EDUCATION

James Madison University
B. A. School of Media Arts and Design, Journalism concentration                                                                                               School of Communication Studies, General Communications minor

EXPERIENCE

Copywriter, Macy’s, Inc. September 2019-Present New York, NY

Accomplishments:

• Write creative copy for all Credit & Loyalty customer-facing digital and print collateral including sitelets, push notifications, fashion books and emails

• Strategize with Marketing and Project Development teams to create successful initiatives to acquire new loyalty program members at Macy’s

Writer, Stroock & Stroock & Lavan September 2018 - September 2019
New York, NY

Accomplishments:

• Write news releases and web content for law firm’s marketing team

• Create the firms visual social media content and manage the firm’s social media profiles including Twitter and LinkedIn

• Edit lawyer publications and work on all areas of the firm’s website including back-end coding and client-facing content

Lifestyle Writer, The Cheat Sheet
Remote - New York, NY

Accomplishments:

• Wrote multiple short and long-form pieces daily based on health, finance, lifestyle, and pop culture trends

• Maintained client relations and frequently worked with brands and partners to craft stories about up-and-coming products and initiatives

• Used vast industry and SEO knowledge to pitch and identify trends

• Assisted with developing company culture through the culture committee,

  scheduled and facilitated New York City company meet-ups

Editorial Assistant, Content Writer, Intern, The Scout Guide
Philadelphia, PA and Remotely

Accomplishments:

• Wrote content for TSG Main Line and Philadelphia blogs

• Managed client relations between The Scout Guide and business owners in the Main Line and Philadelphia areas

• Assisted in managing TSG social media platforms

• Designed and distributed monthly E-newsletters on behalf of TSG Main Line

Intern, Nursing Times
London, United Kingdom

I was an intern for Nursing Times magazine in London, during my semester-long study abroad trip through the School of Media Arts and Design at James Madison University.

Accomplishments: 

• Wrote short feature stories on highly accomplished nurses in the United Kingdom

• Created online content and assisted with web design for their student website, Student Nursing Times

• Lead discussions through Nursing Times’ various social media platforms to engage followers and encourage site visits

Skills

• Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign

• WordPress CMS

• Final Cut Pro

• HTML & CSS

• Social media marketing (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest)

• Google Analytics

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