Professional Experience
Freelance Writer and Editor, Philadelphia, PA (2006- present)
- Writes articles and provides editing services for magazines, newspapers, websites, blogs and journals
- Creates and edits content for publishing projects
- Provides copyediting and copywriting services for corporate and nonprofit clients
- Editor of G Philly, a new series of blogs from Philadelphia magazine
- Managed several titles, including Boston magazine’s Concierge, Boston Home and New England Travel + Life
- Developed editorial content and assigned articles to freelance and staff writers, copyedited content and conceptualized creative concepts with editorial and art departments
- Managed independent contractors, invoicing and billing
- Consulted on website re-design
- Represented publications at special events
- Managed content creation, proofing, editing and editorial trafficking for a bi-monthly newsstand publication, E-Gear, and five business magazines: Dealerscope, Custom Retailer, The Source, HTSA Newsletter and Picture Business
- Reported on breaking news and business trends
- Managed content for three websites, including news exclusives, repurposed print content, event listings, resource guides and blogs
- Illustrated original cartoons
- Attended international events, conventions and trade shows, including CES, CTIA and CEDIA
- Managed production, including layout, ad placement, freelancers, staff writers and photography shoots; created original content for print publications and websites
- Launched the company’s first e-newsletter
- Attended and assisted in the production of special events, including BookTech and the Gold Ink Awards
- Managed the fine art gallery, including customer and public relations, sales, art handling, appraisals and special events
- Installed monthly art exhibitions
- Contributed editorials and political cartoons
- Named one of the most popular political cartoonists in a reader’s poll
- Managed the house, box office and volunteer staff, and arranged travel and housing for actors
- Provided public relations services and managed special events
Education
Lebanon Valley College, B.A. English (Art minor), Annville, PA (1993-1997)
- Editor of La Vie Collegienne, weekly college newspaper
- Member of Phi Alpha Epsilon academic honors society and Who’s Who Among American College Students
- Selected as an artist in the Spring Arts Juried Art Exhibition at the Suzanne H. Arnold Art Gallery while an undergraduate
- Enrolled in part-time college classes as a full-time high school student
- 3.8 graduating GPA