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.
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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
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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
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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