Maeve Murray

Call 484-650-0578
Mail 1615 Aurelius Street, Apt. 3, Pittsburgh, PA 15218
Email maevemurray@thewritingdesk.org

Undergrad B.A. English
Kutztown University
Graduate M.F.A. Creative Writing, Fiction
Carlow University
Professional Experience
One Planet Director of Business Development
Translation & Localization September 13 June 14, Pittsburgh, PA
Developing and implementing marketing and sales strategies, managing the funnel of sales, meeting
sales goals, scheduling meetings, coordinating presentations and facilitating project engagement with
project managers, tracking and maintaining client files, maintaining client and project databases,
running reports and tracking success, ensuring confidentiality is kept (NDAs), processing RFP
responses and contracts, working independently to reach team goals, representing One Planet to
prospective clients at business events, drafting marketing collateral and website updates, collaborating
with coworkers in project management and finance to ensure good project workflow, negotiating
business deals with high-profile clients, maintaining business relationships with clients and
prospective clients, working with translators and interpreters from all over the world
Council on Chemical Abuse Administrative Assistant
Non-profit, government August 12 February 13, Reading, PA
Facilitating office workflow, opening/sorting correspondence, working with finance dept. and petty
cash, first point of contract for visitors, phones and directing inquiries, scheduling and calendar
management, proofreading/editing reports and creating brochure content, assisting with conference
planning and training events, event prep the day-of, providing assistance to program participants in
various areas, maintaining organized files and confidentiality, assisting with the Underage Drinking
Program (scheduling, questions, payments)
Stevens & Lee, P.C. Legal Assistant
Legal, corporate August 11 January 12, Reading, PA
Traveling office to office, filling in for absent secretaries and assuming their duties (filing,
correspondence, client relations, drafting legal documents, legal research, audits, conference calls,
meetings, planned events, other office-related duties), arranging client meetings, organizing catering,
making reservations, making travel arrangements and tracking itinerary

Creative Experience
The Writing Desk Owner/Writer, Editor, Proofreader
Editorial & Freelance January 13 Present, Pittsburgh, PA
Various projects involving writing, editing, proofreading, seminars, tutoring, etc.
Tutor.com Grad-Level Writing Tutor
Education September 13 Present, Remote
Helping students of varying skill level improve writing skills

Expertise & Skills Writing, editing, copy-editing, proofreading
Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, CRM Systems, Databases
Time and task management, interpersonal skills, project management, freelancer management, event
management, marketing, communications, research, office duties, idea development, coordination, negotiation
Punctuality, ability to meet deadlines, quick and eager study, independently driven, organized, attention to detail
Creative problem-solving, ability to work under pressure, highly motivated, independently responsible

Volunteer Work Book Reviewer (Fiction) Coal Hill Review | April 14 - Present
Every one to three months, I write an 800-word book review for a work published by an independent publishing
house. Coal Hill Review is an imprint of Autumn House Press, a nonprofit publishing house in Mt. Washington.
Guest Artist/Teacher Exeter Township Senior High | May 12 February 13
I taught three week-long creative writing seminars to groups of high school students in 2012. After my first
seminar, I was invited back for subsequent classes by Nancy Gajewski, the English Chair. I was responsible for
creating lesson plans, engaging students, creating assignments, and grading. I developed presentations and
activities for the classes, and sometimes had to adjust content for each group of students.
Paralegal Intern Carpenter Technology | Summer 10
I worked an unpaid internship the summer of 2010 during undergrad, taken as part of my course requirements. I
received an A evaluation. Responsibilities included: filing and file retention, proofreading, legal research,
working closely with staff attorneys, attending policy meetings, organizing files and legal binders, drafting
correspondence, and maintaining databases.

Interests Writing, literature, marketing, travel, world languages and cultures, education

Achievements 1
st
Place in Carlow Universitys 10/Ten Contest for Fiction
Member of Madwomen in the Attic
National Honors Society 2008
Completed English B.A. and ABA-approved paralegal program in 3 years | GPA 3.6