Outside of Ooligan Press
At PSU, I worked on campus as the Format Editor for the Graduate School.
I interned with Literary Arts, a local nonprofit organization supporting readers and writers for two contracts.
My freelance photography has also come in handy!
Graduate Assistantship:
Format Editor,
Graduate School
“Since Fall 2024, I have reviewed over 125 theses and dissertations for adherence to the university formatting requirements.”
Conducted format reviews and supported the format review process for graduate programs with theses and dissertations.
Reviewing theses and dissertations for compliance with university formatting requirements
Communicate results to master’s and doctoral candidates
Co-hosted format review events, creating & presenting content
Managed submissions via ProQuest Administrator & Graduate Academic Services database
Researched tools for specific operating system formatting
Improved existing Graduate School website formatting content
Literary Arts Internship:
Marketing & Communications
“I was approached for the initial internship, and before my first contract was even up, I was approached about returning”
Organization‐wide marketing and communication needs including
writing, editing, and/or proofreading print and digital materials
light graphic design and coordination of print publications
updated website content, researching, writing, & posting blogs
event tabling, customer service, data entry
on-site evening events at Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall and new Literary Arts Bookstore
full days at the Portland Book Festival
event photography
Freelance Photographer
Available on Ooligan’s social media, the Literary Arts website, and Pile Press’s local zines.
Advertisements for local businesses
Visuals for websites
Portrait shoots for professionals
Senior portraits for high school, college, and graduate levels
Headshots for musical theatre
Action shots for sporting events of all ages
Coverage of seasonal, celebratory, and professional events
Book launches, tabling events, and other literary celebrations, as well as portraiture for associates.
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“Aurora consistently gave 110% of herself to our sessions, and was critical in ensuring we were absolutely satisfied with the photos and edits received. She was always reliable and professional, and at stressful times she was a positive influence, ensuring that you left every session feeling confident in the pictures that came out.”
Grace LemMon
“I was continually impressed by Rory’s skill as a writer. The copy she submitted was creative, compelling, and clean. She quickly grasped the unique tone and style of the Almost 30 brand.
Rory is also a born editor with a sharp eye for detail. I could immediately sense her passion for writing and editing, and it carried into every task she tackled.
Rory is a joy to work with, and our entire team values her skill, work ethic, and positive attitude. I highly recommend her!”
Allison Baker
“Rory's hard work, flexibility and positive demeanor made a profound impact on our podcast's work flow and success. She is a dream to work with and I highly recommend her to anyone who is looking for a self-starter and a thoughtful-creative.”
Marielle Marlys