Paul Evan Hughes: CV

PAUL EVAN HUGHES
32148 State Route 26 | Philadelphia, New York 13673
(315) 491-7837 | editor@silverthought.com | paulevanhughes.com | silverthought.com

CURRICULUM VITAE:

OBJECTIVE:	writing, editing, and new media opportunities in Central and Northern New York
SUMMARY:	Nine years of professional writing and editing experience Thirteen years of graphic and web design experience Award-winning writer and editor Master of Fine Arts in Interdisciplinary Arts, new media and writing focus Bachelor of Arts, Magna Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa Expert-level proficiency with Windows and Mac office, graphics, audio/video editing and web design programs
EDUCATION:
Aug. 2004	GODDARD COLLEGE, Plainfield, VT Master of Fine Arts in Interdisciplinary Arts MFA-IA focus: New Media, Writing
May 2000	ST. LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY, Canton, NY Bachelor of Arts Major: Fine Arts, Minor: Music Magna Cum Laude Honors in Fine Arts, Music Phi Beta Kappa, Fine Arts Honorary, Ives Society Music Honorary
June 1996	INDIAN RIVER CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL, Philadelphia, NY High School Diploma Valedictorian, Class of 1996 Honors in English, Latin, and Fine Arts
EXPERIENCE:
Jan. 2001 - present	EXECUTIVE EDITOR Silverthought Press, Philadelphia, New York Founder and editor of Silverthought Press, an independent publisher of speculative fiction. Responsibilities include evaluation of incoming manuscripts, selection of work for publication by online and press divisions, proofreading and critique of selected work, assembly of print-ready manuscripts, forum administration, site design, marketing initiatives, press releases, and management of the four-member editorial staff.
July 2005 - June 2006	FREELANCE NEW MEDIA DESIGNER St. Lawrence University, Canton, New York Designer and editor of various digital projects (video, Flash) used for fundraising/alumni activities by University Communications in email campaigns, alumni gatherings, and development initiatives.
Aug. 1999 - May 2000	GRAPHICS LAB MANAGER St. Lawrence University, Canton, New York Responsibilities included overseeing the Griffiths Fine Arts Graphics Lab at St. Lawrence University, assisting students in the use of lab computers, video editing equipment, and graphics/web design software such as Adobe Photoshop, JASC Paintshop Pro, and Macromedia Dreamweaver. Other responsibilities included the inspection and maintenance of problem computers, the establishment and upkeep of the first video editing studio in the Graphics Lab, and instructing students in the use of the scanner, printers, and video editing systems.
Aug. 1998 - May 1999	TEACHING ASSISTANT and ACADEMIC SKILLS TUTOR St. Lawrence University, Canton, New York Responsibilities included proofreading and critiquing classroom assignments/projects and conducting individual and group tutorial sessions in writing and the introductory concepts of REL 101 and several introductory- and secondary-level art history courses.
Aug. 1997 - May 1998	FIRST YEAR PROGRAM ACADEMIC MENTOR St. Lawrence University, Canton, New York Academic skills mentor for thirty first-year students. Responsibilities included working closely with the First Year Program's two-member professorial staff, advising and tutoring the students in course issues, proofreading and critiquing assignments/projects, supervising the freshman seminar and teaching the freshman plenary in the absence of the professors.
HONORS:
May 2008	A Dark and Deadly Valley (Mike Heffernan, acquisitions editor; Paul Hughes, managing editor) Bronze Medalist in Horror, 2008 Independent Publisher Book Awards (IPPY)
June 2007	Iota Cycle by Russell Lutz, edited by Paul Hughes, received Honorable Mention at 2007 New York Book Festival for Science Fiction
May 2007	Red Ivy Afternoon by Mark R. Brand, edited by Paul Hughes, Bronze Medalist in Fantasy/Science Fiction, 2007 Independent Publisher Book Award (IPPY)
Oct. 2006	Iota Cycle by Russell Lutz, edited by Paul Hughes, received 2006 DIY Book Festival Award
May 2006	Broken: A Plague Journal by Paul Hughes, Silver Medalist in Fantasy/Science Fiction, 2006 Independent Publisher Book Awards (IPPY)
May 2006	Silverthought: Ignition, edited by Paul Hughes, Bronze Medalist in Fantasy/Science Fiction, 2006 Independent Publisher Book Award (IPPY)
Dec. 2003	Recipient of $25,000 honorary marketing package from Global Book Publisher
May 2003	An End by Paul Hughes, Gold Medalist in Fantasy/Science Fiction, 2003 Independent Publisher Book Awards (IPPY)
May 2002	Enemy by Paul Hughes received 2002 Booksurge Editors' Choice Award
May 2000	Inducted into the Phi Beta Kappa national honorary society
May 2000	Recipient of Jeanne Scribner Cashin Senior Fine Arts Award, St. Lawrence University
May 1999	Recipient of Frederic Remington Most Promising Junior Fine Artist Award, St. Lawrence University
June 1996	Valedictorian, Class of 1996, Indian River Central High School, Philadelphia, NY