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Conceptualize, assign, edit, write, curate content related to the practice of yoga, mindfulness, and this thing we call life. Recruit diverse talent for reported features, first-person essays, and creative instructional how-tos. Define the aesthetic voice of the brand through photo shoots, stock photography, and illustrations while working within a modest budget. Initiate and strategically expand astrology content that's tailored to our brand's voice. Oversee SEO update of archive content. Doubled social media engagement and stabilized page views while the only person on staff. Selected Outside Inc. Brand Ambassador for #LeadByExample out of 511 employees.

Lead an array of classes in varying styles at studios, gyms, substance abuse programs for teens, cancer support centers & backyards. Draw on vinyasa, hatha, yin, restorative & nidra to create classes that respond to students' needs. But before all that, I remain a student.

Conceptualize, assign, write & edit lifestyle content—including features, profiles, essays, recipes, book reviews, how-tos, social media posts, lists, SEO updates & more.Oversee creation of website content seen by more than 1 million readers a month and a staff of 11.Created almost zero-budget email newsletter & social media campaign that drew $60K annually for a local studio's yoga teacher training.Strategize best media practices for TakePart.org.Assign articles & curate compelling excerpts from recently released books.Edit content in a manner that's approachable and that anticipates & answers questions before they are asked.Increase social media engagement for brands via understanding and relating to readers' emotions & needs, including the desire for humor.Create consistent gains in page views via creative packaging & repackaging published content. Manage website staff, mentor interns & launch writing workshops for staff & volunteers.

Evolved the magazine's voice to include the varied perspectives of poets, novelists, Pulitzer prize-winning critics & previously unpublished writers with something to say. Assigned, edited & wrote content with an emphasis on making everyday life more doable. Helped oversee and orchestrate photo shoots to ensure editorial accuracy while promoting creativity. Reconciled different perspectives among editors, art directors, photographers & stylists. Acted as editor-in-chief for 3 months. Created writing & editing practicum for junior staffers. Navigated some interesting personalities.

Conceptualized, assigned, wrote, edited, and proofread content for the magazine, books, special issues & website. Helped conceive and oversee photo shoots. Launched innovative content-sharing project with FreshDirect.com. Acted as liaison with .com staff. Mentored junior staffers.

Assigned, edited & wrote award-winning features as well as essays, profiles, reviews & blurbs. Managed freelance writers, photographers, staff reporters who were twice my age, junior staffers & recipe testers. Promoted from editorial assistant to reporter to assistant editor.

Assisted staff of 5 in all aspects of publishing a low-budget, high-quality publication. Worked in dual-language environment. Promoted from intern to editorial assistant to assistant editor.