Why hire me?
In today’s competitive business climate, you need informative, compelling and accurate content. That’s where I can add value. With my enthusiasm, work ethic and attention to detail, I can provide you and your company with a message that matters.
Over my years of experience, I’ve had the opportunity to dabble in a variety of areas. Not only can I write for the eyes and ears, but I can also thoroughly edit and proofread my work. I am also proficient in the Adobe Suite, Social Media Targeting, SEO, Public Speaking and Content Scheduling/Publishing.
Experience
Marketing Content Writer, September 2021- Present
Write both digital and print marketing deliverables across all business sectors.
Perform extensive keyword and competitive research to optimize all web content.
Edit copy deliverables written by freelancers and external agencies.
Create and co-manage all content-related projects.
Media Writer, April 2021- August 2021
Worked with PR firms from across the country to draft news articles that meet their clients’ brand awareness goals.
Write, pitch and edit sponsored content that matches client strategy.
Educate clients on how to get articles picked up by print editors.
Marketing Content Writer, October 2020 - April 2021
Wrote engaging blog posts and web pages for clients.
Edited, brand and proofread content to client specifications.
Delivered on tight deadlines per client request.
Help clients better understand their tone, strategy and goals for marketing content.
Web Content Writer, August 2019 – August 2020
FindLaw, part of Thomson Reuters, helps law firms expand their digital reach and provides consumers with credible, trusted legal answers.
Write engaging, accurate, informative and authoritative blog posts for law firms across the United States.
Key Highlight: Regularly exceed required blog writing quota while producing high-quality content that follows FindLaw’s best practices.
News Director, January 2018 - December 2018
UTVS Television is an award-winning campus television station at St. Cloud State University and is one of three student media organizations on campus.
Oversaw news department including editors, producers, anchors and reporters. Maintained responsibility for all final editorial decisions of newscast.
Key Highlight: Successfully built strong relationships between UTVS Television and greater St. Cloud community.
Managing Editor, August 2017 – August 2018
University Chronicle is St. Cloud State University’s independent, student-run, award-winning online newspaper.
Reviewed, edited, and approved written content for publication through meticulous copyediting and preparation.
Key Highlight: Led a team-based effort incentivizing employees to produce daily content for online platform, resulting in higher pay for staff and increased reader engagement.
Awards from Minnesota Newspaper Association
Best Business Feature
Public Affairs Reporting
Best Use of Multimedia
Best Hard News Story
Breaking News Reporting
Education
St. Cloud State University
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Journalism
Minors in Communication Studies and Marketing