Experience

Bible Study Fellowship

• United States
• Professional Training and Coaching
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Editorial Specialist

  • Oct 2021 - Present



North State Parent Magazine

• United States
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Freelance Writer

  • Dec 2015 - Present

  Paragliders. Paint recyclers. Parents and grandparents. Writing for North State Parent (NSP) magazine lets me slip me into the daily lives of bold and brilliant individuals from all over five counties in northern California. With NSP, I have cultivated skills in conducting in-person and phone interviews, gathering the bricks to build articles that display the hearts of people, events, and organizations. Working remotely, I’ve gained project- and people-management experience, complementing my organization and communication skills. Show less

• Freelance Writer/Editor

  • Dec 2015 - Present

  What do an aerospace engineering firm, a school emergency response system, and a fiction novelist all have in common? They’ve all been clients of my freelance writing and editing services! Whether searching for misplaced commas in engineering project proposals, transferring and generating content for new school websites, or co-crafting a compelling storyline, I bring a constructive perspective, a critical eye, and high standards that lead to clear and effective prose. In any field, logic remains logic and good writing remains good writing! Show less



Chico Unified School District

• Chico, California, United States

• Admin Specialist

  • Sep 2020 - Oct 2021



Bidwell Presbyterian Church

• Chico, California Area

• Administrative Assistant, Interim Communications Coordinator

  • Jan 2017 - Jul 2020

  “You put the wheels on the carts of our dreams,” one of my program directors told me. Her whimsical metaphor describes my primary goal as an administrative assistant for four church ministries: to provide the practical support required to turn ideas into events and programs. This practical support usually consists of managing calendars; reserving venues; creating imagery for print and web promotional material; communicating with participants via email, text, and social media campaigns; and tracking payments and participants. Want to sum that up in one breath? Try, “Event management and communications coordination.” January 2017-May 2019 February 2019-May2019 Interim Communications Coordinator February 2020-Present Show less



Strategic Investment Chico

• Chico, CA

• Operations Coordinator

  • Jan 2016 - Jun 2016

  CFP? CDFA? CRPC? I had no idea what these financial advising acronyms meant either when I started at Strategic Investment, Chico (SIC). I put my industry-outsider status to good use, however, by making promotional language more accessible to potential clients. At SIC, I also developed industry-approved content during a website overhaul, navigated a CRM system, managed special projects, and hosted value-added client events. CFP? CDFA? CRPC? I had no idea what these financial advising acronyms meant either when I started at Strategic Investment, Chico (SIC). I put my industry-outsider status to good use, however, by making promotional language more accessible to potential clients. At SIC, I also developed industry-approved content during a website overhaul, navigated a CRM system, managed special projects, and hosted value-added client events.



LifeAgape International

• Evry, France

• Writer and Editor

  • Sep 2013 - Aug 2015

  “My wife I shaving a baby.” Uh-oh. Is an unusually hairy baby getting a buzz cut, or is a misplaced space creating a misconception? As I collected reports from staff members to develop into stories and reports for fund development and maintenance, I collected chuckles as well. Writing and editing in France gave me experience with international communication, event planning, and Christian nonprofit operations. “My wife I shaving a baby.” Uh-oh. Is an unusually hairy baby getting a buzz cut, or is a misplaced space creating a misconception? As I collected reports from staff members to develop into stories and reports for fund development and maintenance, I collected chuckles as well. Writing and editing in France gave me experience with international communication, event planning, and Christian nonprofit operations.



University of California, Davis Student Academic Success Center

• Davis, California

• Writing Center Tutor

  • Sep 2010 - Jun 2013

  “Put your paper down. Look me in the eyes. Now, tell me what you’re trying to say.” As a writing tutor, I loved using tactics like this to help university students overcome the hurdles of overwhelming essay prompts and failed first drafts. From coaching English-learners to use definite and indefinite articles, to helping master’s students develop their thesis arguments, I gained skills in teaching, communicating, and interacting compassionately with diverse populations. “Put your paper down. Look me in the eyes. Now, tell me what you’re trying to say.” As a writing tutor, I loved using tactics like this to help university students overcome the hurdles of overwhelming essay prompts and failed first drafts. From coaching English-learners to use definite and indefinite articles, to helping master’s students develop their thesis arguments, I gained skills in teaching, communicating, and interacting compassionately with diverse populations.