Anthony Defino

About

As a writer and editor dedicated to creating, I strive to use my areas of knowledge to help others.During my time at Rowan University, where I graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in English, a minor in Creative Writing, and a Certificate of Undergraduate Studies in Radio, TV, and Film, I worked as a tutor at the Rowan University Writing Center where I assisted undergraduate and graduate students with all writing related projects, both academic and personal. In addition, as a "studio" tutor, I would lead weekly sessions in small groups with an Intensive College Composition class where I would assist, and act as a guiding hand for students navigating their first year of college level writing. In March 2020, I was able to conduct a presentation at the Mid-Atlantic Writing Centers Association event in Baltimore Maryland, where I discussed the importance of studio sessions for student success in higher level education to peers and faculty members from both my University and others in New Jersey.As a student passionate about writing and literature, I worked as an intern and a volunteer to help start a student run publishing company called Singularity Press from fall 2019 to spring 2020, where I studied business trends in the publishing marketplace, social media advertising, and received experience in creating business plans. I also worked closely with the faculty of the Writing Arts Department as an Office Assistant.I currently serve as the Online Content Editor for Healio | Ocular Surgery News, a publication within Healio.com, where I am devoted to continuing the publication's legacy of delivering up-to-date ophthalmology news, including product launches, new data, and fresh insights directly from the experts.These opportunities, alongside my studies, have helped me develop an effective work ethic, and the proper tools to explore further paths in the future.Specialties: Creative and analytical writing, problem solving, student mentoring, public speaking, line editing.