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Los Angeles, California, United States

• Proofread and copy edit publications, marketing materials, email campaigns, and more for a boutique creative agency
• Clients include Carlson, Commonspirit Health, Cone Health, and more

• Develop and produce a weekly podcast revisiting and reexamining favorite books from childhood
• Spearhead every step of production, including ideation, monetization, and publishing
• Edit hour-long episodes with precision and creativity, transforming co-hosts’ raw audio into entertaining, fast-paced, and high-quality productions through exceptional audio editing and sound mixing

• Coordinate editorial production for a new publishing company, creating sleek and inviting publications that promote tourist destinations

• Researched and analyzed trends and innovations in media for Bay Area–based news wire service, providing research-backed reports to support organization’s business and publishing
• Report and contribute articles on locally focused stories

San Francisco Bay Area

• Co-launched a regional magazine, Carquinez, based in the San Francisco Bay Area
• Executed editorial direction for custom publications and visitor guides, generating content on a wide range of topics, including arts and culture, food and drinks, local happenings, and more
• Supervised a team of freelance writers, designers, and copy editors
• Edited and proofread custom publications, advertising campaigns, and more

• Proofread and copy edit benefits guides and materials for leading global insurance company
• Edit documents for 20+ companies, seamlessly applying and conforming to dozens of style guides

• Lead a weekly podcast covering a variety of topics in animation, entertainment, and technology
• Edit and sound mix 30-minute episodes that elevate the co-hosts’ unique voices while creating fun, quirky productions

• Spearhead editorial production of annual visitor guides for award-winning publisher, streamlining production timeline while developing top-tier publications for California-based visitor centers
• Supervise a team of freelance writers, designers, and copy editors, enforcing deadlines, budgets, and high-quality standards

• Produced 8+ monthly articles for a leading sports blog covering the San Francisco Giants

• Wrote, edited, and designed player-facing emails, in-game messaging, and other promotions for Wargaming’s collection of mobile, console, and PC video game titles
• Brainstormed and executed weekly and monthly as well as standalone marketing campaigns reaching up to 1 million players
• Tracked and analyzed marketing data to develop strategies for current and future campaigns
• Collaborated with Content, Marketing and PR, Social, and Design teams to research and develop new campaigns and ensure marketing goals were met
• Rapidly mastered CRM, CMS, and other software, including Asana, JIRA, and Confluence

Walnut Creek, CA

• Spearheaded the creation and direction of a news-focused editorial position for an award-winning monthly regional publication with a readership of 90,000+
• Brainstormed and shepherded 7–10 articles per issue, including news features, profiles, and the magazine’s front-of-book section
• Recruited, mentored, and directed a group of 20+ freelance writers, copy editors, designers and photographers, and interns
• Wrote and/or provided reporting for features, profiles, and breaking news coverage
• Collaborated with a team of editors, designers, and interns to meet production goals and deadlines
• Cultivated relationships with Bay Area community members and organizations to uncover new sources and leads

Walnut Creek, CA

• Managed production schedule and budget for quarterly regional and lifestyle publication covering California’s world-renowned Wine Country
• Supervised and directed a team of assistant editors, 15+ freelance writers, copy editors, designers, and interns, ensuring quality standards, budgetary goals, and deadlines were met
• Brainstormed and shepherded 15+ articles per issue
• Assigned, edited, and provided reporting for features, profiles, restaurant reviews, breaking news coverage, and other articles
• Cultivated relationships with community members, businesses, and organizations in Wine Country to uncover new sources and leads
• Tracked and analyzed website traffic, social media response, and other metrics

Walnut Creek, CA

• Assisted with and/or directed editorial production for 20+ custom marketing publications
• Assigned, edited, and wrote articles for a variety of clients in the fields of healthcare, professional sports, education, and law
• Notable clients included the San Francisco Giants, Oakland A’s, UC Hastings, the Oakland Museum of California, Dignity Health, and Visit Oakland and Visit Tri-Valley
• Assisted with fact checking, copy and production editing, and research

Walnut Creek, CA

• Assisted with editorial production for 20+ custom marketing publications
• Wrote and edited articles for a variety of clients in the fields of healthcare, professional sports, education, and law
• Notable clients included the San Francisco Giants, Oakland A’s, UC Hastings, the Oakland Museum of California, Dignity Health, and Visit Oakland and Visit Tri-Valley
• Assisted with fact checking, copy and production editing, and research

California State University, East Bay

• Manage budget, contracts, data collection and analysis, and other duties for award-winning literary magazine
• Solicit and edit work from nationally renowned writers while providing research and reporting for interviews with local authors for the magazine’s author spotlight
• Assist with copy editing of final manuscripts

• Instruct third-year high school students for Upward Bound's Summer Program
• Prepare and present lessons to students on basic composition as well as analytical writing, resume and cover letter preparation, close reading, and debate
• Work individually with students to provide specialized instruction as well as progress reports
• Work with Upward Bound administration to ensure continued progress of the students throughout the program.

Master Of Arts (M.A.), English Language And Literature, General

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), English Language And Literature, General

Activities and Societies: Sigma Tau Delta