Erin J. Mullikin

Erin J. Mullikin's work experience began in 2011 as the Editor In Chief, Art Editor, and Poetry Editor at Salt Hill Journal, where they managed the staff, solicited writers, worked on layout and design, and organized promotional events. Erin J. also held various roles at Syracuse University, including Writing Instructor, where they developed creative assignments and utilized digital assessment tools. Additionally, Erin worked as a Writing Instructor at the State University of New York College at Oswego, focusing on genre analysis and argumentation in student work. Erin J. then became a Manager and Brand Strategist at Woden, where they crafted storytelling narratives for brands. Erin was also a Freelance Visual & Interaction Designer, creating digital and graphic assets for clients. Erin J. founded the online literary/art journal NightBlock and held positions such as Senior Director of Brand & Marketing at Back on My Feet, Director of Creative & Brand, Director of Visual Design & User Experience, and Graphic Design and Multimedia Manager at the same company.

Erin J. Mullikin's education history begins with an Associate of Arts degree in Art/Art Studies, General from Greenville Technical College, which they obtained between the years 2006 and 2008. Erin J. then pursued their Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English Language and Literature at Clemson University from 2008 to 2011. Following this, Erin went on to Syracuse University, where they earned their Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree in Creative Writing from 2011 to 2014.

In addition to their formal education, Erin has obtained several certifications. Erin J. became a Certified User Experience Specialist (CUSX) through Cornell University in October 2021. In August 2019, they obtained a certification in Adobe InDesign CC from Adobe. Erin also holds certifications in Adobe After Effects CS6 and Adobe Illustrator CS6, although the specific dates of acquisition for these certifications are unknown.