As a freelance journalist, editor and content writer, I've composed engaging SEO digital content, marketing campaigns, case studies, special reports, and scripts for a diverse roster of clients in industries including business, finance, insurance, healthcare, career development and more. My reporting has been published in digital and print magazines both locally and internationally, and I've provided numerous businesses, professionals and authors with detailed copyediting. Because my workload is constantly changing, I've become adept at prioritization and the independent management of multiple projects for timely delivery.

As a freelance journalist for Home Equity Lending News, I report on interest rate trends, home equity trends and more.

As a freelance journalist for Health eCareers, I write articles on industry hiring trends for job seekers and employers, healthcare career development, and current events of interest to industry professionals.

As executive editor of CompanyWeek, I expanded the publication's footprint, launching CompanyWeek AZ and CompanyWeek IL to increase our audience by 24,000 and yield a readership total of 65,000+ across six states. The open rate of our weekly digital magazines averaged between 30 and 35 percent, and the CompanyWeek website regularly received more than 24,000 unique visitors each month. Other responsibilities included: -Directed editorial strategy across publication’s markets to align with larger business objectives-Collaborated cross-functionally with marketing, sales and product teams-Established and tracked content-related objectives and key results-Introduced efficient workflows for manufacturer outreach-Managed internal stakeholders’ participation in the creation of thought-leadership content-Integrated SEO into editing workflows-Recruited and onboarded new writers, editors and photographers to satisfy digital newsroom’s workforce demands-Managed image selection and initial content layout for six weekly newsletters-Edited and fact-checked submitted content to ensure adherence to editorial standards-Provided supportive feedback to writers and coached those new to business journalism in skills development and best practices-Adapted to changing priorities and optimized resource allocation

As a business journalist and editor (of both state publications and photography), I interviewed 300+ manufacturing leaders including founders, CEOs, COOs and more to craft story- and data-driven profiles as well as business features. Additionally, I fostered relationships with manufacturing extension partnerships (MEP) and manufacturing associations within CompanyWeek's markets. Other responsibilities included:-Managed content calendar and outreach to manufacturers and thought leaders -Assigned profiles and features to the publication’s writers and photographers-Streamlined photo submission process-Managed image selection and initial content layout-Edited and fact-checked submitted content to ensure adherence to editorial standards-Provided supportive feedback to writers and coached those new to business journalism in skills development and best practices-Analyzed data quarterly to formulate exclusive columns on manufacturing trends

As a freelance writer for BioSpace, I wrote articles on industry hiring trends for job seekers and employers, biotech and pharma career development, and current events of interest to industry professionals.

As a freelance writer for Hcareers, I wrote articles on industry hiring trends for job seekers and employers, hospitality career development, and current events of interest to industry professionals.

In Touch Today was a marketing company specializing in the promotional needs of clients in the mortgage, real estate and insurance industries. Over the course of 10 years at the company, I served as creative director, creative department manager, lead writer and editor, often managing a team of writers and designers, as well as personally producing six monthly newsletters, five monthly postcards and copy for additional new products. My position also required cross-functional collaboration with the marketing, sales, and production teams as well as adapting to changing priorities and optimizing resources accordingly.

Contributor of a monthly to bi-monthly humorous "adventure" column. Pitched story ideas, made contacts and conducted interviews for the column as well.