Jessica Tuckerman

Jessica Tuckerman

Webdesigner, Secretary, Stage Manager, Teacher

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Master of Fine Arts - MFA at Sierra Nevada College

  • Education

    • Sierra Nevada College

      2017 - 2019
      Master of Fine Arts - MFA Writing for Children and Young Adults 3.8

      Activities and Societies: Worked with published writers such as Pablo Cartaya, Lisa Papademetriou, Jess Rinker, Joe McGee, and Patricia Smith perfecting my craft.

    • Rowan University

      2013 - 2014
      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Writing Arts (Creative Writing, New Media Writing and Publication) 3.65

      Activities and Societies: Tau Sigma, Archery Club, Interwoven, Gaming Club I helped to start the Gaming Club, Archery Team, and Writing Arts Club. I studied New Media Production in addition to Creative Writing and Publication.

    • Rowan University

      2014 - 2016
      Master's Degree Writing Arts 3.7

      Activities and Societies: Writing Arts Club, Archery Team As President of Writing Arts club I helped to build a community of writers and also volunteered my time to aid in orientation.

  • Experience

    • Arabesque Studio of Dance and Modeling

      Jul 2010 - Jun 2013
      Webdesigner, Secretary, Stage Manager, Teacher

      Hired as a part-time assistant to owner and operator Linda Timmins-Tuckerman. Duties included computer maintenance, customer service, playbill design, prop design, audio production, graphic design, and dance education. As stage manager: responsible for lighting, music, and props.As Teacher: responsible for my own music; choice of costumes; early dance education in ballet, tap, and jazz.

    • ABC Bus Companies

      May 2012 - Jan 2013
      Service Writer

      Responsible for writing work orders for Megabus and Coach of America, filing, and customer service.Left to return to school

    • Round Robin Writes

      Apr 2013 - Jan 2017
      Super Admin

      Built and maintained professional network with bloggers, authors, and publishing professionals. • Obtained and assigned books for review to a team of five adults and four teens. • Created and oversaw teen team of writers, all girls aged 14-17 who gained writing, blogging, social,and new media skills while working on the project. • Created advertising material for local festivals to promote project. • Built and maintained website (using WordPress, HTML5, CSS3, and PHP)

    • The Studio at Mainstage Center for the Arts

      Jul 2013 - Dec 2013
      Director of Educational Programs

      Hired as a full time Manager for Academy Hall. Duties included billing, customer service, scheduling, educational program/workshop creation, hiring, marketing, playbill design, graphic design, e-newsletter creation, and mild website maintenance.Was let go due to downsizing.

    • JMTuckerman.com

      Jan 2014 - now
      Administrator

      Web Content Writing • Social Media Management • Light Graphic Design

    • Philadelphia Stories

      May 2014 - Jul 2014
      Fiction Reading (volunteer)

      Screening fiction submissions.

    • Booklook Blogger

      Jun 2014 - Dec 2014
      Book Reviewer

      I recieve books and give honest reviews.

    • First to Read

      Jul 2014 - Jan 2019
      Book Reviewer

      I enter drawings to receive ARCs in exchange for reviews.

    • Blogging for Books

      Jul 2014 - Jan 2016
      Book Reviewer

      I receive a free book of my choosing and give an honest review.

    • Reader's Favorite

      Jul 2014 - Jan 2015
      Book Reviewer

      I received free electronic editions of books from self-published authors.

    • ABC Bus Companies

      Sept 2014 - Jan 2020
      Service Writer

      Duties include opening work orders, opening and receiving purchase orders, filing, and computer education.

    • NetGalley

      Jan 2015 - Jan 2019
      Book Reviewer

      I receive free galleys for reviews.

    • Glassworks Magazine

      Sept 2015 - Dec 2015
      Media Editor

      INTERNSHIP AND CLASS • Reviewed video, audio, and images for submission • Interviewed local authors

    • Quirk Books

      Jan 2016 - May 2016
      Social Media Marketing Intern

      INTERNSHIP • Drafted blogs • Edited blogs • Aided in NetGalley and Edelweiss approvals • Mass mailings • Drafted newsletters • Aided in content creation for Twitter, SnapChat, and Instagram

    • Booked All Night

      Mar 2017 - now
      Administrator

      Record and edit audio for podcast • Generate blogs, book reviews, feature images, and graphics • Build and maintain a network of authors and publishing professionals • Review recently released and upcoming YA and middle-grade titles • Interview authors

    • Picador

      Oct 2017 - Dec 2017
      Managing Editorial Intern

      INTERNSHIP • Read manuscripts • Write reader reports • Reverse engineered e-books • Biblio3 metadata maintenance

    • The Workshop Swap

      Jul 2019 - now
      Workshop Lead

      Lead an online writing group. Offer writing, editing, beta reading services. Lead workshops and crafts discussions.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Level 2 Archery Instruction

      USA Archery, National Field Archery Association
      May 2014
    • Substitute Teacher

      State of New Jersey
      Oct 2012
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Jessica Tuckerman
      Cum Laude Rowan University May 2016
    • Awarded to Jessica Tuckerman
      Best in Category Rowan University RTF Media Fest Oct 2014 Open HappinessNew Media installationBEST NEW MEDIA PRODUCTION
    • Awarded to Jessica Tuckerman
      Magna Cum Laude Rowan University May 2014
    • Awarded to Jessica Tuckerman
      Tau Sigma - Apr 2014 A National Honor Society for Transfer Students.
    • Awarded to Jessica Tuckerman
      2nd Place General Photography New Jersey Press Foundation 2009
    • Awarded to Jessica Tuckerman
      3rd Place General Excellence New Jersey Press Foundation 2009
    • Awarded to Jessica Tuckerman
      Honorable Mention Layout and Design New Jersey Press Foundation 2009
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Guest Speaker

      Issued by Millville Middle School on Mar 2019
      Millville Middle SchoolAssociated with Jessica Tuckerman
    • Workshop Lead

      Issued by Rowan University on Jan 2016
      Rowan UniversityAssociated with Jessica Tuckerman
    • Guest Speaker

      Issued by Oaklyn Public School on Dec 2019
      Oaklyn Public SchoolAssociated with Jessica Tuckerman
    • Reader

      Issued by Philadelphia Stories on May 2014
      Philadelphia StoriesAssociated with Jessica Tuckerman