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