I’M A WRITER.
Welcome earthlings. Explore this place at your leisure. Discover my writing chops and take a look around—you might like what you see. And make note of what tickles your fancy. Here’s what tickles mine:
Dogs, Cocktails, Shakespeare, PC Gaming, Traveling, the Oxford Comma, Lady Gaga, Typewriters, Joan Didion, Hot Tea, the Czech Republic, Creative Nonfiction, Mozzarella Sticks, Hugs, Makeup, and Activism.
experience
MARKETING COPYWRITER
Thermo fisher scientific | Remote | Aug 2021 - nov 2022
Produced copywriting for a high volume of marketing pieces
Developed communication assets like emails, digital and print brochures, web banners, fliers, and trade-show materials in a timely manner
Transformed and distilled complex scientific information into persuasive, value-driven marketing copy
Thrived in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while collaborating with technical writers, project managers, designers, and business partners
Delivered compelling copy that adhered to the brand’s style guide, including trademark usage, grammar, and punctuation
Advised project managers and business partners on marketing best practices for both digital and traditional media
ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR
Pierpont Community & Technical College | Remote | Fall 2021
Conducted two sections of Written English I, a first-year required course
Set clear expectations with students about communication, deadlines, and academic honesty
Guided students through several written assignments: narrative, descriptive, process analysis, and cause and effect
Routinely provided in-depth, meaningful feedback that advocated for student improvement throughout the semester
Established an inclusive and supportive virtual classroom that encouraged students to ask questions and act authentically
FREELANCE COPY EDITOR
Cecilia Aragón, Ph.D. | Remote | July 2021
Reviewed and edited the final 250-page manuscript of Borderlands Children’s Theatre in preparation to be published by Routledge Press
Established editing timeline, process, expectations, and deadlines based on author’s three-week turnaround time
Quickly learned and researched the author’s subject matter to ensure feedback and edits were relevant and innovative
Communicated consistently with author on an hour-by-hour basis to provide swift and accurate edits in a timely manner
Built rapport with the author from the beginning by offering encouragement and compassion throughout the process
COPYWRITER
SALES FACTORY | Greensboro, nc | jun 2018 - sept 2020
Wrote, edited, and finalized external copy for clients across different categories, such as Coastal Shower Doors, Johns Manville, JERZEES®, GE Sealants & Adhesives, Primo® Water, Stake Center Locating, and more
Demonstrated mastery of the language thanks to exceptional attention to detail
Developed and implemented creative concepts for the digital customer experience alongside a multi-disciplinary team of creative, digital, and account personnel
Formulated unique brand strategies that helped accomplish clients’ marketing objectives
Managed and executed copywriting efforts internally
Worked independently to meet strict deadlines for a variety of copy needs, such as:
800 cases of short-form copy (tradeshow graphics, packaging, print ads, headlines, taglines, Google advertisements, social media)
500 cases of long-form content (emails, case studies, blogs, scriptwriting)
400 cases of digital media enabled by Search Engine Optimization (e-commerce, UX writing, Amazon A+ copy)
Championed the individual voices of several different brands simultaneously while keeping their omnichannel presence consistent
Effectively delivered high-quality, results-driven content for digital, print, and in-store uses
GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANT
The Savannah College of Art & Design | Savannah, GA | Spring 2019
Initiated leading an undergraduate class, Business Writing for Professional Applications, alongside a professor
Cultivated interpersonal relationships with students and professor to build mutual trust
Positively represented the Savannah College of Art & Design and its English department
Effectively communicated feedback to students on all assignments, including discussions and research papers through BlackBoard
Oversaw “extra help sessions” that provided students with additional feedback on assignments and opportunities to ask questions about future projects