006 - Present
Self-employed  1998 - Present
The New School  February 2003 - Present
The Loft Literary Center   January 2013 - Present
Simon and Schuster  November 2009 - December 2010

Skills
Magazine Articles, Teaching Writing, Essays, Editing, Creative Writing, Copy Editing, Proofreading, Fiction, Teaching, Magazines, Novels, Curriculum Design, Books, Dating, Feature Articles, Editorial, Short Stories, Freelance Writing, Writing, Blogging, Non-fiction

Education
The New School   1996 — 1998
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Creative Writing

The University of Minnesota   1990 — 1994
Bachelor's degree, English Language and Literature, General

Deb Peterson Deb Peterson Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Deb Peterson's The Loft Literary Center Experience April 2010 - September 2011
Job Office management, process improvement, database administration, project management,
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Youth Frontiers  January 2014 - Present
Mayflower Church   1993 - 2014
Northside Achievement Zone (NAZ)   December 2012 - October 2013
Yinghua Academy  October 2011 - October 2012
The Loft Literary Center   April 2010 - September 2011
The Loft Literary Center   February 2001 - April 2010
Search Institute  1997 - 2001
Pecos River Learning Centers   1993 - 1997
Coverall North America  1990 - 1993

Skills
Process Improvement, Database Administration..., Problem Solving, Non-profits, Database Administration, Supervisory Skills, Word, Newsletters, Excel, Microsoft Office, Access, Marketing Communications, Customer Service, Photoshop, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, FileMaker, Coaching, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Outlook, Editing, Team Building, Management, Project Management, Leadership, Budgets, PowerPoint, Staff Development, Time Management, Team Leadership, Proofreading, Nonprofits, Vendor Relationships, Training, Community Outreach

Education
Nebraska Wesleyan University
Associate, Library Science

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
100 hours toward BA in, Interior Design

Ari (Asher) Edes Ari (Asher) Edes Minneapolis, Minnesota Details
Ari (Asher) Edes's The Loft Literary Center Experience September 2013 - Present
Job Community Builder through the Arts
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Saint Paul College Writing Center   January 2015 - Present
Mixed Blood Theatre  November 2014 - Present
The Loft Literary Center   September 2013 - Present
The Loft Literary Center   October 2011 - October 2014
Mixed Precipitation   January 2013 - December 2013
BareBones Productions   September 2012 - October 2012
Mixed Precipitation   March 2012 - October 2012
The Loft Literary Center   January 2011 - September 2011
Midwest Health Center for Women  May 2010 - January 2011
NEED Communications, Inc.   October 2008 - October 2010

Skills
Blogging, Editing, Non-profits, Creative Writing, Proofreading, Copy Editing, Magazines, Research, Newsletters, Community Outreach, Accessibility, Consensus Building, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Wordpress, Cultural Competency, Volunteer Management, Volunteer Recruiting, Arts Administration, Volunteer Training, Books, Journalism, Nonprofits, Grants, American Sign Language

Education
Saint Paul College-A Community and Technical College   2015 — 2017
Certificate, Sign Language Interpretation and Translation, A

Hampshire College   2003 — 2007
B.A.

Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy   2000 — 2003

Kristen Swendsrud Kristen Swendsrud Minneapolis, Minnesota Details
Kristen Swendsrud's The Loft Literary Center Experience September 2012 - December 2012
Job Editorial Assistant at American Academy of Neurology
Industry Publishing
Experience
American Academy of Neurology  March 2015 - Present
The Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy   April 2013 - March 2015
The Loft Literary Center   September 2012 - December 2012
Texas Tech University  October 2011 - August 2012
Concordia Language Villages Office   May 2010 - May 2011
Concordia College, Carl B. Ylvisaker Library   January 2008 - May 2011
Concordia College  January 2011 - March 2011
Concordia College Campus Publications   September 2009 - April 2010
Breckenridge Migrant HeadStart   May 2008 - August 2008

Skills
Microsoft Office, Administration, Customer Service, Excel, Editing, Writing, Word, Coordination, Scheduling, Databases, PowerPoint, Administrative Support, Event Planning, English, Data Entry, Social Media, Books, Proofreading, Facebook, Copy Editing, Outlook, Social Networking, Spanish, Blogging, Event Management, Creative Writing, Wordpress, Teamwork, Research, Training, Higher Education, Newsletters, Microsoft Excel

Education
Denver University Publishing InstituteUNIVERSITY OF DENVER   2011 — 2011
Publishing Certificate, Publishing

University of Denver   2011 — 2011
Publishing Certificate, Publishing

Concordia College   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts, English Literature/Spanish

Concordia College   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts, English Literature; Spanish 2007 - 2011

Spanish Language Skill DevelopmentUNIVERSIDAD DE   2010 — 2010

John Sobieck John Sobieck Saint Paul, Minnesota Details
John Sobieck's The Loft Literary Center Experience February 2010 - May 2010
Job Compliance and Security Administrator at IWCO Direct
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
IWCO Direct  November 2013 - September 2015
Smith Micro Technologies  August 2012 - November 2013
Panino's Restaurant  June 2009 - August 2012
Milkweed Editions  August 2010 - January 2011
The Loft Literary Center   February 2010 - May 2010

Skills
Microsoft Word, Editing, Outlook, Data Entry, Creative Writing, Green IT, RFP experience, Service Desk, Windows 7, Office 365, Technical Writing, Active Directory, Networking, System Imaging

Education
Century College   2011 — 2013
Information and Telecommunications Technology

Bemidji State University   2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Creative Writing, Philosophy

Megan Atwood Megan Atwood Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Megan Atwood's The Loft Literary Center Experience January 2010 - Present
Job Senior Editor at Capstone Publishing
Industry Publishing
Experience
Capstone Publishing   October 2015 - Present
Hamline University  November 2010 - Present
The Loft Literary Center   January 2010 - Present
Macalester College  August 2013 - Present
Freelance Writer  July 2009 - Present
Several  May 2000 - Present
Rasmussen College  March 2010 - November 2011
Feminist Formations   November 2008 - November 2011
Heldref Publications  May 2007 - June 2008
United States Institute of Peace  July 2006 - May 2007

Skills
Proofreading, Editing, Publishing, Editorial, Books, Press Releases, Public Speaking, Non-fiction, Publicity, Teaching, Copy Editing, Publications, Marketing, Published Author, Blogging, Newsletters, Creative Writing, InDesign, Literature, Web Content, Copywriting, Fiction, Journalism, Writing, Freelance Writing, Social Media, Text Editing

Education
Hamline University   2007 — 2009
MFA, Writing for Children and Young Adults

University of Iowa   1993 — 1997
BA, English, Anthropology

Sally Reynolds McConnaughey Sally Reynolds McConnaughey Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Sally Reynolds McConnaughey's The Loft Literary Center Experience May 2013 - August 2013
Job Communications Generalist at Farmington Area Public Schools
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Farmington Area Public Schools  July 2014 - Present
Self-employed  January 2012 - Present
Self-employed  May 2013 - July 2014
Graywolf Press  September 2013 - December 2013
The Loft Literary Center   May 2013 - August 2013
Haute Dish, Arts and Literature Magazine   January 2010 - May 2012
Phi Theta Kappa  January 2008 - December 2009

Skills
Technical Writing, Editing, SEO copywriting, Proofreading, Creative Writing, Poetry, Poetry Readings, Organization, Social Media, Newsletters, Brochures, Chicago Manual, Publishing, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Blogging, Marketing Communications, Writing, Copy Editing, Copywriting, Product Literature, Promotional Copy, Social Networking, Pamphlets, Research, Citations, Technical Manuals, Product Descriptions, Academic Tutoring, Teaching Reading, Annual Reports, Teaching Writing, Essayist, Published Author, Desktop Publishing, Online Publishing, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Publisher, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Travel Writing, International Travel, Global Communications, Freelance Writing, Dance Education, Jazz Dance, English grammar, Wordpress, WordPress, Magazines

Education
Metropolitan State University   2009 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Writing, General, 4.0

Century College   2007 — 2009
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Liberal Arts, 4.0

Cheri Johnson Cheri Johnson Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Cheri Johnson's The Loft Literary Center Experience January 2011 - Present
Job Fiction reader at Our Stories Journal
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Cengage Learning  September 2011 - Present
The Loft Literary Center   January 2011 - Present
Our Stories Journal   December 2009 - Present
Northeast Minneapolis   June 2008 - Present
Fine Arts Work Center  October 2010 - May 2011
Finishing Line Press  July 2009 - August 2009
Augsburg College  January 2009 - May 2009
University of Minnesota  September 2002 - May 2005
The Blake School  August 1999 - June 2000

