Tyler McDonald

tymcdonald2877@gmail.com | (513) 919-0323 | ePortfolio | LinkedIn

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY ___

Results-driven writer with experience in professional writing, copyediting, and creative writing pedagogy. Seeking to
leverage my skills and employ leadership as a writer and editor.

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in English: Rhetoric & Professional Writing, Creative Writing | April 2024
Certificate in Copyediting & Publishing | April 2024
University of Cincinnati
GPA 3.85 | Dean’s List (6 Semesters)

WORK EXPERIENCE
Barista, Starbucks | August 2021 - Present
● Provide customers with quality service and delivery of food and drinks.
● Plan for the future by preparing for and anticipating customer and coworker needs.
● Maintain a positive demeanor in a high-paced environment with maximum attentiveness.

Writing Instructor, Cincinnati Recreation Commission | January 2023 - April 2023

● Fostered creative expression and storytelling through writing for a trauma-informed after-school program with
students K-6.
● Developed lesson plans concentrating on creative writing and the enhancement of social-emotional skills.
● Acquired expertise in trauma-informed and creative writing pedagogy and created a supportive and engaging
learning environment.

Poetry Editor, Short Vine Literary Journal | August 2023 - December 2023
● Reviewed and assessed the quality of submitted poems and their adherence to the style guidelines.
● Curated a cohesive collection that aligned with the journal’s theme and overall aesthetic.
● Collaborated with fellow editors to select accepted pieces and organize them in our edition.

Assistant Editor, Queen City Writers | January 2024 - May 2024

● Review submitted manuscripts and discern their appropriateness for the journal’s theme and standards.
● Meticulously copyedit manuscripts and maintain consistent style, language, and grammar for publication
readiness.
● Develop review documentation and outline strengths, weaknesses, and recommendations for submissions.

SKILLS
● Adobe Illustrator
● Adobe Photoshop
● Copyediting
● Copywriting
● Knowledge of AP and Chicago Manual of Style
● Instructional Design
● Proficient with AI Technologies

AWARDS
Academy of Americans Poets Prize for Best Single Poem | 2024
Brown Mills Award Nominee | 2024
Morgan Scholarship | 2023/2024
Robinson Essay Prize for an Outstanding Essay | 2022
McCollum Scholarship | 2021