KAMELA HUTZLEY DOLINOVA
SUMMARY
Highly creative, versatile Communications Professional with expertise in writing, editing, design, social media, events, and videography. Strong background in travel, lifestyle, wellness, academic, and game industry writing. Recognized by clients as flexible and detail-oriented, a visionary organizer, creative problem-solver, bridge-builder and compassionate communicator.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
AUDLEY TRAVEL, Boston, MA 2019 – 2020
Content Writer
Researched and wrote engaging copy for web and print descriptions of global travel destinations.
Managed copy and adhered to complex style guidelines, including language for a global audience.
Provided editorial and proofreading for writing team members to ensure clarity and engagement.
Brainstormed and project planned with writers and product team using Slack, Asana, and Teams.
Developed an advocacy project to provide helpful resources for travelers with disabilities.
EVIL OVERLORD GAMES, Belmont, MA 2017 – 2018
Communications Manager
Wrote several choice-based, lengthy game missions within our flagship title, Susurrus.
Created and maintained brand voice across all social media outlets for corporate and game sites.
Maintained corporate website and wrote regular content for blog, including SEO.
Communicated with player base through Mailchimp newsletters, Reddit forums, and social media.
Created and edited all game trailers and video content using Premiere Pro and Photoshop.
Planned and executed all industry events, including Boston FIG, Gen Con, and IndieCade.
Partnered with external public relations firm to promote and publicize our initial game release.
DEMIURGE STUDIOS, Cambridge, MA 2015 – 2017
Office, Social Media Manager
Wrote blog posts, social media updates, and web copy for game and studio news.
Interviewed and wrote copy for the “Featured Employee” series on the Demiurge blog.
Designed, planned, and executed company events, including photography.
Managed company surveys and other sensitive inter-office material.
Created a comfortable, creative physical environment for dynamic teams.
PEARSON EDUCATION, SMARTHINKING, Washington, DC 2013 – 2015
Writing Tutor
Pinpointed and addressed primary needs in student writing within tight timeframes.
Combined writing knowledge with pedagogical rubrics to work with special-needs students.
SUFFOLK UNIVERSITY AND EMERSON COLLEGE, Boston, MA 1999 – 2005
Adjunct Professor of Expository Writing
Designed multiple course syllabi and taught several full classes in expository and research writing.
Engaged and encouraged students in critical thinking and textual analysis.
Workshopped and graded countless essays and assignments.
Worked with ESL students and students with learning disabilities to improve their writing.
THE KENNEDY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, Washington, DC 1997
Arts Administration Intern, Fellowship of the Americas Program, Education Department
Liaised with embassies and diplomatic organizations.
Planned orientation activities and formal reception for visiting artists, acted as local guide.
Designed and revised application materials for the fellowship program.
Drafted and edited correspondence to arts figures and organizations throughout the Americas.
ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Freelance Writer and Editor 2003 – Present
PATTERN LANGUAGE FOR GAME DESIGN, Boston, MA
Editor for upcoming textbook from CRC Press.
PSYCHIATRY REDEFINED, Waltham, MA
Writer, editor for lay-audience mental health books and blogs.
MACHNATION, Harrisburg, NC
Social media manager for IoT technology firm, using Twitter, InDesign, Audacity.
NOVY UNLIMITED, Santa Barbara, CA
Writer, editor for indie games public relations firm.
PLEAZEME, Coconut Creek, FL
Article writer for lifestyle magazine.
ARTS FUSE, Boston, MA
Theatre reviewer for professional Boston-area arts magazine.
Body/Mind Counselor, Private Practice 2005 – Present
Serve clients with diverse backgrounds on sensitive issues, according to ethical guidelines.
Create and maintain WordPress website, blog, newsletter, and social media presence.
Handle marketing duties from business card design to magazine advertising to workshops.
Practice deep listening and empathy; create strategies with clients to improve quality of life.
Run workshops on diverse topics relating to communication and self-awareness.
THEATRE@FIRST, FLAT EARTH, AND UNRELIABLE NARRATOR 1996 – Present
Independent Theatre Professional
Spearheaded successful Kickstarter campaign for Shakespeare in the park project.
Directed As You like It outdoors in collaboration with local artists, for an audience of 400.
Designed, coordinated, and ran open mic fundraising events.
Helped develop and starred in 2010: Our Hideous Future: The Musical!, a science fiction musical comedy.
Designed costumes, sets, music, and other aspects of various productions.
Ran teams of backstage crews on complex productions.
VOLUNTEER WORK
Quaranteam, Boston, MA (2020 – Present)
GDC Conference Associate Program, San Francisco, CA (2017, 2018, and 2019)
Back Bay Chorale, Boston, MA (2007 – Present)
EDUCATION
Certified Rubenfeld Synergist, Rubenfeld Synergy Training Institute, Philadelphia, PA (2012)
Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing, Emerson College, Boston, MA
Bachelor of Arts, Theatre Arts, Drew University, Madison, NJ
Magna Cum Laude