Skills
Creative Writing, Poetry, Fiction, Literature, Editing, Copy Editing, Higher Education, Creative Non-fiction, Teaching, Proofreading, Copywriting, Books, Published Author, Non-fiction, Teaching Writing, Publishing, Publications, Freelance Writing, College Teaching, Curriculum Development

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2002 — 2005
MFA, Writing

Hollins University   2000 — 2001
MA, English and writing

Augsburg College   1995 — 1999
BA, English, religion

Jim Levi Jim Levi Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Jim Levi's The Loft Literary Center Experience 2007 - 2013
Job Communications Director at State of Minnesota
Industry Government Administration
Experience
State of Minnesota  July 2008 - Present
The Loft Literary Center   2007 - 2013
YMCA Camp Ihduhapi  1999 - 2009
Clouds in Water Zen Center  2005 - 2008
University of Minnesota  2004 - 2007
Nickelodeon  1984 - 2006
Community Video Minnesota   2003 - 2004

Skills
Digital Strategy, New Media, Television, Advertising, Copy Editing, Marketing Strategy, Adobe Creative Suite, Strategic Planning, Editing, Non-profits, Press Releases, Social Media Marketing, Public Relations, Social Media, Community Outreach, Journalism, Social Networking, Marketing Communications, Strategic Communications, Creative Strategy, Integrated Marketing, Content Strategy, Information Architecture, Project Management, Copywriting, Public Speaking, Corporate Communications, CMS, Creative Direction, Marketing, Entertainment, Event Planning, Digital Marketing, Fundraising, Video Production, Editorial, Strategy, Media Relations, Blogging, Digital Media, Broadcast, Content Development, Creative Writing

Education
University of Iowa   1990 — 1993
Master's Degree, Communication Studies

University of California, Santa Barbara   1979 — 1980
Bachelor's Degree, Dramatic Art

University of Pennsylvania   1975 — 1977

Brenda Hudson Brenda Hudson Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Brenda Hudson's The Loft Literary Center Experience 2013 - Present
Job Writing Faculty at Walden University
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Walden University  June 2014 - Present
The Loft Literary Center   2013 - Present
Medtronic  June 2012 - August 2014
Walden University  March 2011 - June 2012
University of Minnesota  January 2010 - December 2010
University of Minnesota  2002 - 2009
NBC News  2000 - 2001
Royal Bank of Scotland Group  1996 - 2000
BBC Worldwide  1995 - 1995
NBC News  1994 - 1995

Skills
Editing, Research, Medical Writing, Teaching Writing, Teaching, Storytelling, Newsletters, Books, Training, Technical Writing, Curriculum Development, Journal Process Teacher

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2004 — 2010
Ph.D., Rhetoric and Scientific and Technical Communication

Boston University   1989 — 1990
M.S., Journalism

St. Cloud State University   1985 — 1987
B.A., Social Psychology

Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich Greater New York City Area Details
Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich's The Loft Literary Center Experience December 2014 - Present
Job Author of Books for Young Readers
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich   June 2007 - Present
The Loft Literary Center   December 2014 - Present
Heinemann Publishing  September 2014 - Present
Gotham Writers Workshop  August 2014 - Present
Echoing Green  1997 - 1999

Skills
Books, Editing, Creative Writing, Blogging, Fiction, Publishing, Freelance Writing, Published Author, Storytelling, Copy Editing, Non-fiction, Teaching Writing, Fiction Writing, Book Reviews, Novels, Short Stories, Literature

Education
Teachers College of Columbia University   2009 — 2009
Certificate, Teaching of Writing/Reading and Writing Project

New York University   1998 — 2000
MA, Education

Cornell University   1987 — 1991
B. Sc., Communication, Africana Studies

Woodlands High School

Erika Herrmann Erika Herrmann Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Erika Herrmann's The Loft Literary Center Experience 1988 - 1991
Job Project Designer | Program Manager | Partnership Builder
Industry Higher Education
Experience
Minnesota Humanities Center  September 2013 - July 2015
Augsburg College  June 2012 - April 2013
Twin Cities Public Television  April 2010 - January 2011
American Public Media / Minnesota Public Radio   2006 - 2009
Twin Cities Public Television  1994 - 2005
Sundance Institute  1992 - 1995
The Loft Literary Center   1988 - 1991

Skills
New Program Development, Strategic Partnerships, Program Management, Grant Writing, Project Planning, Public Relations, Community Outreach, Media Production, Fundraising, Nonprofits, Program Development, Television, Strategic Communications, Project Management, Editing, Strategic Planning, Content Strategy, Content Development, Cross-functional Team..., Managing Project Budgets, Educational Programs, Event Planning

Education
St. Mary's University   2012 — 2014
Master of Arts (M.A.), Human Development

Gustavus Adolphus College   1983 — 1986
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English

Alisa Miller Alisa Miller Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Alisa Miller's The Loft Literary Center Experience 2007 - August 2013
Job CEO, Board Member, Senior Executive, Founder, Advisor, Speaker, tech/media/brand/innovation
Industry Online Media
Experience
Lumina Foundation  April 2015 - Present
University of Nebraska–Lincoln  April 2014 - Present
Okabena Trust   March 2006 - Present
Public Radio International  2006 - Present
SheKnows Media  January 2015 - July 2015
The Loft Literary Center   2007 - August 2013
AllVoices.com   November 2008 - April 2011
Instant Automatic, Inc.   July 2010 - January 2011
Public Interactive  January 2006 - July 2008
Public Radio International  2004 - January 2006

Skills
Digital Strategy, Strategy, Social Media, Blogging, Content Strategy, Start-ups, Storytelling, Journalism, Digital Media, Strategic Planning, Strategic Partnerships, Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Leadership, Radio, Mobile Devices, Fundraising, Digital Marketing, Strategic Communications, Public Speaking, Business Development, Nonprofits, User Experience, Marketing Strategy, Thought Leadership, Mobile Phone Apps, Entertainment, News, Media Relations, Advertising, Entrepreneurship, Brand Management, Distribution Strategies, Revenue Enhancement, Senior Executive..., Audio, Video, International Business..., Ebooks, Family Entertainment, Kids Content and..., Editorial, Multimedia, Agile Project Management, User-centered Design, Strategic Human..., Community Engagement, On Demand Content, Podcasting, Impact Strategy

Education
The University of Chicago - Booth School of Business
MBA

University of Chicago - Irving B. Harris Graduate School of Public Policy
MPP

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
BJ

Simi Kang Simi Kang New Orleans, Louisiana Details
Simi Kang's The Loft Literary Center Experience January 2010 - May 2010
Job Graduate Student Researcher at University of Minnesota
Industry Research
Experience
University of Minnesota  July 2015 - Present
University of Minnesota  August 2014 - Present
Smart Information Flow Technologies (SIFT)   June 2011 - Present
Words Are Wishbones   May 2011 - Present
University of Minnesota  August 2012 - June 2014
APIA Spoken Word & Poetry Summit, Twin Cities   August 2009 - August 2011
The Loft Literary Center   January 2010 - May 2010

Skills
Qualitative Research, Community Outreach, University Teaching, Grant Writing, Proposal Writing, Creative Writing, Editing, Copy Editing, Photography, Non-profits, Research, Blogging, Ethnographic research, Grants, Teaching, Fundraising, Public Speaking, Archival Research, Writing, Program Development, Nonprofits

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2012 — 2017
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Feminist Studies

Macalester College   2007 — 2011
Studied Cultural Anthropology

University of St. Thomas   2007 — 2011
BA, Cultural Anthropology, Creative Writing

Augusta Funk Augusta Funk Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Augusta Funk's The Loft Literary Center Experience May 2014 - August 2014
Job _
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
College Possible  August 2015 - Present
Minnesota Center for Book Arts  March 2015 - May 2015
HDV   October 2014 - December 2014
The Loft Literary Center   May 2014 - August 2014
Macalester Academic Excellence Center   September 2012 - April 2014
Written Communication   May 2012 - April 2014
Minnesota Literacy Council  May 2013 - August 2013
Macalester College  June 2012 - August 2012
Project for Pride in Living  June 2012 - August 2012

Skills
Tutoring, Writing, Editing, Teaching, Poetry, ESL, Creativity, Research, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word

