Co-author of the bestselling Aisling book series with Emer McLysaght

• Worked closely with the Editor to direct the tone of the magazine, taking on managerial responsibilities in her absence.• Contributed exciting and original feature ideas and wrote engaging copy on a wide variety of subjects.• Supported the commercial department in proposing and writing advertorials.• Liaised with national and international PRs and conducted celebrity interviews.• Responsible for uncovering exciting new trends in areas from fashion to interiors to travel. • Supervised and motivated junior staff members and interns.• Discovered promising new talent and commissioned features.

I wrote features for a wide range of print publications including AZ Teen, The Irish Times (Travel), Irish Independent (Health & Living and Insider), Maternity & Infant, The Evening Herald, IMAGE, IMAGE Interiors & Living, STELLAR and online for PressParty.com.

• Managed the direction, content, voice and design of Ireland’s only magazine for teenage girls, which reached over 23,000 readers monthly. • Responsible for editing and proofreading layouts, sourcing images and adhering to tight budgets.• Liaised with the commercial department and boosted revenue by contributing advertorial content. • Increased sales year on year by creating a loyal and satisfied readership.• Represented the magazine at high-profile events, in newspapers, on television and on the radio.• Won Magazines Ireland Magazine of the Year 2009.