Professional Experience
I am a writer and editor with a focus on sustainable luxury and outdoor-adventure. My published work has covered travel, yoga, outdoor adventure, green issues and luxury lifestyle. I routinely accept contract copywriting and feature assignments for print and the web. I'm also experienced with web development. I launched a company's fastest growing website with double digit growth month-to-month.
Expertise
Content Editor (online)
1 Year
Copywriter
2 Years
Writer
5 Years
Specialty
Health
5 Years
Lifestyle
5 Years
Travel
3 Years
Industries
Magazine - Local/Regional magazines
3 Years
Online/new media
5 Years
Marketing (in-house) - Small to mid-sized corp. cl
1 Year
Total Media Industry Experience
5 Years
Media Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)
WeekendSherpa.com (10+), Whole Life Times Magazine (3-5), Cigar and Spirits Magazine (3-5), LAist.com (3-5), Revere Magazine (3-5), SeekRetreat.com (3-5)
Corporate Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)
BrightSolid Online Publishing (10+)
Other Work History
As Digital Content Editor for Brightsolid's fastest growing online brand, I oversee web development, as well as online /offline marketing content for findmypast.com North America. Day to day, I am responsible for producing social and marketing content, and increasing organic traffic through web content, editorial placement and social campaigns.
Applied SEO best practice across portfolio generating up to 60% month-on-month volume growth. Decreased bounce rates by upwards of 50% and 13% overall following the initial of the site.
Technical Skills
Web Design, Wordpress networked blogs, Video editing, Photo editing,
Foreign Language Skills
basic Spanish (written and speaking)
Computer Skills
CSS, HTML, SEO Best Practices, Wordpress, Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign/PhotoShop/Dreamweaver/Illustrator), Mac OS, and Windows OS, Excel spreadsheet fanatatic
Equipment
DSLR, audio recorder, Flip video
References
Available upon request
Associations
Society of Professional Journalists
