Jason Fylan-Mares

JASON M. FYLAN-MARES 248 701 - 5562-EDUCATION August, 2000, University of Dayton: Master of Arts in English, 3.8 GPA May, 1997, Siena Heights University: Bachelor of Arts in English, cum laude, 3.9 GPA in major EXPERIENCE Present: SOCIAL MEDIA SPECIALIST, Goal-Diggers Consulting Provide guidance and generate material for women-directed/oriented life and job advisers. Present: CO-OWNER/SOCIAL MEDIA SPECIALIST, Pure Barre Grand Blanc Initiate and follow potential ownership protocol via corporate entity; interview and hire instructors and sales staff; supervise and oversee construction and renovation; plan, present, and participate in events co-sponsored by other local businesses; monitor, maintain, and update social media platforms; help run day-to-day business operations. Present: STAND-UP COMEDIAN Write jokes and sketches, take classes for improving etiquette and technique, perform routine in front of live audience, host/MC comic showcases. Present: PHOTOGRAPHER Research and scout locations for photo shoots, take pictures using multiple cameras of various shapes and sizes, conduct post-edits. Present: RESUME EXPERT Review content, give expert advice on rewrites for multiple drafts. 2018 - present: WRITER, “Real Patriots Wear Black” freelance article Interview/profile Jex Blackmore, Satanic performance artist, in an exploration of modern-day alternative religions and their relationship to a new American patriotism: one of inclusion, empathy, intellectualism, and civic duty; pitch final draft of story to noteworthy publications such as Rolling Stone. 2016 - 2017: WRITER, sci-fi feature for Omega Entertainment/Hollywood Gang Productions Wrote beat sheet, outline, pitch, synopsis, and multiple drafts of screenplay based on original treatment by producer; made revisions derived from notes and meetings with studio; formulated ideas with other writers while critiquing their work; assisted producer with editing summaries for future films. 2002 - 2018: ENGLISH INSTRUCTOR, Macomb College, Oakland College, ITT, and Baker College Taught Creative Writing, American Literature, British Literature, World Literature, Persuasive Writing, Composition, and Public Speaking; graded papers; prepared syllabi; mandated and maintained course objectives; attended developmental workshops for improving teaching skills and methods. 2002: CAMP COUNSELOR, Roeper School Summer Day Camp Responsible for welfare of campers, ages five to nine. Checked children in and out of camp; facilitated structure and positive atmosphere; enforced policies; maintained health, safety, and enjoyment in summer camp environment. 2002 - 2003: LONG-TERM SUBSTITUTE TEACHER, The Roeper School: Lower and Upper Taught daily lessons, administered tests and quizzes, maintained positive and appropriate classroom conduct, assisted students in understanding material, assigned homework, left daily report for regular instructor.