Resume
Talisha Harrison
P.O. Box 520392
Longwood, FL 32752
(321) 594-1457
Career Objective
To become a successful comic book writer, which would allow me to create stories that I believe people will enjoy, to be an example for younger writers, to develop my writing skills to their highest potential, and to expand my reach in the comic book industry.
Experience Summary
Experienced in writing feature articles, short stories, biographies, essays, editorial pieces, press releases, research reports, and creative print/radio ad copy.
Well versed in copyediting, transcription/editing of interviews, and proofreading, most recently as assistant editor for a business periodical.
Strong technical command of the English language; familiarity with virtually all writing styles; serious commitment to excellence in the printed and published word.
Competent researcher, interviewer, and reporter.
Experienced in Microsoft Computer Software, Social Media, Google Chrome, & Mozilla Firefox.
Education
2001 -2003 Seminole State College, A.A., General Education (Graduated with Honors)
2007 -2011 University of Central Florida, B.A., Liberal Studies (Graduated with Honors)
Employment
2012 – Present Seminole State College, Sanford, FL
Library Technical Assistant
Perform general duties associated with the operation of the Library at the Information Services Desk (ISD) including: detailed record keeping related to the operation of the library; assess, acquire, learn, and apply specializes software to computerized library operations; assist instructors and students in procedure and use of the library.
2007 – 2011 Texas McGraw-Hill Kelly Services, Lake Mary, FL
Senior Evaluator
Assigned scores according to the rules & standards of the CTB & its customers for student responses in various content matters such as reading & language arts, math, science, & social studies for grades K-12.
Provided insights & information on the effectiveness of selected testing prompts & designated performance assessment instruments.
Worked in a secure environment with confidential documents & information.
2006 University of Central Florida Library, Orlando, FL
Student Assistant
Assisted the Senior Archivist in public service & outreach by assisting patrons with the handling & use of materials in the Special Collections department.
Assisted with the collection management of the university archives, rare books, & manuscript collections by sending damage books to be repaired & updating the data base.
Performed office duties related to maintaining records, completing paperwork, & answering the phone in order to take messages, and respond to customer’s questions and grievances.
Writing Experience
2012- Talking Comics Books
Contributor
Writes comic book reviews every week.
Creator and writer for a biweekly Character Spotlight column.
Conducts interviews with members of the geek and comic book industry.
2012- Comics Crux
Contributor
Writes comic book reviews every week.
Writes news articles.
Creator and writer for Journey Into Manga and Anime column.
Conducts interviews with members of the geek industry.
2012- Toonari Post
Writer
Writes album reviews and other music articles.
Writes other misc. articles.
Conducts interviews with members of the music industry.
2012- Fanboy Buzz
Staff Writer
Writes comic book reviews.
Creator and writer for Comicmaniacs column.
Conducts interviews members of the geek and comic book industry.
2012- Why Not Indie
Contributor
Writes web comic and comic book spotlights.
Conducts interviews with members of the indie comic book creator industry.
2012 Womanthology
Writer
Wrote a four page story for Womanthology: Heroic entitled ‘Defect: Light to Combat the Darkness”
Wrote a one page story for Womantholgy Holiday PDF entitled ‘Don’t Let the Light Go Out’
Wrote a one page story for Womanthology Valentine’s Day Special entitled ‘June’
2010- Kehila Magazine
Creator, Writer, & Editor
Wrote and edit most of the articles in the magazine.
Put together the layout, design, and structure of the magazine.
Conducted interviews with members of the Jew of Color community.
Used social media to promote magazine.
Designed magazine’s logo.
