Jeremy Ethan Remy
Writer • Editor • Educator • Artist
diewachen@gmail.com
Writer • Editor • Educator • Artist
diewachen@gmail.com
A community coordinator, writer and educator, Jeremy Remy is a leader with exemplary public relations skills. In addition to extensive knowledge in a variety of writing forms, he has a passion for providing opportunities to people of all backgrounds while establishing a relationship with the community. An ability to inspire and motivate others toward excellence has created demand for him at Westminster College, the League of Utah Writers, the Rocky Mountain Peer Tutoring Conference and the Utah Arts Festival.
Select Experience
2007/09--SLCC Community Writing Center: Volunteer Coordinator. Build connections with individuals, institutions and organizations. Work with Director to expand programs as needed. Help organize and attend fundraisers and events. Recruit, train, and supervise volunteer staff to assist in programs including: one-on-one writing assistance, writing groups, community-driven workshops, and partnerships with other organizations. Oversee program logistics, hours and performance.
- Wrote and compiled volunteer training manual and developed an ongoing volunteer training program.
- Increased volunteer staffing by 550% since obtaining position.
2007/09--SLCC Community Writing Center: DiverseCity Writing Series Coordinator. Develop, organize and manage multiple, ongoing writing groups. Oversee mentor program and maintain communication through newsletter, blog, and regular site visits. Edit, design and publish a bi-annual anthology for distribution throughout Salt Lake City, and facilitate public readings.
- Ensured establishment and ongoing success of groups dedicated to assisting a variety of communities, including: youth, adult learners, veterans, environmental activists, LGBT, refugee and low-income communities.
- Increased open writing groups by 40% with no additional cost to the center.
2005/09--SLCC Community Writing Center: Writing Assistant Specialist. Support, motivate and educate people of all abilities and backgrounds who seek to use writing for practical needs, civic engagement and personal expression. Provide collaborative writing assistance, develop curriculum, and facilitate community education classes. Specialize in assisting ESL learners.
- Received Exemplary Program and Innovation Awards from the National Council of Teachers of English and SLCC.
2004/05--Utah State University: Classroom Facilitator. Assist professors from an off-campus site. Coordinate and proctor all aspects of testing for courses and certifications, in person and online. Manage, monitor, host, and provide technical training and support for classes via statewide satellite broadcast. Assist with student concerns and communication.
Qualifications
Communication. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, both in person and via electronic correspondence. Friendly and competent. At ease with public speaking, media relations, conflict resolution and community organizing. Detail oriented and able to attentively record reports and prioritize workload. Comprehensive knowledge of editing and publication.
Technology. Extensive familiarity with the Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop), Microsoft and Open Office. Working knowledge of HTML, Lotus Notes, and Pagemaker. Can easily transition from Windows PC to Mac, and competent with most programs and technology. Able to create a variety of electronic and print media for communication and marketing.
Interpersonal. Comfortable in leadership and collaborative roles. Flexible to directions, while a highly motivated and innovative self-starter, easily able to make multifaceted decisions in a variety of environments. Composed and able to diffuse high-stress situations. Aware and non-judgemental of diverse communities and the social, political and economic factors affecting them.
Editor
Remy, Jeremy, ed. sine cera: What I Think People Think About; Volume 7 Number 1. Salt Lake: SLCC Community Writing Center, DiverseCity Writing Series, 2008.
Remy, Jeremy, ed. (uncredited) NB Films 2008 Business Plan. Salt Lake. NB Films, 2008.
Remy, Jeremy, ed. sine cera: Saturday; Volume 6 Number 1. Salt Lake: SLCC Community Writing Center, DiverseCity Writing Series, 2008.
Remy, Jeremy, ed. sine cera: Two Old Guys From Brooklyn; Volume 5 Number 2. Salt Lake: SLCC Community Writing Center, DiverseCity Writing Series, 2007.
Remy, J.E., ed. Folio: Nightlife. Salt Lake: Salt Lake Community College, 2006.
Remy, J.E., ed. Folio: Redhanded. Salt Lake: Salt Lake Community College, 2005.