Education
Macalester College   2011 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Creative Writing, English Language and Literature, American Studies, 3.81

Brian Malloy Brian Malloy Minneapolis, Minnesota Details
Brian Malloy's The Loft Literary Center Experience 2007 - 2013
Job Novelist and Creative Writing Instructor
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Self-employed  2002 - Present
The Loft Literary Center   2007 - 2013
The Loft Literary Center   1997 - 2003
Consultant  1998 - 2001
The Minneapolis Foundation  1990 - 1997

Skills
Teaching, Publishing, Grant Writing, Grant Reviewing, Creative Writing, Nonprofits, Editing

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2003 — 2006
Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.), Creative Writing

Laura Lindsay Laura Lindsay Minneapolis, Minnesota Details
Laura Lindsay's The Loft Literary Center Experience February 2013 - August 2013
Job Coordinator of Development & Marketing at YouthCARE
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
YouthCARE  August 2013 - Present
Freelance  February 2012 - Present
The Loft Literary Center   February 2013 - August 2013
Urban Innovations  August 2012 - January 2013
Cornell College Writing Studio   September 2011 - May 2012
Cornell College Academic Support   September 2011 - May 2012
Cornell College English Department   September 2010 - May 2012
Housing Opportunities for Women (HOW)   June 2010 - August 2010

Skills
Spanish, Research, Proofreading, Creative Writing, Microsoft Office, Editing, Facebook, Grant Writing, Event Planning, Individual Donor..., Social Media Marketing, Email Marketing, Twitter, Salesforce.com

Education
Cornell College   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature/Letters, Spanish, Latin American Studies (minor), Summa Cum Laude

Universidad de Belgrano   2011 — 2011
Latin American Studies, Spanish

Glenbrook South High School   2004 — 2008

Lewis Mundt Lewis Mundt Minneapolis, Minnesota Details
Lewis Mundt's The Loft Literary Center Experience June 2013 - Present
Job Education Assistant at The Loft Literary Center
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
The Loft Literary Center   June 2013 - Present
Beard Poetry   August 2010 - Present
The Poetry Question   July 2015 - Present
The New Sh!t Show Minneapolis   April 2014 - Present
Hamline University Poetry Slam   September 2010 - Present
Minnesota Institute for Talented Youth  2009 - 2013

Skills
Editing, Social Networking, Event Planning, Event Coordination, Graphic Design, Poetry, Writing, Professional Networking, People Skills, Customer Service, Organization, Performance Tuning, Microsoft Office, Performance, Small Group Management, Photography, Teaching, Entertainment, Organizational..., Publishing, Project Planning, Creative Writing, Book Design

Education
Hamline University   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Creative Writing, Communication Studies (Minor), Cum laude

Cory Aaland Cory Aaland Tucson, Arizona Details
Cory Aaland's The Loft Literary Center Experience February 2011 - August 2011
Job Proposal Writer at University of Arizona Foundation
Industry Higher Education
Experience
University of Arizona Foundation  August 2013 - Present
Sonora Review  September 2011 - July 2013
The University of Arizona  August 2011 - June 2013
Salon  January 2012 - May 2013
The Loft Literary Center   February 2011 - August 2011
Shih Tzu Rescue of Minnesota   July 2009 - August 2011
KEEPRS Incorporated   January 2009 - August 2011

Skills
Grant Writing, Editing, Non-profits, Community Outreach, Creative Writing, Blogging, Public Speaking, Social Media, Research, Dogs, Teaching, Nonprofits, Customer Service

Education
University of Arizona   2011 — 2013
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Creative Writing

University of Minnesota   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts, English

Deborah McLaren Deborah McLaren Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Deborah McLaren's The Loft Literary Center Experience January 2007 - Present
Job Manager, Public Lands Program at American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association (AIANTA)
Industry Leisure, Travel & Tourism
Experience
American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association (AIANTA)   August 2015 - Present
Local Flavor LLC   September 2010 - Present
The Loft Literary Center   January 2007 - Present
Lowertown Local   June 2013 - June 2014
White Earth Land Recovery Project   September 2008 - May 2009
Freelance  1995 - 2009
Renewing the Countryside  March 2007 - September 2008
Indigenous Tourism Rights International   July 1993 - May 2004

Skills
Community Development, Sustainable Tourism, Social Entrepreneurship, Economic Development, Non-profits, Editing, Public Speaking, Volunteer Management, Writing, Leadership, Community Outreach, Destination Marketing, Public Relations, Publications, Ecotourism, Rural Development, Newsletters, Published Author, Regional Planning, Cultural Heritage, Program Development, Sustainable Communities, Event Planning, Grant Writing, Press Releases, Nonprofits, Teaching, Fundraising, Social Media, Event Management

Education
Goddard College   1999 — 2001
M.A., International Tourism and Community Development

Oklahoma State University   1980 — 1984
B.S., Sociology

University of St. Thomas

Women Venture

Albra (Fres) Thao Albra (Fres) Thao Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Albra (Fres) Thao's The Loft Literary Center Experience October 2013 - Present
Job Executive Director, Center for Hmong Arts and Talent
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Center for Hmong Arts and Talent   May 2013 - Present
Figure Eight Loops Media   April 2010 - Present
University of Minnesota  March 2014 - Present
Twin Cities Community Radio   November 2013 - Present
Victoria Theater Arts Initiative   January 2014 - Present
Springboard for the Arts  September 2013 - Present
Frogtown Neighborhood Association (District 7)   August 2013 - Present
The Loft Literary Center   October 2013 - Present
Young Authors Conference   May 2015 - June 2015
Mu Performing Arts  June 2010 - 2014

Skills
Event Planning, Public Speaking, Program Management, Management, Teaching, Budgets, Sales, Event Management, Public Relations, Social Media, Training, Customer Service, Social Media Marketing, Fundraising, Grants, Staff Development, Music, Nonprofits, Team Building, Grant Writing, Motivational Speaking, Music Production, Leadership Development, Consulting, Finance, Business Development

Education
Concordia University-St. Paul   2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Marketing and Creative Innovation

Elizabeth Tannen Elizabeth Tannen Minneapolis, Minnesota Details
Elizabeth Tannen's The Loft Literary Center Experience February 2015 - Present
Job Writer, Editor, Teacher
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
The Loft Literary Center   February 2015 - Present
Minnesota Prison Writing Workshop   October 2013 - Present
The Creative Center at University Settlement   May 2013 - Present
Aspen University School of Nursing   2012 - Present
The Huffington Post  2010 - Present
Dating in the Odyssey Years   February 2010 - June 2013
Taos Summer Writers' Conference   2011 - 2012
University of New Mexico  2009 - 2012
Blue Mesa Review Spring 2011   September 2010 - December 2010
Core Writing   August 2010 - December 2010

Skills
Ap Style, Research, creative writing, Editorial, Editing, Writing, Journalism, News Writing, Media Production, Teaching, Tutoring, AP Style, Radio, Magazines, Creative Writing, Literature, Publications, Books, Publishing, Nonprofits, Non-fiction, Proofreading, Broadcast, New Media, Freelance Writing, Interviews

Education
The University of New Mexico   2009 — 2012
MFA, Creative Writing

Macalester College   2001 — 2005
BA, History

Stuyvesant High School   1998 — 2001

Ellen Bogen Ellen Bogen Bennington, Vermont Details
Ellen Bogen's The Loft Literary Center Experience January 2009 - February 2009
Job Studio Intern at Highpoint Center for Printmaking
Industry Fine Art
Experience
Highpoint Center for Printmaking  January 2013 - September 2013
Bennington College  August 2011 - June 2012
Bennington College  September 2009 - June 2012
Paulson Bott Press   January 2012 - February 2012
Elana Herzog (Artist)   January 2011 - February 2011
Columbia College Chicago Center for Book and Paper Arts   January 2010 - February 2010
The Loft Literary Center   January 2009 - February 2009

Skills
Editing, Higher Education, Art History, Art

Education
Bennington College   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Fine/Studio Arts, General

Rose Miller Rose Miller Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Rose Miller's The Loft Literary Center Experience June 2009 - August 2009
Job Content Producer at Animal Humane Society
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Animal Humane Society  April 2015 - Present
Animal Humane Society  August 2014 - April 2015
The Harrington Company  April 2012 - July 2014
Nemer Fieger  November 2011 - April 2012
Patina  November 2010 - November 2011
Guthrie Theater  March 2011 - June 2011
Milkweed Editions  June 2010 - September 2010
St. Olaf College  September 2009 - May 2010
St. Olaf College  September 2006 - May 2010
The Loft Literary Center   June 2009 - August 2009

