1.
Absolom J.
Hagg Editor/Writer
• PROFILE
Highly skilled writer and editor with wide-ranging
experience in education, leadership, and scientific
and creative publications. Most fulfilled by creative
endeavors, whether they be personal or team-
oriented.
• WORK EXPERIENCE
EDITORIAL
Production Editor, Annual Reviews
2008 - Present
Oversaw yearly production schedule of three
Annual Reviews volumes. Collaborated with
editorial staff and authors. Organized and
supervised annual committee meetings.
Copyedited, prepared, and controlled flow of
manuscripts in varied scientific disciplines.
Submissions Editor, The Idaho Review
2005 - 2006
Supervised evaluation of incoming manuscripts
and edited accepted manuscripts. Organized and
maintained magazine archives and collection and
distribution databases.
Editorial Staff, Ahsahta Press
2005 - 2006
Organized and evaluated incoming manuscripts.
Provided weekly updates on editorial process.
Acted as preliminary judge for the Sawtooth
Poetry Prize.
Editorial Staff, The Idaho Review
2003 - 2004
Evaluated incoming submissions. Proofread and
edited accepted manuscripts. Aided Fiction Editor
with final editorial decisions. Collaborated with
staff on issue design.
• EDUCATION
MFA, Fiction
Boise State University
Boise, ID
2003 - 2006
BS, Biology
University of Wisconsin
Eau Claire, WI
1992 - 1997
• AWARDS
2003 - 2006
Full Tuition Scholarship &
Teaching Fellowship
Boise State University
2004
Glenn Balch Award in Fiction
Boise State University
2006
Summa Cum Laude
Boise State University
2016
Pushcart Prize in Fiction
Special Mention for 2017
Pushcart Prize
• CONTACT
+1 503 367 9249
ajhagg@gmail.com
2260 NW Everett St. #4
Portland, OR 97210

2. ACADEMIC
Adjunct Lecturer, University of Tennessee
2006 - 2007
Taught introductory composition and literary courses.
Evaluated and critiqued student work. Designed syllabi and
executed lesson plans. Instituted individual student
conferences.
Adjunct Lecturer, Pellissippi State Community College
2006
Taught introductory composition and literary courses.
Evaluated student work, designed syllabi, and held
conferences. Incorporated creative techniques to ignite
student interest.
Instructor/Teaching Assistant, Boise State University
2003 - 2006
Taught introductory composition and fiction courses.
Created fiction course from the ground up. Advised
students in one-on-one meetings. Co-coordinated plan for
introductory fiction courses.
PROFESSIONAL
User Support Analyst, Covenant Health
2006 - 2007
Supported a network of healthcare professionals at multiple
hospital campuses. Initiated and maintained bulk software
upgrades. Oversaw comprehensive PC replacement project.
Resource Planning Specialist, US Cellular
2001 - 2003
Collaborated with team of supervisors on integrated
business forecasts. Organized monthly presentations on
forecasts. Trained and evaluated employees. Coordinated
staff scheduling.
Quality Assurance Technician, MS BioScience
1999 - 2001
Performed laboratory tests, including microbiological and
chemical analysis. Composed post-study summaries for
each research stage. Served as liaison between research
group and production team. Aided in interviewing and
training new technicians.
• VOLUNTEER
Reader, The Master’s Review
2016
Evaluated New Voices submissions to
The Master’s Review. Served as
preliminary judge for The Master’s
Review’s Anthology, the Short Story
Award for New Writer’s, and the Fall
Fiction Contest.
Managing Editor, Howlin T-Wolf
2016 - Present
Managed team of writers. Wrote the
Writers’ Handbook. Contributed
opinion pieces. Managed social
media during live-game experiences.
Reader, Outlook Springs
2015 - 2016
Evaluated fiction submissions.
Teacher, Boise Writing Clubs
2004 - 2005
Taught creative writing to 8–10-year-
old students. Created writing
exercises and engaged in
dialogue with each student. Partnered
with another instructor in creation of
student books.
Teacher, Young Writer’s Institute
- University of Tennessee
2002
Devised a workshop plan for high
school students. Guided students
through various writing
exercises and facilitated discussions
about their writing.
• SKILLS
• Writing & editing
• Scientific & creative publishing
• Editorial project management
• MLA, AP & Chicago styles
• Team leadership
• Curriculum design
• Teaching, all age levels
• Social media
• Blogging
• Public speaking
• Microsoft Office/Outlook
• Pivotal
• Filezilla