VIANNAH E.

DUNCAN
Towson, MD 21204
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818-825-9504
vduncan@fandm.edu

WRITER EDITOR CONTENT STRATEGIST

Senior Writer/Editor in deadline-driven publishing environments, offering over 10 years of experience in creative marketing texts,
including print and online editing; flexible and adaptable writing style with a creative approach to all writing assignments that uses
"outside of the box" thinking, which results in unique and superior final products for clients. Proven team player who has led and
participated as a member of many successful creative teams; superior communicator and multi-tasker able to handle multiple
assignments.

Areas of Expertise
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Internal & Marketing Communications

Story Development/Research
Content Management
Windows & iOS Operating Systems
Google Apps for Work

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Project Management
Event Planning
Public Speaking
Copywriting
Social Media

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Strategic Planning
Editing
Print & Digital Publications
Customer Service
MLA, APA, & Chicago Style Guides

Professional Experience
DIGITAL MANGA, INC., GARDENA, CA
2014 Present
DMI specializes in building corporate and cultural bridges from Japan to the Western Hemisphere through licensing, importation, and
preparation of anime, manga, and related merchandise for North American markets.
MANAGER, MARKETING & EVENTS
Manage all planning, fundraising, stewardship, communication, implementation and logistics for annual events by spearheading
marketing campaigns for publishers imprints, including Jun, DokiDoki, 801 Media, and Project-H. Provide market analysis and
customer orientation with recommendations for target markets and future strategy. Direct and execute company-run and sponsored
events as lead organizer and point of contact in third-party conventions and conferences, including multi-day centerpiece at the largest
anime convention in North America.
EVENTS:
Director; 2017 BishounenCon, Warwick, RI
Director; 2016 YaoiCon, Burlingame, CA
Lead Organizer: 2015-2016 Hentai Festival, Anime Expo, Los Angeles, CA
Assistant Director: 2015 YaoiCon, Burlingame, CA
Key Contributions:
! Managed multiple yearly events with budgets up to $125K each; managed, coached, and mentored volunteer staff of over
100.
! Created, edited, and proofread convention literature, programs, advertising, and anthologies.
! Developed and managed online marketing campaigns, exceeding milestones for Project-H, Jun, and Akadot (direct sales),
effectively driving brand awareness, engagement, and traffic to social media pages.
! Negotiated with venues and vendors, resolved logistical issues, and developed positive, lasting relationships with guests and
attendees.
! Primary purchaser, contact, and arbiter for customer service and vendor satisfaction at corporate and individual convention
attendee levels.
EAST JASMINE REVIEW, PASADENA, CA
2013 Present
East Jasmine Review, published twice per year, is an electronic literary magazine.
EDITOR
Manage editing template for entire 120+ page review; managing editor for overall layout of short fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry,
and author bios.
Key Contributions:
! Created, developed, and currently maintain primary organizational system for content and submissions.
! Deliver line editing, copyediting, and proofreading under deadline and on budget.
! Travel weekly to meet with other editors and higher management including direct contact with Managing Editor multiple
times per week.

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HIPPOCAMPUS MAGAZINE, LANCASTER, PA

2011 Present
Literary magazine filled with fresh memoir excerpts and memorable essays; educate and inform those interested in reading and writing
creative nonfiction.
SENIOR COPYWRITER
Edit creative nonfiction pieces already accepted for publication.
Key Contributions:
! Collaborate on the development and implementation of the HippoCamp Conference, a three-day Pennsylvania writing
conference for creative nonfiction writers featuring notable speakers, interactive panels, author and attendee readings.
! Deliver creative concepts according to creative brief requirements.
! Employ line editing, proofreading, and content editing
! Implement best practices for web copywriting.
! Ensure web copy is written following SEO best practices.

Freelance & Blogging Experience

FREELANCE EDITOR, DIGITAL MANGA, INC.
2014 Present
Perform comprehensive freelance editing services for creative manuscripts and academic work, including content, line, and
copyediting. Serve as primary editor for numerous manga titles, full-length fiction, and anthologies.
Key Contributions:
! Edit and review final versions of all comics and manga by verifying accuracy and readability of translated content, reviewing
lettering and art files to ensure adherence to internal standards, and write cover copy and proofreading.
! Edited manuscripts for clarity, style, consistency, grammar, and logic.
BLOGGER, 2SHOPPER.COM
2014
Created and wrote human interest stories and articles about 2Shopper products to engage customers and strengthen company's
reputation of expertise.
Key Contributions:
! Wrote 8-15 content articles per month using knowledge and comprehension of WordPress and raw HTML to create a clean
and user-friendly blog.
! Responsible for categorizing and tagging posts, organizing information more succinctly.
FREELANCE REVIEWER
2008 2014
Reviewed forthcoming full-length fiction, creative nonfiction, stage plays, and films for multiple companies including Thomas Nelson
Publishers, LitFuse Publicity, and Elevate Difference.
Key Contributions:
! Collaborated with production teams on sound text material development.
! Completed substantial individual projects in a timely basis in order to produce the most complete product possible in the
shortest turnaround time.

Additional Professional Experience

Certified Barista Trainer, Starbucks Coffee Company, La Caada, CA
Teacher, Writing Fanfiction, Los Angeles & Pasadena, CA
Staff Writer, Otaku Project, Lancaster, PA
Internship, Etruscan Press, Wilkes-Barre, PA
Lead Organizer, Diplocon I III, Lancaster, PA
Staff Writer, Office of Communications, Franklin & Marshall College, Lancaster, PA
Business Editor, Prolog Literary & Arts Magazine, Lancaster, PA
Events Manager, Ben's Underground, Lancaster, PA

2010 2014
2010 2013
2007 2008/2011 2013
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2006 2008
2005 2007
2004 2005
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Education & Training

Master of Arts in Grant Writing, Management and Evaluation, Concordia University Chicago (Current)
Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing, Wilkes University (2010)
Bachelor of Arts in English/History, Franklin & Marshall College (2007)