Skills
Social Media, Blogging, Event Planning, Content Curation, Content Writing, Corporate Social Media, E-newsletter, Editing, Email Marketing, Media Relations, Facebook, Marketing, Newsletters, Nonprofits, Press Releases, Public Relations, Writing, Project Management

Education
St. Olaf College   2006 — 2010
BA, English, Media Studies

Christine Friedlander Christine Friedlander Greater New York City Area Details
Christine Friedlander's The Loft Literary Center Experience April 2013 - July 2013
Job Reader/Scribe at Bergen Community College and Poetry Editor of Gigantic Sequins
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Bergen Community College Office of Testing   April 2014 - Present
Gigantic Sequins   June 2015 - Present
Elite Daily  March 2015 - Present
Bergen Community College  August 2014 - January 2015
SafeSplash Swim Schools  September 2013 - January 2015
The Bucknell Afterword   May 2010 - December 2014
YWCA of Minneapolis  April 2012 - August 2013
The Loft Literary Center   April 2013 - July 2013
McNamara Academic Center for Intercollegiate Athletics   October 2012 - May 2013
University of Minnesota  August 2012 - May 2013

Skills
Writing, Web Design, Editorial, Creative Writing, Books, Public Speaking, Advocacy, Facebook, Copy Editing, Swim Instruction, Academic Tutoring, Social Media Marketing, Graphic Design, Teaching, WordPress, Literature, Publishing, Editing, Research

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2010 — 2013
MFA, Poetry

University of Denver Publishing Institute   2009 — 2009
Certificate, Publishing

Bucknell University   2005 — 2009
English, Creative Writing, Women and Gender Studies

Scottish University International Summer School (SUISS)   2008 — 2008
Non-degree, Creative Writing

Taylor Trauger Taylor Trauger Minneapolis, Minnesota Details
Taylor Trauger's The Loft Literary Center Experience September 2013 - January 2014
Job Junior Content Writer at Kruskopf & Company
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Kruskopf & Company  June 2015 - Present
Kruskopf & Company  December 2014 - June 2015
Apple  December 2013 - December 2014
Mpls.St.Paul Magazine   May 2014 - October 2014
Private Tutor  September 2013 - August 2014
Coffee House Press  January 2014 - April 2014
The Loft Literary Center   September 2013 - January 2014
College Nannies & Tutors  March 2013 - November 2013
H&M  March 2013 - November 2013
IES Abroad  September 2012 - December 2012

Skills
Editing, Blogging, Creative Writing, Editorial, Copy Editing, Public Speaking, Proofreading, Social Media, Publishing, Copywriting, Customer Service, Research, Magazines, Publications, Writing, Teaching, English, French, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Windows, InDesign, Fact-checking, Marketing, AP Style, Chicago Manual, Tutoring, Leadership, Retail Sales, Organization, Letterpress, WordPress, iWork, SEO, HTML, Mac OS

Education
New York University   2013 — 2013
Publishing Certificate, Book, Magazine, and Digital Publishing

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature/Letters

Institute for the International Education of Students   2012 — 2012
Minor, French Studies

Hannah K Holman Hannah K Holman Minneapolis, Minnesota Details
Hannah K Holman's The Loft Literary Center Experience September 2013 - Present
Job Interdisciplinary Artist and Arts Administrator
Industry Performing Arts
Experience
The Loft Literary Center   September 2013 - Present
Savage Umbrella Theater   October 2011 - Present
The Loft Literary Center   October 2011 - August 2013
Theater Latté Da  August 2011 - January 2012
Concordia College  February 2010 - May 2011
Concordia College  February 2010 - May 2011
Fargo-Moorhead Community Theatre  May 2009 - May 2011
Concordia College  April 2009 - May 2010

Skills
Theatre, Non-profits, Event Planning, Editing, Fundraising, Social Media, Performing Arts, Creative Writing, Microsoft Office, Musical Theatre, Acting, Nonprofits, Arts Administration, Social Networking, Entertainment, Customer Service, Music, Theatrical Production, Photography, Facebook, Stage, Teaching, Grant Writing

Education
Concordia College   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts, Theatre; Music

Jenny Barlow Jenny Barlow Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Jenny Barlow's The Loft Literary Center Experience May 2009 - December 2010
Job Graduate Student | Writer | Lecturer | Child Juggler
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
St. Mary's University of Minnesota   January 2014 - Present
Friendship Village of Bloomington  August 2011 - Present
Mother of four   April 2002 - Present
March of Dimes  November 2010 - March 2011
The Loft Literary Center   May 2009 - December 2010
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics  November 2007 - October 2008
Lawrence Journal-World  August 2000 - May 2001

Skills
Editing, Creative Writing, Copywriting, Public Relations, Event Planning, Publishing, Books, Advertising, Public Speaking, Writing

Education
Hamline University   2011 — 2013
MFA, Writing for Children and Young Adults

University of Iowa   2006 — 2008
BA, Health Coach

Iowa State University   1997 — 1999
Journalism/Public Relations, Russian

Jacquelyn Fletcher Jacquelyn Fletcher Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Jacquelyn Fletcher's The Loft Literary Center Experience 2001 - Present
Job Author, Speaker, Television Host
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Gold House Press   2014 - Present
Mayo Clinic  September 2012 - Present
Mayo Clinic  2008 - Present
Gold House Enterprises   2001 - Present
The Loft Literary Center   2001 - Present
Target Corporation  2006 - 2007
Star Tribune Specialty Publications   2005 - 2007
Tiger Oak Publications  2002 - 2004
Hanley Wood  2000 - 2001
Minnesota Monthly  1997 - 2000

Skills
Writing, Editing, Public Speaking, Teaching, Coaching, Copywriting, Creative Writing, Publishing, Books, Strategic Planning, Storytelling, Magazines, Non-fiction, Ghostwriting, Nonprofits, Press Releases, Public Relations, Literature, Blogging, Management, Publications, Marketing, Web Content, Interviews

Education
Emerson College   1995 — 1997
MFA, Writing and publishing

Wellesley College   1991 — 1995
BA, English and Women's Studies

The Blake School   1988 — 1991
High School

Grace Ausick Grace Ausick Greater Boston Area Details
Grace Ausick's The Loft Literary Center Experience May 2008 - June 2008
Job Events Manager at Jobs for the Future
Industry Education Management
Experience
Jobs for the Future  January 2013 - Present
Jobs for the Future  November 2008 - January 2013
Macalester College  September 2004 - August 2008
The Loft Literary Center   May 2008 - June 2008
Consortium Book Sales and Distribution   January 2007 - May 2007

Skills
Non-profits, Editing, Event Planning, Grants, Social Media, Project Management, Nonprofits, Program Management

Education
Macalester College   2004 — 2008
B.A., English, History

Sarah Caflisch Sarah Caflisch Saint Paul, Minnesota Details
Sarah Caflisch's The Loft Literary Center Experience December 2001 - January 2008
Job MN Supreme Court Rule 114 Certified Neutral/Nonprofit Management Consultant
Industry Alternative Dispute Resolution
Experience
Library Strategies Consulting Group   September 2014 - Present
Fitzgerald In Saint Paul   August 2014 - Present
Roseville Area Schools  August 2014 - Present
Coffee House Press  December 2012 - May 2014
MELSA   January 2010 - January 2013
The Loft Literary Center   December 2001 - January 2008
Boelter + Lincoln  August 1996 - May 1999

Skills
Minnesota State Supreme..., Grant Writing, Grant Administration, Event Management, Fundraising, Philanthropy, Annual Giving, Grants, Volunteer Management, Community Outreach, Program Development, Nonprofits, Stewardship, Non-profit..., Board Development, Leadership, Editing, Public Speaking, Event Planning

Education
Hamline University   2004 — 2009
Master of Arts (MA), Nonprofit Management

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2000 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology

Marit Hanson Marit Hanson Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Marit Hanson's The Loft Literary Center Experience February 2012 - May 2012
Job Graduate Instructor at University of Minnesota
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
University of Minnesota  August 2013 - Present
Price Houns Associates   February 2012 - August 2013
Self-Employed  June 2009 - July 2013
The Loft Literary Center   February 2012 - May 2012
Fulcrum Publishing  September 2011 - December 2011
St. Olaf College  September 2009 - May 2010
St. Olaf College  September 2008 - May 2010
Alive Magazine//Alive Arts Media, Inc.   May 2009 - August 2009

