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BYLINEColumnist
Jun. 2023I write a monthly column, The Female Gays, about queer women and pop culture for Byline's print and digital editions.
Small CircleSenior Copywriter
Apr. 2021I devise the copy strategy for national and regional campaigns, creating copy for product launches, social media content, OOH, and customer-retention marketing for different cannabis brands, including Select, Grassroots, and Curaleaf.
VICE MediaEditorial Director, Branded Content
Nov. 2019 - Mar. 2020I served as the interim editorial director of branded content at VICE, managing a team of creatives and leading the strategy for branded campaigns for entertainment and lifestyle clients, including NIKE, Jameson, High Supply, and more.
Mad Dyke MagFounder & Editor-in-Chief
Apr. 2019I write and edit stories about pop culture, entertainment, and politics for queer women and non-binary people.
Miss GrassWriter
Jan. 2019 - Jul. 2019Greater New York City Area
Guardian News & MediaBranded Content Writer
Jul. 2018 - Jan. 2020Greater New York City Area
BustlePolitics & News Writer
Sep. 2017 - Apr. 2018
Teen VoguePolitics Writer
Mar. 2017 - Jun. 2017
New York MagazineEntertainment Writer
Dec. 2016 - Dec. 2018Greater New York City Area
NYLON LLC.Pop Culture & News Writer
Dec. 2015 - Feb. 2018Greater New York City AreaWrite trending pop culture and entertainment news stories for Nylon.
The Daily BeastBranded Content Writer
Nov. 2015 - Nov. 2018Greater New York City AreaConduct celebrity interviews and cover upcoming films and TV series for The Daily Beast.
Condé NastDigital Editor
Jul. 2014 - Jul. 2016Greater New York City Area• Work with producers to develop video content for Conde Nast brands including Vanity Fair, Vogue, Glamour, GQ, Allure, Architectural Digest, CN Traveler, and SELF
• Coordinate with sales and marketing departments to execute promotional strategies surrounding new series, episodes, and brand launches
• Create content for advertiser's marketing assets, including scripts for commercials.
• Attracted more than 50,000 new subscribers to the Allure magazine YouTube channel
through the Allure Insiders program, where I worked with YouTube influencers in the beauty and style space to produce weekly segments and tutorials for the Allure channel
• Attracted more than 20,000 subscribers to the Vanity Fair YouTube channel, launching,
writing copy, and managing the publishing schedule for three new original series • Created and assembled scripts for Conde Nast Entertainment advertisers to be used in promotional commercials on the site. • Manage video sites, writing copy and coordinating with the Art department to produce art assets, for Conde Nast brands, including Vanity Fair, Allure, Golf Digest, and SELF
Northstar Travel MediaAssociate Editor
Jan. 2014 - Jul. 2014Greater New York City Area• Researched, wrote and edited feature stories about travel trends and breaking news for international business travel news source. • Developed original story ideas for the online and print magazines and write and edit content (including travel writing/blogging).
Paste MagazineFreelance Writer
Jan. 2014 - Jul. 2016New York• Write breaking news stories for the magazine's Comedy vertical.
The Huffington PostFeatured Contributor
Jun. 2013 - Jan. 2018greater new york city areaWrite featured blog posts for the Huffington Post’s Comedy, TV, Celebrity, Arts & Culture, Gay Voices, and New York verticals.
• Write and edit blog posts about a vast range of topics that attract wide audiences and spark conversation on the site.
• Supply content to produce slideshows and videos that accompany stories.
O, The Oprah MagazineFreelance Writer
Dec. 2012 - Jan. 2015new york, new york• Published personal essay as a part of the cover story package for the February 2013 issue.
• Published profile of Joe Bell, who was walking cross country to speak out against bullying and advocate for equality for the LGBT community, in the November 2013 issue.
• Pitch story ideas for feature packages and front of book section, "Live Your Best Life".
PCMA ConveneAssistant Editor / Contributing Editor
Apr. 2012 - Jan. 2014greater new york city area• Write and research feature, department, and front-of-book stories for magazine. • Travel and write for the publication, visiting destinations and reviewing hotels, restaurants, and venues, documenting my experiences through write-ups about the attractions, food, culture, design, art, events, and people. • Blog weekly for the publication, managing the blog on WordPress and writing and editing with SEO in mind. • Manage freelance writers for advertorial section of the magazine. • Compose slideshows and shoot and edit videos for Convene's website and blog, and edit photos and sound bites for stories. • Transfer articles online by inputting HTML version of stories into our custom CMS. I also re-size all art from the magazine to include in online stories.
• Edit online articles, changing headlines to be more eye-catching, clickable, and shareable, and editing with SEO in mind.
• Manage all social media accounts for publication, including Twitter, Facebook, Youtube, Instagram, and Pinterest, increasing Twitter followers by approximately 100 users a month, and establishing a more prominent Facebook presence. I also launched the Pinterest page, gaining 100+ followers by directing people via Twitter and Facebook, further engaging audiences.
Foundry Literary + MediaAgent's Assistant/Intern
Jan. 2012 - