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Paul E. Blom, MA doctoral student in english literature at unc-chapel hill,​​ creative writer, copy editor, writing tutor and instructor, ​ published scholar, researcher, and presenter

“Words—so innocent and powerless as they are, as standing in a dictionary, how potent for good and evil they become in the hands of one who knows how to combine them." -Nathaniel Hawthorne

Chapel Hill, NC 27517 ▪ 706.402.5301 ▪ paulblom@live.unc.edu

Photo credit: Sarah Boyd
OBJECTIVES
  • Complete the PhD program in English literature at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, focusing on twentieth-century American literature and trauma studies (the concept of corporal trauma, its depictions, and its use as a catalyst for the making of meaning) while also teaching courses for UNC's Writing Program and occasional literature courses
  • Continue to provide high-quality editing, tutoring, and copywriting services via online or in-person appointments and interactions with a wide variety of clients as the Senior Writing Consultant for Blom Writing Services​​
  • Continue composing and publishing my original creative writing pieces in fiction, creative non-fiction, poetry, and drama​​
  • Continue composing, publishing, and presenting original scholarly articles and conference papers in the fields of literature, creative writing, and writing pedagogy​
  • Teach at the college or university level while continuing my research and contributing to the scholarly discourse in my field
RESEARCH INTERESTS

Primary: American Literature from 1865 to contemporary ▪ Literary trauma studies

Secondary: Postmodern Theory ▪ Critical Theory and Cultural Studies ▪ Writing, Rhetoric, and Composition

EDUCATION

Doctor of Philosophy, English Literature – University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC (exp. 2023)

  • Teaching Fellowship
  • Concentration: Twentieth-Century American Literature, Trauma Studies
  • Advisor: Dr. Danielle Christmas
  • Matriculated 2017; Degree conferral expected 2023

Master of Arts, English – DePaul University, Chicago, IL (2010)

  • Graduate Assistantship
  • Graduated with Distinction
  • Cumulative GPA: 3.975 / 4.0

Bachelor of Arts, English – Birmingham-Southern College, Birmingham, AL (2008)

  • Minor: Creative Writing
  • Honors Scholar
  • Graduated magna cum laude
  • Cumulative GPA: 3.859 / 4.0
  • Major GPA: 4.0 / 4.0
TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Course Instructor. University of North Carolina. Chapel Hill, NC. Undergraduate course ENGL 123: Introduction to Fiction. Supervised by Dr. Jennifer Larson, Director of Undergraduate Studies, Department of English and Comparative Literature. (Fall 2019, Sec 03)

  • Teach course ENGL 123: Introduction to Fiction, introducing students to novels and shorter fiction by Defoe, Austen, Dickens, Faulkner, Wolfe, Fitzgerald, Joyce, and others
  • Abide by all University policies and procedures
  • Collaborate with Director of Undergraduate Studies and other instructors to design and implement course goals and needs
  • Meet with students outside of class during office hours to provide supplemental assistance and instruction

Teaching Assistant. University of North Carolina. Chapel Hill, NC. Undergraduate course ENGL 268: Medicine, Literature, and Culture. Supervised by course instructor Dr. Jane Thrailkill, Bank of America Honors Term Associate Professor (Fall 2019, taught recitations 601 and 602)

  • Taught two recitations for undergraduate course ENGL 268: Medicine, Literature, and Culture, leading discussions and reflections on the close affinities among literary representation, medical science, and clinical practice
  • Collaborated with course instructor to design and evaluate assignments
  • Supported course instructor by handling all student correspondence, needs, and inquiries

Teaching Fellow, Course Instructor. University of North Carolina. Chapel Hill, NC. Undergraduate course ENGL 105: Introduction to Composition and Rhetoric. Supervised by Dr. Jordynn Jack, Dir. of the UNC Writing Program. (Fall 2017, Sec 043; Spring 2018, Sec 033; Fall 2019, Sec 041 and Sec 045; Spring 2019, Sec 032)

  • Teach course “ENGL 105: Introduction to Composition and Rhetoric” at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, providing instruction on writing across disciplines, genres, and modalities for first-year undergraduate students
  • Abide by all University policies and procedures
  • Collaborate with program Director and other instructors to design and implement course goals and needs
  • Meet with students outside of class during office hours to provide supplemental assistance and instruction

Summer Reading Teacher. Institute of Reading Development. Chapel Hill, Durham, and Raleigh, NC. Instructor of reading courses for elementary, middle, high school, and college-age students and adults. Supervised by Leah Snyder, Teacher Supervisor. (July 2019 – Aug. 2019; May 2018 – Aug. 2018)

