Writing CV — Patricia Martin

Patricia M. Martin

EDUCATION

Juris Doctor, New York Law School, 2008, New York, NY

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Eastern University, 2004, Wayne, PA

AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION

Creative Writing (contemporary fiction, creative non-fiction, contemporary romance); Essays (personal and opinion); Journalism and Interviews; Copywriting and Copyediting; Legal Writing (web content; contracts, motions, petitions, pleadings, internal policies and procedures); Social Media Content; Product Descriptions; Chicago Manual of Style; SEO

WRITING EXPERIENCE

Creative Writer, Self-employed, 2018 to Present

Write fiction, including novels and short stories. Short story published in Midnight & Indigo and five short stories published for wellness brand MMURE. Contemporary fiction novel in progress.

Freelance Writer & Editor, Self-employed, 2016 to Present

Write freelance articles for various publications on literature, pop culture, identity, relationships, mental health and wellness, and socio-political issues. Published in Shine Text, Go Magazine, Black Girl Nerds, AZ Magazine, 5 Best Things, Modest Truth Mag, She Cult Fall E-Zine, Color Bloq, MMURE, Rooted in Rights, SOULE.LGBT, QTYPE Magazine, Tagg Magazine, TechRadar, and the Chicago Tribune. Book review featured in 21Ninety. Former product copywriter at BestReviews. Former QA Editor at ILoveSEO.com. Ghostwriter at Time-Life – Life Book Memoirs. Deputy Editor at Write My Wrongs, LLC.

Legal/Compliance Writer & Editor, Various Companies, 2010 to Present

Draft and edit legal and financial documentation, compliance documentation, policies and procedures, internal documentation, brand copy, training material, and marketing material. Consulted at institutions such as S&P Global, J.P. Morgan, and Morgan Stanley. Drafted and edited legal agreements for various companies and organizations. Compliance content editor for health and beauty brand CBDfx, mortgage lending company Kiavi, and fintech startup DigniFi. Legal Writer for Helix Internet Marketing Experts. Legal Content Editor/Moderator at Internet Brands. Policy and procedure rationalization editor at Wells Fargo.

Founder, Writer & Editor, The Glam Femme*inist Blog, 2016 to 2022

Wrote and edited content for The Glam Femme*inist, a lifestyle blog that covers topics such as feminism, culture, social commentary, activism, travel, entertainment, relationships, and fashion. Developed strong, visible social media presence and developed concepts with viral potential. Other duties included internet, HTML, and desktop publishing using WordPress and Square Space. Featured by the UK Press Association in BT.com, DapperQ - Hi Femme, Go Mag, QWEAR, and LGBTQ Nation. Created “Femme Voices” interview series where queer women and people of color were featured weekly.

Content Creator & Editor, The Glam Femme Writing Services, 2016 to 2022

Curated and created online content, including biographies and about pages, using SEO best practices. Proofread and edited content and materials for various publications and organizations.

Copy Editor, The Runaway Experience, 2015 to 2019

Reviewed and edited in-house online projects and proofread copy for proper grammar and usage.

PUBLICATIONS

“Cultural Appropriation: What it is, What it is Not, and Why It Matters,” AZ Magazine, July 2016 and Modest Truth Mag, Summer 2017

“My Feminine Experience,” She Cult E-Zine, Fall 2016

“The 5 Best Bottomless, Boozy Brunches in Brooklyn, NY,” 5BestThings.com, March 2017

“What Steven Universe Can Teach Us About Queerness, Gender Identity, and Feminism,” Black Girl Nerds, April 2017

“Addressing Your Mental Health is a Form of Resistance,” AZ Magazine, September 2017

“Coming Out When Your Queerness is Invisible,” AZ Magazine, October 2017

“5 Ways to Put Self-Love Into Action,” Shine Text, November 2017

“It’s Complicated: Are You Ready to Be Friends with Your Ex?” GO Magazine, November 2017

“Raw and Exposed: How Dating Apps are a Modern Adventure of Self-Discovery,” GO Magazine, November 2017