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Education| Experience | Publications | Presentations | Honors | Training | Service | Memberships | Other Work | Sample Syllabi
EDUCATION
M.F.A., Creative Writing (fiction), University of North Carolina at Wilmington, 1997.
B.A., Music, magna cum laude, The City College of New York, 1979.
EXPERIENCE
–Present.Student Media Coordinator, June 1998
University of North Carolina at Wilmington, Division of Student Affairs
Program coordinator, adviser, and business manager to weekly newspaper (circ. 5000 and online), student literary journal, student television unit and other media.
Adjunct Lecturer, 1998
–Present.University of North Carolina at Wilmington
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Adjunct Instructor, Jan. 1998–2006.
Mt. Olive College, Wilmington Campus, Wilmington, NC
Evaluate students' writing samples required by Admissions, Jan. 199 |
Adjunct Instructor, Spring 1998.
Cape Fear Community College, Wilmington, NC
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Community Writing Consultant, Spring 1998.
University of North Carolina at Wilmington, Writing Place
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Tutored and consulted with students at university writing center and in residence halls by appointment and on walk-in basis.
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Graduate Teaching Assistant, Sep. 1995
–Dec. 1997.University of North Carolina at Wilmington
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Taught two sections of first-year or second-year composition per semester. |
Books
The Book of Memory, novel (unpublished).
The Insiders' Guide to Wilmington and North Carolina's Southeast Coast, coauthored by Carol Deakin; nonfiction, revised annually (By the Sea Publications 1993–98).
Lone Star and the Redemption Massacre, writing as Wesley Ellis, mass-market fiction (Jove 1995).
Lone Star in the Sierra Diablos, writing as Wesley Ellis (Jove 1994).
Lone Star and the Ghost Ship Pirates, writing as Wesley Ellis (Jove 1993).
Short Fiction
"Animus Cave," The MacGuffin, Fall 1999: 21–31.
"The Mails Between Here and New Guinea," Quarter After Eight 4 (1997): 7–18.
"The Great Willie Dingle," Atlantis 37 (UNCW 1997): n.p.
Radio Scripts
"Music of Thailand," Mystic Notes, WHQR-FM (also produced and hosted), Wilmington, NC, 1995.
"Going Mobile," Check It Out: The Radio Library Program (syndicated two-minute public-service spots), produced by KQED-FM San Francisco, 1994.
"Star Gazing," Check It Out: The Radio Library Program, KQED-FM San Francisco, 1994.
"Do-It-Yourself Home Repairs," Check It Out: The Radio Library Program, KQED-FM San Francisco, 1993.
Selected Articles
"Historic Train Depots of North Carolina," Our State magazine, forthcoming.
Encyclopedia of North Carolina (Chapel Hill: U of North Carolina P, 2006). Thirteen articles including: book publishing, burial customs, Cape Fear Indians, continental shelf, Machapunga Indians, settlement patterns, Waccamaw Indians, volcanoes.
"Illiteracy: America's Secret" (writing as Mark Craig), Writing, Reading, and Research, 6th ed. Richard Veit and Christopher Gould (Longman 2003).
"High Tide in Brunswick County," 12-page pull-out insert (business profiles), North Carolina Apr. 1999: 25-36.
"Laguna Woman: An Annotated Leslie Marmon Silko Bibliography," American Indian Culture and Research Journal 21.1 (1997): 75-148.
"Anchor By the Sea," "It's a Wrap," "Tourism on the Cape Fear: Throwing the Gates Wide Open," business profiles of Wilmington, NC, North Carolina Nov. 1997: 23-40.
Optimism & Outrage: A Streetcar Named Desire" (commentary and interview with actor Kim Hunter), Thalian Hall Main Attractions 1997-98: program insert.
"Schubert: Powerful Finale," concert review, Wilmington Morning Star 27 May 1997: 2D.
Annual North Carolina Jazz Festival program: introductory essays and musicians' profiles, 1994-99.
"Glory Days: To Berlin and Back with North Carolina's 1936 Olympian," Midway Airlines Interludes, Jul. 1997.
"Wilmington's Victorian Grandeur," Carolina Style magazine, Fall 1994.
"Damn Yankees," New York Perspectives, 24 Apr. 1992.
"Solo America," cover story and photos, Encore magazine, 13 Aug. 1992.
"Classical Beat," monthly classical-music column, The Beat magazine, 1992-95.
Works in Progress
"The Borders of Interbeing," memoir of organ transplantation.
"Medieval Analogues in Moby-Dick," interpretive essay.
Greenhouse Summer by Norman Spinrad, Let's Talk About It (reading & discussion) series, Carteret County Public Library (Beaufort, NC), Mar. 2008.
Looking at Jazz, six-week film & discussion series, Wayne County Public Library (Goldsboro, NC), Feb.–Mar. 2008.
Raney by Clyde Edgerton, Let's Talk About It series, Brunswick County Public Library (Southport, NC), Jan. 2008.
