Experience

Lexipol

• United States
• Public Safety
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Editor-in-Chief

  • Apr 2019 - Present

  Responsible for defining the original editorial direction for FireRescue1.com and FireChief.com, tracking industry trends and delivering industry-best, authoritative content. Work with team of original content experts and editorial advisory board members to shape article ideas, improve quality of writing, and identify new contributors. Lead execution of special coverage efforts, including digital editions and eBooks. Conduct thorough edits on original content posted to the sites. Supervise news… Show more Responsible for defining the original editorial direction for FireRescue1.com and FireChief.com, tracking industry trends and delivering industry-best, authoritative content. Work with team of original content experts and editorial advisory board members to shape article ideas, improve quality of writing, and identify new contributors. Lead execution of special coverage efforts, including digital editions and eBooks. Conduct thorough edits on original content posted to the sites. Supervise news team for accurate and timely news posts and creation of newsletters. Develop and maintain strong relationships with industry organizations and subject-matter experts to help solidify Lexipol as the leader in public safety content, training and news. Show less Responsible for defining the original editorial direction for FireRescue1.com and FireChief.com, tracking industry trends and delivering industry-best, authoritative content. Work with team of original content experts and editorial advisory board members to shape article ideas, improve quality of writing, and identify new contributors. Lead execution of special coverage efforts, including digital editions and eBooks. Conduct thorough edits on original content posted to the sites. Supervise news… Show more Responsible for defining the original editorial direction for FireRescue1.com and FireChief.com, tracking industry trends and delivering industry-best, authoritative content. Work with team of original content experts and editorial advisory board members to shape article ideas, improve quality of writing, and identify new contributors. Lead execution of special coverage efforts, including digital editions and eBooks. Conduct thorough edits on original content posted to the sites. Supervise news team for accurate and timely news posts and creation of newsletters. Develop and maintain strong relationships with industry organizations and subject-matter experts to help solidify Lexipol as the leader in public safety content, training and news. Show less



Endeavor Business Media

• United States
• Technology, Information and Media
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Editorial Director, Firehouse

  • Mar 2015 - Apr 2019

  • Managed editorial operations for Firehouse Magazine and Firehouse.com, including overall issue planning, page counts • Conducted thorough content edit of and coordinate appropriate photography for at least 25 columns and departments per month • Served as production liaison with art director, evaluating all articles for design • Coordinated and edited print and digital supplements, managing sole- and multiple-sponsor products as well as traditional ad-driven products • Transitioned… Show more • Managed editorial operations for Firehouse Magazine and Firehouse.com, including overall issue planning, page counts • Conducted thorough content edit of and coordinate appropriate photography for at least 25 columns and departments per month • Served as production liaison with art director, evaluating all articles for design • Coordinated and edited print and digital supplements, managing sole- and multiple-sponsor products as well as traditional ad-driven products • Transitioned print supplements to proprietary digital platform for enhanced media options for clients • Managed several special projects, including Valor & Community Service Awards • Created and maintained in-house style guide to ensure quality and consistency of products • Managed article submissions and queries • Cultivated potential authors, sources and photographers • Wrote engaging social media posts for audience of nearly 400,000 Facebook followers and 38,000 Twitter followers Show less • Managed editorial operations for Firehouse Magazine and Firehouse.com, including overall issue planning, page counts • Conducted thorough content edit of and coordinate appropriate photography for at least 25 columns and departments per month • Served as production liaison with art director, evaluating all articles for design • Coordinated and edited print and digital supplements, managing sole- and multiple-sponsor products as well as traditional ad-driven products • Transitioned… Show more • Managed editorial operations for Firehouse Magazine and Firehouse.com, including overall issue planning, page counts • Conducted thorough content edit of and coordinate appropriate photography for at least 25 columns and departments per month • Served as production liaison with art director, evaluating all articles for design • Coordinated and edited print and digital supplements, managing sole- and multiple-sponsor products as well as traditional ad-driven products • Transitioned print supplements to proprietary digital platform for enhanced media options for clients • Managed several special projects, including Valor & Community Service Awards • Created and maintained in-house style guide to ensure quality and consistency of products • Managed article submissions and queries • Cultivated potential authors, sources and photographers • Wrote engaging social media posts for audience of nearly 400,000 Facebook followers and 38,000 Twitter followers Show less



