Fia’s CV

COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST

&

WRITING PROFESSOR

Creative Strategy / Clear & Targeted Communication / Project Management

Preferred Name: Fiadhnait “Fia” Moser-Hardy, MFA

Legal Name: Rachel Moser-Hardy

Email: fiadhnaitmoser@gmail.com

Phone: (774) 270-4564

Professional Portfolio: www.fiadhnaitmoser.com

Author Website: www.moserbooks.weebly.com

Artist Website: www.fiadhnaitmoserart.com

SKILLS

Communication: Internal communication, marketing and enrollment strategy, technical writing, copywriting, UX writing, newsletter writing, presentation and video script writing, proposal writing, editing, community engagement, Chicago Manual of Style, MLA Style

Project Management & Operations: Event-planning, program development, operations process design, client onboarding, employee training, client relationship management

Graphic Design & Technology: Canva, Squarespace, Facebook, Instagram, local apps and community forums, SEO, Google Workspace, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Zoom, Slack

Instruction & Research: Professional and creative writing, fine art, children’s literature, disability studies, English composition, humanities, academic advising, instructional design, Canvas

EDUCATION

Master of Fine Arts in Writing, Vermont College of Fine Arts, Montpelier, VT

July 2019 — July 2021

  • Graduated July 2021: Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Writing

  • Concentration: Writing for Children and Young Adults

  • Creative Thesis: Completed Novel, THE GIRL WHO LOVED THE WICKED NIGHT

  • Critical Thesis: Essay and Lecture on Disability in Publishing, “Chronic Illness and the Sacred Space of Story”

Fundamentals for Early Childhood Educators Certificate, Williston, VT

Fall 2017

Sweet Briar College, Sweet Briar, VA

Spring — Fall 2016

  • Major: Dance

  • Minor: Studio Art

  • Awards: Highest GPA Award, Alpha Lambda Delta Academic Honors Society

Art History Abroad, Southern Italy

Summer 2015, Art History Course

Sarah Lawrence College, Bronxville, NY

Fall 2014

  • Major: Writing

  • Projects: 3 completed novels (A LANGUAGE DARK AND LOVELY, DANCING AWAY THE RUST, THE FLOURISHING OF FLORALIE LAUREL), translated collection of French poetry, folklore research

Janet Armentano Art Studio, Wayland, MA

Fall 2010 — Summer 2014

  • Photography Award: Scholastic Publishing House Silver Key

  • Wayland Town Gallery Solo Art Exhibition: Photography and Painting

  • Completed 14 studio art courses in painting, drawing, color theory, and photography

Wayland High School Wayland, MA

Fall 2010 — Summer 2014

  • Diploma Awarded June 2014

  • Concentration: AP Studio Art

  • Independent Study: Completed Novel and Publishing Industry Research

  • Senior Project: Irish Dance Choreography and Research

  • Internship: Elementary & Middle School Art Teacher

  • Awards: National Honor Society Member, Creative Writing, AP Studio Art, Painting, Drawing, Color Theory, Photography, Art Teacher Internship Recognition Award, International Champion Irish Dancer

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Vermont Adult Learning - Burlington, VT

STUDENT COMMUNICATION & ONBOARDING SPECIALIST

November 2022 — Present

Lead regional marketing, event-planning, internal communication, and project management initiatives for stakeholders of an educational nonprofit as the first specialist to develop client recruitment and procedural materials, managing the largest pipeline organization-wide of 400 clients per year.

  • Doubled event attendance, tripled course enrollments, and grown prospective client pipelines through targeted communication strategies including email and social media marketing, community partnership presentations, and data analysis

  • Diagnosed major internal systematic problems through institutional research and used project management and technical writing skills to resolve through creation of reference guides, handbooks, calendars, course catalogues, and Google Workspace project management tools, improving staff engagement, policy clarity, and interdepartmental workflow efficiency

  • Cut employee work time by half and improved client engagement by designing onboarding processes, client portals, and client recruitment and marketing materials through use of UX writing, technical writing, copywriting, Canva graphic design, and instructional design

  • Improved staff stability and client retention by translating complex documents into plain language designs

  • Founded regional newsletter and serve as editor-in-chief, creating platform to champion client stories to stakeholders, attract prospective clients, and improve staff engagement

  • Developed programming in workforce preparation and digital literacy, improving client retention

  • Trained 10 employees statewide on operational processes

Bradford Literary Agency - San Diego, CA

AUTHOR

May 2013 — Present

Traditionally-published author of novels, picture books, and articles featured at national conferences and in prominent magazines, represented by world-renowned agency.

