Anthony Douglas Jennings
readthedamnbook@gmail.com
Education Master of Arts, Incomplete
The
University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL
English as
a Second Language
GPA: 3.66/4.0
(30 of 36
hours complete)
Bachelor of
Arts, May 2000
The University
of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL
Major: English; Minor: Italian
GPA 3.27/4.0
Experience Freelance
Proofreader, January 2016 – Current
·
Assisted
writers in preparing manuscripts for publication in academic journals in a
timely manner to meet publication deadlines.
·
Ensured
that manuscripts adhered to the rules and standards of the appropriate style
guides – MLA, APA, or Chicago.
·
Used
Microsoft Word’s track changes and comments feature to review, offer
suggestions, and mark up manuscripts.
Conversion Expert, December 2015 – Current
Adventure a Week Games
·
Converted
Pathfinder compatible adventures to be compatible with Dungeons & Dragons
5th Edition.
·
Revised
Pathfinder compatible spells, monsters, and encounters to monster statistics
and rebuilt encounters with respect to balance for adventures using Dungeons
& Dragons 5E.
·
Collaborated
with developers and editors to maintain consistency among products.
Freelance Writer, October 2014 – Current
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Drafted
chapters, articles, and adventures for roleplaying game systems with strict
deadlines as commissioned by developers.
·
Reviewed,
edited, and revised chapters in response to editors’ feedback using Microsoft
Office’s track changes feature.
·
Collaborated
with the developer and other writers during the writing and revising processes.
·
Maintained
an online presence through blogging, social media, and networking to improve my
brand.
Customer Service Manager, August 2014 –
Current
University of Virginia Bookstore
·
Managed
and trained student employees and temporary employees with an emphasis on
customer satisfaction.
·
Assisted
in the resolution of customer conflicts in line with store policies.
·
Revised
the Customer Service Manual to reflect an update to the store’s computer system
for refunds, exchanges, and daily procedures.
Co-Director Crisis Management, April 2009 –
April 2013
Kami-Con Anime Convention
·
Identified
and resolved key issues during planning of convention activities for a
convention of over 3,600 attendees.
·
Coordinated
with Con Chair and other staff to prioritize and resolve serious crises as they
occurred during the convention.
·
Planned,
scheduled, and executed a gaming center where Pokemon video game players could
compete in casual games and a tournament.
·
Supervised
a staff of volunteers who were essential to success of the convention.
Tutor, Sept 2008 – May 2011
University of Alabama English Language Institute
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Proofread
and assisted students with revising essays by improving organization, sentence
structure, and vocabulary choices.
·
Reviewed
and re-taught grammar lessons for struggling students.
·
Conversed
with English Language Learners on a variety of topics to develop their
pronunciation and speaking abilities.
·
Prepared
English Language Learners for TOEFL, ITAP Speak Test, and other high stakes
tests.
Intern, Sept 2008 – Dec 2010
Tuscaloosa County School System
·
Assisted
teachers and administrators as part of Tuscaloosa County’s English as a Second
Language coaching model which emphasized teacher training and preparation.
·
Taught
small groups of student using authentic writing samples to increase English
language proficiency so they could compose their own short essays.
·
Collaborated
with school counselors, special education instructors, classroom teachers, and
school administrators to provide support for English Language Learners’ families.
Editor’s Assistant, Sept 1996 – May 1997
The Crimson White Newspaper, University of Alabama
·
Maintained
correspondence between the newspaper’s editors, reporters, and university
officials.
·
Copyedited
manuscripts with an emphasis on grammar, appropriate vocabulary, and
readability.
·
Selected
appropriate articles from the Associated Press wire to provide readers with
national and international news items.
Computer Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and
QuickBooks
Skills
Volunteer UA Summer Reading Program, June 2009
Activities
Language Passed Japanese Language Proficiency Test
Level 4
Skills
Honors Most
Outstanding Graduate Student in ESL, 2009
& Grand
Prize Winner, Kobold Press’s Real Steel Contest 2016.
Awards