Degrees

Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Media Arts 
from Montclair State University, Magna Cum Laude Honors, May 2015
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Associate of Arts in Communication
from County College of Morris, Magna Cum Laude Honors, May 2013

​Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Member 

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 Present 
  • 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

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
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