Remy, Jeremy and Christina Barnes, ed. The Art of Service: Proceedings from the Second Annual Utah Service Symposium, April 5, 2005. Salt Lake: Salt Lake Community College, 2005.
Remy, Jeremy, ed. Wellspring Literary Magazine; Volume B VI. San Antonio: John Marshall High School, 1994.
Won top honors from the National Council of Teachers of English and the Columbia University Press Association
Non Fiction
Remy, Jeremy (uncredited). “The 11th sine cera.” The Community Writing Connection, Volume 7 Number 1. Ed. Shannon Bell. Salt Lake City: SLCC Community Writing Center, 2009. 3.
Remy, Jeremy. “Preface” sine cera: What I Think People Think About; Volume 7 Number 1. Salt Lake: SLCC Community Writing Center, DiverseCity Writing Series, 2008. 6-7.
Remy, Jeremy, Shannon Bell & Robbi Poulson. SLCC Community Writing Center’s Haiku Event: A Fundraiser to Help Support SLCC Community Writing Center Programming (Program). Salt Lake: Community Writing Center, October 2008.
Remy, Jeremy “The Truth of the Matter” The Community Writing Connection, Volume 6 Number 3. Ed. Chanel Earl. Salt Lake: Community Writing Center, 2008. 1.
Remy, Jeremy. “Preface” sine cera: Saturday; Volume 6 Number 1. Salt Lake: SLCC Community Writing Center, DiverseCity Writing Series, 2008. 6-7.
Remy, J.E. “She Stopped” Nothing But Red: The Anthology Inspired by the Death of Du’a Kalil Aswad. Ed. Skyla Dawn Cameron. Nothing But Red, 2008. 186-188.
Remy, J.E. “Roleplaying Promotes Writing” The Community Writing Connection, Volume 5 Number 2. Ed. Rachel Jardine. Salt Lake: SLCC Community Writing Center, 2007. 3.
Remy, Jeremy. “Preface” sine cera: Two Old Guys From Brooklyn; Volume 5 Number 2. Salt Lake: SLCC Community Writing Center, DiverseCity Writing Series, 2007. 6-7.
Remy, Jeremy (contributor). Community Writing Center. 25 Aug. 2006. Ed. Melissa Helquist. 1 Jan. 2007.
http://www.slcc.edu/cwc
Remy, Jeremy (uncredited) “Community Writing Center Featured in City Weekly’s ‘Artys 2006’” The Community Writing Connection, Volume 5 Number 1. Ed. Rachel Jardine. Salt Lake: SLCC Community Writing Center, 2007. 2.
Remy, J.E. “Horror Writing Dates Back to 18th Century” The Globe: the Semi-Weekly News of Salt Lake Community College, Volume XII Number 16. Ed. Nick Parker. Salt Lake: Salt Lake Community College, 16 Oct 2006. 8.
Remy, Jeremy & Rachel Jardine. The Community Writing Center: Everyone Can Write (Brochure). Salt Lake: SLCC Community Writing Center, 2006.
Remy, J.E. “A History of Horror Writing” The Community Writing Connection, Volume 4 Number 3. Ed. Jona Gerlach. Salt Lake: SLCC Community Writing Center, 2006. 1.
Remy, Jeremy (uncredited) “Writing Tip: Proper Capitalization” The Community Writing Connection, Volume 5 Number 2. Ed. Rachel Jardine. Salt Lake: SLCC Community Writing Center, 2007. 2.
Remy, Jeremy (uncredited) “SLCC Community Writing Center Wins ‘Best of Beehive’” The Community Writing Connection, Volume 4 Number 3. Ed. Jona Gerlach. Salt Lake: SLCC Community Writing Center, 2006. 2.
Remy, Jeremy (contributor). Doctor Who Reference Guide. 25 May 2005. Ed. Dominique Boies. 25 May 2005.
http://www.drwhoguide.com/
Remy, J.E. “Pins & Needles” Folio: A Literary Magazine, Volume 8 Number 2. Ed. Lauren Colucci and Dan Vincent. Salt Lake: Salt Lake Community College, 2005. 81.
