maddy mcfadden

maddymcfadden.art@gmail.com

EDUCATION

Ohio University, Bachelor of Arts in English Creative Writing, 2021
Minor in Studio Art, Ohio University, 2021

Cumulative GPA—3.979

Bibliography

Plummer, Avery. “nymph(o): The mission and theme.” nymph(o) Magazine, June 2023, vol. 1, no. 3, p. 1.

June 2023. nymph(o) Magazine, vol. 1, no. 3., p. 23.

June 2023. nymph(o) Magazine, vol. 1, no. 3., p. 37.

September 2022. “What is Lesbian Sex?” nymph(o) Magazine, vol. 1, no. 2., pp. 31-32.

September 2022. nymph(o) Magazine, vol. 1, no. 2., Front Cover.

April 2022. nymph(o) Magazine, vol. 1, no. 1.5., p. 26.

Fiorillo, Jessica. “Love and Homeostasis.” New Ohio Review, December 2020, https://newohioreview.org/tag/december-issue/

Matthews, Tamara. “Rhizomes.” New Ohio Review, December 2020, https://newohioreview.org/tag/december-issue/

April 2021, Sphere Magazine, vol. 65., p. 38.

Publications

McFadden, Maddy. “Truman.” Sphere Magazine, April 2020, p. 66.

EXHIBITIONS

Annual Undergraduate Juried Art Exhibition, The Ohio University Art Gallery, Athens, OH, 2020

ACADEMIC HONORS AND AWARDS

Sina Sidwell Award, Annual Undergraduate Juried Art Exhibition, juried by Dean Matthew Shaftel, The Ohio University Art Gallery, Athens, OH, 2020

Hollis Summers Award in English, Ohio University, Spring 2020

Vida L Gosheff Memorial English Scholarship, Ohio University, Spring 2019, Spring 2020

Dean McWilliam’s Memorial English Scholarship, Ohio University, Spring 2019

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Creative Director, Editor, nymph(o) magazine, 2022 to present
Design and curate layout for award-winning queer, sex-positive magazine. Showcase marginalized art, bodies, and voices. Edit essays for grammar, clarity, congruity, and impact. Plan and set up seating, music, lighting, and food for launch events. Make and install original installations for events and curate contextual art to display.

211 Care Coordinator, United Way of Greater Cincinnati, 2022 to 2023
Provided excellent customer service and trauma-informed care by assisting callers in accessing community resources. Co-created and presented twelve recommendations to improve internal culture and efficiency. Initiated and led project to add LGBTQ+ resources to 211 database. Modernized communication by creating email templates in Salesforce, utilized by entire team. Raised thousands of dollars and boosted morale by serving on two fundraising committees. Scheduled and managed transportation of goods for local nonprofits.

Substitute Teacher, Rachel Wixey and Associates, 2022
Adaptively taught lessons using written, audio, and visual means. Upheld teachers’ educational and discipline guidelines. Collaborated with diverse student populations and multiple teachers. Assisted students with emotional and educational dilemmas.

Art Teacher, Fremont Middle School, 2021
Created art lessons for sixth-eighth graders based on ODE's standards. Thoroughly explained directions in various, tailored manners. Managed and connected with 150 diverse students each day. Taught students artistic expression, self-awareness, respect, open-mindedness, and self-discipline. Used technology, such as the SMART Board, the projector, ProgressBook, and email.

Video Editor, Rose Metal Press, 2020
Crafted The Best of Brevity trailer for book release and advertising campaign using Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects. Communicated with author and editor, considered and focused their vision, offered advice, and problem-solved.

Face Painter/Artist, Amazing Moments LLC, Milan, OH, 2015 to 2019
Performed as princess characters and face painted at festivals, fairs, and private parties serving children.

Server, Sandy Ridge Vineyards, Norwalk, OH, 2019
Provided wine recommendations, food pairings, and full table service to customers for new local winery.

Digital Archivist, SC Strategic Solutions, Norwalk, OH, 2018, 2019
Transferred paper files into digital format, stored in online database.

Barista, Starbucks, Sandusky, OH, 2018
Crafted beverages, prepared food, operated point-of-sale system, and provided quality customer service.

Office Assistant, Xavier Office of the Controller, Cincinnati, OH, 2016
Processed receipts using standard accounting procedures, identified and resolved inconsistencies according to policy and procedure, communicated routinely with faculty and staff.

VOLUNTEER WORK

Chat and Text Crisis Counselor, The Trevor Project, 2022 to 2023
Supported LGBTQ+ youth in crisis by messaging them in a timely, thoughtful, patient, and trauma-informed manner. Calmly and confidently followed protocol in life-threatening situations. Collected data and took notes in Salesforce.

Sexual Abuse Services Volunteer, The Nord Center, Norwalk, OH, 2022
Answers crisis hotline to support victims, provide pertinent information, and connect them with resources. Joins victims/survivors during examination process in order to both comfort and empower them.

Volunteer, Artists’ Open Studio, Norwalk, OH, August 2021
Supported artists with disabilities by donating jewelry and ceramic art wherein the artists and studio attain 100% of the profit.

Volunteer, Ohio University Center for Community Engagement, Athens, OH, November 2019
Landscaped and collected litter at the Ora Anderson Trail.

International Volunteer, Cross-Cultural Solutions, Bangkok, Thailand, June 2016
Taught elementary students and teachers English, assisted as an aid during class activities.

MEMBERSHIPS

Ambassador to the Survivor Advocacy Program (ASAP), Ohio University, 2018, 2019, 2020
Fundraised for and spread awareness of Survivor Advocacy Program (SAP) services for victims of assault and dating violence.

President, 2020
Planned and executed events, fundraising, and social media campaigns. Meet with SAP advocates to ensure we serve their needs. Spoke with local newspapers about community issues and our work. Planned and led weekly meetings. Listened to members’ ideas and provided focus, organization, and support so we could achieve our goals.

Social Media Chair, 2020
Photographed members and events before sharing on social media platforms. Created and shared reminders, supportive content, and information on sexual assault, dating violence, and related topics. Advertised programs for ASAP, SAP, and other university organizations.

Secretary, 2019
Wrote detailed notes during meetings, provided information to president, and composed and sent weekly emails. Served as a student representative on hiring committee for new SAP advocate, 2019.