Content and Education Manager

• May 2020 - Present

I currently manage the Content & Education Team at GGS. I am the direct contact for 5 content team members, and help manage relationships with 15+ subject matter experts who contract with GGS and share their knowledge as Curriculum Developers. I am responsible for managing content projects and the day-to-day activities of the content staff, including assigning work, setting project timelines, monitoring team deadlines, providing feedback to team members, and holding team meetings. In addition, I am a senior writer, editor, and curriculum developer. Projects include developing textbook and course curricula, creating marketing and sales copy, guiding content strategy, writing email newsletters and autoresponders, writing social media posts, and facilitating article creation with our subject matter experts (from ideation, strategy, and SEO research through to copyediting and publication). Show less

Developmental Editor & Writer

• Dec 2019 - May 2020

Girls Gone Strong provides the most trusted content for women’s health, wellness, nutrition, training, and lifestyle information in the world. I work with a team of writers, editors, marketers, and subject matter experts to prepare different types of content for publication and distribution. Some of the projects I work on include writing website copy and sales pages; editing and developing textbooks and workbooks; outlining, writing, and polishing 5-day educational courses; editing articles written by subject matter experts; creating video scripts for online lessons; creating marketing copy; developing outbound content for GGS email list subscribers; and developing content and writing captions for social media. Show less

Freelance Copyeditor and Copywriter

• Aug 2019 - Dec 2019

Freelance Writer and Editor

• Jan 2018 - Present

In my editing work, I provide structural editing, copyediting, and proofreading services for independent authors and academics. I accept nonfiction books, academic articles, and Ph.D. dissertations as well as speculative fiction, fantasy, contemporary, and science fiction manuscripts. I also have edited for companies like Tell Tell Poetry and VillageReach. Additionally, I also provide services as a freelance writer. I have experience with social media content, blog posts, email marketing, ghostwriting, and curriculum development. I am passionate about storytelling and writing content that is accessible, transformational, and compelling. Clients include Scribd and Girls Gone Strong. Show less

Freelance Writer and Content Editor

• Aug 2017 - Jan 2020

• Write, develop, and edit best-practice guidelines and other content for the Council of Autism Service Providers (CASP), a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping improve care for individuals with autism. • Manage multiple project components and coordinate with graphic designers, behavioral specialists, and proofreaders to produce publishable content; interview subject matter experts; train new writers and editors on style and mission; and edit book chapters, articles, and training manuals for use throughout CASP and its partner organizations. Show less

Marketing Lead

• May 2016 - Sep 2019

• Manage client and corporate communications and lead content marketing efforts. Edit and write website content, blog posts, patient education documents, and consent forms. Copyedit and proofread the bimonthly newsletter. • Fulfill a senior administrative role. Obtain insurance authorizations; onboard new patients; obtain proper consent for procedures and billing; hire and train new staff; perform weekly account deposits and audits; manage front office transactions; and act as liaison between medical staff, providers, and patients. • Work as a Registered Medical Assistant as needed to assist in emergency triage, client education, and procedures. Show less

Writer

• Jan 2018 - Feb 2019

Write and edit SEO-optimized, program-specific content aimed at high-intent prospective students. Write and edit SEO-optimized, program-specific content aimed at high-intent prospective students.

Editorial Intern

• Oct 2018 - Jan 2019

Completed a three-month internship at Girl Friday. Assisted in the book production process by copyediting, proofreading, and performing quality checks on manuscripts. Additionally helped with manuscript styling, format proofs, and promotional text development. Completed a three-month internship at Girl Friday. Assisted in the book production process by copyediting, proofreading, and performing quality checks on manuscripts. Additionally helped with manuscript styling, format proofs, and promotional text development.

Registered Medical Assistant/scribe

• Sep 2015 - May 2016

Duties involved scribing for both physicians, rooming patients, taking patient histories, stocking rooms, assisting in procedures and specimen collection, ordering medical imaging, and maintaining general clinic flow. Worked closely with patients to aid in patient education and to clarify any confusion in diagnosis or treatment plan. Triaged medical emergencies and/or patient concerns. Also worked as Certified X-Ray Technician to take films on site. Duties involved scribing for both physicians, rooming patients, taking patient histories, stocking rooms, assisting in procedures and specimen collection, ordering medical imaging, and maintaining general clinic flow. Worked closely with patients to aid in patient education and to clarify any confusion in diagnosis or treatment plan. Triaged medical emergencies and/or patient concerns. Also worked as Certified X-Ray Technician to take films on site.

Physical Therapy Aide

• Sep 2014 - Sep 2015

Acted as an aide to nine physical therapists at the outpatient clinic. Tasks included monitoring and assisting with exercise routines, patient education, providing various treatment including electric stimulation and ultrasound therapy, charting, and general clinic maintenance. Also worked part time in the front office scheduling, verifying insurance, and helping to transition into a new EMR system. Acted as an aide to nine physical therapists at the outpatient clinic. Tasks included monitoring and assisting with exercise routines, patient education, providing various treatment including electric stimulation and ultrasound therapy, charting, and general clinic maintenance. Also worked part time in the front office scheduling, verifying insurance, and helping to transition into a new EMR system.

Sales Floor Team Member

• Feb 2013 - Aug 2013

Jewelry and watches floor sales. Cross-selling across multiple departments. Building my personal business in order to attract new customers and maintain relationships with existing ones. Jewelry and watches floor sales. Cross-selling across multiple departments. Building my personal business in order to attract new customers and maintain relationships with existing ones.

Athletic training student aide

• Jan 2009 - Apr 2012