Professional Experience  

Freelance Writer, 2005-Present 

Manage all aspects of a personal writing business, from seeking clients to billing. Write articles on a range of topics and adjust tone, style and content to fit each client's needs. Research and source article topics to obtain high-quality information, and conduct thorough interviews to achieve multisource articles. Pitch article ideas to clients to fit their respective subscriber interests. Edit all content completely prior to submitting articles, and consistently meet or beat article deadlines. Seek photos and graphics to accompany articles when required. Work with a variety of clients and project types, including magazines, personal resumes, company newsletters, promotional materials and more.

• Secured annual freelance contracts that include reoccuring monthly assignments by consistently delivering above-average, error-free, on-target content.
• Honored with testimonials from several clients that speak to the quality of work.

   

Trend Publishing, 2010-Present

Executive Editor, Modern Metals and FFJournal (2011-Present)

Drive content and production for FFJournal while providing editorial support, including writing and editing, to Modern Metals. Liase with fellow editors to generate quality content of interest to the publications' target audience. Manage in-house and contributing editors and freelance writers. Ensure content meets high standards and adhere to AP Style. Network with industry members to follow trends and gain valuable contacts.

• Meet deadlines consistently both when generating content and driving print production.

Managing Editor, Modern Metals and FFJournal (2010-2011)

Manage multiple aspects of FFJournal and Modern Metals magazines. Directly support the Publisher and Editor-In-Chief. Edit in-house and contributed copy to fit both AP Style and house style. Meet weekly and monthly deadlines. Write original content both for print and the web.

• Write and manage content for two publications and two websites.

  

SourceMedia, 2007-2010

Associate Editor, ISO&Agent Weekly (2008-2010)

 

Associate Editor, ATM&Debit News (2007-2008)

Covered the debit industry thoroughly by initiating interviews and following breaking-news stories and trends for ATM&Debit News, a weekly e-newsletter with roughly 700 paid subscribers. Found, developed, pitched and wrote stories for inclusion in CardLine, a daily e-newsletter. Developed relationships with key industry members and monitored news sources to uncover timely article topics relevant to subscribers. Edited articles to adhere to company style and AP Style. Sent the e-newsletter to suscribers each week via an online mailing system. Traveled to industry events to develop contacts and liaise with industry members.

• Broke  major industry-news story in CardLine, beating competitors' coverage of the topic, and expanded the topic with analysis and details in a longer article published in ATM&Debit News.

 

Associate Editor, Scranton Gillette Communications, 2005-2007

Contributed content and ideas to three publications in the horticulture industry. Wrote feature-length articles regularly for Lawn & Garden Retailer, GPN and Big Grower, often contributing multiple articles per issue. Brainstormed ideas for new departments and articles, originating the idea for a sucessful new Lawn & Garden Retailer column Outside the Industry. Managed freelancers, contributing authors and editorial assistants to ensure quality content and timely completion of articles. Contributed to three e-newsletters, creating content, formatting text and sending the e-newsletters. Ensured a consistent editorial style and adhered to AP Style while editing content. Traveled frequently to multiple industry trade publications, and maintained industry contacts.

• Originated the concept for and wrote a 1,500-work Outside the Industry column for each issue of Lawn & Garden Retailer in 2007.
• Contributed to a Folio: Gold Award-winning issue of GPN.
• Rewarded for exemplary performance and contribution to the publications.

 

 

Graduate Assistant, Depaul University Writing Centers, 2003-2005

Raised awareness of the Writing Centers among university students and faculty by spearheading outreach programs. Originated and delivered informative presentations to classes to teach them about the Writing Centers. Marketed the availability of in-class Writing Center presentations to faculty, scheduled class presentations for two Writing Center locations and delivered them at two campuses. Developed the Academic Disciplines liaison program that encouraged each academic department to submit writing tips pertinent to their respective areas. Managed undergraduate tutors at two Writing Center offices by scheduling tutoring sessions and monitoring tasks.

• Authored the Writing Center manual for the Academic Disciplines liaison program
• Developed the Academic Disciplines liaison program as a resource for DePaul University students who write across a number of academic fields. 

 

Writing Tutor, Depaul University Writing Centers, 2001-2003

Collaborated one-on-one with DePaul University undergraduate, graduate and English-second-language students to improve their writing skills and assignments. Assessed students' writing needs and determined the best course of action to address issues. Tutored both in person and in an e-tutoring environment.

• Selected to participate in the Graduate Assistantship program.

     

Editorial Intern, Ivan R. Dee, Publisher, 2003-2003

Education

Master of Arts in Writing, DePaul University, Chicago, Ill.

Bachelor of Arts, DePaul University, Chicago, Ill.  

Communication and Sociology Double Major, Minor in Creative Writing     

 

Skills

• Trade, business and consumer writing.
• Resume writing.
• Fast and thorough researcher.
• Detailed interviewer.
• Able to maintain and apply consistent editing style. 
• Can work on a tight schedule and meet all deadlines. 
• Quick to understand each project's goals and meet them. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint; QuarkXPress; and Adobe Photoshop.
  

 

Activities

Career Mentor, Elmhurst College, 2006- Present    

Junior Board Member, Rock for Reading, 2008- 2o1o 

 

Published In   

American Banker, ATM&Debit News, Big Grower, CardLine, Cards&Payments,  Chicago Agent, Christmas Retailer, Endeavors, FFJournal, GPN, Green Build + Design, Green Business Quarterly, Green Profit, Hispanic Executive Quarterly, ISO&Agent, ISO&Agent Weekly, Lawn & Garden Retailer, Miami Agent, MobileBanker, Modern Metals, PaymentsSource, PrepaidTrends, Sea Ray Living, Seed World and Threshold.