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Wallingford, Pa

Assisted established businesses, startups, and individuals in communicating ideas in a clear yet engaging manner. Specialized in writing and editing business-related communications, editing complex documents for both language and content issues, and developing marketing copy that inspires action.• Worked as an editor at the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia (2013-2014). Reviewed economics working papers, bank publications, and internal communications documents. Served on the working… Show more Assisted established businesses, startups, and individuals in communicating ideas in a clear yet engaging manner. Specialized in writing and editing business-related communications, editing complex documents for both language and content issues, and developing marketing copy that inspires action.• Worked as an editor at the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia (2013-2014). Reviewed economics working papers, bank publications, and internal communications documents. Served on the working group to prepare content to commemorate the Federal Reserve System's centennial, refining Fed-wide communications and writing copy for the Federal Reserve History Web Gateway. Show less

Bedminster, Nj

Served on retainer at this specialty biopharmaceuticals consulting firm. Produced promotional and other communications content, directed trade show marketing strategy and messaging, and participated in establishing and managing relations with industry trade groups and rare disease patient advocacy associations.• Realized paybacks averaging 10 to 1 on total trade show expenditures by executing high-impact messaging and strategic outreach at major industry shows.• Gained… Show more Served on retainer at this specialty biopharmaceuticals consulting firm. Produced promotional and other communications content, directed trade show marketing strategy and messaging, and participated in establishing and managing relations with industry trade groups and rare disease patient advocacy associations.• Realized paybacks averaging 10 to 1 on total trade show expenditures by executing high-impact messaging and strategic outreach at major industry shows.• Gained visibility for the firm by establishing relations with BioNJ, the largest life sciences association in New Jersey, and implementing co-marketing strategies with the organization at industry trade shows. Show less

Moorestown, Nj

Boosted business building and branding for this electrical engineering firm by developing all marketing communication materials, maximizing press opportunities, and directing SEM campaigns.• Achieved a 25% increase in targeted website traffic by spearheading SEM efforts.• Increased lead generation by 20% by writing customer success stories and securing placement of them in key industry publications.

New York, Ny

Oversaw the monthly publication’s editorial direction and production process. Authored cover stories and feature articles on a wide range of M&A, economics, and corporate finance topics. Interviewed top business leaders worldwide on acquisition strategy, deal structuring, and post-merger integration.• Cultivated relationships with senior members of the Association for Corporate Growth, resulting in the organization’s sponsorship of the magazine – a partnership that led to a 25% increase… Show more Oversaw the monthly publication’s editorial direction and production process. Authored cover stories and feature articles on a wide range of M&A, economics, and corporate finance topics. Interviewed top business leaders worldwide on acquisition strategy, deal structuring, and post-merger integration.• Cultivated relationships with senior members of the Association for Corporate Growth, resulting in the organization’s sponsorship of the magazine – a partnership that led to a 25% increase in readership and advertising within the first 18 months.• Selected from a national pool of business journalists to lead a seminar for PricewaterhouseCoopers executives on effectively leveraging the media for more frequent and favorable corporate exposure. Show less

Bachelor'S Degree, English Language And Literature, General

Publications Management