Remy, J.E. “Unreasonably” Folio: A Literary Magazine, Volume 8 Number 2. Ed. Lauren Colucci and Dan Vincent. Salt Lake: Salt Lake Community College, 2005. 69-72.
Fiction
Remy, J.E. “Cowardice and Bravery” Folio: A Literary Magazine, Volume 8 Number 2. Ed. Lauren Colucci and Dan Vincent. Salt Lake: Salt Lake Community College, 2005. 16-18.
Remy, J.E. “In Agony” Folio: A Literary Magazine, Volume 7 Number 1. Ed. Lauren Colucci and Dan Vincent. Salt Lake: Salt Lake Community College, 2004. 20-25.
Poetry
Remy, J.E. “An End is but a Beginning…” Folio: A Literary Magazine, Volume 8 Number 2. Ed. Lauren Colucci and Dan Vincent. Salt Lake: Salt Lake Community College, 2005. 36.
Remy, J.E. “The End is Near” Folio: A Literary Magazine, Volume 7 Number 1. Ed. Lauren Colucci and Dan Vincent. Salt Lake: Salt Lake Community College, 2004. 48.
Presentations & Panels
Remy, Jeremy. “sine cera: A Community Reading.” SLCC Community Writing Center Readings. Salt Lake City Main Library Auditorium, Salt Lake City, UT. 10 June 2009.
Remy, Jeremy. “The Absent-Minded Writing Consultant: How Embracing Forgetfulness Can Change the Writing Center.” Westminster College, Salt Lake City, UT. 23 Mar. 2009.
Remy, Jeremy. “The Absent-Minded Writing Consultant: How Embracing Forgetfulness Can Change the Writing Center.” 16th Annual Rocky Mountain Peer Tutoring Conference: The Ripple Effect. Southern Utah University, Cedar City, UT. 7 Mar. 2009.
Remy, Jeremy & Chanel Earl. “Volunteerism in the Writing Center.” 16th Annual Rocky Mountain Peer Tutoring Conference: The Ripple Effect. Southern Utah University, Cedar City, UT. 7 Mar. 2009.
Remy, Jeremy. “Panel Discussion: Writing groups. What Are They Good For? How Do You Find One? How Can You Use One Effectively?” Life, the Universe, and Everything: The Marion K. “Doc” Smith Symposium on Science Fiction and Fantasy. Brigham Young University, Provo, UT. 19 Feb. 2009.
Remy, Jeremy. “Writing for Empowerment.” Renew America Together: National Day of Service. President’s Inaugural Committee & SLCC Community Writing Center. SLCC Community Writing Center, Salt Lake City, UT. 19 January 2009.
Remy, Jeremy. “sine cera: A Community Reading.” SLCC Community Writing Center Readings. Salt Lake City Main Library Auditorium, Salt Lake City, UT. 5 Dec. 2008.
• Reading took place in association with public radio station KCPW
Remy, Jeremy. “sine cera: A Community Reading.” SLCC Community Writing Center Readings. Salt Lake City Main Library Auditorium, Salt Lake City, UT. 28 May 2008.
Remy, Jeremy. “Community Reading: DiverseCity Writing Series Writers” The Word Ecstatic! 2008 Utah Arts Festival, Salt Lake City, UT. 28 June 2008.
Remy, Jeremy. “sine cera: A Community Reading” SLCC Community Writing Center Readings. Salt Lake City Main Library Auditorium, Salt Lake City, UT. 5 Dec. 2007.
Remy, Jeremy. “Major Connections” Gore School of Business Panel Discussions. Westminster College, Salt Lake City, UT. 28 Sept. 2007.
Remy, Jeremy & Rachel Jardine. “Open Minds: the Intersection of Community and Writing” 14th Annual Rocky Mountain Peer Tutoring Conference: Place & Space—the Writing Center as a Community. Weber State University, Orem, UT. 3 Mar. 2007.
Remy, Jeremy. “Haunted Tales: A Community Reading” Community Writing Center Readings. SLCC Community Writing Center, Salt Lake City, UT. 28 Oct. 2006.
Remy, Jeremy. Types of Horror. League of Utah Writers, Oquirrh Chapter, Salt Lake City, UT. 20 Oct. 2006.
