Résumé

Education

Master of Science — Journalism
Medill School of Journalism
Northwestern University

Bachelor of Science — Political Science
Minor in Communications
Rollins College

Senior Production Manager, Elite Editing | 2020–2023
promoted from Senior Manager, Developmental Editing Team Lead, and Interviewer

Developed strategy for company’s high-value enterprise tech service lines; led client and account relationship management; oversaw internal and external communications
Hired, trained, and supported writers, editors, interviewers, and project managers
Set and maintained budgets; retooled invoicing to increase automation and reduce errors
Coached personnel and managed productivity for multiple teams of employees and contractors on wide-ranging projects with strict deadlines and competing timelines

Freelance Editor & Writer | 2016–2020

For-hire copy and line editing for articles and journals for native and non-native English speakers
Pitching and writing stories for national and local publications
Writing about the intersection of technology, culture, and politics
Covering the urban air mobility market for aerospace industry publications

Assistant Editor, Avionics International | 2018–2019

Acted as a web producer and editor for web content
Created and sent e-letters and tracked analytics, including spearheading the development of “The Skyport” newsletter focused on the burgeoning air taxi market
Reported and wrote for the Avionics International, Defense Daily and Rotor & Wing International websites and the Avionics International and Global Connected Aircraft print publications
Traveled to industry shows and events to provide coverage
Access Intelligence Best Content Award 2018 Finalist for Analysis (“U.S. Air Force Hacked in the Name of Security”) and Feature (“Talking Shooting Star Drones with Intel’s Natalie Cheung”)

Staff Writer / News Intern, U.S. News & World Report | 2016

Wrote news, profiles, and feature stories, primarily for the “STEM Solutions” special report, which is U.S. News & World Report’s hub for news and information about science, technology, engineering and math education and employment
Pitched stories to the assistant managing editor, reported and met deadlines

NFL Research Assistant for Adam Schefter | 2015–16 NFL Season

Reporter, Medill News Service | 2015–2016

Enterprise reporting to identify and flesh out stories with multimedia components
Wrote, edited, and presented content for MedillReports.org

President & Co-Founder, Green Gazelle Marketing | 2012–2015

Managed public relations, personnel, and hiring for start-up marketing and consulting company with focus on building small businesses’ online presence and publicity
Provided consultation, generated, and edited content for social media, mass email campaigns, website and blog content, and other public distribution
Handled negotiation, creation of contracts; managed finances, taxes, and payment

The Sandspur Newspaper, Rollins College
Editor-in-Chief, 2010–2011

Responsible for overall quality and content of entire weekly publication, practicing the balance of timely news and editorial judgment whilst adhering to deadlines
Final arbiter for the newspaper, including editorial-, staff- and budget-related decisions
Represented the newspaper and its staff as ambassador and spokesman to the college community and administration, as well as local and national news outlets

Managing Editor, 2009–2010

Directed and mentored a permanent staff of 24 editors, designers, writers, and photographers, plus dozens of contributors in the weekly production of the newspaper
Created and oversaw the business department to handle bookkeeping and advertising

Sports Section Editor, 2008–2009; Arts & Entertainment Editor, 2007–2008

Assigned, contributed, edited, and laid out articles, graphics, and photography (including local & national sports coverage and analysis; campus and community events; film, theatre, book, and music reviews)
Assisted with concept and development of features with writers and photographers