Skills
Copy Editing, Proofreading, Editing, Blogging, Social Media, Books, Microsoft Office, Publications, Writing, Newsletters, Spanish, Spanish Translation, Research, Language Teaching

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2013 — 2015
Master of Arts (MA), Spanish Literature and Culture

University of Denver   2011 — 2011
Certificate of Publishing, Publishing

St. Olaf College   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts, English and Spanish

CIEE Study Center   2009 — 2009

Mu Daiko

Stephen Wilbers, Ph.D. Stephen Wilbers, Ph.D. Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Stephen Wilbers, Ph.D.'s The Loft Literary Center Experience 2007 - 2009
Job Writing consultant, columnist, awardwinning author, Senior Fellow at the University of Minnesota, Fulbright Fellow
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Good Writing for Good Results, Inc.   1990 - Present
The Loft Literary Center   2007 - 2009
University of Minnesota  1988 - 1990
University of Minnesota, College of Liberal Arts  1981 - 1988
University of Iowa  1979 - 1981

Skills
Teaching writing skills, Teaching oral..., Offering training..., Helping writers..., Assessing writers'..., Identifying common..., Providing editors with..., Showing writers how to..., Creating guides for..., Explaining when to use..., Explaining when to use..., Explaining when to..., Explaining when to use..., Pointing out the..., Helping writers avoid..., Helping writers make..., Teaching Rogerian..., Helping legal writers..., Helping legal writers..., Teaching how to compose..., Teaching writers to use..., Teaching writers how to..., Teaching a systematic..., Assisting writers in..., Helping presenters feel..., Helping presenters..., Teaching presenters how..., Teaching presenters to..., Teaching presenters how..., Teaching presenters how..., Teaching presenters to..., Teaching presenters how...

Education
University of Iowa
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), English

Vanderbilt University
Bachelor's Degree

Josephine Hubbard Josephine Hubbard Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Josephine Hubbard's The Loft Literary Center Experience 2009 - 2013
Job Nonprofit, Project & Program Skills and Talents with Entrepreneurial Spirit
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
St. Mary's Orthodox Cathedral   February 2012 - March 2013
Friendship Center, East Side Neighborhood Services   November 2010 - February 2013
The Loft Literary Center   2009 - 2013
St. Mary's Orthodox Cathedral   2007 - 2012
University of St Thomas  March 2008 - April 2010
Gilda's Club Twin Cities  2007 - 2008
Children's Cancer Research Fund  June 2004 - January 2007
MN Planned Giving Council   2004 - 2006
University of MN Rotary Club   2004 - 2006
University of MN Rotary Club   2004 - 2006

Skills
Fundraising, Community Outreach, Annual Giving, Stewardship, Grants, Planned Giving, Social Media, Marketing, Major Gift Development, Leadership, Non-profits, Volunteer Management, Philanthropy, Grant Writing, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Not for Profit, Arts Administration, Board Development, Event Management, Project Management, Donor Management, Grant Administration, Program Development, Non-profit Volunteer, Strategic Communications, Public Relations, Community Development, Strategic Planning, Non-profit..., Prospect Research, Research, Alumni Relations, Newsletters, Leadership Development, Capital Campaigns, Volunteer Recruiting, Non-profit Board..., Fundraisers, Editing, Sponsorship, Nonprofits, Program Management, Volunteering, Youth Development, Program Evaluation, Volunteer Training

Education
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota   2000 — 2003
MA, Philanthropy and Development/Non Profit

University of Minnesota, School of Journalism and Mass Communications-Twin Cities   1990 — 1992
BA, Journalism and Mass Communications, Advertising, Creative Graphics

Northern Illinois University

Margaret Hasse Margaret Hasse Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Margaret Hasse's The Loft Literary Center Experience 1974 - Present
Job Arts and Organizational Consultant and Poet
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Margaret Hasse Consulting   January 1989 - Present
The Loft Literary Center   1974 - Present
Hopewell Music Cooperative North   2014 - 2014
Hopewell Music Cooperative North   2014 - 2014
ArtStart  2011 - 2013
independent consulting  2010 - 2011
Minnesota State Arts Board  2010 - 2010
Minnesota State Arts Board  2010 - 2010
Arts Consulting   1988 - 2010
The Loft Literary Center   1974 - 2010

Skills
Non-profits, Teaching, Grant Writing, Grants, Fundraising, Organizational..., Board Development, Program Development, Editing, Nonprofits, Volunteer Management, Books, Event Planning, Annual Giving, Philanthropy, Media Relations, Non-profit..., Public Speaking, Social Media, Creative Writing, Project Planning, Strategic Planning, Writing, Community Outreach, Poetry, Strategic Communications, Workshop Facilitation, Community Development, Newsletters, Social Entrepreneurship, Program Evaluation

Education
Stanford University
B.A., Engish

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
M.A., English

Sun Yung Shin Sun Yung Shin Minneapolis, Minnesota Details
Sun Yung Shin's The Loft Literary Center Experience 2002 - Present
Job poet, writer, reviewer, editor, educator
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Coffee House Press  April 2007 - Present
Perpich Center for Arts Education  July 2005 - Present
The Loft Literary Center   2002 - Present
Rain Taxi  2002 - Present
The Loft Literary Center   2011 - 2012
Science Museum of Minnesota  2011 - 2011
Science Museum of Minnesota  2011 - 2011
IKAA Gathering   2003 - 2010
Milkweed Editions  2000 - 2010
University of Minnesota  2009 - 2009

Skills
Teaching, Poetry, English, Writing, Editing, Public Relations, Creative Writing, Copy Editing, Proofreading, Fiction, Publishing, Literature, Public Speaking, Curriculum Design, Books, Blogging, Copywriting, Nonprofits, Research, Newsletters, Higher Education, Journalism

Education
University of St. Thomas   1998 — 2005
MAT, Education, English

Macalester College   1992 — 1995
Bachelor of Arts, English

Lyons Township High School

Amy Simso Dean Amy Simso Dean Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Amy Simso Dean's The Loft Literary Center Experience 2007 - Present
Job Freelance Writer & Editor. Writing Seminars.
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
The Loft Literary Center   2007 - Present
Simso Incorporated   October 2000 - Present
Conseco Finance Corp.  2001 - 2002
The Child's World   January 2000 - September 2000
Lerner Publications   June 1992 - May 1994

Skills
Writing, Copy Editing, Copywriting, Editing, Advertising, E-commerce, Non-fiction, Publications, Creative Writing, Blogging, Books, Proofreading, Content Writing, Newsletters

Education
Luther Theological Seminary
M.A., Islamic Studies

St. Olaf College
B.A., Philosophy

Jeri Smith Jeri Smith Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Jeri Smith's The Loft Literary Center Experience 1993 - 2003
Job Governance Analyst at Deluxe Corporation
Industry Publishing
Experience
Deluxe Corporation  October 2009 - Present
Target Corporation 
 
 
Data Recognition Corporation and Minnesota Department of Education   2002 - 2005
LearningByte International 
 
 
The Loft Literary Center   1993 - 2003
Diamond Books, imprint of Berkley Publishing Group   December 1991 - January 1993

Skills
Creative Writing, Proofreading, SharePoint, Editing, Testing, Training, Copy Editing, Publishing, Web Content, Skilled..., Powerpoint, Word,..., E-Learning, Publications, Technical Writing, Content Development, Published Author, Management, Copywriting, Records Management, Policy Writing, Editorial

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   1973 — 1977
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Theater and English

Dana Elkun Dana Elkun Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Dana Elkun's The Loft Literary Center Experience December 2012 - Present
Job Therapist at Integral Psychotherapy
Industry Research
Experience
Integral Psychotherapy   September 2015 - Present
The Loft Literary Center   December 2012 - Present
Lighthouse Writers Workshop  2008 - 2014
University of Colorado  January 2010 - August 2012
University of Colorado  January 2008 - August 2012
University of Washington  March 2007 - September 2007
Richard Hugo House  2004 - 2007
University of Washington  2001 - 2007
University of Washington  2005 - 2006
Pongo Poetry Project   2004 - 2006

Skills
Copy Editing, Editing, Research Coordination, Interviewing Skills, Writing, Recruiting, Psychological Assessment, Teaching Writing, Psychology, Research, Public Speaking, Newsletters, Teaching, Adolescents, Proofreading