Remy, Jeremy & Rachel Jardine. “My Favorite Place…: Getting Started on Writing” Reflections Presentation. Parent Teacher Association, West Valley, UT. 1 Sept. 2006.
Remy, Jeremy. “Letters: A Community Reading” Community Writing Center Readings. SLCC Community Writing Center, Salt Lake City, UT. 12 Aug. 2006.
• Reading took place in association with public radio station KCPW
Remy, Jeremy, Rachel Jardine, & Elizabeth Coleman. “Building Bridges: Closing the Gap Between Words and People” 13th Annual Rocky Mountain Peer Tutoring Conference: Down to an Art—Tutoring with Style. Brigham Young University, Provo, UT. 4 Mar. 2006.
Workshops
Remy, Jeremy. “Before It’s Too Late: Writing for Warning” Community Writing Center Workshops. SLCC Community Writing Center, Salt Lake City, UT. 18 & 25 April 2009.
Remy, Jeremy. “Teen Shout Out! Writing for Warning” Envionmental Awareness Month. Main Library, Salt Lake City, UT. 10 April 2009.
Remy, Jeremy & Chanel Earl. “NaNoWriMo: Write a Novel in a Month” Community Writing Center Workshops. SLCC Community Writing Center, Salt Lake City, UT. 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 Nov. 2008.
Remy, Jeremy. “Writing Your World” Experience the WEST: Westminster College Experience Camps 2008. Westminster College, Salt Lake City, UT. 22 - 28 June 2008.
Remy, Jeremy. “Blog Writing” Community Writing Center Workshops. SLCC Community Writing Center, Salt Lake City, UT. 6 & 13 Mar. 2008.
Remy, Jeremy & Alex Remy. “Pencils, Ink & Punch: Creating a Graphic Novel” The Word Ecstatic! 2008 Utah Arts Festival, Salt Lake City, UT. 27 June 2008.
Remy, Jeremy & Tiffany Rousculp. “Memor: What is Memoir without the ‘I’?” Community Writing Center Workshops. SLCC Community Writing Center, Salt Lake City, UT. 1, 8 & 15 Apr. 2008.
Remy, Jeremy. “Business Communications: Email Etiquette” Community Writing Center Workshops. SLCC Community Writing Center, Salt Lake City, UT. 25 Feb. 2008.
Remy, Jeremy. “Writing Speculative Fiction” Community Writing Center Workshops. SLCC Community Writing Center, Salt Lake City, UT. 6, 13, 20 & 27 Oct. 2007.
Remy, Jeremy. “Editing Tips” Community Writing Center Workshops. SLCC Community Writing Center, Salt Lake City, UT. 8 & 15 Aug. 2007.
Remy, Jeremy & Rachel Jardine. “Writing for the Screen & Stage” Community Writing Center Workshops. SLCC Community Writing Center, Salt Lake City, UT. 17 & 24 Feb. 2007.
Remy, Jeremy. “Character & Plot Development” Heart of the West Writer’s Conference: The Mystery of Suspense. The Romance Writers of America, Airport Hilton, Salt Lake City, UT. 2 Feb. 2007.
Remy, Jeremy & Rachel Jardine. “Scene It! Screenwriting for Teens” Community Writing Center Workshops. SLCC Community Writing Center, Salt Lake City, UT. 13, 20 & 27 Jan. 2007.
• Workshop took place in association with the Salt Lake City Main Public Library
Remy, Jeremy & Rachel Jardine. “Engage the Page: Effective Business Writing—Performance Plans & Email” Library Staff Development Day 2006: Engage. Main Library, Salt Lake City, UT. 10 Nov. 2006.
Remy, Jeremy. “Haunted Thoughts: Writing Horror” Community Writing Center Workshops. SLCC Community Writing Center, Salt Lake City, UT. 7, 14, & 21 October 2006.
Remy, Jeremy. “Editing Tips” Community Writing Center Workshops. SLCC Community Writing Center, Salt Lake City, UT. 19 & 26 July 2006.
