Experience

Vernier Science Education

• United States
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Copywriter/Editor

  • Jul 2023 - Present



Fort West

• United States
• Marketing Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Copywriter / QA Manager

  • 2020 - Jul 2023

  • Develop and execute content/copy ideas across a range of digital and traditional media channels for clients spanning healthcare, spirits, sportswear, and tech industries • Collaborate with creatives, strategists, designers, and client stakeholders to copy edit and proofread content in line with overarching messaging themes and goals • Work toward a zero-error rate on all strategic, creative, digital, and media-related deliverables through meticulous quality control, proofreading, and attention to detail • Develop and maintain client-specific copy, style, graphic, branding, and regulatory guidelines resulting in consistent brand messaging across all channels Show less



Translations.com

• Translation and Localization
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Test Lead

  • 2018 - 2020

  • Manage final QA for website/mobile localization projects for a range of multinational clients• Hire and manage freelance linguists and agencies for testing projects• Responsible for administration of the Translations.com technology suite, including JIRA and proprietary, internal/client-facing localization software (OneLink, Project Director, and Term Manager)• Collaborate with other departments in production, such as sales, engineering, DTP, and tech to ensure efficient and effective project success Show less

• Quality Control Specialist

  • 2017 - 2020

  • Responsible for final graphic and non-linguistic review of client deliverables (documents, websites, e-learning modules)• Ensured brand and linguistic consistency as well as consistent adherence to locale conventions by cross-checking style guides and glossaries• Coordinated with project managers, linguists, and DTP team in a fast-paced environment• Generated and revised client style guides and project glossaries• Used project management system JIRA as well as proprietary technology such as WordFast and Term Manager Show less



ETS Global B.V.

• Netherlands
• Education Management
• 100 - 200 Employee

• AP Exam Reader

  • 2015 - 2017

  Read and scored AP English Language and Composition exams while prioritizing speed and accuracy Read and scored AP English Language and Composition exams while prioritizing speed and accuracy



University of Oregon

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Composition Instructor

  • 2012 - 2016

  • Taught argumentative and research composition courses as instructor of record • Designed syllabi and lesson plans, guided class discussion, and assigned grades based on class performance and written work • Guided and counseled individual students during office hours and individual conferences • Integrated digital resources into writing classroom and curriculum • Developed and piloted new curriculum • Taught argumentative and research composition courses as instructor of record • Designed syllabi and lesson plans, guided class discussion, and assigned grades based on class performance and written work • Guided and counseled individual students during office hours and individual conferences • Integrated digital resources into writing classroom and curriculum • Developed and piloted new curriculum



Tutor.com

• United States
• E-Learning Providers
• 700 & Above Employee

• English and Essay Writing Tutor

  • Sep 2009 - Sep 2012



Epicenter Network

• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Web Content Writer

  • May 2011 - Jun 2012

  • Wrote SEO optimized content for niche subject-matter websites at a small marketing company • Produced clean, effective copy in a fast-paced work environment • Coordinated with PMs and designers on content implementation • Wrote SEO optimized content for niche subject-matter websites at a small marketing company • Produced clean, effective copy in a fast-paced work environment • Coordinated with PMs and designers on content implementation



AEON Corporation

• Japan
• Education Management
• 200 - 300 Employee

• English Instructor

  • Mar 2010 - May 2011

  I provided private English Language instruction for adult individuals and small groups classes. Topics focused on conversation skills, grammar review, and cultural lessons. I also practiced international business relations, textbook sales, and classroom sign ups. I provided private English Language instruction for adult individuals and small groups classes. Topics focused on conversation skills, grammar review, and cultural lessons. I also practiced international business relations, textbook sales, and classroom sign ups.



Barnes & Noble, Inc.

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Bookseller

  • May 2008 - Aug 2009

  Assisted patrons in locating/purchasing requested items as well as offering personalized reading recommendations based on customer interests. Assisted patrons in locating/purchasing requested items as well as offering personalized reading recommendations based on customer interests.



Birch Bay State Park

• United States
• Nonprofit Organization Management

• Park Aide

  • Jun 2008 - Aug 2008