Experience

AllGear Digital

• United States
• Technology, Information and Media
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sponsored Content & Contributing Editor

  • Jan 2020 - Present



Freelance

• Egypt
• Human Resources
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Writer/ Editor

  • Apr 2014 - Present

  Accomplished writer and editor with experience in national, regional and local consumer magazines and websites • Content at GearJunkie • Focused on the outdoors space, be it gear, industry retail, or social and environmental issues. Accomplished writer and editor with experience in national, regional and local consumer magazines and websites • Content at GearJunkie • Focused on the outdoors space, be it gear, industry retail, or social and environmental issues.



Yellow Scene Magazine

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

• Managing Editor

  • May 2016 - May 2017



Active Interest Media

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

• Freelance Contributor

  • Aug 2015 - Nov 2016

  Contributing writer and editor for Outdoor Retailer Daily, covering the Outdoor Retailer Summer/Winter Market trade shows. Contributing writer and editor for Outdoor Retailer Daily, covering the Outdoor Retailer Summer/Winter Market trade shows.



Virginia Commonwealth University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Contract Digital Editor | University Markeing

  • Jul 2015 - Aug 2015

  Filled in as a digital editor during the overhaul of two large websites.Wrote and edited existing copy.Restructured site architecture to improve messaging and UX. Filled in as a digital editor during the overhaul of two large websites.Wrote and edited existing copy.Restructured site architecture to improve messaging and UX.



Sourcing Journal

• United States
• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Freelance Copyeditor

  • Jan 2015 - Jul 2015

  Copy and line edited textile and fashion industry content for Hertzman Media Group websites: Sourcing Journal, Vamp and Rivet. Copy and line edited textile and fashion industry content for Hertzman Media Group websites: Sourcing Journal, Vamp and Rivet.



Rundown

• Software Development

• Copy Chief

  • Feb 2013 - Mar 2014

  Copy edited and fact checked content for Web and daily e-newsletter.Remotely coordinated copy flow with seven editors for 10 verticals.Developed style preferences for common food and beverage spellings to give publisher a uniform voice. Copy edited and fact checked content for Web and daily e-newsletter.Remotely coordinated copy flow with seven editors for 10 verticals.Developed style preferences for common food and beverage spellings to give publisher a uniform voice.



Men's Journal

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

• Editorial and Web Production

  • Sep 2012 - Feb 2014

  Scrubbed HTML and prepared content for Web publication using in-house CMS. Updated and fact-checked older content. Added relevant links according to SEO standards.Pitched and wrote service pieces and reviews for the website; mensjournal.com.Coordinated with editorial and photo editors to schedule Web posts. Scrubbed HTML and prepared content for Web publication using in-house CMS. Updated and fact-checked older content. Added relevant links according to SEO standards.Pitched and wrote service pieces and reviews for the website; mensjournal.com.Coordinated with editorial and photo editors to schedule Web posts.



SheKnows.com

• Writing and Editing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Landing Page Editor

  • Oct 2012 - Jun 2013

  Updated landing page with new posts throughout the day.Decided play for stories based on content.Wrote heds, deks and summaries in tone aimed at site's audience.Acquired, trimmed and resized photos Updated landing page with new posts throughout the day.Decided play for stories based on content.Wrote heds, deks and summaries in tone aimed at site's audience.Acquired, trimmed and resized photos



Twenty What magazine

• Associate Editor / Advice Columnist

  • Jun 2012 - Jun 2012

  Edited department stories for structure, detail, and tone. Assisted writers with story development and finding sources. Wrote heds, deks and contributed to layout design.As a reluctant advice columnist, I disseminated sage wisdom to our audience of twenty-something professional women. I'm being only half-sarcastic; it is harder than it sounds. Edited department stories for structure, detail, and tone. Assisted writers with story development and finding sources. Wrote heds, deks and contributed to layout design.As a reluctant advice columnist, I disseminated sage wisdom to our audience of twenty-something professional women. I'm being only half-sarcastic; it is harder than it sounds.



Syracuse New Times

• United States
• Book and Periodical Publishing

• Reporting Intern

  • Jan 2012 - May 2012

  Wrote everything from cover features to FOB briefs for the alt-weekly. Wrote everything from cover features to FOB briefs for the alt-weekly.



Corporation for Public Broadcasting

• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Research Assistant to the Ombdudsman

  • Jan 2012 - May 2012

  Gathered background information and comments from public complaints or questions. Concerns often included media bias, appropriate topics and compliance with broadcast or funding standards Gathered background information and comments from public complaints or questions. Concerns often included media bias, appropriate topics and compliance with broadcast or funding standards



Vulcan Video

• United States
• Retail

• Movie Snob

  • 2005 - 2011



Austin American-Statesman

• United States
• Newspaper Publishing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Metro Desk Intern

  • Sep 2007 - Dec 2007

  Reported on breaking news, assisted other reporters and wrote features for the weekend metro front. Reported on breaking news, assisted other reporters and wrote features for the weekend metro front.



The Daily Texan

• United States
• Newspaper Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Reporter; Managing Editor

  • Sep 2006 - Aug 2007

  Oversaw newsroom staff; including hiring senior editors and allocating budget. Represented newspaper in meetings with university and public officials.Held daily meeting to stay abreast and direct daily coverage and special projects.Advised reporters and editors.Edited copy to enforce AP style, ensure context and avoid libel. Oversaw newsroom staff; including hiring senior editors and allocating budget. Represented newspaper in meetings with university and public officials.Held daily meeting to stay abreast and direct daily coverage and special projects.Advised reporters and editors.Edited copy to enforce AP style, ensure context and avoid libel.



The University of Texas at Austin

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Bicycle Program Coordinator

  • 2000 - 2006

  Helped establish the campus bike program, wrote grant proposals and recommended criteria for request for proposals.Assisted with other alternative-transportation programs; which established a weekend charter shuttle for students who commuted to major cities and ride-sharing program. Helped establish the campus bike program, wrote grant proposals and recommended criteria for request for proposals.Assisted with other alternative-transportation programs; which established a weekend charter shuttle for students who commuted to major cities and ride-sharing program.