Remy, Jeremy. “Flash Fiction” Community Writing Center Festival Mini-Workshops. SLCC Community Writing Center, Salt Lake City, UT. 8 July 2006.
Remy, Jeremy and Adam Walden. “Graphic Novels” Community Writing Center Festival Mini-Workshops. SLCC Community Writing Center, Salt Lake City, UT. 24 June 2006.
Remy, Jeremy. “Memoirs” Community Writing Center Festival Mini-Workshops. SLCC Community Writing Center, Salt Lake City, UT. 3 June 2006.
Remy, Jeremy. “Memoirs” Community Writing Center Festival Mini-Workshops. SLCC Community Writing Center, Salt Lake City, UT. 20 May 2006.
Remy, Jeremy. “Writing Memoirs” Community Writing Center Workshops. SLCC Community Writing Center, Salt Lake City, UT. 8 & 15 Feb. 2006.
Awards
2009—Exemplary Program, Diana Hacker TYCA Awards for Outstanding Programs in English for Two-Year Colleges and Teachers—Reaching Across Borders: SLCC Community Writing Center. Awarded by the Awards Committee of the Two-Year College English Association (TYCA) of the National Council of Teachers of English.
2008—Honorable Mention, Innovation of the Year: Remy, Jeremy, et.al. “Valuing Local Voices, Building Community: Civic Engagement through Personal Writing.” Awarded by Salt Lake Community College, Salt Lake City, UT.
Formal Education
2006 - 2008—Westminster College, Salt Lake City, UT. (Creative Writing & Philosophy Major).
- Alpha Chi National College Honors Society
- Phi Sigma Tau International Honors Society for Philosophers
- Dean's List
- President's List
- Dean's List
Additional Education
2009—“Academic Writing Skills and ESL Writers.” Strategies for Teaching ESL Students in the Content Classroom. Presenters: Jennifer Ritter. Salt Lake Community College, Salt Lake City, UT.
“Correctness, Grammar, and ESL Writers.” Strategies for Teaching ESL Students in the Content Classroom. Presenters: Dean Huber & Jennifer Ritter. Salt Lake Community College, Salt Lake City, UT.
“The Mental Process of Sucess.” Professional Development. Presenter: Jerry Giles. Salt Lake Community College, Salt Lake City, UT.
“Inter-Cultural Communications: Helping Students to Excel.” Professional Development. Presenters: Marlin Clark & Josh Gold. Salt Lake Community College, Salt Lake City, UT.
“Four Generations in Today’s Schools.” Professional Development. Presenter: Jason Dorsey. Salt Lake Community College, Salt Lake City, UT.
2008—Anti-Discrimination & Harassment Avoidance Training (ADHA). Salt Lake Community College, Salt Lake City, UT.
2008—Emergency Procedures Training (EP). Salt Lake Community College & Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Salt Lake City, UT.
“An Introduction to Multilingual Students.” Strategies for Teaching ESL Students in the Content Classroom. Presenters: Dean Huber & Jennifer Ritter. Salt Lake Community College, Salt Lake City, UT.
Workplace Violence Training (WPV). Salt Lake Community College, Utah Department of Public Safety & Utah Highway Patrol, Salt Lake City, UT.
2006—LuminisCMS Web Content Contributor Training. Salt Lake Community College, Salt Lake City, UT.
2004—Computer and Information Literacy Proctor Certification. Utah State University, Salt Lake City, UT.
Service
2008—Haiku-O-Rama Youth Poetry Competition. SLCC Community Writing Center, Haiku Event, Salt Lake City, UT.
2007—Judge: Wasatch Ironpen Literary Competition. Utah Arts Festival, Salt Lake City, UT.
2006/07—Writing Mentor: Teen Dungeons & Dragons Group. Chapman Library, Salt Lake City, UT.
Pollard, Nick. “Sine Cera: A Diverse City Writing Series Anthology: Two Old Guys From Brooklyn (Salt Lake City, SLCC Community Writing Centre)” Review of sine cera; Vol. 5 No. 2, ed. Jeremy Remy. Reflections: Writing, Service-Learning, and Community Literacy; Volume 7 Numbers 1 & 2. Spring 2008. 214-216.
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