Target Marketing

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Editor, Firehouse Magazine

  • Mar 2015 - Jun 2018

  See description for Endeavor Business Media above. SouthComm Business Media was acquired by Endeavor Business Media in June 2018. See description for Endeavor Business Media above. SouthComm Business Media was acquired by Endeavor Business Media in June 2018.



San Diego Workforce Partnership

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Communications and Social Media Specialist

  • Jan 2014 - Mar 2015

  • Developed, edited and designed outreach material (articles, press releases, eBlasts, talking points, fact sheets, etc.) to highlight SDWP programs, partners and successes • Oversaw social media plan, including developing social media editorial calendar and drafting distinct messages for each audience and platform • Managed myriad projects, including organization’s Annual Report, with focus on streamlining processes and working effectively with internal team and external clients… Show more • Developed, edited and designed outreach material (articles, press releases, eBlasts, talking points, fact sheets, etc.) to highlight SDWP programs, partners and successes • Oversaw social media plan, including developing social media editorial calendar and drafting distinct messages for each audience and platform • Managed myriad projects, including organization’s Annual Report, with focus on streamlining processes and working effectively with internal team and external clients (photographers, designers) • Edited detailed Research Department reports related to workforce issues, breaking down complex data points for a variety of audiences • Coordinated monthly eNewsletter • Managed email outreach campaigns • Engaged in short- and long-term strategic communications planning with focus on appropriate audience messaging and growing awareness of SDWP’s mission Show less • Developed, edited and designed outreach material (articles, press releases, eBlasts, talking points, fact sheets, etc.) to highlight SDWP programs, partners and successes • Oversaw social media plan, including developing social media editorial calendar and drafting distinct messages for each audience and platform • Managed myriad projects, including organization’s Annual Report, with focus on streamlining processes and working effectively with internal team and external clients… Show more • Developed, edited and designed outreach material (articles, press releases, eBlasts, talking points, fact sheets, etc.) to highlight SDWP programs, partners and successes • Oversaw social media plan, including developing social media editorial calendar and drafting distinct messages for each audience and platform • Managed myriad projects, including organization’s Annual Report, with focus on streamlining processes and working effectively with internal team and external clients (photographers, designers) • Edited detailed Research Department reports related to workforce issues, breaking down complex data points for a variety of audiences • Coordinated monthly eNewsletter • Managed email outreach campaigns • Engaged in short- and long-term strategic communications planning with focus on appropriate audience messaging and growing awareness of SDWP’s mission Show less



PennWell

• United States
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Managing Editor, FireRescue Magazine and FirefighterNation.com

