Introduction:

Hello! My name is Shay, and I am a junior at the University of Rhode Island.

Rhody Ram statue from outside the URI student union.

Major:

I am a writing major, looking to go into publishing post-graduation. My dream job is working with authors editing their manuscripts.

Repair Experience:

I can wrestle sliding doors back onto their tracks and change the oil in my Subaru by myself.

Here is my car!

Skills:

I have experience editing for clarity and readability.

Accomplishments/Accolades:

• Published in Rhode Island Bards Poetry Anthology 2022
• University of Rhode Island Dean's List (Fall 2020-present)

Physical copy of the book mentioned above.

Club Involvement:

• URI Flow
• Philosophy Club

Hobbies:

• Table-top roleplay games with emphasis on collaborative storytelling
• Fiber arts, including crochet, cross stitch, and embroidery
• Creative writing poetry and fiction
• Reading YA novels
• Taking pictures of flowers

Additional Information:

• I have a pet tarantula. Her name is Mary.
• I will be the author of a book, one day.

I am very excited for this project as a way to gain a broader set of skills to use professionally with real experience to support my learning.