Curriculum Vitae

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Website: https://luckythemonster.com 

Pronouns: They/Them

Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Writing
University of California, San Diego | September 2017 – September 2020

• No GPA awarded, as the program emphasized interdisciplinary collaboration, creative output, and academic rigor over traditional grading metrics.
• Interdisciplinary program; studied visual art, performance, philosophy, and technology in addition to writing coursework.
• Thesis: ARTMACHINA: An Inquiry Into the Technologies and Processes of Writing, the Self and the Potential Futures They Share
• Relevant Coursework: History of Science, Performance Art, Playwriting, History and Theory, Ethics of the Fragment

Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English and Theatre, cum laude
University of Alabama in Huntsville | August 2012 – December 2015

• GPA: 3.2
• Focus: Dramaturgy
• Theatre Capstone Project: Artistic Director for Beckett in the Black Box, featuring “Not I,” “Act Without Words I,” and “Act Without Words II.”
• Relevant Coursework: Theatre History, Theatre Mainstage, Poetry and Poetics, Drama, Gender, and Sexuality, American Literature after WWII, American History (Reconstruction to Present), Poetry Writing, Fiction Writing, Creative Nonfiction, Technical Writing, Elements of Theatrical Production, Acting, Voice and Diction.

General Education Coursework
Calhoun Community College | August 2010 – May 2012

• Relevant Coursework: Intro to Public Speaking, Intro to Biology, Psychology, Microcomputer Applications, Intro to Sociology, Spanish I

Freelance Graphic Designer | Remote
January 2018 – Present

• Designed and delivered branding materials, marketing collateral, and digital assets tailored to diverse client needs.
• Specialized in creating visually compelling designs for SEO-optimized websites, social media campaigns, and print media.
• Collaborated with clients to develop cohesive branding strategies, including SEO-driven content to improve online visibility and engagement.

Pedal Designer & Marketing Specialist | Audio! Audio!, Minneapolis, MN
April 2024 – Present

• Develops innovative guitar effects pedals emphasizing sustainable practices and inclusive design.
• Engages in marketing strategy, product development, and customer relations within the audio engineering community.

Special Education Paraprofessional | Cyber Village Academy, Minneapolis, MN
February 2024 – Present

• Provide individualized support to students with special needs, implementing tailored instructional strategies.
• Adapt materials to align with students' Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).

Founder and Lead Designer | Demonic Machines, Minneapolis, MN
November 2019 – April 2024

• Designed and launched over 30 handcrafted guitar effects pedals, achieving high customer retention.
• Developed SEO-optimized marketing strategies, including keyword research and content creation, to grow sales and expand brand recognition in the musician community.
• Promoted diversity and community support through outreach initiatives and SEO-driven online campaigns.

Lecturer and Teaching Assistant | University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA
September 2017 – September 2023

• Designed and taught over 15 writing and communication courses, emphasizing global challenges and interdisciplinary research.
• Supported over 20 undergraduate courses across creative writing and composition, utilizing innovative teaching methods.
• Implemented contract grading, increasing retention and reducing failure rates.

• "They Came from the Sky" by Slime Monsters from Outer Space featured on PunX to the Bone #16 compilation, released February 7, 2025.
• "Monsters" by Slime Monsters From Outer Space (credited as “Slime Monster”) featured on PunX to the Bone #15 compilation, released October 4, 2024.

• "Three Skomps & Guidelines," Cultural Daily, February 1, 2025.
• “ARTMACHINA! (excerpt),” Alchemy, vol. 15: "Sci Fi," August 2019.
• “A Moment of Joy Amid a Catastrophe,” WUSSY, vol. 2: "The Fight Issue," June 2017.
• “Wild Burt Logger and the Kerouac Kid,” The Sigma Tau Delta Rectangle, vol. 91, March 2016.
• “An internal monologue…,” Writer’s Block, vol. 1, 2015.
• “the draff.,” Nostrovia! Writing, Issue 006, nostroviatowriting.com, August 2014.

