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ELLIOTT

TAPIA-KWAN

Writer & Editor

About Me

About Me

From a young age, Elliott Tapia-Kwan has had a strong curiosity about the world around him and an excitable love for learning.

 

In 2015, he graduated from Florida Gulf Coast University with a Bachelor's degree in sociology and gender studies. He then went on to complete his Master's degree in sociology at the University of South Florida. For his Master's thesis project, Elliott analyzed the media representation of gender, sexualities, race and ethnicity, and intersectionality in the critically acclaimed video game The Last Of Us.

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After graduation, Elliott worked with the State Attorney's office as a clerical specialist and felony legal assistant, before moving on to a media marketing company. Currently, Elliott works as a research coordinator and freelance editor.

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In his spare time, Elliott enjoys reading, gaming, and creating art.

Work Experience

Work Experience

H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute
June 2023 - Present

As a research coordinator, Elliott oversees and handles any and all administrative tasks for the ACT WONDER2S study, including recruiting of participants and coordinating meetings and interviews.

Publish Your Purpose
February 2023 - Present

As a freelance book editor, Elliott performs developmental editing, as well as copy and line editing, at competitive price points

MarketCast
April 2022 - June 2023

As a media survey writer, Elliott adhered to specific technical writing protocol when producing original survey questions and answers options for major nationwide network cable programs

Office of the State Attorney
June 2020 - April 2022

As a felony legal assistant, Elliott processed, prepared, and filed court documents and case files before, during, and after prosecution

As a clerical specialist, Elliott prepared, organized, filed, and digitized sensitive case documents and electronic media with the use of computers and office equipment

University of South Florida
August 2015 - May 2019

As a graduate teaching assistant and instructor, Elliott lesson planned for weekly lectures focused on various sociological subjects to classes of 50 college students and graded student essays and examinations

Education

Education

University of South Florida

2015 - 2017

MA in Sociology

Graduate certificate in Women & Gender Studies

Certified Student Leadership Coach

Vice President of the Sociology Graduate Student Association

Florida Gulf Coast University

2011 - 2015

BA in Sociology

Minor in Gender Studies

Member of the Honors Program

Vice President of To Write Love On Her Arms FGCU Chapter

Received the "Commitment To Personal Excellence" Award (2015)

Contact Me

Contact Me

Dade City, Florida

etapiakwan@gmail.com

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