  • Taught separate summer classes on reading development for all ages, including elementary, middle school, and high school students as well as college students and adults.
  • Taught students to achieve fluency in reading and comprehension of reading materials via phonics games and exercises, book activities, assisted reading, and direct instruction with word-attack skills and long-word decoding skills.
  • Assisted students in achieving absorption in imaginative literature and identification with characters in literature via class discussions, partner exercises, and direct instruction in concepts of story structure, characters, setting, and plot.
  • Provided older students with writing instruction on sentence structure, main ideas, grammar, and detail via direct instruction, exercises, and writing workshops as part of the Institute’s pilot writing program.
  • Taught older students strategies for reading and studying textbooks and other nonfiction as well as speed reading and reporting techniques to improve concentration, comprehension, and recall.
  • Assessed students’ decoding skills, reading comprehension and recall, and reading speeds throughout the program, providing feedback and adjustments as necessary through collaborative discussions with students and their parents.

Teaching Fellow. Yale University. New Haven, CT. Summer Session course AFST S350/FILM S340/HLTH S350: Visual Approaches to Global Health. Study-abroad course in Mbabane, Swaziland. Supervised by Course Instructor, Professor Jonathan Smith. (May 2019 – July 2019; June 2016 – Aug. 2016; June 2015 – Aug. 2015)

  • Worked closely with course instructor to design, develop, and implement lesson plans based on course goals and initiatives
  • Supervised and maintained student safety for duration of travel throughout South Africa and Swaziland
  • Supplemented instructor’s expertise in epidemiology and filmmaking with my own expertise in literary theory, creative writing, and crafting narratives by selecting required readings, leading class discussions, and delivering lectures on said topics
  • Assisted course instructor with updating presentations and handouts, grading student assignments, and other similar work including evaluating overall student performance
  • Assisted students during afternoon “labs” and during field-work involving interviewing, filming, etc.
OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Writing Tutor. Academic Support Program for Student Athletes (ASPSA). University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC. Supervised by Carly Dressler, Assistant Tutorial Coordinator. (Dec. 2017 – current)

  • Provide individual or group tutorial instruction to UNC student-athletes on various forms of academic writing via face-to-face appointments on a recurring or walk-in basis
  • Maintain consistent and confidential records of all student appointments, tracking attendance and progress
  • Collaborate with other members of the tutoring staff for ongoing professional development to further improve tutorial practices
  • Abide by all NCAA rules, regulations, and policies regarding the instruction of collegiate student-athletes

Founding Director, Senior Writing Consultant. Blom Writing Services. New Lenox, IL, now Chapel Hill, NC. www.blomwritingservices.com. (May 2011 – current)

  • Provide basic copyediting services, educational copyediting services, and substantive editing services through email correspondence to clients across the country for almost any form of writing including academic writing, marketing and promotions, creative writing, and grant proposals
  • Provide instruction to Chapel Hill area clients via face-to-face appointments on various forms of academic writing, creative writing, business writing, test-taking and presentation skills, and English literature
  • Generate original content for professional clients for the purposes of web marketing, instructions, or training
  • Writing services retained by Visual Epidemiology, Inc. of New Haven, CT; Creative Cabin Studios of Atlanta, GA; and other select clients.

Business Manager. The University Center for Writing-based Learning (UCWbL). DePaul University, Chicago, IL. Supervised by Dr. Lauri S. Dietz, Director. (June 2010 – May 2011)

  • Worked closely with Directorship to develop and implement goals and initiatives such as streamlining the payroll reporting and auditing process
  • Served on the UCWbL Hiring and Interview Committee, Spring 2011 by reading and rating applications, selecting candidates for interviews, interviewing candidates, and discussing and selecting new hires
  • Audited and approved biweekly payroll hours and reconciled payroll discrepancies for a staff of over 100 employees
  • Ensured that all office operations complied with DePaul’s Office of Institutional Compliance
  • Coordinated the scheduling of faculty-requested in-class informational presentations and workshops
  • Trained all new front desk receptionists to maintain consistency and quality of service, including the composition of an original handbook for all front desk receptionist policies and procedures
  • Liaised with online scheduler provider to correct problems or request updates or alterations
  • Tracked annual and quarterly trends and statistics in writing center appointments, conversation partner appointments, writing group meetings, and writing fellow conferences
  • Conducted purchases and requisitions for offices at the Loop and Lincoln Park Campuses and for staff members to travel to and attend academic conferences