• Slime Monsters from Outer Space (2024 - Present): Guitarist and songwriter in a cosmic-themed punk rock band.
• Fairies Wear Boots (2020 - 2023): Guitarist and co-writer in a heavy rock project.
• Tärgets (2018 - 2020): Guitarist and lyricist in an alternative punk band.
• draff. (2012): Bassist and founding member in an experimental punk band.
• The Killer Trees (2006 - 2007): Bassist in a noise rock band.

• MFA Final Public Reading – ARTMACHINA!
  Zoom (Virtual Event) – June 2020
  Presented a reading from the completed manuscript ARTMACHINA! as part of the MFA program's degree requirement. The public reading was organized by the MFA Program and showcased as part of the New Writing Series.
• Lecture – "SKOMP! and skomping"
  Literature Building, UCSD – 2019
  Presented an in-depth lecture exploring the concept of SKOMP! and its applications, engaging with themes of experimental writing and interdisciplinary creativity.
• MFA First-Year Public Reading – Various Works
  Literature Building, UCSD, Room 155 (de Certeau) – May 2018
  Delivered a public reading of selected works representative of the year's creative output. Organized by the MFA Program as part of the New Writing Series, this reading was a requirement for first-year MFA students.
• Sigma Tau Delta International Conference – "Wild Burt Logger and the Kerouac Kid..."
  Hyatt Regency, Minneapolis – March 2016
  Presented the prose poem “Wild Burt Logger and the Kerouac Kid…” at the Sigma Tau Delta International Conference, highlighting themes of Americana and narrative experimentation.

Director:

• Bedtime Stories (As Told by Our Dad) (Who Messed Them Up) (Cyber Village Academy, 2024)
• Much Ado About Nothing (Rocket City Shakespeare, 2016)
• Not I, Act Without Words I & II (UAH Theatre, 2015)
• Just Wanted to Dance, Justice Man (UAH Theatre Club, 2014)

Actor:

• Wake (Independent Production, 2018)
• Macbeth (Weïrd Sister, Rocket City Shakespeare, 2015)
• Richard III (Clarence, Ratcliffe, Rocket City Shakespeare, 2015)
• As You Like It (Silvius, Rocket City Shakespeare, 2014)
• Southern Hospitality (Justin Waverly, Theatre Huntsville, 2013)
• Becky Shaw (Andrew, UAH Theatre, 2013)
• Anything Goes (Reverend, Chorus, UAH Theatre, 2014)

Voice Actor:

• Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, fits 1-4 (Deep Thought, Ford Prefect, UAH Theatre Club, 2012-2013)

Assistant Director/Production Assistant:

• You’re Gonna Love Tomorrow (UAH Theatre, 2016)
• Picasso at the Lapin Agile (UAH Theatre, 2014)
• Peace on Earth (UAH College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, 2015)

• Graphic Design: Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Canva.
• Audio Engineering & Product Design: Sound design, effects pedal development.
• Writing: Creative writing, copywriting, experimental poetry.
• Digital Marketing: SEO (keyword research, on-page optimization, Google Analytics), social media strategy, content marketing.
• Education: Inclusive course design, contract grading, interdisciplinary teaching.
• Languages: English (Fluent), Spanish (Conversant).

• Summer Research Award, UCSD Literature Department (2018, 2019)
  Awarded for outstanding interdisciplinary research on the intersection of technology, writing, and identity, culminating in the development of ARTMACHINA.
• E. Nelson James Poetry Award, Sigma Tau Delta (2016)
  Recognized for excellence in creative writing, specifically for the prose poem “Wild Burt Logger and the Kerouac Kid...”, which explores themes of Americana and narrative experimentation.
• Henry and Gaylen Pugh Theatre Scholarship, UAH (2014)
  Awarded for exceptional contributions to theatre, including directing, acting, and production work, demonstrating leadership and artistic innovation.