Education
University of Washington   2002 — 2004
MFA, Creative Writing

Stanford University   1991 — 1994
BA, Anthropology

Mindful Therapy Workshop

Amy Segelbaum Amy Segelbaum Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Amy Segelbaum's The Loft Literary Center Experience 2008 - 2008
Job Publishing Professional
Industry Publishing
Experience
Family Ties  2010 - 2012
The Loft Literary Center   2008 - 2008
Target  1996 - 1998
Tony Stone Images  1994 - 1996
Encyclopaedia Britannica  1992 - 1995

Education
Indiana University Bloomington   1986 — 1990
B.A., Journalism/English

Elizabeth Jarrett Andrew Elizabeth Jarrett Andrew Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Elizabeth Jarrett Andrew's The Loft Literary Center Experience September 1998 - Present
Job Writer, Writing Instructor, & Spiritual Director
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
The Loft Literary Center   September 1998 - Present
Self Employed  January 1998 - Present
Hamline University  2008 - 2009
writer, author  1975 - 2009
SASE: The Write Place   2000 - 2006
Re-Imagining   1998 - 2001
Carondolet Center   1998 - 1998

Skills
Editing, Creative Writing, Books, Publishing, Teaching, Literature, Fiction, Copy Editing, Creative Non-fiction, Proofreading, Poetry, Spirituality, Freelance Writing, Web Content, Teaching Writing, Social Media, Memoir, Newsletters, Magazines, Technical Writing, Editorial, Public Speaking, Copywriting, Journalism, Content Development, Retreats

Education
Hamline University   1992 — 1997
MFA, Creative Nonfiction

Carleton College   1987 — 1991
BA, English, Education

Matthew Fogarty Matthew Fogarty Urbana-Champaign, Illinois Area Details
Matthew Fogarty's The Loft Literary Center Experience August 2015 - Present
Job Lawyer Writer Editor Teacher
Industry Higher Education
Experience
Wiley Rein LLP  January 2007 - Present
The Loft Literary Center   August 2015 - Present
University of South Carolina  August 2012 - May 2015
StartingBloc  2009 - 2009
Warner Bros.  January 2006 - May 2006
Paramount Pictures  2006 - 2006
Balch & Bingham LLP  2004 - 2004
The White House  2002 - 2003

Skills
Legal Writing, Policy Analysis, FCPA, Legal Research, Defense, Litigation, International Relations, Research, Leadership, Trademarks, Editing, Creative Writing, Creative Writing..., University Teaching, Teaching Writing, Career Counseling, Export Controls, Copywriting, Copy Editing, Publishing, Writing, Courts, Social Media, Nonprofits, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Public Policy

Education
University of South Carolina-Columbia   2012 — 2015
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Creative Writing

Loyola Law School, Los Angeles   2005 — 2006
JD

Tulane University Law School   2003 — 2004

University of Michigan   1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Arts (BA), States, Power, and Conflict

Troy Athens High School   1993 — 1997
HS Diploma

Stephanie Pearson Stephanie Pearson Santa Fe, New Mexico Area Details
Stephanie Pearson's The Loft Literary Center Experience September 2012 - September 2012
Job Freelance Writer
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Outside magazine  March 1995 - Present
Travel & Leisure  August 2014 - Present
Discovery Communications  September 2011 - September 2013
The Loft Literary Center   September 2012 - September 2012
Outside Online   October 2008 - January 2012
Hanesbrands Inc.  2009 - June 2010
Outside magazine  July 2001 - April 2008
Outside's Go   2006 - 2008
Classroom Connect  2000 - 2001

Skills
Writing, Magazines, Editing, Journalism, Lifestyle, Publications, Adventure Travel, Blogging, Editorial, Web Content, Storytelling, Publishing, Photography, Travel Writing, Content Strategy, Freelance Writing, Fact-checking, AP Style, Content Development, Newspapers, Copywriting, Copy Editing, Proofreading, News Writing, Online Journalism, Newsletters, Publicity, Books, Online Publishing, Content Management, Creative Writing, New Media

Education
Northwestern University   1993 — 1994
MSJ, Journalism

Gustavus Adolphus College   1989 — 1992
English, English

Swati Avasthi Swati Avasthi Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Swati Avasthi's The Loft Literary Center Experience 2007 - Present
Job Novelist, Professor
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Hamline University  2011 - Present
Author ~ Swati Avasthi   March 2010 - Present
The Loft Literary Center   2007 - Present
Anoka-Ramsey Community College  August 2010 - June 2012
Normandale Community College  September 2011 - December 2011
University of Minnesota  September 2007 - 2010

Skills
Teaching, Creative Writing, Fiction, Editing, Writing, Public Speaking, Grant Writing, PowerPoint, Word, Microsoft Office, Social Media, Blogging, Research, Literature, Proofreading, Books, Copy Editing

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2007 — 2010
MFA, Creative Writing, Fiction

University of Chicago   1989 — 1993
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Theater & English

Erin Hart Erin Hart Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Erin Hart's The Loft Literary Center Experience May 2013 - Present
Job Novelist, Speaker, Teaching Artist, Writer/Editor, Communications Professional
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Erin Hart - Archaeological Crime Novels   September 1999 - Present
Blue Sky Thinking   June 2014 - Present
History Theatre  May 2013 - Present
The Loft Literary Center   May 2013 - Present
Paddy O'Brien Tune Collection Project   1990 - Present
ArtSage   July 2014 - June 2015
Irish Fair of Minnesota  2012 - 2014
The Loft Literary Center   October 2012 - December 2012
Twin Cities Sisters in Crime   January 2011 - December 2012
SimonDelivers.com  2000 - 2002

Skills
Public Speaking, Keynote Speaker, Teaching Writing, Writing, Event Planning, Copy Editing, All-City Reads, Press Releases, Newsletters, Editing, Blogging, Publishing, Publications, Books, Social Media, Creative Writing, Fiction, Community Outreach, Magazines, Book Reviews, Novels, Freelance Writing, Storytelling, Published Author, Music, Marketing, Short Stories, Web Content, Feature Articles, Ebooks, Theatre, Journalism, Publicity, Literature, Poetry, Non-fiction, Copywriting, Editorial, Ghostwriting, Content Development, Proofreading, Media Relations, Social Networking, Nonprofits, Public Relations, Research, Teaching, Fiction Writing, Grant Writing

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   1986 — 1995
M.A., English/Writing

St. Olaf College   1977 — 1980
B.A., Theater

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   1976 — 1977
NA, Theater

Linda Greve Linda Greve Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Linda Greve's The Loft Literary Center Experience January 2003 - September 2008
Job Assistant to AULCommunity Outreach at University of Minnesota
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
University of Minnesota  September 2008 - Present
University of Minnesota Libraries  2008 - 2009
University of Minnesota Libraries  2008 - 2009
The Loft Literary Center   January 2003 - September 2008
Four Star Partners (formerly Genesis Creative)   1993 - 2003

Education
Concordia University, Nebraska   1968 — 1970
BS Ed

University of St. Thomas
Mini-MBA in Nonprofit Management

Beth Schoeppler Beth Schoeppler Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Beth Schoeppler's The Loft Literary Center Experience September 2008 - Present
Job Managing Director at The Loft Literary Center
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
The Loft Literary Center   September 2008 - Present
Beth Schoeppler Consulting   2001 - Present
Growth Design Corporation  2007 - 2008
Minneapolis Public Schools Foundation   June 1999 - July 2001
Twin Cities Public Television  1992 - 2001
The Playwrights Center  1987 - 1991

Skills
Board of Director..., Board of Directors, Non-profits, Grants, Fundraising, Grant Writing, Philanthropy, Non-profit..., Strategic Planning, Non-profit Finance, Nonprofits, Research, Program Development, Arts Administration, Board Development, Newsletters

Education
St. Olaf College   1980 — 1983
B.A., Theater & Interdisciplinary Fine Arts

Southern Methodist University   1979 — 1980
Theater

Miriam Queensen Miriam Queensen Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Miriam Queensen's The Loft Literary Center Experience January 2004 - May 2015
Job Outreach Coordinator
Industry Human Resources
Experience
ServeMinnesota Action Network  February 2013 - Present
University of Minnesota  January 2012 - Present
Townsend Press  July 2008 - September 2015
The Loft Literary Center   January 2004 - May 2015
BestMark, Inc.   February 2010 - April 2015
IFP Minnesota Center for Media Arts  February 2010 - April 2010
Brainco School of Advertising   January 2008 - May 2008
Insight News  July 2005 - March 2008
Freelance Writer  1999 - 2008
Southeast Angle and Seward Profile Newspapers   January 2000 - August 2004

