RECENT WORK EXPERIENCE
(Please contact me to request writing samples)
Amsive – Content Writer
2013 to present
Creates articles, web content, and social media posts for many clients
Inside Philanthropy – Local Writer and Editor
2013 to present
Researches and writes about donors, nonprofits, and grants
The Grapevine & Beverage Master – Assistant Editor, Writer
2015 to present
Writes and edits articles for the wine and craft beer & spirits industries
Seagate – Health Writer
2013 to present
Writes about natural health and wellness topics
Trips to Discover – Travel Writer
2013 to 2023
Wrote and sourced images to highlight worldwide travel destinations
Industrial/Organizational Solutions, Inc. – Technical Writer
2017 to 2019
Created tests to hire first responder and law enforcement professionals
UAB Health System – Medical Writer
2016 to 2021
Wrote articles on various medical topics for an Alabama hospital
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Education
Matador University
Travel Writing Program, 2012
Second City Training Center, Chicago
Comedy writing and improv, 2012
Institute for Paralegal Studies, Loyola University Chicago
Post-Graduate Certification, 2006
Northern Illinois University, Dekalb, IL
Political Science and English
Bachelor of Arts cum Laude, 2005
Bradley University, Peoria, IL
Communications, Journalism, PR, 2003
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Key Skills
- Content strategy development and SEO
- Research and fact-checking
- Outreach and interviewing sources
- Copy editing and proofreading
- Social media and community engagement
- Organized, self-motivated, and deadline-oriented
- Management, scheduling, and bookkeeping
- Creativity and multi-industry versatility
- Microsoft, Google, Apple, WordPress, Slack, Asana, Knack, Trello, and other technical platforms
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Volunteer Work and Activities
-Convergence Wellness Festival Recovery Coordinator and Social Media Lead
-ABQ Mom Community Leader
-New Mexico Mountain Club
-NM Volunteers for the Outdoors
-Tico Time Festival Volunteer
-Roadrunner Food Bank Volunteer
-Chicago Canine Rescue Volunteer
-Climbing, running, swimming
-Guitar, piano, and theater
-Nature and the environment
-Arts, crafts, and gnomes -Quality time with my son and dog