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Who I Am

Holding an MA in Digital Media from London Metropolitan University, I am a content specialist with more than 25 years of experience writing and editing for both digital and print publications. I excel at creating compelling stories via a variety of media and currently work for the Bose Corporation as the principal copywriter for email and app messaging. In this role, I also write copy for web and social media and create reseller copy guides. Additionaly, I cover consumer tech on a freelance basis for Popular Mechanics, and in the past have written about tech and internet retail trends for U.S. News & World Report, Digital Trends, DealNews, and TechRadar. I also have extensive experience writing about popular music and have contributed features and reviews to Paste, The Village Voice, and The Big Takeover, among others, as well as my own webzine, The Agit Reader.

Skills and Abilities

• Exceptional writing skills. Recognized by awards from the Association of Alternative Newsweeklies, Cleveland Press Club, and Ohio Society of Professional Journalists.

• Excellent copy editing and proofreading skills honed over many years working on print and digital publications. Knowledgeable in Chicago and AP styles.

• Well-versed in Adobe Creative Cloud including:

  • Advanced Adobe Photoshop skills developed preparing photos and graphics for publication in a number of roles
  • Adobe Premiere video editing skills developed creating a short documentary film
  • Adobe XD skills developed creating app prototype

• Extensive experience using WordPress to create websites and manage content

• Strong understanding of SEO developed writing ecommerce content

• Basic knowledge of HTML

• Knowledgeable of project management tools, such as Jira, Asana, and Trello, and creative collaboration tools like Miro and Figma

• Adept at creating digital newsletters using such applications as MailChimp

Experience

Bose Corporation, Copywriter/Content Designer (June 2021 to present)

  • As principal copywriter for the email marketing and app messaging teams, I create compelling stories that relate how Bose’s headphones and speakers enrich people’s lives. I also coordinate with designers on messaging visual elements. 

  • Write copy for product pages, homepage panels, and other website components.
  • Generate direct mail pieces.
  • Create copy guides for resellers.

Freelance Writer (As long as I can remember to present)

  • Publications include Popular Mechanics, U.S. News and World Report, The Usage, Digital Trends, The Village Voice, CMJ New Music Monthly, Paste, The Big Takeover, Willamette Week, The Other Paper, Columbus Alive, and Columbus Monthly.

The Agit Reader, Editor (June 2008 to present)

  • Designed and launched weekly music webzine.
  • Edit and publish content while writing a large portion of the site’s material (artist interviews and reviews of albums, books, and concerts).
  • Promote the webzine through social media and special events.

Almost Ready Records, Brooklyn, NY—Publicist (Oct. 2018–April 2019)

  • Publicized record label’s artists and releases by writing and distributing press releases and creating and uploading social media content.

DealNews, New York, NY—Flat Fee Deals Editor (November 2018–January 2019)

  • Vetted flat fee deals
  • Prepared deals and copy for publication
  • Corresponded with vendors

TechRadar, New York, NY—U.S. Deals Editor (March 2018–November 2018)

  • Led ecommerce efforts in the U.S. by creating and maintaining deal pages
  • Optimized content for SEO and monetisation

DealNews, New York, NY—Senior Features Writer (January 2016–March 2018)

  • Wrote features on consumer news and related topics
  • Covered shopping events like Black Friday and Prime Day
  • Composed buying guides and weekly roundups of top HDTV and laptop deals
  • Tracked price trends
  • Generated daily marketing emails

DealNews, New York, NY—Staff Writer (October 2013–December 2015)

  • Wrote multiple posts on noteworthy sales and internet shopping deals daily
  • Covered shopping events such as Black Friday

Scenios, New York, NY—Blogger & Social Media Marketing Coordinator (May 2012–April 2013)

  • Launched month-long CPC advertising campaign on Facebook and LinkedIn
  • Contributed daily posts to Production 2.0 film and video production blog
  • Published weekly newsletter

LimeWire, New York, NY—Staff Writer (April 2010–November 2010)

  • Wrote features on artists and labels, as well as album reviews, for LimeWire store
  • Posted daily news stories and other articles to LimeWire blog

 Columbus Alive, Columbus, OH—Music Editor (August 2002–April 2006)

  • Oversaw music section of Columbus’ weekly arts and entertainment newspaper
  • Supervised a roster of freelance writers and interns to generate content
  • Wrote cover stories and other features
  • Coordinated the production of annual local music CD each year
  • Organized events to launch special issues, and appeared on radio programs and at special events to help promote the paper
  • Writing won awards from AAN, Ohio Society of Professional Journalists, and the Cleveland Press Club

DesignGroup, Columbus, OH—Visualization Coordinator (June 2000–July 2002)

  • Generated graphic materials for proposals, interviews and other marketing purposes
  • Oversaw creation of new company website
  • Coordinated photography of completed projects
  • Acted as a liaison with public relations consultant

Education

London Metropolitan University—Graduated with Merit June 2021
MA in Digital Media

New York University
BA in English