Experience

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  Gardner Business Media, Inc.

  • United States
  • Book and Periodical Publishing
  • 100 - 200 Employee

  • Editor-in-Chief

    • Jan 2023 - Present

  • Executive Editor

    • Jan 2022 - Jan 2023

  • Senior Editor

    • May 2017 - Feb 2022

    Senior Editor for Modern Machine Shop and contributing editor for Additive Manufacturing Media with a specialized writing focus on how technologies, processes and techniques are helping metalworking manufacturers improve productivity and competitiveness. Published by Gardner Business Media, Inc.Co-host & producer of "Made in the USA," a documentary podcast series that examines the health and stability of the U.S. manufacturing sector with a focus on supply chains, automation, trade policy and challenges related to technical education and skilled labor.Former full-time senior editor with Additive Manufacturing Media, devoted to industrial applications of 3D printing technology.

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  Northern Kentucky University

  • Northern Kentucky University

  • Editor-in-Chief, NKU Magazine + Inside NKU; Host & Producer, Ask NKU podcast

    • Sep 2010 - May 2017
    • Northern Kentucky University

    Led an editorial team through the creative process for internal and external communications, and partnered with key stakeholders—legislators, community partners, faculty, and alumni—to support increased enrollment, market share, brand identity, and strategic goals of the university. Served as digital and print editor of NKU Magazine, the university's flagship publication, and was the founder and lead administrator of the NKU Magazine mobile app (Adobe DPS)—executed alongside a top-to-bottom redesign and rebranding in 2015. Creator, producer, and host of the Ask NKU podcast, the university's first official podcast. Led a collaborative, multi-department communications team through writing, assigning, and editing strategic content through Northern Kentucky University’s Office of Marketing and Communications.Supported content production, technical advice, and editorial direction for major university priorities, including print and digital news, the university's top social media channels, development/donor publications, speech writing, and served as a point of contact with key university community members, alumni, civic leaders, legislators, faculty, and staff.

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  Cincinnati Magazine

  • Cincinnati Area, KY

  • Associate Editor

    • Dec 2005 - Sep 2010
    • Cincinnati Area, KY

    Served as editor for the magazine's news, arts, and culture section, Frontlines—the front-of-book (FOB) department where I learned to respect and love the editing and content curation process as much as I loved (and still do) long-form feature writing.Conceptualized, wrote, assigned, and edited original content. Worked closely with the art department on design concepts and layout, evaluated and prioritized content and events for media coverage, and maintained a deep contact list of high-profile sources in the worlds of business, sports, the arts, and media.I also wrote restaurant reviews. Lots of them. It's pretty much as fun as it sounds. Contributed as a department and feature writer. Served as lead editor for the 2009-2010 Cincinnati City Guide.

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  Various national and regional magazines

  • Freelance Writer and Editor

    • Jan 2004 - Aug 2010

    • Men’s Journal• Cincinnati Magazine• Cincinnati USA Official Visitor’s Guide• Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber Business Guide• Bridge Worldwide

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  Knowledge Networks (formerly Promotion Decisions, Inc.)

  • Cincinnati, OH

  • Information Systems Administrator/Data Specialist

    • Jan 1998 - Jan 2003
    • Cincinnati, OH

    Information Systems Administrator/Data Specialist for market research company specializing in data warehousing, data mining, and analysis for consumer products companies such as Procter & Gamble, Sarah Lee, and General Mills. Areas of responsibility included hardware/asset tracking, system back-up, disaster recovery, and quality control.