C.V.
Joseph Martin
joseph AT joseph-martin DOT net
Education
MFA, The Writing Seminars, Johns Hopkins University, 2008
Concentration: Fiction
BA, English, The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2005
Concentrations: Twentieth Century Literature, Journalism
Writing and Related Employment
Johns Hopkins University Press, Baltimore
Production Specialist, 2021 – present
Summary: Shepherded academic journals through production process. Provided support and information for editors, authors, copyeditors, and related staff. Worked with typesetters, designers, and printers to create a professional finished product. Utilized Microsoft 365+ (Word, Excel, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive, etc.) and onsite servers to help facilitate workflow. Created and processed invoices. Helped draft work-related documentation, including an onboarding guide for new editors and an updated department manual.
Lippincott, Wilkins, and Williams/Wolters-Kluwer, Baltimore
Production/Editorial Assistant, 2009 – 2010
Summary: Shepherded third-party scientific journals through production process. Proofread and copyedited peer-reviewed, academic articles. Maintained Excel databases for workflow and Library of Congress mailings.
College Media Journal, New York City
Editorial Intern/Staff Writer, 2004 – 2006
Summary: Wrote, fact-checked, proofread, and copy-edited pop music features for a national consumer magazine. Wrote copy for sister trade publication and company website.
Various
Freelance Writer, 2002 – present
Outlets: Baltimore City Paper, Baltimore Fishbowl, The Believer, Bookforum, Bookslut, the L.A. Review of Books, Magnet, Mass Appeal, Nerve.com, PaperThinWalls.com, Punk Planet, Skyscraper, Subject Magazine, Smile Politely, Tin House, The Urbanite; see Features & Reviews for examples
Clients: Fanatic PR, Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA), Peoria Area Association of Realtors (PAAR), StudySync
Academic Employment
Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore
Adjunct Lecturer, 2012 – present
Courses: Intermediate Fiction Workshop, Environmental Literature, Reading Signs: Intro to Semiotics, The Open Source Revolution, Academic Writing Workshop, The Culture of Games, Critical Inquiry/Frameworks, Ways of Writing
Summary: Taught students grammar, composition, creative writing, literary analysis, media studies, and critical theory. Created and maintained syllabi and lesson plans. Graded, critiqued, and proofread academic essays. Maintained an online database of alternate course readings.
Community College of Baltimore County, Essex
Adjunct Composition Lecturer, 2012 – 2013
Courses: Basic Writing II, College Composition I, College Composition II
Summary: Taught students basic grammar and composition. Created and maintained syllabi and lesson plans. Graded, critiqued, and proofread academic essays. Maintained an online database of course readings.
Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore
Lecturer, 2006 – 2008
Courses: Intro to Fiction and Poetry I and II, Graphic Novels and Contemporary Cartooning, Intro to Fiction and Poetry I (Revised Syllabus)
Summary: Taught fiction, poetry, memoir, and graphic novels to undergraduates. Created and maintained syllabi and lesson plans. Workshopped and critiqued creative work. Met with individual students about work, progress, and goals. Maintained an online database of alternate course readings for colleagues and students.
The Princeton Review, Baltimore
Instructor, 2009
Course: MCAT Verbal Reasoning
Summary: Taught Verbal Reasoning skills and techniques to undergraduates planning to take the MCAT exam. Developed lesson plans and writing prompts. Critiqued short form essays. Met with individual students about work, progress, and goals.
Center for Smart Learning, Baltimore
English/Creative Writing Tutor, 2006 – 2009
Summary: Taught SAT Verbal, Writing, and Literature test preparation;English as a second language; grammar; fiction; poetry; and expository writing to elementary, middle, and high school students.
Musical Performance and Related Employment
Performance and Audio Work
Proper Nouns (Band), Baltimore
Drummer/Percussionist and Recording Engineer, 2016 – 2023
Cities & Signs Audio (Mobile Recording), Baltimore
Recording Engineer, 2010 – 2020
The Parallel Octave (Choral Group), Baltimore
Musical Director, 2010 – 2011
Summary: Composed music and oversaw performers for a weekly theatrical event. Recruited and managed talent. Helped organize and advertise concerts and gatherings. Acted as local press spokesman for the group.
Scout (Band), Baltimore
Drummer/Percussionist, Songwriter, and Recording Engineer, 2007 – 2008
The Cabinet of Natural Curiosities (Band), New York City
Drummer/Percussionist, Songwriter, and Recording Engineer, 2004 – 2006
Ragtag (Film Composition Ensemble), Champaign, IL
Guitarist, Drummer/Percussionist, Songwriter, and Recording Engineer, 2004 – 2005
The Beauty Shop (Band), Urbana, IL
Drummer/Percussionist, 2001 – 2002 (for U.K. tour)
The Paper Dolls (Band), Peoria, IL
Drummer/Percussionist, Songwriter, and Recording Engineer, 1998 – 2001
For Satellites Audio (Recording Studio), Morton, IL
Recording Engineer, 1998 – 2002
Related Work
For Satellites P.R. and Promotion, Champaign, IL
President, 1999 – 2005, 2020
Summary: Wrote one-sheets and promotional literature for regional musical groups. Sent media to and maintained continuous contact with various online and print periodicals. Worked with bands to create promotional budgets and strategies. Organized photo shoots, performances, and interviews.
Selected Publications and Lectures