Experience

Carlsbad Magazine

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Contributing Writer & Photographer

  • Aug 2022 - Present

  Carlsbad, California, United States Share stories from within the lens of a camera and the four corners of a written page. Cover topics such as food, art, and culture, as well as interview local business owners and beyond. Maintain excellent writing, editing, photography, and interpersonal skills, while meeting deadlines and prioritizing effective communication.



Conscience VC

• United States
• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
• 700 & Above Employee

• Freelance Writer and Editor at Sara Ruth Creative

  • Apr 2019 - Present

  Greater San Diego Area Provide professional editing and writing services ranging from book editing to long form writing and editing for blogs and magazines. Articulate brands' messages and tones through carefully crafted copywriting and visual content.

• Photographer at Sara Ruth Creative

  • Mar 2011 - Present

  Based in San Diego Area, but will travel anywhere Experienced wedding, lifestyle, and portrait photographer, as well as seasoned traveler. San Diego-based, but globally nurtured.



Brixton

• United States
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Brand Marketing Copywriter

  • 2019 - 2020

  Oceanside, California Responsible for all DTC and trade-facing copywriting and editing, including blogs (doing such things as attending events and interviewing artists), email marketing, website descriptions, and catalog descriptions/marketing spreads. Also provide event photography/post production for much of the blog content. Collaborate on high level seasonal marketing copy, as well as take part in regular meetings with executives, presenting new ideas for the improvement of brand tone. Responsible for calendar… Show more Responsible for all DTC and trade-facing copywriting and editing, including blogs (doing such things as attending events and interviewing artists), email marketing, website descriptions, and catalog descriptions/marketing spreads. Also provide event photography/post production for much of the blog content. Collaborate on high level seasonal marketing copy, as well as take part in regular meetings with executives, presenting new ideas for the improvement of brand tone. Responsible for calendar and document creation, due to this being the first time a copywriter position has been held at this company. Blog was down for several years, and alongside others, got it up and launched, including digging up backlogged material and creating ongoing blog calendar. Show less



Mazing Magazine

• Editor

  • 2018 - 2020

  Responsible for curating and editing content for the travel and social justice sections, including both written and visual content. Report directly to Editorial Director, as well as provide overall support in leadership of the magazine—and facilitate any necessary communication between writers, manage deadlines, and provide final proofreading.



Bandemer Accountancy Corp.

• Accounting

• Receptionist

  • 2016 - 2019

  Maintain a friendly and warm disposition while greeting clients and answering phones. Complete administrative responsibilities, such as filing and scanning tax documents, assisting with appointment scheduling, emailing/calling clients, and cultivating a neat and orderly office environment.



CSUSM Cougar Chronicle

• Opinion Editor

  • 2017 - 2018

  Lead a team of writers and curate content as well as edit all articles submitted to Opinion section of bi-weekly school newspaper. Write articles for multiple sections, as well as maintain responsibility for the timely submission of all pieces in Opinion section.



Ragz Dressware Enterprises Inc.

• Wardrobe Stylist & Keyholder

  • Mar 2015 - Aug 2016

  Carlsbad, CA -Appointment-driven wardrobe stylist -Sales performer -Key holder, maintaining a leadership role on the team -Social media coordinator -Photographer



JPMorgan Chase & Co.

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Bank Teller

  • Mar 2012 - Mar 2014

  11354 SW Durham Rd. Tigard, OR 97224 Welcomed customers, ran over-the-counter and drive-through transactions, referred credit cards and new accounts, handled copy/fax machines, answered phones, efficiently used computer systems. Held additional title of “ATM Teller." Job included transfer of cash between vault and ATM two times per week.



Life Christian School

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• 5th and 6th Grade Volleyball Coach

  • Aug 2013 - Nov 2013

  Ran practices, directed drills, created coaching plans, exemplified leadership and critical thinking, and cultivated an environment of fun, encouragement, and relationship-building.



Snap Fitness 24/7

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Manager

  • Aug 2011 - Jul 2012

  6296 SW Meadows Rd. Lake Oswego, OR 97035 Performed membership sales and administration, handled Back Office management, made calls/billing invoices, in charge of upkeep of facilities, was tanning certified to operate tanning and help customers with tanning questions.



Portrait Innovations

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Photographer/Sales Associate

  • Mar 2011 - Apr 2012

  Photographed children, families, and portraits. Job included post processing of photos, performing sales, handling printing machines, cleaning, operating phones, and making appointments. Held highest employee sales.