I specialize in literary fiction and JP → EN localization

Relevant Positions

Web Editor, Split Lip Magazine, Apr 2020 to Present
Remote

  • Shaped the layout and flow of monthly digital issues to reflect the magazine’s voice and engage readers, ensuring consistency in tone and style across content. 

  • Managed the editorial production process from submission to publication—formatting, structural edits, and final proofing—to keep pieces clear and compelling. 

  • Worked with writers and artists to select visuals that supported narratives and enhanced reader interpretation. 

  • Handled web-based publishing tasks, including HTML/CSS updates and Squarespace CMS management, ensuring accurate formatting and a smooth cross-device experience.

Prose Reader, GASHER Press Feb 2021 to Jul 2021
Remote

  • Read prose and poetry submissions, assessing quality, voice, and fit with the press’s aesthetic. 

  • Evaluated tone, structure, and narrative clarity while attending to stylistic detail and language precision. 

  • Provided detailed, constructive feedback to writers to highlight strengths and suggest revisions. 

  • Discussed submissions with fellow readers and editors to reach consensus on selections. 

  • Applied consistent evaluation criteria to support editorial decision-making.

Editorial Intern, Maude Skincare Jan 2019 to Jun 2019
Salt Lake City, UT

  • Wrote weekly blog content that matched Maude’s brand voice, current beauty and wellness trends, and SEO best practices to support organic discovery and engagement. 

  • Produced audience-focused editorial content that reinforced brand identity and kept tone consistent across channels. 

  • Supported marketing through pop-up activations and brand events to help with in-person customer engagement. 

  • Assisted in creating marketing collateral for campaign rollouts and seasonal storytelling. 

  • Combined editorial writing and hands-on marketing work to strengthen the brand’s presence in a competitive market.

University of Utah, Aug 2016 to May 2019
Salt Lake City, UT

B.A.
English Literature


Work Samples (Localization)