Communications Manager

• May 2021 - Present

Develop, execute, and oversee multiple communications initiatives across GSA departments simultaneously, often with urgent deadlines and shifting priorities.Clearly and consistently communicate complex, multi-faceted policy information to GSA event attendees across platforms.Collaborate with GSA department heads and staff to communicate clear and accurate information to members and stakeholders.Engage and inform GSA's members and community via social media, newsletters, website content, blog posts, etc. (I have particularly focused on developing creative, interactive social media campaigns to drive community engagement.) Create, organize, and maintain content on GSA websites (GSA main site, Genes to Genomes blog, and individual conference-specific sites)Organize all editorial processes and maintain internal process documentation.Track cross-functional content production, ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables.Advise Executive Director and executive stakeholders on communications strategies.Recruit and manage Communications team members.

Communications Assistant

• Jan 2019 - May 2021

Created and edited a wide range of internal and external communications content, including blast emails, newsletters, website content, social media marketing, graphics, and Board reportsCoordinated with the Communications Director to complete simultaneous projects, often managing competing priorities under tight deadlinesIndependently managed GSA's Instagram account, which had been created in 2017 but was mostly inactive until I began curating content for the platform in May 2019. After implementing a more consistent posting schedule and incorporating current user engagement strategies, GSA's Instagram following increased approximately 1,300% between May 2018 and April 2021. (This upward trend has continued since my promotion to Communications Manager in May 2021.)Tracked email analytics using our CRM (ActiveCampaign) to inform our communications strategyCreated articles and edited posts for the GSA blog, Genes to Genomes, to ensure they were grammatically correct, stylistically consistent, and clearAssisted a months-long internal project to update the GSA website: As part of the Communications team, I worked with an outside firm to improve site design, layout, and user experience. I also coordinated with the Communications Director and other GSA department heads to develop new website content and update existing contentRecruited and managed Communications Interns

Freelance Editor

• Oct 2018 - Present

Culture Senior Editor

• Dec 2017 - Jul 2018

Managed a team of 8 Culture WritersOversaw the development of pitches and headlines, guiding writers to the most informative, compelling anglesAssigned and programmed articles to writers based on breaking trends and data insightsDelegated responsibilities as needed among Culture team membersMentored team members in digital media best practicesTracked content performance and analyzed data using Google AnalyticsPerformed final edit and published all Culture articles in Wordpress

Culture Associate Editor

• Jun 2017 - Dec 2017

Served as the right hand to the Culture Senior EditorEfficiently and meticulously edited all Culture articles, routinely as many as 12 per dayPerformed one-on-one workshops with Culture writers, during which we discussed strategies to improve grammar, style, and reader engagementResearched and contributed engaging pitches and headlines for the writing teamEnhanced articles with visual media such as photos and GIFs

Freelance Health and Nutrition Writer

• Apr 2017 - Sep 2017

Researched and wrote about health and food topics Sourced and edited photographs Researched and wrote about health and food topics Sourced and edited photographs

Editorial Fellow

• Apr 2015 - Aug 2016

Served as Project Manager for two YourTango Experts departments and as the right-hand to YourTango’s Deputy EditorDesigned a goal-oriented content calendar with strict deadlines, which transformed my departments into consistent high-performersEdited articles to improve grammar and adapt to YourTango’s voice and brandPitched and wrote original content that averaged over 100K social sharesPerformed SEO, promoted content on social media, and tracked content performance via Google AnalyticsIndependently managed several projects simultaneously Selected and edited photosOversaw and organized incoming YourTango Experts SEO content Assigned content to and advised Editorial Interns Coordinated with co-workers in a digital work environment

Editorial Intern

• May 2014 - Mar 2015

Built and edited articles in Drupal to improve grammar, formatting, and overall continuityAssisted Editorial team in various tasks as neededPerformed Search Engine Optimization Coordinated with co-workers in a digital work environment

Intern

• Mar 2014 - May 2014

Co-wrote and edited a youth speech delivered at the UN Edited proposals, flyers, fundraising documents, and other general written work Aided in the organization of BANg fundraising events Authored briefings on states' positions on nuclear disarmament Served as Assistant Coordinator of Events Regularly interacted with UN personnel Created and edited entries to a blog centered around youth participation at the 2014 NPT Preparatory Conference Co-wrote and edited a youth speech delivered at the UN Edited proposals, flyers, fundraising documents, and other general written work Aided in the organization of BANg fundraising events Authored briefings on states' positions on nuclear disarmament Served as Assistant Coordinator of Events Regularly interacted with UN personnel Created and edited entries to a blog centered around youth participation at the 2014 NPT Preparatory Conference

Intern

• Sep 2013 - Dec 2013

Wrote for Reaching Critical Will's First Committee Monitor (Establishment of WMDFZ in Middle East) Aided in the Organization of United Nations side events Attended and reported on events at the United Nations Gained insight into the workings of a non-governmental organization Wrote for Reaching Critical Will's First Committee Monitor (Establishment of WMDFZ in Middle East) Aided in the Organization of United Nations side events Attended and reported on events at the United Nations Gained insight into the workings of a non-governmental organization

Political Analyst

• Jan 2012 - May 2013

Wrote, edited, and recorded copy for WRKC Weekly News covering political topics, specifically developments in the 2012 Presidential Race Wrote, edited, and recorded copy for WRKC Weekly News covering political topics, specifically developments in the 2012 Presidential Race

Writing Center Tutor and Peer Editor

• Sep 2011 - May 2013

Edited students' academic papers for grammar, content, and styleGained extensive editing experience with a variety of formatting styles (APA, MLA, Chicago, etc.)Helped students gain a better understanding of writing fundamentals

Campus Organizer for Voter Registration

• Sep 2012 - Oct 2012

Ran a Student Center table where the King's College Community could register to votePromoted the importance of voting and provided election information to all students, regardless of party affiliation

Canvass Director

• Aug 2012 - Dec 2012

Part of the Wilkes-Barre grassroots movement to reelect President Obama in 2012 Worked as Canvass Coordinator organizing and overseeing volunteers who interacted door-to-door with constituents Participated in phone banking and data entry Coordinated a Voter Registration Information Center at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital Helped voters by providing some necessary information to make a well-informed political choice Participated in an innovative and intensive GOTV initiative