The World Set Free by H. G. Wells, Let's Talk About It series, Carteret County Public Library (Beaufort, NC), Jan. 2008.
Wolf Whistle by Lewis Nordan, Let's Talk About It series, Carteret County Public Library (Beaufort, NC), Oct. 2007.
"'Free'-Speech Zones and Today's Campus Activism." National Association of Campus Activities, Southeast Regional Conference, Charleston, SC, Sep. 2007.
"Free" Speech Zones and the Public University, Division of Student Affairs, UNCW, Dec. 2006.
The Known World by Edward P. Jones, Let's Talk About It series, Sneads Ferry Public Library (Sneads Ferry, NC), Oct. 2006. Sponsored by NC Humanities Council.
Nowhere Else on Earth by Josephine Humphries, Let's Talk About It series, Robeson County Public Library (Lumberton, NC), Oct. 2005. Sponsored by NC Humanities Council.
First Amendment Issues & the Student Union. Training session for student employees of UNCW's University Union. Aug. 2005.
Featured guest, discussing the First Amendment and student media; "Art Reach" hosted by Scott Simpson, public radio WHQR 91.3 FM, Wilmington, NC, Oct. 11, 2004.
"Utilizing Student Media," Student Organization Leadership Conference, UNCW, Sep. 2004.
Reservation Blues by Sherman Alexie, Let's Talk About It series, Carteret County Public Library (Beaufort, NC), Oct. 2003; Pamlico County Public Library (Bayboro, NC), Feb 2002; Wilson Public Library (Wilson, NC), Oct 2002; Onslow County Public Library (Jacksonville, NC), Oct. 1999; New Hanover County Public Library (Wilmington, NC), Nov. 1998. Sponsored by NC Humanities Council.
Ceremony by Leslie Marmon Silko, Let's Talk About It series, Pender County Public Library (Sneads Ferry, NC), Oct. 2003; Carteret County Public Library (Beaufort, NC), Nov. 2002; Tyrell County Library (Columbia, NC), Dec. 2002. Sponsored by NC Humanities Council.
"Working with Student Media," (NC) Association of Student Governments Conference, UNCW, Nov. 1998.
Reading, from The Book of Memory, unpublished novel, New Hanover Public Library (Wilmington, NC), Apr. 1999.
Reading, "The Great Willie Dingle," original short story, UNCW, Mar. 1996.
Outstanding Humanitarian certificate of honor, UNCW, Aug. 2005.
Division of Student Affairs "Behind the Scenes" award, May 2005.
Team award for excellence, Office of the Dean of Students, UNCW Division of Student Affairs, and individual nomination for excellence, Spring 1999.
3rd Prize for Poetry, "The Permanence of Gear--Linville Gorge," Porter Fleming Writing Competition, 1996.
Two Certificates of Distinction for Creativity in copywriting, Art Direction Magazine, 1989.
Certified Beekeeper, North Carolina Master Beekeeper Program, 2007.
Recent Software Training: Adobe InDesign CS2, Contribute, PDF forms, Intro to Dreamweaver, MS Front Page, MS Word mail merge, et al.; UNCW Information Technology Services Division, 2005–Present.
First Amendment Institute certificate, Freedom Forum First Amendment Center at Vanderbilt University, June 2004.
Seminars in computer-assisted teaching, UNCW Center for Teaching Excellence, Fall 2002.
Interaction Management, UNCW Human Resources, Apr. 2001.
Developing Hypermedia Classroom Applications, Center for Teaching Excellence, UNCW, May 1996.
Theory and Practice of Teaching Composition, UNCW, Spring 1996.
"Marketing for Publishers" seminars, Association of American Publishers, NYC, 1989.
Provost Search Committee, Spring 2008.
Honors Project Thesis Committee for Ms Ginny Tyson, spring 2008.
Media Literacy Task Force (interdepartmental), spring 2008.
UNCW Campus Life Management Team, 2007–Present.
UNCW Campus Life Committee, 2006–Present.
Technology & Web Committee, Division of Student Affairs representative, appointed fall 2007.
Search committee chairman: program coordinator for Lumina Theater & Sharkey's, 2007.
Community volunteer, Pender Correctional Institution, Burgaw, NC, 2006–Present.
Public Relations Committee Chairman, College Media Advisers, Inc., 2006–Present.
Community Advisory Board Chairman, WHQR-FM Public Radio, 2004–Present.
Ex officio member of WHQR Board of Directors, 2004–Present.
UNCW Parents Grant Committee, 2004–Present. Appointed chairman June 2008.
UNCW Film Advisory Committee, 2006–Present.
UNCW SPA Appeals & Grievances Panel, Fall 2003–Present.
On-air guest for semi-annual fund drives for community-licensed public radio station WHQR-FM, 1994–Present.
UNCW Test Monitor for the Dow Jones Newspaper Fund Internship Program, 2002–Present.
Internship-Agency Supervisor for UNCW Student Media, 1999–Present.
Member, UNCW Staff Council, July 2005
-Dec. 2006.Editor of Tidelines, newsletter of the UNCW Department of English, 2005–2007.
