Melina Papadopoulos provides her contact information and education background, including a Bachelor's degree in English from Baldwin Wallace University in 2016. She has experience in writing and editing roles, including as a social media intern for Lexacount Search where she wrote weekly articles and conducted research on law firms. At Baldwin Wallace University, she served as Editor-in-Chief of The Mill literary journal and on the selection committee. She also worked as a bird care specialist. Her published works include poetry in various journals as well as essays. She received several awards and honors for her academic achievement and creative writing from Baldwin Wallace University's English Department.
1. Melina Papadopoulos
10865 Gordon Drive
Parma,OH 44130
(440) 725 – 0474 (cell)
Melinapapadopoulos611@gmail.com
Education
Baldwin Wallace University, Berea,Ohio
2016 Bachelors of Arts in English
Writing/Editing Experience
Lexacount Search
July 2015-
Social Media Intern
-Wrote three weekly articles, as assigned, about trends in legal hiring and effective job seeking strategies.
Often involved outside research.
-Researched top law firms for information such as annual revenue, hiring practices,and practice areas.
-Assisted in reviewing the cover letters of attorneys ready for hire.
Baldwin Wallace University
September 2015-April 2016
Editor-in-Chief of The Mill
-Interviewed candidates who applied to be part of the journal’s selection committee and oversaw the
formation of the committee.
-Oversaw the formatting and the publishing of the 2016 edition of The Mill.
-Attended and spoke at reading events sponsored by The Mill and Baldwin Wallace University.
Baldwin Wallace University
September 2012-April 2015
Selection committee member for The Mill, literary journal
-Read submitted works and rated them on a 1-5 scale. Works with the highest scores accepted for
publication in The Mill.
-Discussed submitted works and their merits and shortcomings as a group setting.
Other Work Experience
Pet Supplies Plus, Parma,Ohio
June 2013-March 2014
Bird Care Specialist
--Cared for various exotic birds prepared to be shipped to local pet stores. Care included feeding,
providing water,cleaning cages,and administering medication.
Publications (Published and forthcoming)
Poetry. “The Fruit Bat of Taxidermy.” Plume Poetry (2016). Web.
2. Poetry. “A Prose Poem for Stamp Collectors.” The Monarch Review (2015). Web.
Poetry. “Lessons in Lepidoptery.” Jersey Devil Press (2015). Web.
Poetry. "Stranger's Monologue." Jelly Bucket (2015). Print.
Poetry. “Moths.” Booth (2014). Print and Web.
Essay. "Metamorphosis: A Growth Chart of Myself and the Natural World in Snapshots." The
ManifestStation RSS. Jennifer Pastiloff, 18 Dec. 2014. Web.
Essay. “Hyacinth Girl.” Conclave: A Journal of Character: Issue 8.N.p.:Balkan, 2014. Print.
Poetry. “Sad Story’s Lament.” Roanoke Review (2013). Print.
Poetry. “Phoenix Man.” Stone Highway Review (2013). Print.
Awards and Honors
--Baldwin Wallace University English Department Essay Prize. This award is granted annually to the best
essay submitted to any English class at Baldwin Wallace University. Four of my essays were nominated
for this award.
-- Dr. Harold D. and Dr. Anna M. Cole Humanities Scholarship. This award is granted to the Humanities
student with the highest grade-point average at Baldwin Wallace University.
-- Twila Haines Coxon and A. WilliamCoxon, M.D. Scholarship. This award is granted to a sophomore or
junior English major based on academic achievement and creative potential.
-A. W. “Bud” Collins Prize in Creative Writing. Awarded to a graduating senior who shows creative
potential in multiple genres of creative writing.