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Charlottesville, Va, Us

I share information and tell human stories. I create editorial work for brands, including blogs, articles, and stories of any kind. I also write journalistic pieces for magazines and newspapers.

Charlottesville, Virginia Area

Managed various communications functions, including writing, editing, producing multimedia, arranging events, maintaining a social media presence, creating educational materials, and generating promotional piecesUpdated the organization's website, including HTML code and search engine optimization (SEO)Led promotional and marketing activities and events on behalf of the organizationCoordinated and contributed to print publications and e-communicationsTranslated organizational goals into logistical plans, operationalizing desired outcomesDesigned marketing materials, including postcards, social media images, and graphics for the organization's website

Charlottesville, Virginia Area

Analyzed and streamlined workflow and processes to consolidate the work of nine admission offices into one centralized admission officeProvided customer service to thousands of graduate school applicants via phone and emailDeveloped an online admission application for the use of thousands of applicants; developed an online evaluation system in which faculty and administrators could review application materials, make admission decisions, and send decision lettersTrained faculty and administrators on how to review applications in the new system; conducted several presentations and demonstrations to large groups; developed and circulated instruction materials; held one-on-one training sessions for facultyHandled day-to-day duties of admission office (sorting and scanning official documents, answering questions, running reports, processing admission decisions, etc.)

Charlottesville, Va

Wrote, revised, and edited Core Knowledge Language Arts program educational materials (lesson plans, worksheets, assessments, reader text, etc.) for Grades 4 and 5; followed these materials through all stages of development and revision; and processed feedback from expert reviewers and teachers in the field Worked with design, editorial, proofreading/copyediting colleagues to develop instructional materials that were accurate, grade-appropriate, and consistent with CKLA styles guides and the Chicago Manual of Style Led a team through the stages of revision for Kindergarten educational materials (lesson plans, worksheets, decodable text, assessments, etc.); managed a fellow editor by training, assigning tasks, reviewing work, and providing feedback

Charlottesville, Va Area

Wrote, edited, and proofread copy for Plow & Hearth, HearthSong, and Magic Cabin brands (catalogs, website content, promotional emails, e-­‐commerce, product instructions, product packaging labels, advertisements, and specialty projects) Worked closely with colleagues from various departments to develop brand-­oriented, specialized copy with consistent messagingMaintained, updated, and utilized ACS and Catalog Studio databases for all product copy; part of a small group of individuals who established processes and trained other copywriters on how to transition to and effectively use a new database for product copyManaged social media content (strategy, development, and execution) for multiple platforms, including Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, and Google+Assigned, reviewed, and approved tasks for contracted and freelance proofreaders and copywriters

Charlottesville, Virginia

Wrote and edited editorial content for print and webConducted research and interviews for editorial contentProofread, copyedited, and fact-checked editorial contentWrote press releases for the magazine and advertising partnersDeveloped publicity materials for eventsAssisted photographers during photo shoots and edited photographsTrained and assigned tasks to incoming internsAttended trade shows and other events to increase subscription sales and develop relationships with advertising clients

Charlottesville, Virginia

Tutored PVCC students in basic to advanced college-level English courses, particularly providing assistance to students in developing and improving their writing skills and computer skills

B.A., English Language And Literature

Activities and Societies: Sigma Tau Delta English Honor Society, National Scholars Honor SocietyGraduated with Distinction Dean's List.

Certificate, Publishing

Attended the NYU Summer Publishing Institute, a six-week program focused on the study of book, magazine, and digital publishing Received.

A.A., Liberal Arts

Activities and Societies: Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Honors ProgramGraduated summa cum laude President's List, Fall 2006-Spring 2008.