Reader for Master of Liberal Arts thesis committee, Spring 2005.
Volunteer boat driver, Head of the Cape Fear Rowing Regatta, Wilmington, NC, 2004, 2005.
Reader for the American Indian Culture and Research Journal (UCLA), 1997–2004.
Leadership Lecture Series selection committee, 2003–Present.
Arts in Action Advisory committee, 2000–2004.
UNCW First-Year Experience Task Force, subcommittee chairman, Spring 2004
Chairman, Campus Activities Coordinator search committee, Spring 2004.
Student Affairs Awards and Recognition Committee, Fall 2002 to Spring 2004.
Associated Collegiate Press Program Council, Sep. 2002–Sep. 2004.
Nautilus Communications committee, 2003–2004.
Campus Life Focus Group Leader, Fall 2002.
University Union Groundbreaking committee, Fall 2002.
Southeast Media Institute, "Calling All Colors," diversity panelist, UNCW, July 2000.
Judge, Rocky Mountain Collegiate Media Association's Online Newspaper Contest, Spring 2000.
Photojournalism Committee, College Media Advisers, Inc., 2000–2001.
Art Conservancy Committee, University of North Carolina at Wilmington, October 1999–2001.
Managing Web Profit Committee member, UNCW, Summer 2000.
Facilitator for "StoryLines America" (a radio-library partnership supported by the NEH, American Library Association, and local sponsors), New Hanover County Public Library, Oct. & Dec. 1999.
Juror for North Carolina Visions, fifth season, a series showcase of independent film by North Carolina artists. PBS affiliate UNC-TV, Research Triangle Park, NC, May 1999.
Student Affairs Staff Retreat planning committee, UNCW, Summer 1999.
Founding committee for student honor organization, "Pandion," UNCW, Aug. 1999–May 2001.
Social Norms advisory committee, summer 1999.
Guest Workshop Facilitator, Student Writing Day, St. Mary's School, Wilmington, NC, May 1998.
Guest Reading (original short story) for English 207: Fiction Writing, UNCW; Tim Bass, instructor; Fall 1997.
Guest Reading (original short story) for English 496: Narrative Prose Writing, UNCW; Rebecca Lee, instructor; Spring 1997.
Graduate English Association, UNCW, 1995-98.
Guest Speaker, Brunswick County Newcomers' Club, representing The Insiders' Guide, Apr. 1997.
Guest Presenter for National Literacy Week, Bradley Creek Elementary School, Wilmington, NC, Feb. 1997.
Volunteer, Good Shepherd House Day Shelter, Spring 1996.
Visiting Lecturer, Cape Fear Community College, Human Resources Development, 1995.
Preliminary Reader, The Robert Ruark Fiction Competition, Southport, NC, 1995.
Tutor, New Hanover County City-In-Schools, Spring 1995.
MEMBERSHIPS & PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES
College Media Advisers, Inc. 1998–Present.
North Carolina State Beekeepers Association, 2006–Present.
Brunswick County (N.C.) Beekeepers Association, 2006–Present.
Wilmington Peace Meetup, 2005–Present.
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
Student Media Consultant, Summer 2006.
Florida Atlantis University, Boca Raton, FL
On-site analysis of FAU's student newspaper, television and radio program, resulting in recommendations implemented in 2007.
Student-Media Consultant, Spring 2002.
Colgate University, Hamilton, NY
In-depth on-site analysis of Colgate's student-media program, combining preliminary surveys, focus groups, and recommendations for improvements and enhancements.
Freelance Writer and Editor, Aug. 1990–Aug. 1998.
Self-employed 1990--Jun. 1994, Wilmington, NC
Short fiction, magazine journalism; business, promotional, and technical writing; advertising copy; book and music reviews; mass-market and trade books.
Community Relations Director, Jun. 1994–Aug. 1995.
WHQR-FM, Friends of Public Radio, Wilmington, NC
Published monthly program guide; promotional print work; special events coordinator (concerts, art exhibits, readings, plays, fundraisers); volunteer coordinator; occasional on-air host for "Prelude," "Into the Mystic," and "Reggae Nites." Launched station's first web site, 1995.
Editor-in-Chief , 1992–1995.
The Beat magazine, Wilmington, NC
Regional monthly magazine focusing on music of all styles and periods.
Copy Chief, Apr. 1988
–Aug. 1990.St. Martin's Press, mass-market division, New York City
Created promotional, advertising and book-cover copy (monthly list c. 16 titles); hired and directed freelancers; participated in strategic and creative team planning for marketing and design.
Senior Promotions Copywriter, Oct. 1985
–Apr. 1988.Berkley Publishing Group, New York City
— Freaks & the Freakish in Western Literature and ArtEng 311 Spring 2008 — Professional Magazine Writing
Eng 302 Fall 2007 — Journalism Workshop
Eng 201 Fall 2003 — Composition II
Eng 311 Spring 2006 — Professional Magazine Writing