Experience

Curzio Research

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

• Digital Content Coordinator

  • Feb 2022 - Present

  · Coordinate daily publication of videos, podcasts, and website posts in collaboration with the marketing, editorial, video, and podcast/video production teams. · Produce promotional emails with segmented lists and tracked ad links using Active Campaign. · Create images for blog posts, video thumbnails, and special report covers using Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator. · Coordinate daily publication of videos, podcasts, and website posts in collaboration with the marketing, editorial, video, and podcast/video production teams. · Produce promotional emails with segmented lists and tracked ad links using Active Campaign. · Create images for blog posts, video thumbnails, and special report covers using Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator.



Huppahs.com

• United States
• Consumer Services

• Founder/Owner

  • May 2007 - Feb 2022

  · Built leading national niche wedding rental company through e-commerce website, social media marketing, and superlative customer service. · Wrote and successfully pitched articles to publications including DIY Weddings Mag and Washington Jewish Week. · Spearheaded cross promotions with national and local organizations including the Audubon Society, FiftyFlowers.com, and Catoctin Creek Distillery. · Built leading national niche wedding rental company through e-commerce website, social media marketing, and superlative customer service. · Wrote and successfully pitched articles to publications including DIY Weddings Mag and Washington Jewish Week. · Spearheaded cross promotions with national and local organizations including the Audubon Society, FiftyFlowers.com, and Catoctin Creek Distillery.



Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS)

• Kuwait
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Special Assistant for Communication

  • Jan 1997 - Jun 1998

  · Initiated and wrote Kuwait’s first national scientific research grant manual, enhancing the quality of information available for communication initiatives and grant management. · Wrote annual reports, brochures, and other publications based on researchers’ scientific papers and grant proposals to champion research sponsored by the foundation. · Overhauled research grant management database to enhance the foundation’s ability to capture and publicize details of sponsored research projects. · Managed graphic design contractors and printers. Show less



U.S. Embassy Kuwait

• Kuwait
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Special Assistant to the Senior Commercial Officer

  • Jul 1996 - Dec 1996

  · Managed workflow of busy seven-person team responsible for facilitating American exports valued at $7.8 billion annually, coordinating with embassy officials and elevating issues to the ambassador as needed. · Wrote three to five reporting cables daily for U.S. Department of Commerce officials in Washington, negotiating language with other embassy offices and securing ambassador’s approvals. · Edited all market reports and correspondence written by staff and senior officer. · Analyzed major changes in Kuwait’s commercial landscape and wrote updates for annual Kuwait Country Commercial Guide for use by U.S. companies. · Composed talking points for the ambassador and senior commercial officer to use in meetings with Kuwaiti government officials and U.S. business representatives. Show less



US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Biologist

  • May 1991 - Jul 1995

  · Wrote series of policy papers outlining new, streamlined approach to remediating hazardous waste spills as part of a ten-member team, successfully negotiating conflicting inter-departmental priorities. Won award. · Developed and wrote proposal that resolved high-profile policy on municipal responsibility under the Superfund law, conducting complex analyses and formulating novel policy approach. Wrote briefing package for White House that won superior performance award. · Led work group of federal, state, and private-sector stakeholders in writing federal policy on environmental property audits, resolving complex scientific and political issues. Won agency award. · Wrote communication materials on policy initiatives for Congress and White House. · Crafted agency responses to Congress on proposed federal environmental legislation. Show less



Boeing

• United States
• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Writer/Editor

  • Jan 1991 - Apr 1991

  As on-site contractor, wrote and edited reports, internal newsletters, and presentations related to weapon systems, Congressional actions, and the war in Iraq. As on-site contractor, wrote and edited reports, internal newsletters, and presentations related to weapon systems, Congressional actions, and the war in Iraq.



Rutgers University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Special Assistant for Communication

  • Jan 1989 - Dec 1990

  · Wrote newsletters, annual reports, and other materials to publicize researchers’ work based on interviews with scientists and researchers’ published papers and reports. · Edited scientists’ research reports for inclusion in government reporting documents. · Coordinated with photographers, graphic designers, printers, and mailing service contractors. · Managed all aspects of multi-day international scientific symposia including publicity, printed materials, registration, facilities, catering, and budget management. · Doubled conference attendance over previous years while reducing costs by 10%. · Pitched and executed publicity campaign that increased applications to undergraduate training program by 40%. Show less



Cornell University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Communication Assistant

  • Jan 1988 - Dec 1989

  · Wrote abstracts of science and engineering research projects conducted using the center’s supercomputer for reports, brochures, and other communication materials. · Wrote reports and conference materials documenting development of parallel processing operating system based on interviews with engineers. · Designed publications and conference materials. · Wrote abstracts of science and engineering research projects conducted using the center’s supercomputer for reports, brochures, and other communication materials. · Wrote reports and conference materials documenting development of parallel processing operating system based on interviews with engineers. · Designed publications and conference materials.