Building branding, marketing, communications and social media ecosystem for a fast-growing EdTech startup revolutionizing the world of online learning with a simple, affordable and effective platform. Establishing JazzJune’s unique voice and value with a robust blog, podcasts, videos and engaging social media channels to keep existing clients and potential customers informed of the latest e-learning trends.At JazzJune, we aspire to democratize online learning, expand access for those who have been left out or left behind, and increase the quality of online classes and outcomes. We have also set an ambitious goal of creating 1 million new jobs and fostering a vibrant community of engaged, connected learners and leaders.

Worked closely with a full roster of B2B clients to create engaging and effective marketing content, including blog articles, white papers, case studies, eBooks, newsletters, social media posts, and paid advertising.

Worked to test and implement a newly launched generative-AI research and writing tool, onboarding and training new clients while refining and updating the product.

Develop digital and print content in support of the firm's brand and industry- and practice-specific positioning. Principal writer and editor of case studies, web copy and other collateral as well as delivering in-depth research, writing, editing and socialization.

Produce and edit internal and external communications to deliver key messages across multiple platforms (Web, intranet, blogs and social media) for a leading global law firm. Executive produce, shoot, direct, edit and distribute a regular series of videos promoting the firm internally and externally.

Responsible for writing and editing internal and external communications, including Web and intranet postings, press releases, biographies, newsletters, marketing materials, executive-level speeches and policy memos for leading global law firm of more than 2,000 attorneys and staff in 10 international offices.

I have written articles for The New York Times, The Boston Globe, The Baltimore Sun, Gourmet magazine, Institutional Investors' Alpha magazine, Minnesota Monthly and PDN (Photo District News), a national photography magazine. I have also written 17 books for young readers, corporate web content, marketing materials, press releases, and scripts and treatments for TV and film.

I covered Virginia Beach city government and later became a features writer and general assignment reporter with a specialty covering the convention and tourism industry.

I covered education, law enforcement and the legal system, general assignment, youth issues, technology and city government during my time at the News Tribune.