Amy
Imhoff
A driven, open-minded, creative and successful coordinator, editor, and writer with a strong
sense of dedication and over 10 years of progressive experience in editorial management,
content creation and event development. Skilled in bringing change-makers together,
passionate about forging strong relationships with business partners.
EDUCATION
Southern CT State University
May 2012
Master of Arts, English Literature (Magna Cum Laude)
Fairfield University
May 2006
Bachelor of Arts, English (Cum Laude)
Minor in Women's Studies
CONFERENCES & PUBLICATIONS
Let's Talk Feminism series with Ms. Foundation for
Women, Brooklyn Historical Society (October
2016)
The Women of Star Trek Reflect on 50 Years , panel
moderator Mission: NY, September 2016
Trek Talks: A Feminist Fandom Mission: NY,
September 2016
An Examination of Literature & Star Trek, panel
moderator Mission NY, September 2016
The Women of Star Trek panel discussion Star
Trek Las Vegas, August 2016
"A UN Panel Report: Can Sold help put an end to
sex trafficking?" ScreenPrism, March 2016
"Adoption, Dana Scully & Me" The Mary Sue,
March 2016
Women & Star Trek panel Star Trek Las Vegas,
August 2015 and August 2013
Master's Thesis: "The Woman in the Magic Web:
Empowered or Entrapped? Female Agency in Keats
and Coleridge vs. Female Stereotype in Tennyson
and Christina Rossetti"
When Words Collide: Editorial Workshop,
Litchfield Library (August 2010)
The Fall Graduate Symposia: Gender & Macbeth
(November 2009)
English Graduate Conference Panel: British Poets &
Writers (April 2009)
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Event Planning college events; weddings;
references upon request
Student Mentoring- Fairfield University
mentor of sophomores in the Creative Life
Ignatian Residential College
Extremely proficient in Microsoft Office Suite,
Adobe Lightroom, WordPress, Blogger,
LotusNotes; familiar with Final Cut Pro.
Extensive knowledge of AP, MLA, APA, and
Chicago Manual editorial styles. Interests and
hobbies include travel, pop culture analysis,
theater appreciation.
Digital Editorial Content Planning and Coordination
203-461-1297 Amy.imhoff1701@gmail.com
linkedin.com/in/amy-imhoff
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
NOVEMBER 2011 to PRESENT
EDITOR, GARTNER
STAMFORD, CT
Edit Gartner-branded research and conference presentations read and seen by
thousands at Gartner symposia throughout the year; publish to website;
managing editor on certain special projects and reports
Ensure the quality of symposium/conference presentations and assist in the
development of client-facing content; Fortune 500 companies attend Gartner
events and rely on Gartner when making technology-related decisions
Collaborate among project teams to ensure quality and adherence to deadlines;
liaise in content creation and event strategy
JUNE 2013 to PRESENT
FREELANCE MEDIA CONTRIBUTOR
SCREENPRISM, LEGION OF LEIA, THE MARY SUE, & OTHERS
Contribute news stories, interviews, think pieces and film/television reviews
Attend various press events, panels, and conventions on behalf of these
entertainment websites, conduct interviews and coordinate social media
Provide content creation, editorial and digital services; please refer to LinkedIn
page for greater detail and clients
JUNE 2013 to PRESENT
SHOES & STARSHIPS, CREATOR
LIFESTYLE BLOG FOR LADY GEEKS
Owner of lifestyle blog Shoes & Starships, focusing on genre fandom, feminism,
and pop culture
Attend industry events in a press capacity; experienced interviewer; featured
Star Trek convention panelist at Creation Entertainment and ReedPop events
Promote content on social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr, etc.),
track SEO metrics, and oversee site
MAY 2006 to NOVEMBER 2011
EDITOR
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING FOUNDATION, NORWALK, CT
Handled all editorial and communication needs of numerous projects; oversaw
multiple document drafts; posted documents to public and internal websites;
arranged travel for international working groups
Coordinated events and meetings with outside constituents, including meetings
on the global financial crisis
MAY 2005 to MAY 2006
JUNIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
WALSH PUBLIC RELATIONS, WESTPORT, CT
Wrote and edited press releases for clients; attended a variety of conferences and
expos, including the Licensing Expo and the National Toy Fair; coordinated
meetings at these events