Skills

Writing: Writes copy for websites, news sources, non profits and television. Proficient in Search Engine Optimization as well as a variety of marketing techniques.

Editing: Editor of two quarterly newsletters, books, business proposals, web content, brochures and additional marketing materials.

Business and Corporate Writing: Developer, writer, editor and designer of a wide range of business materials, including brochures, newsletters, and reports.

Internet, HTML, and Desktop Publishing: Proficient in several desktop publishing applications, including Adobe InDesign and Microsoft Publisher, as well as graphic editing programs, such as Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator. Well-versed in HTML and CSS. Proficient in Dreamweaver and CMS.

Current Experience

Northwestern University, Marketing and Communications Manager
Editor of two monthly newsletters. Writes copy for website and develops marketing materials.

Degrees.info, Writer, Copywriter
Writes website copy and articles on current research in education and careers.

Proofed to Perfection, Editor
Conducts comprehensive book edits on nonfiction, fiction and memoirs.

Method Engine, Copywriter

Writes website copy for Method Engine and a variety of its clients.

The Savvy Gal, Writer

Contributing author on subjects such as careers and finance.

Chitown Daily News, Writer

Writes stories on local news and events.

Taproots Foundation, Copywriter

Develops website copy and marketing materials for nonprofit organizations.

Past Experience

Towers Productions, Associate Director of Development

Wrote treatments for new business with a variety of television networks including: National Geographic Channel, History Channel, MSNBC, Court TV, A&E, and The Weather Channel. Wrote storylines for internal network series programming including: The Final Report (National Geographic Channel), Storm Stories (The Weather Channel), and Biography (Biography/A&E Channel).

Lifescript, Writer

Wrote articles on topics such as well-being, event planning, and relationships.

Petwave, Writer

Authored articles on animal health issues and wrote website copy.

Work.com, Guide Writer

Created how-to guides for small businesses.