Editor and contributor. The UCWbL Handbook by Elizabeth Coughlin. 2010 – 2011. 30th ed. University Center for Writing-based Learning. DePaul University, Chicago, IL. (Aug. 2010)

Writing Tutor, Office Manager, Graduate Assistant, Receptionist, Marketing Coordinator, Outreach Coordinator. The Writing Center at The University Center for Writing-based Learning. DePaul University, Chicago, IL. Supervised by Elizabeth Coughlin, Assistant Director. (Sept. 2008 – June 2010)

  • Worked closely with Directorship to develop and implement goals and initiatives such as improving the training process for new tutors
  • Served on the UCWbL Hiring and Interview Committee, Spring 2010 by reading and rating applications, selecting candidates for interviews, interviewing candidates, and discussing and selecting new hires
  • Provided instruction to DePaul students, faculty, staff, and alumni on various forms of academic writing on an individual basis via face-to-face and online appointments
  • Coordinated quarterly staff schedules as well as various all-staff functions
  • Conducted basic receptionist and administrative duties while supervising shifts of tutors
  • Designed and implemented various marketing campaigns and the distribution of various marketing materials
  • Coordinated with DePaul organizations and offices for round-table discussions, workshops, and other joint programs; facilitated all activities for office’s involvement in International Writing Centers Week 2009

Editor and contributor. The Writing Center Handbook for Tutors by Elizabeth Coughlin. 2009 – 2010. 29th ed. University Center for Writing-based Learning. DePaul University, Chicago, IL. (Aug. 2009)

Prose Editor. QUAD Literary Magazine, vol. LXIX. Birmingham-Southern College, Birmingham, AL. Supervised by Dr. Peter Donahue, Faculty Advisor and Professor of English. (Aug. 2007 – May 2008)

  • Solicited prose, poetry, and art submissions from BSC students via advertising and in-class presentations
  • Compiled, read, and critiqued all prose submissions including short fiction, creative non-fiction, drama, and essays
  • Selected prose pieces for publication and submitted those selections to the Editor-in-Chief
  • Coordinated with editorial staff to prepare final draft of issue for publication and to advertise newly published issue
  • Distributed new issue to BSC faculty, students, staff, and offices as well as to local Birmingham businesses

Writing Tutor. The Writing Center. Birmingham-Southern College, Birmingham, AL. Supervised by Dr. Rachel Clevenger, Director. (Feb. 2006 – May 2007)

  • Provided instruction to BSC students on various forms of academic writing on an individual basis via face-to-face appointments
  • Served as the primary tutor for English as Second Language (ESL) students
  • Conducted basic receptionist and office administrative duties
PUBLICATIONS

Literary Analysis (Peer-Reviewed Book Chapters)

Blom, Paul. ‘It wasn’t any good diving unless you had a big hammer’: Psychoanalyzing Hemingway’s ‘After the Storm.’” The Sea in the Literary Imagination: Global Perspectives, edited by Ben P. Robertson, Ekaterina V. Kobeleva, Shannon W. Thompson, and Katona D. Weddle. Newcastle upon Tyne, UK: Cambridge Scholars Publishing, Jan. 2019.

Blom, Paul. “‘A trap of our own making’: Mark Twain and the Mechanized Warfare of King Arthur’s Court.” War, Myths, and Fairy Tales, edited by Sara Buttsworth and Maartje Abbenhuis. New York: Palgrave Macmillan, Jan. 2017.

Health Policy (Peer-Reviewed Journal Article)

Smith, Jonathan and Paul Blom. “Those Who Don’t Return: Improving Efforts to Address Tuberculosis Among Former Miners in Southern Africa.” NEW SOLUTIONS: A Journal of Environmental and Occupational Health Policy, vol. 29, no. 1, May 2019, pp. 76-104. Also published as an online feature in “OnlineFirst”: https://journals.sagepub.com/toc/newa/0/0.

Book Review

Blom, Paul. Temporary People: A Review.” Carolina Quarterly. Chapel Hill, NC: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, July 2017. https://thecarolinaquarterly.com/2018/07/temporary-people-a-review/.

Interview

Blom, Paul and Kathleen McNamara. “‘The Things We Don’t Say’: An Interview with Kathleen McNamara.” The Carolina Quarterly, Oct. 2018. Also featured in “Episode 2: Bigfoot Agnosticism.” CQ Speaks, monthly podcast for The Carolina Quarterly, 26 Oct. 2018.

Short Fiction

Blom, Paul. “Blood, Paint, and Rubber.” QUAD Literary Magazine, vol. LXVIII, Spring 2007. Prose Editor’s Top Choice. Birmingham, AL: Birmingham-Southern College.

Blom, Paul. “Empty.” QUAD Literary Magazine, vol. LXVIII, Spring 2007. Birmingham, AL: Birmingham-Southern College.

Poetry

Blom, Paul. “Atrophy.” The Health Humanities Journal of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, vol. IV, Spring 2018. Chapel Hill, NC: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Blom, Paul. “Atrophy.” antiBODY: An Anthology of Poetry and Medicine, edited by Calvin Olsen. Chapel Hill, NC: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, March 2018. http://scalar.usc.edu/works/health-humanities/index.

Blom, Paul. “Change for a Dollar.” QUAD Literary Magazine, vol. LXVII, Spring 2006. Birmingham, AL: Birmingham-Southern College.

Legislative

Blom, Paul. Constitutional Amendments. Constitution of the Birmingham-Southern College Interfraternity Council. Birmingham-Southern College, Birmingham, AL. Officially adopted Dec. 2007. Composed while serving as Vice-President of the Judiciary and Chief Justice of the Judicial Board for the Interfraternity Council, 2007.

Blom, Paul. By-laws Amendments. Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity, Beta-Beta Chapter By-laws. Birmingham-Southern College, Birmingham, AL. Officially adopted Sept. 2007. Composed while serving as President and Worthy Master of the Beta-Beta Chapter of the Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity, Feb. 2007 – Feb. 2008.

Technical

Blom, Paul. The 2010-2011 Receptionist Handbook. The University Center for Writing-based Learning, DePaul University, Chicago, IL. Aug. 2010. Composed while employed as the Business Manager for the University Center for Writing-based Learning, June 2010 – May 2011.

SELECT CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

“Echoes of World War I Trauma in Winner Take Nothing.” Paper presented at the Ernest Hemingway Society Session, “Ambulance Driver: Hemingway and the First World War,” at the 29th annual conference of the American Literature Association (ALA), in San Francisco, CA. May 2018.

“A Revelation on the River: The Reconciliation of Spirituality and Postmodernism in Hesse’s Siddhartha.” Paper presented at “Utopia, Dystopia, and the Search for Self,” a special topics panel at “Utopia/Dystopia: Whose Paradise Is It?”, the 88th annual conference of the South Atlantic Modern Language Association (SAMLA), in Jacksonville, FL. Nov. 2016.

“Speaking of Silent Sinners: The Inarticulate and the Damned in Medieval Vision Literature.” Invited to present paper at “Senectus Mundi, Dream Visions, and Apocalypse,” a special topics panel at “Utopia/Dystopia: Whose Paradise Is It?”, the 88th annual conference of the South Atlantic Modern Language Association (SAMLA), in Jacksonville, FL. Nov. 2016.

“‘I’m running this shop’: Reversed Gender Roles and Prostitution in Fitzgerald’s ‘Head and Shoulders.’” Paper presented at “The American Short Story: An Expansion of the Genre,” an American Literature Association (ALA) symposium, sponsored by the Society for the Study of the American Short Story (SSASS), in Savannah, GA. Oct. 2016.

“‘Study it and git your fill’: Gluttonous and Destructive Voyeurism in O’Connor’s ‘The Lame Shall Enter First.’” Paper presented at the Flannery O’Connor Society Session at “In Concert: Literature and the Other Arts,” the 87th annual conference of the South Atlantic Modern Language Association (SAMLA), in Durham, NC. 2015.

“Feminized Simulations: The Writing Center as Remedial Clinic and Enforcer of the Status Quo.” Paper presented at “Writing Center Ecologies: Developing and Sustaining Our Resources,” the East Central Writing Centers Association Conference, at Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN. 2009.

“Feminized Simulations: The Writing Center as Remedial Clinic and Enforcer of the Status Quo.” Paper presented at “Chicagoland Writing Tutors in Collaboration: The Center and Beyond,” the Chicagoland Writing Centers Conference, at North Park University, Chicago, IL. 2009.

“‘The cursed temptation of writing’: Postmodern Aspects of Vargas Llosa’s The Storyteller.” Paper presented at Humanities Presentations, Honors Day, at Birmingham-Southern College, Birmingham, AL. 2008.

“‘But a dining-time ’twixt us and our confusion’: The Preoccupation with Time in Ford’s ’Tis Pity She’s a Whore.” Paper presented at the 6th annual British Studies Student Symposium, at Birmingham-Southern College, Birmingham, AL. 2008.

“A Look Behind Bars: A Case-Study of Baldwin State Prison.” Paper presented at “Curiosity: The Spirit of Honors Inquiry,” the 35th annual conference of the Southern Regional Honors Council, in Charlotte, NC. 2007.

FILMOGRAPHY

Writer. 2019 Atlanta Mission 5K Race to End Homelessness. Promotional video for Atlanta Mission Annual 5K Run. Filmed and produced by Creative Cabin Studios, LLC. Atlanta, GA. Feb. 2019.

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Writer. Become a Monthly Donor Today. Promotional video for Atlanta Mission. Filmed and produced by Creative Cabin Studios, LLC. Atlanta, GA. Feb. 2019.

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Writing Consultant, Production Assistant. Dating with Bipolar - Bipolar Disorder: In Our Own Words. Informational video for WebMD. Filmed and produced by Creative Cabin Studios, LLC. Atlanta, GA. June 2018.

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Writer. Now More than Ever. Promotional video for Friendship Force International. Filmed and produced by Creative Cabin Studios, LLC. Atlanta, GA. Feb. 2017.

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Writer. Message from Hal Jones, President and CEO. Series of press release videos for the United Methodist Children’s Home. Filmed and produced by Creative Cabin Studios, LLC. Atlanta, GA. Jan. 2017

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Writing Consultant, Production Assistant. In the Garden: Christopher Kostow. Promotional video for Lexus and Chef Christopher Kostow. Filmed and produced by Creative Cabin Studios, LLC. Serenbe Farms, Chattahoochee Hills, GA. Oct. 2016.

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Co-writer, Producer. Marisa at Brunch. Short-short narrative film. Filmed and produced by Visual Epidemiology, Inc. Mbabane, Swaziland. July 2016.

  • Official selection for the 5th Annual Tally Shorts Film Festival in Tallahassee, FL. Category: “Where Do I Belong?” (Drama and Comedy Films). Jan. 2017.
  • Official selection for the 13th Annual Dam Short Film Festival in Boulder City, NV. Category: “Funny Business” (Comedy). Feb. 2017.
  • Official selection for the 2017 Blackbird Film Fest in Cortland, NY. Category: Comedy. April 2017. Blackbird Film Fest “Best Cinematic Writing” Award Nominee. Blackbird Film Fest “Best Comedic Short” Award Nominee.
  • Official selection for the 2017 Mountain of Laughs Comedy Fest in Gatlinburg, TN. June 2017.
  • Official selection for filmSPARK 2017, film festival portion of the annual SPARKcon in Raleigh, NC. Sept. 2017.

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Writer. Become an Ambassador for Peace. Promotional video for Friendship Force International. Filmed and produced by Creative Cabin Studios, LLC. Atlanta, GA. May 2016.

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Writer. MedShare Making an Impact. Promotional video for MedShare. Filmed and produced by Creative Cabin Studios, LLC. Atlanta, GA. May 2016.

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Writer. Become a Faithful Friend at Atlanta Mission. Promotional video for Atlanta Mission. Filmed and produced by Creative Cabin Studios, LLC. Atlanta, GA. May 2016.

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Co-writer, Producer. To Keep a Promise. Short narrative film funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, in partnership with PATH, Save the Children, and World Vision. Filmed and produced by Visual Epidemiology, Inc. Filmed in multiple global locations including Mbabane, Swaziland; Johannesburg, South Africa; Pilar, Paraguay; Atlanta, GA. June 2015 – May 2016.

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Writing Consultant. What does it mean to be an “extraordinary creative”? Promotional video for Atlanta Midtown International School. Filmed and produced by Creative Cabin Studios, LLC. Atlanta, GA. April 2016. [Video not yet public].

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Writer. Men’s Transformational Services. Promotional video for Atlanta Mission Men’s Shelter. Filmed and produced by Creative Cabin Studios, LLC. Atlanta, GA. Dec. 2015.

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Writer, Producer, Voice-over Artist. The Power of Collaboration. Promotional video for Blom Writing Services. Filmed and produced by Visual Epidemiology, Inc. Winston-Salem, NC. Summer 2015.

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Producer. Epidemic Untreated: Fighting HIV Stigma in Swaziland. Documentary film. Filmed and produced by Yale University Summer Session, HLTH350/FLM340: Visual Approaches to Global Health. Mbabane, Swaziland. June – Aug. 2015.

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Co-writer, Producer, Assistant Director. HELL ON WHEELS. Short-short narrative film. Filmed and produced by Visual Epidemiology, Inc. Mbabane, Swaziland. July 2015. www.hellonwheels-movie.com.

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Co-writer, Production Assistant. United Way: LIVE UNITED. Promotional video for United Way of Greater Atlanta. Filmed and produced by Creative Cabin Studios, LLC. Atlanta, GA. May 2015.

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Writer. Atlanta Mission: My Sister’s House. Promotional video for Atlanta Mission Women and Children’s Shelter. Filmed and produced by Creative Cabin Studios, LLC. Atlanta, GA. April 2015.

ORIGINAL WORKSHOPS

“Popular Narratives and the Experience of War: A Public Forum and Veterans Writing Workshop.” University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC. Interdisciplinary event comprising a panelist discussion and veterans writing workshop. Co-organized and designed with Davis Winkie. Secured official affiliation with the Mellon Foundation’s Humanities for the Public Good Symposium. April 2019. Secured grant funding from:

“Planning Strategies for Writing Assignments.” DePaul University, Chicago, IL. Original workshop developed in Oct. 2009 while employed as Office Manager for the DePaul University Writing Center, a wing of the University Center for Writing-based Learning, DePaul University, Chicago, IL. Led workshop in Oct. 2009, Dec. 2009, and Jan. 2010.

“Writing Strategies Workshop for English Language Academy Students.” DePaul University, Chicago, IL. Original workshop developed in Sept. 2009 while employed as Office Manager for the DePaul University Writing Center, a wing of the University Center for Writing-based Learning, DePaul University, Chicago, IL. Led weekly workshops Sept. 2009 – Dec. 2009.

“Revision Workshop for Visiting High School Students.” DePaul University, Chicago, IL. Original workshop Developed in June 2009 while employed as Office Manager for the DePaul University Writing Center, a wing of the University Center for Writing-based Learning, DePaul University, Chicago, IL. Led workshop in June, July 2009.

“Personal Statement Workshop for Visiting High School Students.” DePaul University, Chicago, IL. Original workshop developed in June 2009 while employed as Office Manager for the DePaul University Writing Center, a wing of the University Center for Writing-based Learning, DePaul University, Chicago, IL. Led workshop in June 2009.

“Writing Party: Revision Workshop.” DePaul University, Chicago, IL. Original workshop developed in April 2009 while employed as Outreach Coordinator for the DePaul University Writing Center, a wing of the University Center for Writing-based Learning, DePaul University, Chicago, IL. Led workshop in April 2009.

“Academic Writing Workshop.” DePaul University, Chicago, IL. Original workshop developed in March 2009 while employed as Outreach Coordinator for the DePaul University Writing Center, a wing of the University Center for Writing-based Learning, DePaul University, Chicago, IL. Led workshop in March 2009.

“Resumé and Cover Letter Workshop.” DePaul University, Chicago, IL. Original workshop developed in Jan. 2009 while employed as Outreach Coordinator for the DePaul University Writing Center, a wing of the University Center for Writing-based Learning, DePaul University, Chicago, IL. Led workshop in Jan. 2009.

OTHER SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

Panel moderator. “Digital Public Humanities Projects.” Featuring facilitator Dr. Dan Anderson, Art Bot at Ackland Art Museum, A Red Record, and Digital Portobelo. Humanities for the Public Good Symposium 2019: “Why We’re Here.” University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC. 3 May 2019.

Interviewed for “Graduate students at UNC-Chapel Hill lead outreach efforts benefiting the campus community and North Carolina,” to discuss Popular Narratives and the Experience of War. Carolina Graduate School Magazine, article and video. Interviewed by Ilich Mejia. April 2019.

Interviewed with Davis Winkie in “CQ Speaks: Episode 5” to discuss Popular Narratives and the Experience of War. Interviewed by Sarah George-Waterfield. CQ Speaks, monthly podcast for The Carolina Quarterly, 2 April 2019.

Conversation between Fiction Editors, featured in “Episode 4: From the Mouths of Fictioners.” CQ Speaks, monthly podcast for The Carolina Quarterly, 5 Feb. 2019.

Introduction to “As the Turtles Do,” featured in “Episode 3: Real Fantastical—Fantastical Real.CQ Speaks, monthly podcast for The Carolina Quarterly, 23 Jan. 2019.

“‘The Things We Don’t Say’: An Interview with Kathleen McNamara,” featured in “Episode 2: Bigfoot Agnosticism.” CQ Speaks, monthly podcast for The Carolina Quarterly, 26 Oct. 2018.

"Atrophy." Poem read during the annual exhibition night of The Health Humanities Journal of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC. 13 April 2018.

“Trouble, Endurance, and Hope.” Sermon delivered during bi-monthly outreach prayer service at Encore Senior Village, New Lenox, IL, sponsored by the Community Care Team of the United Methodist Church of New Lenox, New Lenox, IL. Feb. 2013.

“Is This God That I Have Found?” (abridged) and “The Sundial’s Circle.” Poems read as Meditation Reading for monthly healing service, at the United Methodist Church of New Lenox, New Lenox, IL. 11 Nov. 2012.

“We Are the Writing Center.” Informational presentation delivered at least weekly to various classes and organizations while employed as Outreach Coordinator and then Office Manager for the DePaul University Writing Center, a wing of the University Center for Writing-based Learning, and then while employed as Business Manager for the University Center for Writing-based Learning, DePaul University, Chicago, IL. Sept. 2008 – May 2011.

Interviewed in What Does the UCWbL Stand For? Promotional video. Interviewed by Joe Anderson. The University Center for Writing-based Learning. DePaul University, Chicago, IL. July 2010.

“Info about the University Center for Writing-based Learning for Your Students.” Informational presentation delivered to all Autumn Freshmen Orientation Leaders while employed as Business Manager for the University Center for Writing-based Learning, DePaul University, Chicago, IL. June 2010.

“The Writing Center and the University Center for Writing-based Learning.” Informational presentations delivered at the following DePaul University information fairs: “Premiere DePaul,” “Transition DePaul,” “Fall Visit Days,” and “Admitted Student Days” while employed as Outreach Coordinator and then Office Manager for the DePaul University Writing Center, a wing of the University Center for Writing-based Learning, DePaul University, Chicago, IL. Oct. 2008 – May 2010.

Interviewed in “Episode 4: Hot Topics in Writing Looks at Procrastination.” Hot Topics in Writing. Podcast. Interviewed by Julie Glasier. The University Center for Writing-based Learning. DePaul University, Chicago, IL. Aug. 2009.

“Info about the Writing Center for Your Students.” Informational presentation delivered to all Autumn Freshmen Orientation Leaders while employed as Office Manager for the DePaul University Writing Center, a wing of the University Center for Writing-based Learning, DePaul University, Chicago, IL. June 2009.

Interviewed in “Episode 3: Hot Topics in Writing with Shaun Slattery.” Hot Topics in Writing. Podcast. Interviewed by Andrew Roback. The University Center for Writing-based Learning. DePaul University, Chicago, IL. May 2009.

“A Feast for the Spirit.” Sermon delivered on Youth Sunday while serving as guest speaker, at Advent Lutheran Church, LaGrange, GA. 3 Aug. 2008.

“Facing the Unknown Future.” Sermon delivered on Youth Sunday while serving as guest speaker, at Advent Lutheran Church, LaGrange, GA. 12 Aug. 2007.

“Searching through Photos.” Poem read at Creative Writing Presentations, Honors Day, at Birmingham-Southern College, Birmingham, AL. Spring 2007.

“Beauty in a Transitory World.” Sermon delivered on Youth Sunday while serving as guest speaker, at Advent Lutheran Church, LaGrange, GA. 6 Aug. 2006.

“A King in This World or the Next.” Sermon delivered on Youth Sunday while serving as guest speaker, at Advent Lutheran Church, LaGrange, GA. 1 Aug. 2004.

OTHER NOTABLE WORKS

Epitaphs and Illusions: The Poetry of Paul E. Blom. Ongoing blog project to publicly share all original poetry written since 1998. www.blompoems.wordpress.com. Sept. 2011 – current.

Anti-Lynching Booklet ‘Mississippi and the Mob’” and “Hale Aspacio Woodruff’s Giddap.” Online museum exhibits, plus accompanying reflection, included in America’s Strange Fruit. Fall 2017.

Biblical Genealogy. Website presenting an independent biblical research project. www.tinyurl.com/bibgen. March 2009.

Small Spaces. One-act play performed as a staged reading open to the public. Perf. Matt Adams and Mac Smith. College Theatre, Black Box. Birmingham-Southern College, Birmingham, AL. May 2008.

“A Look Behind Bars: A Case-Study of Baldwin State Prison.” Paper composed as part of HON 493: Independent Study Project. Dr. Susan Hagen; Faculty sponsor: Dr. Guy Dalto. Birmingham-Southern College, Birmingham, AL. Sept. 2006 – May 2007. Paper later featured as required reading in Sociology 77: Alabama Prisons, at Birmingham-Southern College, Birmingham, AL, Dr. Guy Dalto. Jan. 2008.

The Official History of the Beta-Beta Chapter of the Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity. Birmingham-Southern College, Birmingham, AL. Officially adopted Feb. 2007. Researched, compiled, and composed while serving as Worthy Keeper of the Annals (Historian) for the Beta-Beta Chapter of the Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity, Feb. 2006 – Feb. 2007.

HONORS & AFFILIATIONS
CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Member of “Literature of the Americas” reading group at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC. Dec. 2017 – current.

Writing Program Professional Development Award Recipient. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC. April 2019.

Training for facilitating writing workshops with veterans on potentially difficult or emotionally-challenging topics in preparation for “Popular Narratives and the Experience of War.University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC. April 2019.

Green Zone Staff Training for providing support to students currently or formerly active in the military. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC. April 2019.

“Harassment and Discrimination Prevention” for faculty and staff members. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC. April 2019.

“Sexual Assault Prevention: Ongoing Education.” Education on Title IX for graduate students and educators. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC. March 2019.

“Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse” for educators. Presented by the Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center for the Institute of Reading Development, Novato, CA. June 2018.

“Sexual Harassment Prevention Training for Athletic Staff.” Academic Support Program for Student Athletes. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC. March 2018 – April 2018.

“Safe Zone Staff Training” for providing support to people who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC. March 2018.

“Mental Health First Aid Training for Higher Education” for recognizing and supporting people in mental health crises. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC. Jan. 2018 – Feb. 2018.

“Using ImaginePhD to Explore & Plan Your Humanities or Social Sciences Career.” Presented by Beyond the Professoriate. https://community.beyondprof.com/videosales/index/161/research-innovation. Nov. 2017.

“UNC HAVEN (Helping to Advocate for Violence Ending Now) Staff Training” for providing support to survivors of sexual and interpersonal violence and stalking. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC. Oct. 2017.

“New Instructors’ Orientation.” Writing Program, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC. Aug. 2017.

“The Integrative Knowledge Portfolio Process: A Guide for Educating Reflective Practitioners and Lifelong Learners.” DePaul University, Chicago, IL. Attended while employed as Business Manager for the University Center for Writing-based Learning, DePaul University, Chicago, IL. Nov. 2010.

Digication E-Portfolio Training Workshop.” DePaul University, Chicago, IL. Attended while employed as Business Manager for the University Center for Writing-based Learning, DePaul University, Chicago, IL. Aug. 2010.

Weekly Round Table Discussions with the DePaul University English Language Academy. DePaul University, Chicago, IL. Attended weekly while employed as Outreach Coordinator and then Office Manager for the DePaul University Writing Center, a wing of the University Center for Writing-based Learning, DePaul University, Chicago, IL. Sept. 2008 – Dec. 2009.

RELATED SKILLS & TRAINING
  • Excellent communication and research skills and extensive experience providing private instruction in English literature, textual analysis, and writing and composition
  • Extensive experience and training in classroom management and course design
  • Editing writing. Formal training in course ENG 496: Editing. Prof. Gerald Mulderig. DePaul University, Chicago, IL. Spring 2010.
  • Tutoring in writing. Formal training in course WRD 582: Writing Center Theory and Pedagogy. Prof. Lauri Dietz. DePaul University, Chicago, IL. Fall 2008.
  • Conversational Spanish. Formal training in course SN 201: Introductory Spanish. Prof. Kim Lewis. Birmingham-Southern College, Birmingham, AL. Spring 2005. Additional formal training in course SN 220: Intermediate Spanish. Prof. Janie Spencer. Birmingham-Southern College, Birmingham, AL. Fall 2005.
  • Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, as well as general document design
  • Typing at 60 WPM
  • Digital, multimedia, and multimodal composition for marketing, education, blogs, or online curation of content, including: basic website construction, design, and maintenance via such platforms as Adobe Spark, Omeka, Wix, and Wordpress; presentation formats such as Adobe Spark, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Prezi; editing or constructing video and audio content with programs such as Windows Movie Maker, Adobe Spark, and Adobe Premiere; marketing through social media and networking
  • On-set experience in film production and editing
  • Photography. Ongoing informal training and practice, 2005 – current. Photos have been used for online and multimedia marketing campaigns.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT & SERVICE
OTHER INTERESTS
  • Digital media
  • Visual literacy and narratives
  • Movies and film
  • Creative writing
  • Narratology
  • Health humanities
  • Mythology and folklore
  • Poetry of the Romantic period
  • Superhero or epic fantasy narratives
  • Photography
  • Soccer
  • Woodworking
  • Running
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