Professional/Personal Overview
As one of Chicago's leading lifestyle and food experts, I've covered everything from food reviews, chef profiles, home and holiday trends for print and online publications. I have great relationships in the food and home industries. My expertise are in interior design, fashion, food and travel. I am willing to travel worldwide to cover international trends.
Work Info
Expertise
Content Editor (online)
2 Years
Correspondent
7 Years
Writer
6 Years
Specialty
Food
6 Years
Home & Garden
16 Years
Lifestyle
16 Years
Total Media Industry Experience
7 Years
Media Client List (# assignments
last 2 yrs)
Cheeky Chicago (11+), The Daily Herald (3-5), Modern Luxury (1-2)
Corporate Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)
Julie Darllng Company (1-2)
Other Work History
As a respected food writer, I've worked alongside several PR firms representing restaurants and chefs. My role was critiquing the menu, writing website content and chef bios. I was a frequent guest on local news affiliates reporting home trends. I'm interested in live reporting for food and lifestyle for local and national stations. Official emcee for Chicago Gourmet 2011 & 2012 Official Ambassador for Mariano's Fresh Market hosting live in-store cooking demos with my original recipes.
Computer Skills
Word, Excel
Technical Skills
self taught on Final Cut
Equipment
Sony Video with 2 wireless lavalier mics. Work with an amateur freelance cameraman.
Freelancer Availability
I freelance full-time. I live near Chicago, IL. I am willing to travel anywhere. I have a driver's license. I have access to a car.