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Valparaiso, In, Us

Produce a variety of written content, including feature articles, web copy, interviews, and reviews. Writing clients include In Trust magazine, Mendoza College of Business and the Nanovic Institute for European Studies at the University of Notre Dame, and Legible, Inc. Editing clients include Augsburg Fortress, SUNY Press, and the University of Notre Dame School of Architecture. (This work has been full-time since June 2020 and was part-time previously.) Writing awards include a Folio Eddie… Show more Produce a variety of written content, including feature articles, web copy, interviews, and reviews. Writing clients include In Trust magazine, Mendoza College of Business and the Nanovic Institute for European Studies at the University of Notre Dame, and Legible, Inc. Editing clients include Augsburg Fortress, SUNY Press, and the University of Notre Dame School of Architecture. (This work has been full-time since June 2020 and was part-time previously.) Writing awards include a Folio Eddie Award honorable mention for Magazine Section: Association/Nonprofit (2021); first-place Awards of Excellence from the Catholic Press Association (CPA) for Feature Writing (2011) and from the Associated Church Press for Editorial Courage (2011); second-place Awards of Merit from the CPA for Analysis Writing (2011) and Personally Useful Article (2010). Show less

Valparaiso, In

Led the Cresset, the university’s journal of commentary on literature, the arts, and public affairs. Oversaw the planning, production, distribution, and promotion for five issues per year, 60 pages each, published in print and online. Assigned and edited essays and columns. Recruited and managed freelance contributors, supervised three student staff members, coordinated with vendors, and managed the budget. The Cresset won 20 awards from the Associated Church Press (including 10 first-place… Show more Led the Cresset, the university’s journal of commentary on literature, the arts, and public affairs. Oversaw the planning, production, distribution, and promotion for five issues per year, 60 pages each, published in print and online. Assigned and edited essays and columns. Recruited and managed freelance contributors, supervised three student staff members, coordinated with vendors, and managed the budget. The Cresset won 20 awards from the Associated Church Press (including 10 first-place Awards of Excellence in a variety of categories) during these four years. Show less

Notre Dame, In

Developed and executed communication strategy for the Cushwa Center for the Study of American Catholicism. Managed the Center’s website and social media accounts; launched a regular email newsletter; and oversaw production of all marketing material, including ads, brochures, and conference programs. Served as editor of the American Catholic Studies Newsletter (ACSN), a 40-page biannual publication. Directed a redesign of the Center’s website and the print version of ACSN. Cultivated… Show more Developed and executed communication strategy for the Cushwa Center for the Study of American Catholicism. Managed the Center’s website and social media accounts; launched a regular email newsletter; and oversaw production of all marketing material, including ads, brochures, and conference programs. Served as editor of the American Catholic Studies Newsletter (ACSN), a 40-page biannual publication. Directed a redesign of the Center’s website and the print version of ACSN. Cultivated relationships with scholars around the world and fostered local and national media contacts in order to highlight the Center’s activities. Show less

Notre Dame, Indiana

Oversaw the planning, writing, editing, design, printing, distribution, and budget of the Courier, the triannual alumnae magazine. Served as primary editor for the college’s official publications and marketing materials. Provided writing, editing, and proofreading for a variety of campus offices. Maintained editorial style and standards.

Lima, Peru

Planned and coordinated in-country orientation, service events, workshops, and retreats for undergraduate students participating in a semester-long international education program. Wrote weekly blog posts, took photos, and maintained the program blog. Generated monthly financial reports, consulted on curriculum and student assessment, and aided students as needed. One-year position based in Lima.

Managed production of monthly 16-page newsletter on religion and culture, including copy editing, layout, headline writing, proofing, and preparing files for e-delivery. Worked with contributors, marketing staff, and external printer. Held same position from 2002-2004.

Evaluated article submissions and suggested revisions; wrote feature stories and compiled survey results; copy edited pages; contributed story ideas and assisted in editorial planning.

Cultivated author relationships from commissioning through payment. Edited and wrote feature stories and news items; worked independently with responsibility for certain departments and collaboratively as part of the editorial team. Covered beats related to Catholicism, including women, theology, young adults, and ecumenism/interreligious dialogue.

Produced the seminary’s quarterly alumni newsletter and annual report. Redesigned and maintained the seminary website; served on the seminary’s advisory committee for brand management; provided desktop publishing support to faculty members.

Bend, Oregon And Juneau, Alaska

Served in two full-time, one-year volunteer positions. From 1995-1996, as a Women’s Advocate at AWARE (Aiding Women in Abuse and Rape Emergencies) in Juneau, led support groups, assisted clients in court and at the hospital, staffed the hotline, performed intake assessments, and interacted daily with women and children staying in the shelter. From 1994-1995, as Coordinator of the Family Resource Center of Central Oregon, assisted clients seeking social service referrals; supervised short-term… Show more Served in two full-time, one-year volunteer positions. From 1995-1996, as a Women’s Advocate at AWARE (Aiding Women in Abuse and Rape Emergencies) in Juneau, led support groups, assisted clients in court and at the hospital, staffed the hotline, performed intake assessments, and interacted daily with women and children staying in the shelter. From 1994-1995, as Coordinator of the Family Resource Center of Central Oregon, assisted clients seeking social service referrals; supervised short-term volunteers, produced a quarterly newsletter; and coordinated parenting classes, board meetings, and other events. Lived in community with other volunteers. Show less

Master Of Science, Journalism

Master Of Theological Studies

Ba, Majors In Philosophy And Communication