WORK EXPERIENCE
Magazine and Strategic Content Editor, University of Michigan
April 2023-present
Editor of The Michigan Engineer magazine
Manage editorial strategy and calendars, quality control, look and feel, deadlines and coordinate internal and external writers, designers and other staff
Manage magazine content for inclusivity and alignment with College goals
Conceptualize, research and write feature articles, videos and other content that has won CASE Circle of Excellence and Michigan Emmy Awards
Developed an expanded digital magazine product that has enabled the Michigan Engineer brand to reach new platforms and audiences
Handle content development for annual 24-page College Profile
Senior News and Feature Writer/Assistant Magazine Editor, University of Michigan
November 2014-April 2023
Researched and wrote news and feature content for web, social media and the award-winning Michigan Engineer magazine
Pitched and placed news content in national news outlets like the Wall Street Journal, Popular Science and the Discovery Channel
Assistant editor of Michigan Engineer magazine
Senior Marketing Writer/Public Relations Manager, Thomson Reuters
June 2009-November 2014
Wrote award-winning social media and marketing copy for tax and accounting software division of Thomson Reuters including corporate website, technology blogs, events, corporate publications, advertising campaigns, email marketing, collateral materials
Managed public relations activities for tax and accounting software division
Copywriter/PR Manager/Agency Associate, Brogan & Partners Advertising
January 1999-January 2009
Conceptualized, wrote, and edited award-winning copy, Webby-winning online content, social media, broadcast, print, direct mail, targeted emails
Created, organized, and promoted press conferences and promotional events as part of Brogan & Partners public relations team
Public Relations Manager, QUIT, London, UK
May-July 1998
Managed events and public relations activities for the UK's largest stop-smoking charity
Wrote and edited copy, arranged photo shoots, worked with sponsors, and contributed creative concepts for QUIT's 1998-99 Annual Report
Served as liaison between QUIT staff and UK-wide broadcast and print media
Marketing/Public Relations Assistant, Miller Auditorium, Kalamazoo, MI
July 1997-December 1998
Handled marketing, events, and public relations for Broadway productions and international performers at Michigan's third-largest performing arts venue
EDUCATION
Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan
Bachelor of Arts, graduated Magna Cum Laude
Double Major in Practical Writing and Organizational Communication
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES
Working knowledge of Asana, Photoshop, InDesign, WordPress