Freelance contributor covering news and trends within the Retail vertical.

I write and conduct interviews for blog content, mainly focusing on the eCommerce industry and the software that integrates with major ecommerce platforms.I also write about retail and e-commerce for Vogue Business, Forbes, Fast Company, and Adweek.I’ve been hired by top 10 companies on the Fortune 500 as well as growing SaaS companies, including brands like AT&T, Stripe, IBM, Shopify, and BigCommerce.

Making/assembling jewelry since 2009 at www.uejewelry.com.-Named Storenvy "Ambassador" as a top-selling store-Featured on fashion blogs such as A Beautiful Mess and Keiko Lynn-Profiting business that functions on zero paid advertisingStore closed on December 31, 2013 after nearly 5 years in business to focus on new endeavors.

Public relations/communications specialist for a 21-county region in Central Illinois.-Management of all social media outlets and website-Prepare and assemble quarterly newsletter-Public outreach and speaking events-Assist in management of direct mail campaigns-Develop media pitches and establish relationships with local media contacts-Network ambassador of Marketing/Communication for HungerNet, Feeding America's intranet site-Acquisition of donated advertisement-Photography and videography-Preparation of marketing tools with tracked results-Developed expansion campaign print materials-Event PlanningResults:Growth of over 200% in website visits in first year as PR ManagerOnline donations increased by 190% Increased traditional media hits from 5-10 to 25-30 per month averageSocial media interaction increase of 50%

Wrote articles in for a state-wide magazine for electrical cooperative members. Researched and wrote cover stories on Galena, Illinois and The Illinois Pork Producers. Also gained experience in editing, photography, and worked member events.