Experience

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  10 Missions Media

  • Associate Editor

    • Aug 2020 - Jun 2021

    I guide and oversee content creation for the leading monthly industry magazine designed to inform, inspire, and provide real-world solutions for auto care professionals. From the culling of daily industry news to the writing of in-depth, data-driven features, I plan, source, develop, write, edit, and promote short and long-form content for the magazine's print and digital formats. I also manage the magazine's website, social media channels, and the production of daily newsletters, weekly podcasts, monthly video content, webinars, annual event content, and more.

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  Tiger Oak Media

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

  • Editor - Illinois Meetings + Events Magazine

    • Feb 2019 - Aug 2020

    As the Editor of Illinois Meetings+Events Magazine I managed all aspects of print content production for a quarterly niche trade publication, from the conception of editorial lineups to the proofing of final layouts. Through close market coverage and relationship building with a diverse range of key industry professionals, I researched and produced fresh industry coverage of emerging trends and core challenges. I also directed the magazine’s Editorial Advisory Board, and oversaw the production of an annual Hall of Fame awards process from the collection of nominations to the marketing and promotion of award winners.

  • Senior Editor - Meetings + Events Media

    • Oct 2017 - Aug 2020

    As Senior Editor I worked hand in hand with the brand's Managing Editor to produced and manage the production of nine quarterly trade publications. I developed regional and national content strategies employed across all Meetings+Events titles to maximize internal resources and grow the brand's print and digital reach. I managed the production of SEO-friendly content and campaigns, social promotion calendars, weekly newsletters, and more. I managed the hiring, training, and mentorship of a team of editorial interns.

  • Managing Editor - Minnesota Business Magazine

    • Jan 2016 - Oct 2017

    I oversaw the production of a monthly local business magazine, from brainstorming editorial calendars and story angles to supervising a talented team of writers, proofing copy, and approving layouts while preserving brand tone and style, and ensuring deadlines were met. I assigned, wrote, and edited monthly print and digital articles in collaboration with Editor-in-Chief, and assisted in the planning and production of 10 to 15 annual editorial and sponsored events, multimedia projects, digital campaigns, and native content strategies.

  • Digital Marketing Associate

    • Mar 2014 - Mar 2016

    I managed the websites and social media channels for a suite of 11 bridal, business, and community lifestyle magazines, cultivating a clear digital web presence and audience growth for each. I coordinated social media schedules and campaigns to boost digital readership and engagement, facilitated live digital coverage of signature in-house and sponsored events, and produced weekly newsletters and various digital assets. I also tracked, analyzed, and synthesized analytic data for all brand platforms and titles to guide future content strategies.

  • Digital Editor

    • Apr 2013 - Mar 2014

    As Digital Editor I oversaw the digital success of nine magazine titles, directing the editorial strategy and flow of each magazine's website. I uploaded and managed the flow of web articles and social media content, created and distributed monthly brand newsletters, and reported on web and social analytics. I also teamed with the company's in-house web developer to plan and execute a redesign of the magazine's websites, and oversaw the migration of digital content from old to new platforms.

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  University of Minnesota

  • United States
  • Higher Education
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Community Development Coordinator

    • Aug 2013 - Dec 2013

  • Marketing & Communication Coordinator

    • May 2012 - Dec 2013

  • Office Assistant

    • Sep 2010 - Dec 2013