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Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Served as the magazine's primary editorial wayfinder. Determined the strategic departments that set the magazine’s editorial foundation and carefully constructed the voice of the brand to resonate with our readers. Directed the entire content strategy for the magazine. Oversaw and coordinated the magazine’s print production, developing and maintaining editorial calendars. Drafted story assignments, coached writers, and supervised the entire editorial process—from story edits to final proofing. Liaised with production and ad teams to carefully align pagination, coordinating and leading production meetings from brainstorming to press day. Most importantly, I championed the brand, infusing the entire magazine—from front-page features to small-script quiz questions—with the voice our readers trusted, delighted in, and laughed along with.

Developed story-first approach for clients on digital and print platforms: web pages, social media, ad campaigns, press releases, white papers, email marketing, sales materials, and product design. Drove ROI, delivering projects on time and on budget to maximize profit margins. Wrote compelling content to increase conversions. Helped manage brand experience and client life cycle, from acquisition to conversion. Clients ranged from healthcare companies and startups to financial services and beyond. Partnered with NEXT Ventures to launch I Heart RVing magazine in July 2021.

Greater Nashville Area, Tn

Led team of writers, editors and proofreaders. Established agency style guidelines. Acted as primary strategist and field editor for the Army National Guard, coordinating with video and design teams.• American Advertising Awards 2019: Gold, Army National Guard Leapfest (Video)

565 Elm Hill Pike, Suite 820, Nashville, Tn 37214

Executed agency content marketing plans on digital platforms, working under the Creative Director. Worked side-by-side with writers, interactive designers, producers and videographers to illuminate stories and sharpen craft, creating stories that best represent our clients and their brands.

565 Elm Hill Pike, Suite 820, Nashville, Tn 37214

Developed agency content and handled customer service for our National Guard call center. As a writer, wrote online articles, managed internal copy and ensured agency documents were grammatically correct. As a web support operator, performed lead conversions and prequalification interviews directly with our client’s target audience.

565 Elm Hill Pike, Suite 820, Nashville, Tn 37214

Managed the Intel (News), Family, Fitness, Careers and Gear sections for iostudio’s award-winning GX magazine—shepherding stories from concept to completion. Generated assignments, established strong working relationships with writers, and collaborated directly with designers through the editorial and design processes.• 2017 Folio Awards: Ozzie Best Custom Full Issue; Eddie Honorable Mention, Custom Full Issue • American Advertising Awards 2017: Gold (Feature Series), GX® Legacy Series; Silver (Feature), GX September 11 Anniversary Feature; Silver (Magazine Design), GX Issue 13.5

Fort Riley, Kansas

Led targeting processes, acting as the bridge between executive vision and interdepartmental execution. Built and led teams that were known for their intellectual integrity, creative collaboration and ability to raise organizational standards. Operationally, executed missions specific to fires (cannons, rockets and missiles), providing expertise in use of fire support tactics, techniques and procedures during combat operations. • Positions: Brigade Fire Support Officer, Afghan Team Chief, Battalion Senior Logistics Officer (S4), Executive Officer, Platoon Leader• Deployments: Afghanistan (2013-14), Afghanistan (2012-13), Iraq (2009)• Awards (Select): Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal (x4), Meritorious Unit Medal (x2), Afghan Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal

Bachelor'S Degree, English Language And Literature, General

Bachelor'S Degree, History