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Seattle, Wa, Us

Seattle, Washington, United States

Journalist-for-hire developing and writing articles, features, reviews, previews, and news for clients such as Text100, PC Gamer, Gamespy, IGN, Official Xbox Magazine, @Gamer, and iTunes. Served as Managing Editor for the Call of Duty Special magazine for Best Buy. Creative consultant for in-development custom content.

Seattle, Washington, United States

* Promoted brand advocacy on behalf of Microsoft for 100+ Xbox, Surface, and PC accessory products daily, posting responses to community questions, reviews, and concerns across multiple retail channels* Consistently exceeded engagement goals by 20 percent* Analyzed audience data to track trends and community sentiment, providing key insights to Microsoft stakeholders in monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc reports* Supported digital marketing campaigns in collaboration with Microsoft stakeholders and channel owners* Utilized Sprinklr and Bazaarvoice to develop community engagement and listening strategies* Documented processes and best practices for team, including team playbook, editorial guidelines, and training documentation* As editorial lead, reviewed reports and engagements to ensure consistent, on-brand look and feel* Implemented monthly 1-on-1 meetings to mentor colleagues on editorial best practices

Seattle, Wa

* Editorial lead for TechieGamers.com, a new online destination for video game and entertainment coverage * Developed content strategy to build audience in digital, social media, video, and other platforms* Set high standards for all content; oversaw all assigning, creating, editing, designing, and production to assure that the editorial quality was consistently the best in entertainment and gaming* Collaborated with executive team to create and maintain editorial calendars and oversaw content creation by staff and freelancers* Performed outreach to publishers and other industry professionals as an advocate for TechieGamers

San Francisco Bay Area

* Planned, created, and edited compelling short- and long-form content for high-profile clients in the tech and financial sectors as copywriter* Wrote, edited, and copyedited blog content for Microsoft's Lumia and Devices blogs* Developed and managed online content, editorial calendar, strategy, and social amplification for Text100 blog* Developed, wrote, and edited whitepapers, infographics, scripts, case studies, and book content as needed* Played key role in maintaining client relationships and supported new business initiatives by conducting social and competitive research

San Francisco Bay Area

* Oversaw editorial operations for world’s leading entertainment website* Developed content promotion strategy, working with cross-functional partners such as creative, eCommerce, sales, and merchandising* Actively curated front page and subpages of IGN.com, managing content placement and promotion* Managed games editorial team to produce daily content* Proofread, edited, and wrote diverse content including news, reviews, previews, features, video scripts, and onsite UX content* Contributed to podcasts and video segments

South San Francisco, Ca

Creative head of print and digital custom content media in the Games Group of Future Plus, managing both in-house and contract editorial and art teams. Launched NVISION Magazine and served as its Editor in Chief. Oversaw award-winning branded content media such as @GAMER, World of Warcraft Official Magazine, NVISION, Guide 2 Gaming, and the Toys R Us Gamer Guide, as well as one-off entertainment-themed custom content projects, advertorials, and holiday game guides. Copywriter for branded content, advertisements, house ads, gift guides, and more.

South San Francisco, Ca

Assigned, managed, edited, and wrote reviews, previews, strategies, columns, and news for the world's best-selling PC games magazine. Oversaw the features and reviews sections of the magazine, served as the long-running writer of the shooter-themed Killing Box column, managed freelance contributors, and developed content for magazine, website, videos, and podcasts.

Brisbane, Ca

Launched the satirical Direct Hit sub-site for Daily Radar, as well as developed and produced allegedly hilarious content. Also wrote game reviews, previews, and news stories for the overall Daily Radar gaming website.

Brisbane, Ca

Produced edgy magazine and website content--including reviews, previews, features, news, and satirical articles--for one of the most revered and irreverent publications in PC gaming history.