Brandi Spaethe

Experience

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  The Philip Levine Prize for Poetry

  Aug 2010 - May 2013

  Production Coordinator

  • Managed manuscript submissions and reader assignments for the annual poetry contest.• Coordinated readings for winners and wrote introductions for winning poets.• Marketed the contest through social media, e-newsletters, and ads in publications.

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  The Normal School: A Literary Magazine

  Aug 2010 - May 2013

  Editorial Assistant

  • Managed submissions and assigned to first readers at The Normal School: A Literary Magazine.• Collaborated with faculty editor Corrinne Hales and co-creator Steven Church on promotion and marketing.• Assisted in production of the magazine, ensuring high-quality content delivery.• Developed strong organizational and communication skills in a fast-paced literary environment.

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  California State University, Fresno

  Aug 2011 - May 2012

  Writing Tutor

  Led a 1-unit course focused on small-group instruction aimed at reviewing, editing, and developing revision paths for academic writing in various fields of study.

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  California State University, Fresno

  Aug 2012 - May 2013

  Teaching Assistant

  Taught academic writing to first-year undergraduates and an undergraduate intro-level poetry workshop

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  Poets & Writers, Inc.

  Jun 2013 - Nov 2013

  Intern

  Interned in supporting the Poets & Writers Readings and Workshops grant program in the state of California and its Western cities: Seattle, Tucson, and Houston.

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  California State University-Los Angeles

  Jul 2013 - May 2019

  English Faculty

  • Taught a range of English courses from lower-level composition to upper-level critical thinking and creative writing workshops at California State University-Los Angeles.• Received top ratings from department and student evaluations for effective use of written and visual media to facilitate academic conversations.

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  Poets & Writers, Inc.

  Jan 2014 - Jun 2017

  Program Coordinator

  • Coordinated P&W's California Office Readings & Workshops grant program, connecting with authors and writers to promote literary events.• Managed meetings in California, Seattle, Houston, and Tucson, curated local readings, and contributed as a blogger for pw.org.• Developed and maintained relationships with key stakeholders, resulting in increased participation and engagement in the grant program.

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  CSU Summer Arts

  Jun 2016 - Jul 2017

  Faculty Course Coordinator

  Created, curated and facilitated master course Love and Sexuality in Creative Writing featuring Li-Young Lee, Brenda Shaughnessy, Garth Greenwell, and Randa Jarrar.

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  Lambda Literary Foundation

  Aug 2016 - Apr 2017

  LitFest Coordinator

  Coordinated the development of the first annual Lambda LitFest in Los Angeles. For more information: http://www.lambdaliterary.org/litfest/

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  Lambda Literary Foundation

  Aug 2017 - May 2019

  Program Coordinator

  • Coordinated Lambda's programs, managed databases, finances, and communication with stakeholders.• Streamlined production methods, wrote editorials for Lambda Literary Review, and aided in fundraising efforts.• Marketed Lambda Literary Foundation's various programs to support LGBTQ voices and literature.

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  CSU Summer Arts

  Jul 2018 - Jul 2019

  Faculty Course Coordinator

  • Created and curated master course, Writing Magical Realism, with guest artists guiding 17 students in a two-week session.• Facilitated workshop with renowned artists Elisabeth Houston, Ryka Aoki, Daniel Olivas, and Kimberly Dark.• Developed students' writing skills and fostered creativity in a collaborative environment.

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  University of Nevada-Las Vegas

  Jul 2020 - Dec 2023

  English Faculty

  • Taught academic writing to first-year undergraduates at University of Nevada-Las Vegas, incorporating composition theory and AI technology's impact on academic writing.• Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance students' writing skills and critical thinking abilities.• Implemented innovative teaching strategies to foster a collaborative and inclusive learning environment.

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  Zappos Family of Companies

  Jun 2021 - now

  • Revolutionized Brand Partnerships operations by architecting an automated marketing workflow system in Smartsheet, successfully migrating from legacy platforms (Quip and Confluence) while enhancing team efficiency and collaboration• Designed and launched an innovative Marketing Placement Roadmap (MPR) in Smartsheet, driving $121K in annualized savings and unifying operations across all marketing divisions including site management, email campaigns, editorial production, and creative teams• Spearheaded continuous improvement initiatives through strategic analysis of team feedback, implementing multi-platform solutions across Jira, Quip, Smartsheet, and Confluence to optimize project delivery and team performance Show less

  • Marketing Project Manager

    Sept 2024 - now

  • Jr. Marketing Project Manager

    Oct 2022 - Sept 2024

  • Imagery Specialist

    Jun 2021 - Oct 2022
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  National Endowment for the Arts

  Oct 2023 - Nov 2023

  Literary Arts Grant Panelist

  Review and evaluate applications for grants submitted by literary organizations, assessing the artistic merit and potential impact of proposed literary projects, such as books, creative writing programs, or translation initiatives, to determine which ones should receive funding from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA)