Katrina Gran

Motivated creative writer with experience publishing newsletters and articles, critiquing literary submissions, and planning and coordinating events for students. Proficient in professional writing across various genres, collaborating with diverse teams, and skilled using Microsoft Word, Google Workspace, and other productivity tools. Seeking opportunities to apply creativity and team-building skills to contribute to meaningful projects and gain professional experience in the literature field.

Newsletter Intern at Pippy Educational Consulting (2026-03 – 2026-08)

• Developed newsletters and created content to aid students in their transition from high school to college, resulting in more page views.
• Created LinkedIn posts to educate college students and parents and increase engagement and exposure.
• Assisted founder in writing, editing, and management tasks to gain more frequent attention.

Journalist Intern at Arcwize Editorial Publication (2026-03 – 2026-05)

• Researched and analyzed a variety of political and cultural topics relevant to society and public discourse engagement focused on present day society and issues of interest.
• Wrote and edited one article a week with the purpose of informing and educating readers.
• Utilized Wix website to draft, edit, and publish articles, and organize articles into applicable categories.

Summer Poetry Editor Intern at West Trade Review (2025-05 – 2025-06)

• Read and reviewed over one hundred poetry submissions while considering the literary magazine's seasonal theme.
• Attended meetings with team to discuss submissions' originality, diversity, and eligibility for publishing.
• Wrote professional critique letters to submission authors to offer thoughtful feedback and advise revisions.

Windfall Literary Magazine Communications Coordinator at Truman State University English Department (2026-01 – 2026-12)

• Created flyers using Canva to advertise magazine issues, announce campus literary events, and increase engagement.
• Posted event flyers on Instagram and campus Discord to increase awareness and student body turnout.
• Attended meetings with the student editors to discuss publishing eligibility of art, poetry, and prose submissions.

Vice President/Social Media Manager at Truman State University PRISM (Gay-Straight Alliance) (2024-08 – 2026-12)

• Collaborated with executive members to plan weekly organization meetings and pride events, reaching 50+ students.
• Promoted dates and details of meetings and events to increase engagement and recruitment.
• Created social media campaigns using Canva and posted on Instagram to increase event turnout.

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Creative Writing with English Minor – Truman State University (2023-08 – 2026-12)