  • Sep 2012 - Jan 2014

  • Managed editorial operations for FireRescue Magazine • Cultivated potential authors and sources, and maintained trusting relationships with team of 80-plus photographers and 40 technical editors and editorial board members • Managed online schedules for article post and promotion dates as well as website content buckets to maximize article exposure • Acted as production liaison with art director in company headquarters, evaluating all articles for design • Wrote educational and… Show more • Managed editorial operations for FireRescue Magazine • Cultivated potential authors and sources, and maintained trusting relationships with team of 80-plus photographers and 40 technical editors and editorial board members • Managed online schedules for article post and promotion dates as well as website content buckets to maximize article exposure • Acted as production liaison with art director in company headquarters, evaluating all articles for design • Wrote educational and relevant articles for print and online audiences • Wrote and posted engaging social media updates • Maintained in-house style guide and mapping guidelines to ensure quality and consistency of products • Coordinated and managed multiple special projects, including supplements totaling $250,000 in revenue, calendars totaling $85,000 in revenue, posters, awards programs and 9/11 10-year anniversary coverage • Handled all article submissions and queries, ensuring prompt reply to the submitter • Provided detailed event coverage from conferences and industry events • Mentored junior editors, building their editing skills and answering publishing-related questions • Implemented FireRescue’s “Web-first” strategy, establishing timelines, managing expectations, and supporting staff and author transition Show less • Managed editorial operations for FireRescue Magazine • Cultivated potential authors and sources, and maintained trusting relationships with team of 80-plus photographers and 40 technical editors and editorial board members • Managed online schedules for article post and promotion dates as well as website content buckets to maximize article exposure • Acted as production liaison with art director in company headquarters, evaluating all articles for design • Wrote educational and… Show more • Managed editorial operations for FireRescue Magazine • Cultivated potential authors and sources, and maintained trusting relationships with team of 80-plus photographers and 40 technical editors and editorial board members • Managed online schedules for article post and promotion dates as well as website content buckets to maximize article exposure • Acted as production liaison with art director in company headquarters, evaluating all articles for design • Wrote educational and relevant articles for print and online audiences • Wrote and posted engaging social media updates • Maintained in-house style guide and mapping guidelines to ensure quality and consistency of products • Coordinated and managed multiple special projects, including supplements totaling $250,000 in revenue, calendars totaling $85,000 in revenue, posters, awards programs and 9/11 10-year anniversary coverage • Handled all article submissions and queries, ensuring prompt reply to the submitter • Provided detailed event coverage from conferences and industry events • Mentored junior editors, building their editing skills and answering publishing-related questions • Implemented FireRescue’s “Web-first” strategy, establishing timelines, managing expectations, and supporting staff and author transition Show less



Elsevier

• Netherlands
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Managing Editor, FireRescue Magazine and FirefighterNation.com

  • Nov 2004 - Sep 2012

  See description for PennWell Public Safety above. Elsevier Public Safety was acquired by PennWell Public Safety in September 2012. Received three promotions during nine-year career with FireRescue Magazine, advancing from assistant editor to associate editor in 2006, associate editor to senior editor in 2008, and senior editor to managing editor in 2010. See description for PennWell Public Safety above. Elsevier Public Safety was acquired by PennWell Public Safety in September 2012. Received three promotions during nine-year career with FireRescue Magazine, advancing from assistant editor to associate editor in 2006, associate editor to senior editor in 2008, and senior editor to managing editor in 2010.



ALM

• United States
• Media and Telecommunications
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Editor/Reporter

  • Sep 2003 - Sep 2004

  • Contacted and interviewed lawyers for case summaries • Wrote detailed reports of civil court cases for multiple publications, namely VerdictSearch ~ California • Edited weekly publication, VerdictSearch ~ California, and monthly publication, VerdictSearch ~ Employment Law, for accuracy, clarity and newsworthiness • Contacted and interviewed lawyers for case summaries • Wrote detailed reports of civil court cases for multiple publications, namely VerdictSearch ~ California • Edited weekly publication, VerdictSearch ~ California, and monthly publication, VerdictSearch ~ Employment Law, for accuracy, clarity and newsworthiness



Havas Formula

• United States
• Public Relations and Communications Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Public Relations Intern

  • Jun 2003 - Oct 2003

  • Wrote and edited press materials for business/technology clients • Pitched stories to local and national media • Wrote and edited press materials for business/technology clients • Pitched stories to local and national media



California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly)

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Managing Editor, The Mustang Daily

  • Jan 2002 - Jun 2002

  Managed nine staff members and 20 reporters as well as daily activities in newsroom. Edited newspaper articles for accuracy, AP style and readability. Managed nine staff members and 20 reporters as well as daily activities in newsroom. Edited newspaper articles for accuracy, AP style and readability.