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Inland Nw

In this role, I develop content for an outdoor recreation audience ranging in ability and interests. I assign articles to writers, develop pitches for content, and manage writers as they meet their deadlines. I then edit each article for grammar (AP Style) and content before requesting additional edits. I sometimes write copy, without a byline, such as our monthly Advertiser Spotlight. I also help with final art and design review before the magazine goes to print. I am used to working with rotating deadlines, pivoting when needed when content doesn't go to plan, and putting in hours during pinch moments of print production. I also use interviewing and network skills in this position. I have also sold advertising in this position. I have written over 50 articles for this magazine in the last 6 years. 30,000 copies distributed each issue with estimated readership at 100,000 in the Inland NW. Article clips listed under publications below.

Spokane, Washington Area

In my role as Associate Editor & Digital Manager I write feature articles, gear reviews, and sponsored articles for clients. I also maintain the magazine's website using WordPress. I contribute to digital-only content and print content with rotating deadlines. I also help with event coordination and planning.

Post Falls, Idaho

I write marketing copy for this craft coffee roasting company, including ad copy, coffee descriptions, social media posts, blog posts, retail emails, video captions, and a monthly newsletter. Developing creative content is where my love of words and storytelling comes in hand. I have learned how to communicate a niche product (craft coffee) to a large audience. This has included interviewing coffee experts and artists. I love the creative culture at this company.

Spokane, Washington Area

I've held various freelance gigs related to writing and editing. Projects include hiking and writing about trails in Grant County for a guidebook, editing website copy, and social media and marketing stints at several companies or events including Terra Blanca Winery, Spokatopia, and the Spokane Great Outdoors and Bike Expo. I have written for print publications like Spokane/CDA Living.

Spokane, Washington Area

A great lesson in connecting with people from many walks of life and breaking down a niche topic (e.g. the traits of a specific wine varietal or the terroir of a certain AVA and why that matters) to a general audience.

I selected nonfiction content and performed final copy edits for a print literary magazine that focused on place-based writing.

Ephrata, Wa

Seasonal truck driver for wheat harvest in the months of July-Aug in central Washington state. One of the toughest and most rewarding jobs I've had. This job required detailed forward thinking, group coordination with various stressors (weather, communications issues with walkie talkies, unforeseen maintenance problems), creative problem solving on the job, and survival of extreme heat and long hours.

124 3Rd Ave Sw, Ephrata Wa

My responsibilities included detailed legal indexing, organization, event coordination, communication with clients, legal research, familiarity with Washington Court rules, drafting of expense reports, maintenance of social media outlets for the firm, and coordinating local advertising for our business. I also had a hand in processing billing for our business from time to time.

My responsibilities included large event coordination and publicity, budgeting for the department, creation of purchase orders, basic reception and calendar management skills, and being a resource for students to promote the programs we offered. This job required compassion and caring for the personal lives of others, talking with students on a personal level on a regular basis, and a respect for all cultures and people.

My responsibilities included drafting feature stories to highlight professionals, students, or programs at the University, then formatting and publishing my feature stories through the Sitecore program for the U of I website. This required strong writing, interview and communication skills, as well as a professional understanding of the University mission overall to promote the school to others.

Masters In Fine Arts In Creative Writing, Nonfiction, Defended An Oral Thesis Based On An 80-Page Collection Of Essays I Wrote.

Activities and Societies: Nonfiction Editor for Willow Springs Magazine. TA for college english class at EWU, which required teaching.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), English, Creative Writing, Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Intramural Soccer, National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Feature Writing for College of Letters, Arts.

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Activities and Societies: Journalism (Editor-in-Chief), President of National Honor Society, Varsity track athlete (4 yrs), Financial.