Professional Experience
Hi there, I'm a San Francisco Bay Area based copywriter and editor with a strong background in marketing, creative, and advertising writing. I have 7+ years writing creative and effective digital and non-digital copy, and I'm proficient in a variety of software, including Adobe InDesign.
I currently work as a Contract Marketing Researcher/Writer for Sephora, where I research and write reports on market trends and creative advertising for the beauty company. I also craft copy for product packaging, mailers and Web content, and I edit web and packaging copy.
Expertise
Copy Editor
7 Years
Copywriter
7 Years
Technical Writer
5 Years
Specialty
Arts & Humanities
10 Years
Books & Literature
10 Years
Consumer Products
4 Years
Industries
Advertising, client side
7 Years
Marketing (in-house) - Fortune 1000 corp. clients
7 Years
Nonprofit
2 Years
Total Media Industry Experience
7 Years
Corporate Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)
AT&T (10+), Cost Plus World Market (10+), Sephora (10+)
Other Work History
Project Coordinator, Quest International (nonprofit); Creative Writer, AT&T
Creative Writer, AT&T
Technical Skills
Basecamp, Adobe InDesign CS5 (basic), WordPress, Adobe Photoshop CS5 (basic), FilemakerPro
Computer Skills
Microsoft Suite, Operating Systems (Windows XP and OS 10), Macs & PCs
Equipment
Mac laptop; PC desktop; Microsoft Office Suite; printer/scanner/fax/copier; mobile phone; car
Work Permits & Visas
Citizen of the United States
References
Cost Plus World Market, Oakland, CA
Awards
Recipient of Sidney Lanier Scholarship, 2001-2005; Poet Laureate at Oglethorpe University, 2002 and 2003
Showcase
Candles & Lighting Web Product Copy
(Cost Plus World Market 9/1/2013)
Filled candle product description
(Cost Plus World Market 7/1/2012)
Filled candle product description
(Cost Plus World Market 8/1/2013)
lighting product copy description
(Cost Plus World Market 9/1/2013)
Candleholder product description
(Cost Plus World Market 7/1/2012)
Pendant lighting product description
(Cost Plus World Market 7/1/2012)
Candleholder lantern product description
Website Content (Product Stories)
(World Market 9/1/2013)
The story behind the Indonesian art of creating pieces from rattan coil
(Cost Plus World Market 10/1/2013)
Behind the story of the invention of the light bulb and it's use in present day design
(Cost Plus World Market 8/1/2012)
Backstory on how Nepali felt is made and its uses
(Cost Plus World Market 9/1/2012)
Backstory on UNICEF and Cost Plus World Market's partnership with them
(Cost Plus World Market 9/1/2012)
The story behind tree-free paper and its uses
(Cost Plus World Market 8/1/2012)
The story behind mulberry paper and its uses
Home Decor Web Product Copy
(Cost Plus World Market 12/1/2012)
Console table product description
Apparel Accessories Web Product Copy
(Cost Plus World Market 1/1/2013)
Spring handbag product description
(Cost Plus World Market 1/1/2013)
Spring hat product description
(Cost Plus World Market 1/1/2013)
Spring scarf product description
Food & Drink Web Product Copy
(Cost Plus World Market 7/1/2012)
Food & Drink product description for Arnott's biscuits
Furniture Product Copy
(Cost Plus World Market 8/1/2013)
Dining furniture product description
(Cost Plus World Market 7/1/2013)
Dining table product copy
(Cost Plus World Market 7/1/2013)
Product copy
Home Storage Web Product Copy
(Cost Plus World Market 12/1/2012)
Storage basket product description
Tech Accessories Web Product Copy
(Cost Plus World Market 12/1/2012)
Headphones splitter product description
(Cost Plus World Market 12/1/2012)
Earbuds product description
Hair Accessories Web Product Copy
(Cost Plus World Market 3/1/2013)
Spring hair pins product description
(Cost Plus World Market 3/1/2013)
Product description for engraved hair ties
(Cost Plus World Market 3/1/2013)
Spring headband product description
Clothing Web Product Copy
(Cost Plus World Market 3/1/2013)
Spring maxi dress product description
(Cost Plus World Market 3/1/2013)
Summer shirt product description
(Cost Plus World Market 3/1/2013)
Spring/summer maxi skirt product description
Kitchen & Entertaining Web Product Copy
(Cost Plus World Market 3/1/2013)
Ceramic coffee press product description
(Cost Plus World Market 3/1/2013)
Veggie skewers product description
(Cost Plus World Market 3/1/2013)
Ramekins product description
Personal Care Web Product Copy
(Cost Plus World Market 7/1/2012)
Scented soap rose petals product description
(Cost Plus World Market 7/1/2012)
Luxurious bubble bath product description
(Cost Plus World Market 7/1/2012)
Hand cream product description
(Cost Plus World Market 8/1/2012)
Luxury bar soap product description
Bath Web Product Copy
(Cost Plus World Market 8/1/2012)
Shower curtain product description
(Cost Plus World Market 7/1/2012)
Stone soap dish product description
(Cost Plus World Market 8/1/2012)
Hand towel product description
Bedding Web Product Copy
(Cost Plus World Market 7/1/2012)
Duvet and shams bedding product description
(Cost Plus World Market 8/1/2012)
Quilt product description
(Cost Plus World Market 7/1/2012)
Fall bedroom duvet description
(Cost Plus World Market 7/1/2012)
Description for products for bedding collection
Pillows and Throws Web Product Copy
(Cost Plus World Market 7/1/2012)
Lumbar pillow product description
Window Coverings Web Product Copy
(Cost Plus World Market 11/1/2012)
Crinkle voile curtain
(Cost Plus World Market 11/1/2012)
Velvet curtain product description
Articles/ Blog Entries
(Poetry Flash Literary Review and Calendar for the West 3/21/2012)
Blog entry on the evolution of the Poetry Center at San Francisco State University
(Poetry Flash Literary Review and Calendar for the West 11/7/2011)
Blog article for Poetry Flash on recent winner of Nobel Prize in Literature
Wall Hangings Web Product Copy
(Cost Plus World Market 2/1/2013)
Wall art piece description
Jewelry Web Product Copy
(Cost Plus World Market 3/1/2013)
Stone chain bracelet product description
(Cost Plus World Market 3/1/2013)
Pendant necklace product description
(Cost Plus World Market 3/1/2013)
Drop earrings product description
Poetry Portfolio
(Spillway, Issue 16 7/30/2012)
Poetry publication in literary magazine distributed nationally and internationally, presenting poetry, reviews, and articles since 1993.
Toys Web Product Copy
(Cost Plus World Market 11/1/2012)
Bath squirters product description
Beverage Accessories Web Product Copy
(Cost Plus World Market 10/1/2012)
Wine stoppers product description