SUMMARY
Versatile and highly skilled writer/editor/researcher. Loves working with a team or independently to craft a clear and focused message that hooks an audience or classroom. Passionate, responsible, and efficient.
EXPERIENCE
2015-Present Writer/Editor/Researcher
- Co-writer, “Who Wants to Be a Bazillionaire?” school show for American Public Media’s Million Bazillion podcast (Oasis)
- Writing Teacher (Keep St. Pete Lit, The Writing Barn)
- Web show Scriptwriter/Producer (IMDB, Bright Red Pixels, Epstein Becker Green, Countable)
- Copywriting, product descriptions, Ographika
- Managing Editor, Burn Society Magazine, Phoenix Society
- Blogger/Personal Essayist (Insider, Woman’s Day, Cosmopolitan, Good Housekeeping, Scary Mommy, On Lines)
- Writer/Researcher, Teen Connect Manual, Phoenix Society
- Social Media Management (Florida Center for Instructional Technology, Phoenix Society)
- Content Writer, Morning Invest newsletter, Morning Invest
- Copywriter/Researcher, “Small Business Rules,” Next New Networks
2009-2015 BRIGHT RED PIXELS Head Copywriter
- Head Writer and producer for narrative and non-fiction web series for clients including TV.com, AOL.com, and Credit Suisse
- Researched materials and gathered assets for web series
- Other responsibilities: crafting and pitching one-sheets for new series (branded and non-branded), blogging, copywriting, community management, social media marketing
2007-2009 CBS INTERACTIVE Story Editor
- Responsible for copywriting and editing web content, including scripts, blog posts, treatments, pitches, and website copy
- Managed a team of six writers
- Wrote treatments, pitches, and one-sheets for original web series
- Projects included: Wallstrip, MobLogic, Novel Adventures, Heckle U
2007 RUTH ECKERD HALL PACT, INC. Writer/Researcher/Editor
- Copywrote and designed for visual exhibits
- Edited an original children’s musical
- Researched and selected visual content for exhibits in addition to caption copywriting
- Wrote, directed, and produced shows for children
2006-2007 LINDAMOOD-BELL Clinician
- Taught autistic, dyslexic, and other students with learning challenges
- Taught reading proficiency, reading comprehension, and math skills
EDUCATION
2019-2021 VERMONT COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS
- Master of Fine Arts, Writing for Children and Young Adults
2004-2007 ECKERD COLLEGE
- Bachelor of Arts
- Double Major: Creative Writing, American Studies
VOLUNTEER WORK
HOPE INC.
- Copywriting/technical writing
S.O.U.L. SISTERS LEADERSHIP COLLECTIVE
- Social media content/copywriting
STREET THEATRE COMPANY
- Social media manager
PLANNED PARENTHOOD of MIDDLE & EAST TN
- Regular volunteer for PPMET, assisting with outreach, mailings, and public events
GIRLS ON THE RUN
- Assistant coach and running buddy
EAST NASHVILLE HOPE EXCHANGE
- Reading Buddy for at-risk children
WRITEGIRL
- Creative writing mentor for teen girls
PAUL B. STEPHENS EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION CENTER
- Music teacher for handicapped children
826LA
- Tutor and assistant teacher