Experience

 

Editorial Intern and Freelance Writer June 2016 - Present

 Trusted Media Brands, Inc. New York, NY

• Wrote over twenty pieces of original content for RD.com on a variety of topics while adhering to strict, fast-paced deadlines, including one article that was picked up for the November print issue, and one story that received 70k page views and became the site’s second most trafficked piece upon being posted

• Built print content onto the website using the company’s Content Management System (CMS), editing and adding to the pieces to make them social friendly and more relevant for a digital audience

• Created unique content using keyword phrases to increase Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

• Compiled and vetted “true stories” sent in by readers for a feature in the print version of Reader’s Digest

• Regularly pitched ideas for online content to the Executive Digital Directors

 

Peer Writing Consultant, September 2015 – Present

Sweetland Center for Writing Ann Arbor, MI

• Consulted with peers on many forms of written communication including academic papers, admissions essays, and creative writing across disciplines and at all stages of the writing process in order to help students solve writing challenges and support effective writing processes

• Worked with undergraduate writers of all skill levels, including ESL students

 

Columnist January 2014- Present

SHIFT Magazine Ann Arbor, MI

• Co-created multi-media, monthly column in which extensive interviews were conducted with students and organizations, increasing readership and cross-promoting the video and photography sections of the magazine

• Wrote Arts and Culture articles for bi-yearly print publication

 

 Intern, PR and Social Media June 2015 – August 2015

 Library For All New York, NY

• Developed a consistent, social media strategy in a monthly social media calendar, which improved Library For All’s brand awareness and increased their reach on Facebook by 49% and reach on Twitter by 20%

• Conducted research of media outlets and journalists to build relationships for coverage purposes

• Wrote press releases and blog posts regarding Library For All and their partners, and pitched stories to media outlets in order to increase awareness of the organization and its goals

 

Intern, Public Affairs June 2014 – August 2014

Planned Parenthood Advocates Mar Monte San Jose, CA

• Wrote and edited informational pamphlets and instructions for potential new voters to increase the number of voters registered through the Planned Parenthood voter registration drive

• Created instructional documents and example dialogue for voter registration volunteers to unsure volunteers were knowledgeable, engaging, and reliable resources to new voters

• Trained voter registration volunteers through instructional documents

• Researched voter registration laws in order to publish up to date voter eligibility standards

 

Additional

• Participant in SAFAR food allergy research study at Stanford University