Experience

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  SEEN Magazine

  • Contributor

    • Mar 2023 - Present

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  Self-Employed

  • Freelance

  • Freelance Writer & Editor

    • 2008 - Present
    • Freelance

    Writer, editor and proofreader of magazine articles, press releases and various communications

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  The Shores Magazine

  • Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan, United States

  • Editor

    • Aug 2021 - May 2024
    • Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan, United States

    • Spearheading the content management of a new magazine, the Shores, by making connections with local nonprofits, schools, city officials and employees, city committees and residents. • Brainstorming story ideas, conducting frequent interviews and writing a variety of human interest features and news articles.

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  Grosse Pointe Yacht Club

  • Grosse Pointe Shores, MI

  • Communications Manager

    • Jan 2018 - Nov 2020
    • Grosse Pointe Shores, MI

    • Writer and editor for weekly e-newsletter, quarterly magazine and bi-weekly newsletter• Managed a wide range of content for Website, mobile app, email marketing and print publications • Projects included: writing for web/magazine/marketing materials, managing launch of mobile app and text messaging program, coordinating website redesign

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  Grosse Pointe Yacht Club

  • Grosse Pointe Shores, MI

  • Membership Communications Editor

    • Jan 2006 - Sep 2008
    • Grosse Pointe Shores, MI

    • Writer and editor for the club’s weekly e-newsletter, monthly print newsletter and quarterly magazine – writing articles, proofreading, conducting interviews and ensuring deadlines were met.• Proofreader and writer for both internal and external communications, including marketing materials and press releases.• Designer, regularly creating a large variety of print materials, such as posters, event programs and the monthly newsletter.

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  Federal-Mogul Motorparts

  • Southfield, MI

  • Communications Specialist

    • Aug 2003 - Jan 2006
    • Southfield, MI

    • Writer of the company’s daily news briefs, as well articles (utilizing AP style) – on products, plants and employees – for the company’s internal publication, distributed to 45,000 employees worldwide.• Proofreader of numerous print materials – brochures, advertisements, PowerPoint presentations and newsletters – as well as Internet and Intranet content.• Public relations responsibilities, such as writing international and local press releases; searching daily for pertinent news clips and sending to upper management.

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  Community Lifestyles Newspaper

  • Rochester, MI

  • Community Editor

    • Sep 2001 - May 2003
    • Rochester, MI

    • Editor, writer and photographer for Community Lifestyles’ Auburn Hills newspaper.• Layout pages of the newspaper on a weekly basis, as well as designing the cover of the Auburn Hills newspaper.• Interviews ranging from business owners to non-profit organizations to city officials.