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Software for Good is a mission-driven software development agency, building web and mobile applications for organizations pursuing social change. I support product strategy and business development, help lead the apprentice program, and write UX copy and other content for client projects.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

I work as an independent contractor on a variety of marketing, writing, and editing projects, including:- Social media management for small businesses and organizations- Copywriting for websites and marketing materials- Proposal writing- Curriculum development

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Creative Exchange is a national platform for community-oriented artists, which shares practical resources and highlights stories of artists and arts programs. I wrote copy for and managed the program's social media accounts, and I continue to regularly contribute features to the site.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

As the Content & Account Manager for this agency consulting nonprofits and small businesses, I wrote marketing copy, developed brand messaging for clients, collaborated on curriculum for classes teaching basic marketing skills, oversaw the agency's social media accounts as well as those of clients, helped manage client accounts and communications, and helped conduct client presentations and brainstorming sessions.

Minneapolis, Mn

While interning in Strategy at this branding and business consultancy, I conducted research and developed strategic ideas for up to five clients at a time, including Fortune 500 companies. I shared work with coworkers and client teams via Keynote presentations, and wrote and edited copy for a variety of internal and client projects.

Minneapolis, Mn

As part of the proofreading team, I reviewed material for spelling, grammar, style — including Associated Press Style — and brand standards. I switched quickly between proofreading assignments that ranged from client presentations to product catalogs to retail packaging, and maintained a knowledge of specific standards and processes for accounts such as United Health Group and Walgreens.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Sourced content for and copy edited "Bright Lights, Twin Cities," a compilation of essays and creative writing about Minnesota. I served as co-editor with the editors of The Tangential, and Thought Catalog published the book.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Helped publish a biweekly online submissions-based magazine focusing on creativity in Minneapolis. Corresponded with contributors and other editors, solicited and managed submissions, and made layout and artwork decisions.

Add events and photos to A.V. Club Twin Cities weekly calendar, write and contribute research to local pieces.

Minneapolis, Mn

Provide administrative support (scheduling, phone calls, filing, etc.) to academic dean at community college. Work with faculty and students in Academic Affairs office.

Fact-checked stories for regional lifestyle magazine Mpls.St.Paul, as well as multiple custom periodicals.

Business Manager: maintained the student magazine's finances and payroll, filed tax information, applied for funding.Section Editor: pitched, assigned and edited articles for "Cities" section of magazine.