Summary
A creative and collaborative writer, eagle-eye editor, and trusted fact-checker with four years of experience building brand voices through copywriting and research.
Skills
- AP Stylebook, Chicago Manual of Style, and Merriam-Webster.com for writing, editing, and proofreading
- Fact-checking research both online and through direct communication with writers and contributors
- Content and client management: ActiveCampaign, Trello, Kentico, Salesforce, FileMaker Pro, MindBody, Excel, etc
- Adobe Creative Suite (Publisher, Illustrator, InDesign, etc)
Work History
Unified Compliance May 2020 – Present
Lexicographer Remote Role
- Writing definitions for terms from technical documents
- Mapping documents to national and international standards
- Reviewing and setting up authority documents
Experience June 2019 – May 2020
Copywriter Seattle, WA
- Copywriter for hundreds of educational travel programs
- Crafting all of the copy for the relaunch of the website
- Copyeditor and writer for B2C marketing and B2B communications
- Developed the brand voice based on audience and competitor research
Virtuoso Travel December 2018 – June 2019
Freelance Fact-Checker Seattle, WA
- Detailed fact-checking for catalogs, articles, glossaries, interviews, advertorials, and more
- Online research and communicating directly with local and global contacts to confirm accuracy of written copy
Virtuoso Travel July 2018 – February 2019
Marketing Assistant, Copywriter, & Content Manager Seattle, WA
- Edited copy using style guides which apply the Chicago Manual of Style and Merriam-Webster Dictionary
- Copyedited two of Virtuoso’s directories, including their 706-page publication, Best of the Best
- Wrote the Virtuoso’s Best of 2018 listings: ten travel partners featured as winners for the year
- Content management of images, text, and index selections with Kentico, FileMaker Pro, etc
Purdie Rogers November 2017 – April 2018
Customer Experience Writer Seattle, WA
- Collaborated with the public relations team to write content that improves B2C relationships
- Resolved customers’ technical questions through Salesforce, forums, and social media
Riot of Orange October 2017 – January 2018
Social Media Manager Seattle, WA
- Created, scheduled, and boosted content on social media with Facebook and Twitter
- Communicated with business contacts by email for events, contests, and photo content
Sugar Plum: The Sugaring Experts September 2016 – September 2017
Marketing & Communications Manager Seattle, WA
- Email marketing, copywriting, selecting and designing images, and scheduling newsletters
- Web content management, writing FAQ, profiles, blog articles, and general updates
- Graphic design and digital media marketing, creating ads with Adobe Creative Suite
- Mentored new receptionists in administrative skills, scheduling, and customer service
Sugar Plum: The Sugaring Experts May 2016 – September 2016
Receptionist & Office Administrator Seattle, WA
- Customer relationship management, personalized interaction by phone, email, and in person
- Scheduled customers for appointments with MindBody business management software
Privateer Lynx Educational Foundation September 2014 – December 2014
Deckhand East Coast
- Guided guests on deck tours during day sails and assisted passenger needs during transits
- Repair and maintenance of the ship daily, as well as during full down-rig in fall/winter
Trackers Earth – East Bay June 2014 – August 2014
Lead Instructor Berkeley, CA
- Outdoor Educator for children ages 6-14 years old, leading overnight and day camps
- Storytelling and curriculum creation for archery, zombie camp, and wilderness survival skills
Grays Harbor Historical Seaport March 2014 – May 2014
Steward & Education Coordinator West Coast
- Live aboard educator and tour coordinator for walking tours, sails, and field trips
- Ensured the safety of guests on board, entertained and educated them in maritime history
- Coordinated the crew’s schedules for tours, daily maintenance, and cleaning duties
Fresh Fitness & Dance October 2013 – February 2014
Administrative Assistant & Content Manager Seattle, WA
- Digital media design and marketing with Facebook, MailChimp, Wix, and Squarespace
- Communications support through email messages and MindBody software
- Content development, account management, and record keeping with G-Suite
Writerly Projects
Fact-Checking: Virtuoso Life, Best of the Best, Symposium Magazine, and more
– Topics: international travel, hotels, culinary experiences, tours, spas and fitness activities, personal interviews, book reviews, etc
– Content types: catalogs, articles, glossaries, general publications, and advertorials
Destinations & Experiences Directory 2019: Copyedited and Content Management with a B2B focus
Best of the Best 2019: Copyedited Virtuoso Travel’s 706-page publication from start to finish
Best of 2018: Copywriting for Virtuoso Travel’s winning hotels, destinations, and experiences
Good Mourning (2018): content writing for a nonprofit art therapy festival for processing grief
Chamberlain (2017-2018): technical writing for smart home technology
Sugar Plum (2016-2017): writing, editing, proofreading, and designing blog articles, social media content, advertorials, speeches, and emails for beauty, skincare, and wellness
Grays Harbor Historical Seaport (2014): travel writing for traditional tall ship adventures
Trackers Earth (2014): storyteller and educator for a children’s wilderness camp
Fresh Fitness & Dance (2013-2014): fitness writing for social media, emails, and blogs
Rose’s Engineering (2008-2010): technical writing and communications for civil engineering
Education
California State University, Sacramento Graduated: Summer 2018
Bachelor of Arts in English: Poetry & Drama