George Mac Millan

George A. MacMillan 303 West State Street, Apartment 108 Doylestown, Pennsylvania 18901 --Education Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing, 4.0 GPA The Pennsylvania State University, Abington, Pennsylvania Bachelor of Arts in English, summa cum laude King’s College and Goldsmiths College, London, United Kingdom Study Abroad Mainline Paralegal Institute, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Certificate in Paralegal Studies Writer and Editor Agented author with publication credits in fiction, poetry, and nonfiction. Editor of novel length works selected for traditional publication. Experienced in writing online copy for businesses including AI copyediting and utilizing SEO to maximize web traffic. Freelance Writer, Editor and Writing Instructor 2015 – Present • Edited full-length manuscripts across all genres • Ghostwrote content for fiction, nonfiction, and memoir writers • Drafted author query letters with established record of agent requests • Created academic, professional, and technical web content for clients • Authored the traditionally published literary novel, Whispers in the Alders • Writing Tutor for elementary, high school, and university students • Creative Writing Instructor for after-school programs in local elementary schools Teaching Experience Delaware Valley University, Doylestown, Pennsylvania Adjunct Professor, 2022 – Present • Designed and implemented courses for the Freshman Writing Program Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Adjunct Professor, 2020 – 2023 • Professor of Writing and Literature in the First Year Writing Program • Led several students to write award-winning essays selected for publication • Judged writing submissions selected for publication in the annual 33rd anthology George A. MacMillan Page 2 Paralegal Senior paralegal with over 20 years of experience in medical malpractice, toxic tort, class action, and Federal MDL practice areas. Integral in all aspects of case management, client relations, and pre- and post-trial work for caseloads with settlements and verdicts exceeding $500,000,000. Berger Montague, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Paralegal, 2017 – 2019 • Conducted research and drafted appellate level briefs • Edited and cite-checked all motions and filings firmwide • Researched factual bases for certification of class actions • Performed voir dire of potential jurors • Tabulated damages for $1,000,000+ class action settlement memoranda Law Offices of Robert A. Stutman, P.C., Fort Washington, Pennsylvania Paralegal, 2013 – 2017 • Managed over 750 claims in all phases, from investigation to trial • Drafted arbitration memorandums and attended arbitration hearings • Submitted notice letters and demand packages to adverse parties Cohen, Placitella & Roth, P.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Paralegal, 2009 – 2013 • Completed intake interviews and evaluations for all new cases referred to firm • Drafted complaints and responses and objections to discovery and dispositive motions • Operated all courtroom technology and acted as second chair at trial and depositions Worth & Company, Pipersville, Pennsylvania Paralegal and Recruiter, 2008 – 2009 • Developed Human Resources policies and procedures • Implemented recruitment and staffing strategies, saving an estimated $100,000 • Analyzed contracts for risk analysis and compliance with regulatory standards Military Service United States Naval Reserve, Honorably Discharged 2005 Petty Officer Second Class George A. MacMillan Page 3 Professional Memberships • Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators Achievements & Community Involvement • • • Eagle Scout Paper Dragon Literary Magazine (Managing Editor, 2020 – Present) Writing Through the Walls Program (2020 – Present) Technology Writing, Editing, and Teaching: MS Office Suite, Adobe, Scrivener, Final Draft, WordPress, Canvas, BlackBoard Legal: LexisNexis, Westlaw, ProLaw, Document Director, Needles