Degrees
Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Media Arts
from Montclair State University, Magna Cum Laude Honors, May 2015
Associate of Arts in Communication
from County College of Morris, Magna Cum Laude Honors, May 2013
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Member
from Montclair State University, Magna Cum Laude Honors, May 2015
Associate of Arts in Communication
from County College of Morris, Magna Cum Laude Honors, May 2013
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Member
NJMOM
Managing Editor, July 2019 to August 2019
Freelance Writer, June 2019 to Present
- Promoted to Managing Editor role of NJMOM by CEO
- Edited all content, including generic articles and sponsored posts
- Managed editorial calendar and social calendar
- Handled and assigned freelance writers and their workflow, schedule and progress for each article
Freelance Writer, June 2019 to Present
- Pitch and create top-ranking content to NJMOM.com, including personal essays
- Provide original photography, or conduct photo research, for each article
POPSUGAR
Freelance Writer, January 2018 to Present
- Contribute and pitch original features to the POPSUGAR Moms and POPSUGAR Fitness verticals
- Conduct expert interviews and research accredited studies for articles
Taste of Home Magazine
Freelance Writer, June 2017 to Present
- Contribute lifestyle, food and health articles for TasteofHome.com's lifestyle section
- Optimize content, and incorporate best SEO practices, in the CMS before sending for final edits
Today's Business
Freelance Copywriter, June 2016 to November 2018
- Create clear, concise and persuasive copy to fit the needs of various clients
- Tailor this copy for specific websites, SEO campaigns and advertisements
- Use up-to-date SEO techniques
- Complete outside research to stay on top of market trends and other competitors
- Meet deadlines in a timely and efficient manner
Eating Well Magazine
Freelance Writer, October 2017 to January 2018
- Pitched healthy, fun and informative food-related parenting article ideas to editors for EatingWell.com
- Contributed original features to the site
- Interviewed experts and researched accredited studies
Purple Carrot
Freelance Writer, April 2017 to August 2017
- Pitch and create wellness and nutrition-related articles for Purple Carrot's blog, Rooted
- Perform SEO keyword research for each piece of content to provide the editors with before sending for edits
Today's Business
Junior Copywriter, January 2016 to March 2016
- Reported to Content Marketing Manager to deliver quality, timely copy to clients
- Edited grammar, spelling and flow of copywriting teams’ work
- Brainstormed and generated headlines for clients
- Performed SEO techniques for both on-site and off-site blog posts
- Executed an affiliate marketing campaign for a variety of clients
GoodHousekeeping.com & HouseBeautiful.com
Editorial Assistant, June 2015 to December 2015
- Packaged, developed, pitched and wrote content for both sites
- Assisted Social Media Editor with updating and scheduling all social posts
- Supported print teams, transferring in-book content to sites
- Strategized with SEO specialists to produce top ranking content
- Fulfilled the editors of each digital team’s scheduling and administrative needs
Dr. Oz The Good Life Magazine
Editorial Intern, January 2015 to May 2015
- Filled in as Editorial Assistant to Editor-in-Chief, as needed
- Wrote sidebar content for multiple features
- Pitched and contributed FOB and regular column content
- Assisted Senior Editors, Deputy Editors and Associate Editor in packaging and developing ideas
- Scheduled and conducted interviews, researched relevant publications and studies
- Coordinated events for the Lifestyle Director, such as editorial staff taste tests
- Handled administrative duties for all editorial team members
The Wendy Williams Show
Production Management Intern, September 2014 to December 2014
- Filmed and assisted in directing a weekly “Street Talk” segment using high definition video and audio equipment
- Supported producers during live tapings by managing the audience, assisting the booked talents and acquiring necessary materials for the show to run efficiently
- Researched and summarized relevant news for producers, featured on live show
- Maintained and prepped studio, green rooms, satellite producers’ room, control room and audience holding area
Lovelyish.com
Editorial Intern & Blogger, May 2014 to August 2014
- Contributed weekly writing, creating image collages, editing and promoting content via social media platforms
- Pitched blog post ideas and strategized with editors for ways to improve the site
- Specialized in writing beauty, fashion, décor, fitness and other lifestyle blog posts
- Received award by editor for the most well-written, popular post: http://www.lovelyish.com/2014/06/13/10-timeless-pieces-of-advice-every-girl-needs-for-dating/
The Youngtown Edition
Social Media Editor & Contributor, January 2011 to May 2013
- Managed all social media accounts for the Youngtown Edition, a student-run newspaper
- Promoted and updated news to readers, via Facebook and Twitter accounts
- Increased publication’s audience numbers by maintaining these accounts in a timely manner
- Contributed and edited features, specializing in local community and student-related news
Skills
- Proficient in various writing techniques
- Trained in AP Style, Chicago Style
- Experience writing print and digital content
- Pitching and developing suitable, relevant content for a wide audience range
- Comfortable working in multiple content management systems
- Research
- Reporting
- Search engine optimization
- Social media marketing: Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, Tumblr
- Microsoft Office
- Sprinklr
- Windows Movie Maker
- Celtx