  • Published picture book: UNDISCLOSED TITLE, Sleeping Bear Press/Tilbury House, 2028 (forthcoming)

  • Published 2 middle grade novels critically acclaimed by Booklist and School Library Journal: THE FLOURISHING OF FLORALIE LAUREL and THE SERENDIPITY OF FLIGHTLESS THINGS, Little Bee Books/Simon & Schuster, 2018/2019

  • Published list review with online platform: “Best Middle Grade Books with an Air of Whimsy,” Book DNA, 2021

  • Published op-edin international trade news magazine: “It’s Not All About the Pub Date,” Publishers Weekly, 2020

  • Published article in prominent literary magazine: “Letter for Kids,” The Rumpus, 2020

  • Sold $35,000 of print, digital, and audio books in worldwide distribution through Barnes & Noble, Amazon, Audible, Spotify, indie bookstores, schools, and libraries

  • Acquired world-renowned agency representation through highly competitive selection process requiring proficiency in proposal writing, technical writing, copywriting, and editing

  • Featured author and panelist at national literary conference: Denver Children’s Festival of Stories, 2019

  • Selected for competitive conference with 16% acceptance rate: Bread Loaf Young Writers’ Conference, 2013

  • Created author website and classroom resource guidebooks utilizing copywriting, technical writing, and instructional design skills, increasing customer engagement

  • 4 completed novels and 3 picture books currently under review with major traditional publishing houses

Milton Artists’ Guild & Champlain Valley Union Access - Milton & Hinesburg, VT

GALLERY EXHIBITING ARTIST

May 2026 — Present

Exhibit and sell fine art paintings in a local gallery and serve on communications and workshop committees.

  • Sold 20 works of original art in first year through social media marketing, website design, and local business networking

CONTINUING EDUCATION ART & WRITING INSTRUCTOR

September 2022 — Present

Design and instruct courses for adults in painting, creative writing, and publishing.

  • Develop 10-20 sold-out workshops per year through local recognition as prominent artist and author

Champlain College - Burlington, VT

SENIOR ADJUNCT PROFESSOR

August 2022 — May 2026

Designed and instructed 63 credits of in-person and online courses in professional writing, creative writing, children’s literature, folklore, English composition, education, interdisciplinary fine arts, and disability studies at a four-year career-focused college.

  • 2026 Blue Stool Celebrated Lecturer

  • 2026 Beavers Get Lit Festival Featured Author

  • Supervised 20 writers, illustrators, and project managers in biannual production of literary anthology

  • Introduced interdisciplinary fine arts and disability studies disciplines to institution

  • Designed and wrote approved proposals for 8 courses through use of technical writing and instructional design skills:

    • “Making Stories”

    • “Writing for the Workplace”

    • “Interdisciplinary Perspectives on The Creative Process”

    • “Children’s Literature & the Expressive Arts PreK-Grade 6”

    • “Children’s Literature & Identity Development”

    • “Navigating Your Information Landscape: Banned Books & Social Justice Art”

    • “Navigating Higher Education”

    • “Theoretical Perspectives on Disability”

The Bellwether School - Williston, VT

AFTER-SCHOOL DIRECTOR & ART/DANCE/LITERACY TEACHER

January 2019 — June 2022

Directed after-school program, prepared educational activities, and evaluated portfolios in a progressive school.

  • Recruited, trained, and supervised assistant teacher

  • Redesigned arts program to include dance curriculum and student art exhibits

  • Developed strong relationships with 40 families to increase enrollment and retention in after-school program

Fia Moser Dance Academy LLC - Shelburne, VT

BUSINESS OWNER & DIRECTOR

January 2017 — September 2019

Managed marketing, fundraising, event-planning, client pipelines, and business operations for my own modern and Irish dance studio.

  • Built a business from the ground up through brand development, website creation, social media management, and community engagement resulting in average enrollment of 40 clients per quarter

  • Directed biannual recitals, charity concerts, and competition pieces resulting in sold-out shows and regional and national titles

  • Organized quarterly fundraising and community events increasing profits by 20% and client retention by 40%

  • Sold athletic gear and branded products to clients increasing profits by 20%