Skills
Creative Writing, Editing, Proofreading, Screenwriting, Press Releases, Creative Writer, Publications, Teaching, Fiction, Feature Articles, Copy Editing, Editorial, Books, Research, News Writing, Public Speaking, Storytelling, Non-fiction, Literature, Film, Journalism, Ghostwriting, Writing, Film Production, Blogging, Content Strategy, Publicity, Publishing, Newsletters, Interviews, Magazine Articles, Newspaper, Copywriting, Advertising, Freelance Writing, Newspapers, Photography, Social Media, Magazines, Event Planning, Facebook, Grant Writing, Non-profits, Public Relations, Recruiting, Talent Acquisition, Nonprofits

Education
Oberlin College   1980 — 1984
B.A., East Asian Studies

Marshall-University High School

Jorie Miller Jorie Miller Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Jorie Miller's The Loft Literary Center Experience September 2000 - Present
Job Teaching artist at The Loft Literary Center
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
The Loft Literary Center   September 2000 - Present

Skills
Teaching Writing, Creative Writing, Literature, Books, Fiction, Creative Non-fiction, Copy Editing, Poetry, Teaching

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
M.A., English, Creative Writing Emphasis

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
B.A., Humanities

Jerod Santek Jerod Santek Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Jerod Santek's The Loft Literary Center Experience September 1994 - Present
Job Program Director at The Loft Literary Center
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
The Loft Literary Center   September 1994 - Present
Minnesota AIDS Project  May 1993 - September 1994
San Francisco AIDS Foundation  1990 - 1993

Education
American University   1981 — 1989
BA and MFA course work, English and Creative Writing

Arizona State University   1986 — 1988
B.A., English Creative Writing

Felice Avey Felice Avey Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Felice Avey's The Loft Literary Center Experience 2004 - 2006
Job Chief Marketing Officer at InterNuntius, Inc.
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
InterNuntius, Inc.   September 2011 - Present
District 833 South Washington County   2004 - 2007
Loft  2004 - 2006
The Loft Literary Center   2004 - 2006
PBS - KOCV-TV   1989 - 1991
KOCV-TV   1989 - 1989

Skills
Teaching, Creative Writing, Editing, Training, Program Management, Public Speaking, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Copy Editing, Books, Proofreading, Blogging, Nonprofits, Team Building, Publishing, Strategy, Event Planning, Consulting, Newsletters, Writing

Education
Odessa College

Texas Tech University
Radio/Television

Renae Youngs Renae Youngs Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Renae Youngs's The Loft Literary Center Experience May 2007 - July 2009
Job Director of Research and Evaluation at Minnesota State Arts Board
Industry Museums and Institutions
Experience
Minnesota State Arts Board  May 2014 - Present
occasional consulting   August 2013 - Present
Lifelong Learning Group, COSI   June 2012 - September 2013
Institute for Learning Innovation  November 2011 - June 2012
New Directions Project, University of Washington Museology   January 2010 - June 2011
University of Washington Museology   September 2009 - June 2011
Office of Policy & Analysis, Smithsonian Institution   July 2010 - September 2010
The Loft Literary Center   May 2007 - July 2009
Science Museum of Minnesota  2007 - 2007
Grinnell College  2001 - 2005

Skills
Museums, Visitor Studies, Evaluation, Research, Project Management, Report Writing, Discussion Facilitation, Informal Learning, Prospect Research, Museum Education, Program Evaluation, Books, Editing, Grant Writing, Data Analysis, Cataloging, Art Exhibitions

Education
University of Washington   2009 — 2011
MA

Grinnell College   2001 — 2005
BA

Robert Root Robert Root Greater Milwaukee Area Details
Robert Root's The Loft Literary Center Experience 2009 - 2013
Job Nonfiction writer, teacher, editor
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Ashland University  July 2008 - Present
The Loft Literary Center   2009 - 2013
Lighthouse Writers   2007 - 2008
Central Michigan University  1976 - 2004

Skills
Non-fiction, Editing, Teaching, Copy Editing, Public Speaking, Books, Publications, Research, Publishing, Creative Writing, Memoir, Creative Non-fiction, Literature

Education
State University College at Geneseo
BA, English

University of Iowa
M.A., Ph.D., English

Heidi Howell Farrah Heidi Howell Farrah Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Heidi Howell Farrah's The Loft Literary Center Experience 1994 - 1996
Job Professor of English/Poet
Industry Higher Education
Experience
North Hennepin Community College  August 2001 - Present
St. Cloud State University  September 1995 - Present
Anoka-Ramsey Community College  1997 - May 2001
St. Cloud Technical College  1996 - 2000
College of St. Benedicts/St. John's University   1998 - 1999
SCFSC   1994 - 1999
The Loft Literary Center   1994 - 1996
George Mason University  1990 - 1993

Skills
Student Development, Teaching, Student Affairs, College Teaching, Editing, Instructional Design, Adult Education, University Teaching, Curriculum Development, E-Learning, Public Speaking, Research, Tutoring, Grant Writing, Curriculum Design, Academic Advising, English Literature, Academic Writing, Rhetorical Analysis, Classroom, Teaching Writing, Theatre

Education
George Mason University   1990 — 1993
M.F.A., English/Creative Writing/Poetry

St. Cloud State University   1984 — 1989
Bachelor of Elective Studies, Theatre, Creative Writing, Philosphy, and Human Relations

Jennifer Kirkeby Jennifer Kirkeby Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Jennifer Kirkeby's The Loft Literary Center Experience 2011 - 2011
Job Playwright / Actress / Writer / Resident Artist
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Dramatic Publishing Company, Samuel French   September 2006 - Present
Moore Creative Talent  2000 - Present
Stages Theatre Company  1996 - Present
The Loft Literary Center   2011 - 2011
Stages Theatre Company  1996 - 2009

Skills
Theatre, Acting, Writing, Plays, Drama, Stage, Directing, Teaching, Performing Arts, Musical Theatre, Books, Film, Improvisation, Comedy, Entertainment, Television, Publishing, Playwriting, Singing, Shakespeare, Voice Over, Screenwriting, Voice Acting, Dramaturgy, Dance, Dialects

Education
University of California, Los Angeles
Dance

John Schenk John Schenk Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
John Schenk's The Loft Literary Center Experience 2009 - Present
Job COO at Fredrikson & Byron, Emeritus
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Fredrikson & Byron  May 1994 - January 2015
The Loft Literary Center   2009 - Present
Plymouth Church Neighborhood Foundation   2009 - 2011
Dorsey & Whitney LLP  January 1991 - April 1994
Dorsey & Whitney LLP  1983 - 1991
ITT Consumer Finance Company   1982 - 1983
Control Data Corporation  1980 - 1982

Skills
Law Firm Administration, Operations Management, Business Strategy

Education
Eastern Illinois University   1979 — 1980
MBA, Finance

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - College of Business   1974 — 1978
Bachelor of Science, Finance

Jeff Neidt Jeff Neidt Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Jeff Neidt's The Loft Literary Center Experience October 2008 - Present
Job Concepts + Copy
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Caper Method   April 2015 - Present
Neidt Writer   October 2012 - Present
The Loft Literary Center   October 2008 - Present
LaBreche  April 2012 - October 2012
SUPERVALU  October 2011 - April 2012
Slate Marketing Group   September 2006 - October 2011
Creative Communications Consultants  June 2005 - September 2006

Skills
Social Media, Content Strategy, Content Development, Integrated Marketing, Craft Beer, Content Marketing, Copywriting, Advertising, Healthcare, B2B Marketing, B2C marketing, Marketing, Web Content, Public Relations, Blogging, Brand Development, Marketing Communications, Writing, Email Marketing

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2007 — 2010
M.Ed, English Education

St. Olaf College   2001 — 2005
B.A., English, Political Science

North High   1998 — 2001

Allison Wyss Allison Wyss Minneapolis, Minnesota Details
Allison Wyss's The Loft Literary Center Experience September 2013 - Present
Job Writer, Teacher, Editor
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
The Loft Literary Center   September 2013 - Present
nSight, Inc.   August 2013 - Present
Milkweed Editions  August 2013 - December 2013
University of Maryland  September 2010 - May 2013
Pearson Education  February 2006 - August 2010

Skills
Publishing, Publications, Copy Editing, Editing, Books, Literature, Proofreading, Blogging, Teaching, Creative Writing, Copywriting, Editorial, Teaching Writing, Newsletters, Content Management, Content Development, English Literature, Textbooks, Fact-checking, E-Learning, Web Content, Technical Writing, Non-fiction, Text Editing, Academic Writing, Higher Education, Online Publishing, Tutoring, Freelance Writing, Social Media, Curriculum Design

Education
University of Maryland College Park   2010 — 2013
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Creative Writing

Vanderbilt University   1997 — 2001
BA, English

Lindsey Giaquinto Lindsey Giaquinto Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Lindsey Giaquinto's The Loft Literary Center Experience July 2013 - Present
Job Marketing Coordinator at The Loft Literary Center
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
The Loft Literary Center   July 2013 - Present
Wild Rumpus Books for Young Readers   August 2012 - July 2013
Padilla Speer Beardsley  May 2012 - July 2012
Coffee House Press  March 2012 - June 2012
Coffee House Press  January 2012 - February 2012
The Loft Literary Center   September 2011 - December 2011
Llewellyn Worldwide  September 2011 - December 2011
Alive Arts Media / / Alive Magazine   May 2009 - August 2009

Skills
Editing, Social Media, Copy Editing, Proofreading, Creative Writing, Editorial, Publishing, Public Relations, Blogging, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, Copywriting, Press Releases, Newsletters, HTML, CSS, Web Design, Publicity, Web Content, Email Marketing, Digital Marketing, Google Adwords, Facebook Marketing

Education
Hamline University   2011 — 2014
MFA, Creative Writing

University of Denver Publishing Institute   2011 — 2011
Masters Certificate, Publishing

St. Olaf College   2006 — 2010
BA, English, Russian Area Studies

Natalie Zett Natalie Zett Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Natalie Zett's The Loft Literary Center Experience February 2002 - January 2012
Job Senior Business Analyst at MN.IT Services MN Department of Health
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
MN.IT Services - MN Department of Health   August 2015 - Present
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency  March 2014 - Present
Natalie Zett   January 2013 - Present
The Park Bugle   January 1995 - Present
State of Minnesota  2013 - 2013
Interactive Accessibility   October 2012 - December 2012
OptumInsight  December 2010 - October 2012
The Loft Literary Center   February 2002 - January 2012
U.S. Bank   September 2006 - December 2010
Brady Corporation  2003 - 2007

Skills
Section 508, W3C Accessibility, WCAG, Writing, Technical Writing, Usability Testing, Information Architecture, User Experience, Persona, Usability, Wire Framing, User-centered Design, Data Visualization, Web Content Management, Accessibility, User Interface Design, Requirements Gathering, Project Management, User Experience Design, Content Strategy, Software Documentation, Information Design, Interaction Design, CMS, Axure, Web Project Management, Content Management, User Interface, Web Design, Mobile Applications, WordPress, Web Analytics, Teaching, Content Development, SEO

Education
Region IV TACE Center / Syracuse University (continuing ed)   2013 — 2013
N/A, Continuing Education - Accessibility and the Workplace

Minneapolis College of Art and Design   2003 — 2006
Continuing Ed, Graphic Design

Cousera

Luther Seminary
M. A., Systematics

Ursuline College
B.A., Business Administration

Ursuline College

Nana Twumasi Nana Twumasi San Francisco Bay Area Details
Nana Twumasi's The Loft Literary Center Experience June 2005 - July 2006
Job Managing Editor at Callisto Media
Industry Publishing
Experience
Monday Night, a journal of new literature   August 2009 - Present
Callisto Media  March 2015 - Present
Exploratorium  November 2014 - March 2015
ChangeLab Solutions  December 2013 - June 2014
John Wiley and Sons  October 2007 - November 2013
The Loft Literary Center   June 2005 - July 2006
Lerner Publishing Group  August 2002 - August 2005

Skills
Publishing, Editorial, Creative Writing, Editing, Blogging, Proofreading, Books, Social Media, Copy Editing, Non-fiction, Literature, Publications, Newsletters, Copywriting, Press Releases, Content Strategy, Text Editing, Web Content, Poetry, Writing, Fiction, Magazines, Online Publishing, Freelance Writing, Content Management, Editors, Content Development, Strategic Communications, Email Marketing, Short Stories, Ebooks, wordpress, Google Analytics, communications

Education
California College of the Arts   2005 — 2007
MFA, Creative Writing

Oberlin College   1998 — 2002
B.A., English, Creative Writing

Casey Patrick Casey Patrick Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Casey Patrick's The Loft Literary Center Experience January 2015 - Present
Job AmeriCorps Promise Fellow at Intermedia Arts
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Intermedia Arts  September 2015 - Present
The Loft Literary Center   January 2015 - Present
Hub City Writers Project  September 2014 - May 2015
Milkweed Editions  September 2013 - August 2014
Writers in the Community (WITC)   September 2012 - June 2013
Willow Springs  June 2012 - June 2013
Eastern Washington University  September 2011 - August 2012

Skills
Copy Editing, Editing, Editorial, Teaching, Community Outreach, Proofreading, Creative Writing, Volunteer Management, Poetry, Public Speaking, Project Management, Research, Higher Education, Fundraising, Online Teaching, Publishing, Team Leadership, Experience Working with..., Writing, Event Planning, Social Media Marketing, Audio Transcription

Education
Knox College   2007 — 2011
B.A.

Eastern Washington University   2011 — 2013
M.F.A.

Jessica Orange Jessica Orange Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Jessica Orange's The Loft Literary Center Experience 2010 - Present
Job Writer, editor
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
The Loft Literary Center   2010 - Present
Self Employed; Writing & Teaching   1995 - Present
Phoenix Spirit   2010 - Present
Minneapolis Institute of Arts  October 2012 - October 2012
Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design  2003 - 2005
Mills College  2002 - 2002

Skills
PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word

Education
Mills College   2000 — 2002
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), English and Creative Writing

University of St. Thomas   1990 — 1994
Bachelor of Arts (BA), English; Political Science

Christine Sikorski Christine Sikorski Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Christine Sikorski's The Loft Literary Center Experience 2005 - 2005
Job Writing Teacher at St. Paul Jewish Community Center
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
St. Paul Jewish Community Center  2012 - Present
University of St. Thomas  1999 - 2013
The Loft Literary Center   2005 - 2005

Skills
Editing, Higher Education, Teaching, Teaching Writing, Public Speaking, Creative Writing, Copy Editing

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   1992 — 1996
Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.), Creative Writing

Wendi Bootes Wendi Bootes Berkeley, California Details
Wendi Bootes's The Loft Literary Center Experience June 2010 - September 2010
Job PhD Student, UC Berkeley
Industry Higher Education
Experience
Yale University  2013 - 2015
Alliance of Community Health Plans  February 2012 - June 2013
Farmscape LLC   October 2011 - March 2012
The University of Arizona  October 2010 - August 2011
The University of Arizona Press  January 2011 - June 2011
The Loft Literary Center   June 2010 - September 2010
U.S. Department of State   June 2009 - September 2009

Skills
Writing, Editing, Research, English, Russian, Non-profits, Community Outreach, Social Media, Blogging

Education
University of California, Berkeley   2015 — 2020
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Comparative Literature

Yale University   2013 — 2015
Master’s Degree, European and Russian Studies

Macalester College   2006 — 2010
B.A., English, Russian

Saint Petersburg State Polytechnical University   2009 — 2009
Russian Language and Literature

Grace Miel Jasper Grace Miel Jasper Minneapolis, Minnesota Details
Grace Miel Jasper's The Loft Literary Center Experience June 2014 - August 2014
Job Double English and Politics Major | Public Policy | Publishing
Industry Public Policy
Experience
Scripps College Academy  September 2012 - Present
[in]Visible Magazine   September 2012 - Present
Milkweed Editions  May 2015 - August 2015
IES Nantes   September 2014 - December 2014
The Loft Literary Center   June 2014 - August 2014
Minnesota Children's Museum  May 2014 - August 2014
Legacy Endeavors  2011 - August 2014
The Education Task Force   September 2012 - May 2014
District Office of Congressman Erik Paulsen   May 2013 - August 2013
The Student Life Newspaper  September 2012 - December 2012

Skills
Copy Editing, Editing, Community Outreach, Social Media, Blogging

Education
Scripps College   2012 — 2016
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Politics and International Relations, English, 3.98

The Blake School   1999 — 2012
3.98