Melissa Sipin | Graphic Designer | PDF Portfolio

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

SEPT 2015 – JULY 2016 Poets & Writers Inc.Los Angeles, CA McCrindle Foundation R&W Fellow

_ Prepping, facilitating, and assisting with processing and review of applications for grant funding_ Reviewing and archiving sponsor and writer reports for foundational grant applications_ Planning monthly literary roundtables across the West Coast and performing site visits to P&W-supported events and workshops in California_ Conducting outreach to writers and organizations via networking events, social media, and email_ Writing and performing copy for the R&W blog_ Coordinating the Intergenerational Workshop Exchange—a three-month workshop series between seniors and tens—and managing the celebratory and culminating reading: Connecting Cultures_ Executing general office duties as necessary

TECHNICAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS_ Expert in Adobe CS5 Photoshop, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Illustrator, and Microsoft Office Suite_ Skilled in CSS/HTML, designing websites via SquareSpace, Wordpress, Buddypress, and Drupal_ Excellent in technical writing, copy editing: Associated Press Stylebook and Chicago Manual of Style

EDUCATIONAUG 2012 – MAY 2014 Mills CollegeOakland, CA Master of Fine Arts, Prose Writing (Emphasis in Fiction) Awarded first full-tuition graduate assistantship in community engagement and narrative writing JAN 2008 – DEC 2010 University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CA Bachelor of Arts, English (Emphasis in Creative Writing) Minor in Philosophy | Major GPA: 3.78, Overall: 3.40 Awarded USC Cardinal & Gold in Community Leadership Dean’s Lists 2008–2010, Trojan Guild of Los Angeles

MAR 2011 – MAY 2012 Arcadia PublishingCharleston, SC Production Editor

_ Copyedited and proofread according to the Chicago Manual of Style and Arcadia’s house style_ Developed electronic proofs for 5 book projects and design 5–10 book covers weekly with CS5 InDesign_ Scanned, batched, and leveled 220 vintage images with Adobe CS5 Bridge and Photoshop daily_ Spearheaded projects with production team, finishing 14 book titles weekly (+700 new titles annually)

JAN 2012 – JULY 2016 Voices of Our Nation Arts FoundationSan Francisco, CA Co-Editor of Newsletter

_ Edit press releases and newsletter drafts, pitch article ideas, and conduct author interviews _ Create monthly newsletter with CSS/HTML and MailChimp, disseminate newsletter to over 2,000 subscribers_ Monitor and collect data via subscriber database for research and grouping subscribters into categories (i.e. funders)

JAN 2009 – PRESENT TAYO Literary MagazineLos Angeles, CA Cofounder and Creative Director

_ Directed production team, designed print/online magazine layouts, created website via SquareSpace and Wordpress_ Facilitated national marketing campaign via online platforms for special issues, Debut Book Prize, and annual issue_ Manage editorial team and delegate administrative duties of magazine, achieving new partnership with Ingram Content Group and distributing annual issue in national bookstores (annual print run: 600+ copies)_ Spearheading ongoing and new projects, drafting panel proposals for academic conferences, organizing annual magazine launch parties with featured artists, and partnering with local community organizations for events_ Network and plan cultivating cultural events, curate community artwork and archive artistic work, and teach creative workshops at nonprofits and regional conferences_ Prioritize and organize annual budget for print costs, website and branding materials, marketing and public relations, social and cultural events, ongoing cultural projects, and national distribution

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San Francisco Bay Area

BRAND/IDENTITY

AM E R I C A N

UTHO DREAM

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Youth for the American Dream: nonprofit organizationTAYO Literary Magazine: nonprofit organizationFlying Fists Journal: literary magazine for Asian AmericansTPYC: logo for student youth conference at USCThe Blood-Jet Radio: nonprofit radio station for writersKL: journal for Philippine mythology and literature

COVER ART

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TAYO Issue 2: literary magazine, 2010–2011TAYO Issue 3: literary magazine, 2011–2012Arcadia Publishing: Laotians in the San Francisco Bay Area(Images of America series)

COVER ART

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Arcadia Publishing: Honolulu Town (IOA series)Arcadia Publishing: Coos Bay (IOA series)

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Arcadia Publishing: Bay Area Radio (IOA series)Arcadia Publishing: African Americans in Chicago (IOA series)

POSTERS/FLYERS

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FilAm Arts 19th Annual Festival Flyer: FrontFilAm Arts 19th Annual Festival Flyer: BackUSC Troy Philippines 13th Annual Pilipino Showcase FlyerFilAm Arts 19th Annual Festival Ticket: FrontFilAm Arts 19th Annual Festival Ticket: Back

POSTERS/FLYERS

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FilAm Arts 19th Annual Festival Flyer: FrontFilAm Arts 19th Annual Festival Flyer: BackUSC Troy Philippines 13th Annual Pilipino Showcase FlyerFilAm Arts 19th Annual Festival Ticket: FrontFilAm Arts 19th Annual Festival Ticket: Back

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Free(dom) of Expression: a nonprofit dance workshop for inner-city childrenUSC Troy Philippines 3rd Annual Mabuhay Festival: a yearly charity benefit for the Typhoon Ondoy victimsVoices of Our Nations: annual writers of color workshop hosted by UC Berkeley

PRINT/LAYOUTS

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TAYO Issue 2: Feature article on fiction writer Miguel Syjuco, winner of the Man Asian Literary Prize, 2008

TAYO Issue 3: Feature article on poet Barbara Jane Reyes, winner of the James Laughlin Award, 2005, and finalist for the California Book Award, 2010 (continues on next page)