As an experienced writer and editor for major brands, I have demonstrated success within the media industry.

My Experience

  • July 2024–Present
    Charlotte, N.C.

    —Collaborate with the Atlanta-based healthcare system's Marketing and Consumer Engagement teams on a massive website migration project following its takeover of Augusta University's hospitals

    —Edit and write blogs and website pages to reflect Wellstar's tone, voice and style

  • December 2021–Present
    Charlotte, N.C.

    —Create compelling, original and on-trend editorial content for brands and publications throughout the region including Raleigh magazine, Jaipur Living, The Atlantan magazine and more

    —Coordinate with Modern Luxury publishers and account executives to produce high-quality sponsored content for their clients advertising in magazines including Modern Luxury Medicine + Doctors, The Atlantan and JEZEBEL

    —Assist the team at Ginger Root Creative Co. with social media copywriting services for several Charlotte small business clients

  • August 2019–November 2021
    Charlotte, N.C.

    After relocating to Charlotte, my role at Modern Luxury evolved to become a contract-based, remote position. My duties included:

    —Managing the editorial teams and production of publications including Hamptons, Modern Luxury Hawai’i, The Atlantan and Los Angeles Confidential

    —Contributing timely articles for monthly print editions of Hamptons, The Atlantan, Modern Luxury Medicine + Doctors Atlanta, Charity and Social Datebook Atlanta, Modern Luxury Hawai’i and more

  • October 2016–April 2019
    Atlanta, Ga.

    —Directed the magazines’ editorial teams and spearheaded the planning and production of all content, including assigning stories to staff editors and freelance writers, offering creative direction for design layouts and photo shoots, and managing the magazines’ editorial budgets

    —Wrote articles and features across the lifestyle sector including arts and culture, style and beauty, celebrity profiles, home and design, food and drink, travel, health and wellness, trend roundups, real weddings and more

    —Attended and hosted events as the public face of the magazines and went on multiple press trips as a representative of the Modern Luxury brand

    —Worked closely with the magazines’ publishers and sales/marketing teams to build strong partnerships with local and regional advertisers

  • April 2014–October 2016
    Atlanta, Ga.

    —Managed the editorial teams and production of 14 Modern Luxury city, weddings and interiors titles across six major markets

    —Built and optimized digital content according to SEO best practices for all Modern Luxury publication websites

  • October 2012–October 2016
    Chapel Hill, N.C.

    —Copy edited and proofread press releases, ads, blog posts, catalogs, websites and more for the award-winning firm specializing in graphic and web design, advertising and public relations

  • October 2011–March 2014
    Chapel Hill, N.C.

    —Researched and conducted interviews with notable personalities to write thoughtful, timely articles for the regional magazine and (now defunct) weekly newspaper

    —Managed the publications’ social media accounts and websites, which included writing and building blog posts, slideshows, e-newsletters and more

    —Attended and took photos at local events

    —Conceived, executed and styled all fashion and accessories photo shoots for Chapel Hill magazine and its sister publication, Durham magazine

MY SKILLS

Content Management

SEO

Problem-Solving

AP Style

Adobe InCopy & InDesign

Microsoft Office Suite

Medical Writing

On-Camera Experience

Flexibility

Leadership

Fact-Checking & Researching

Attention to Detail

Content Management • SEO • Problem-Solving • AP Style • Adobe InCopy & InDesign • Microsoft Office Suite • Medical Writing • On-Camera Experience • Flexibility • Leadership • Fact-Checking & Researching • Attention to Detail

My Education

  • Bachelor of Arts, Journalism and Mass Communication
    May 2011

    –Concentration in News Writing

    –Minor in English

    –Graduated with honors