Writer, Teacher, Activist
Andrew Gillis graduated from Stephen F. Austin State University with a BFA in Creative Writing and recently earn an MA in English at Texas Tech University. His work has appeared in HUMID, Apeiron Review, ellipsis… literature and art and mutiny! magazine.
Writer offering expertise in diversity, equity, and inclusion. Over 6 years of hands-on drafting, reading, and editing experience. Knowledgeable and flexible on multiple styles of content writing. Looking to further my career by joining a collaborative and highly motivated team.
Skills
Writing Tools + Skills
Computer Programs
Creative writing/scripting
Search engine optimization (SEO)
Copywriting/editing
Technical writing
Proofreading
Strategic planning
Graphic design – Procreate, GIMP, PS Microsoft Suite – Word, Excel, PP
Video editing – Lightworks, OBS
95 WPM typing speed
Publications
Issue 1. Poetry: downpour on lloyd street
Volume 55. Fiction: Nocturnals
Issue 15. Poetry: fingers crossed
oh little nebula, brain in the moon
gut grief
HUMID Literary Journal
Volume 8. Poetry: to wherever you went
Volume 9. Poetry: Will + Testament
Volume 10. Prose: Pepper and I
Resume
Education
Earned May 21
English (Poetry focus) / Texas Tech Uni. / Lubbock, TX / Masters
Earned Dec 18
Creative Writing / Stephen F. Austin State Uni. / Nacogdoches, TX / Bachelor of Fine Arts
Experience
Adjunct Instructor | Lubbock, TX | 2019-08 • 2021-05
Texas Tech University
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Taught first-year English to undergrads (1301 - Essentials of College Rhetoric, 1302 - Advanced College Rhetoric)
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Created and delivered lesson plans (required intense time management due to own studies), illustrated key rhetorical concepts (rhetorical devices / analysis / strategies, research strategies, multimodal projects, theses, ethics)
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Sharpened interpersonal / leadership / instructive skills
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Evaluated student materials on a timely schedule
President / Officer | Nacogdoches, TX | 2015-01 • 2018-12
PRIDE Nac (Student organization)
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Coordinated large scale events surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion for audiences of 400+ students
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Organized fundraisers for the Trevor Project resulting in $2,000+ donations and the development of strong project management skills
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Developed brand awareness through content creation and networking with student led organizations such as the NAACP and multicultural affairs
Reader + Editor | Lubbock, TX | 2019-08 • Present
Iron Horse Literary Review
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Employed proofreading and editing techniques to provide constructive feedback to applicants
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Collaborated with fellow readers and editors on small- and large-scale projects
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Interpreted ambiguous instructions from higher ups and made strategic decisions to ensure successful results for the publication