BIO​​

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​I'm a published writer with a background in education, the arts, and community development. North America has been home for many years, though I originate from Zimbabwe and South Africa.

 

I love making things, analyzing how and why copy works, collaborating, and storytelling. Hobbies that help inspire my work include drawing, sculpture, making music, reading, and film.

 

I enjoy surrendering to unusual, unexpected ideas that help build a great brand story. If you need safe, sturdy content, I can do that to. I have years of pharmaceutical copywriting experience for healthcare professionals, sales reps and patients. 

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​My mind is always full of ideas, and I'm eager to work with a creative, boundary-pushing, collaborative team like yours. ​ ​

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Recent Experience ​

 

Copywriter 

​Writer & Editor

Academic Specialist at The School of the New York Times

Creative Writing & Arts Enrichment Instructor

Special Education Instructor

Non-Profit Community Development

 

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Education & Training 

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UI / UX Design Specialization from CalArts (online)

UX Foundations: Content Strategy LinkedIn Learning

MFA Fiction - Columbia University

Creative Writing - Oxford University

Arts Therapy in Education - IATE 

Performing Arts- LBCC & Other

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Publications & Prizes

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Mud Luscious Press, “A Walk in the Woods” (Chapbook)

Two Serious Ladies, “Here We Are in a Western” (Short Story)

New South Magazine, “Home” (Short Story, 3rd Place Fiction Contest)

Craft Magazine Fiction Elements Contest, "Blackbirds” (Honorable Mention)

South Africa National Poetry Award, “Forest Fire” (1st Place Winner)

Fine Arts Work Centre, Writing Fellowship (Fiction Semi-Finalist)

​Oxford Theatre Troupe, “Vasilisa the Brave” (One-act Play and Performance)

Life Skills Training Content, South Africa (Co-wrote/edited)​​​​​​​​​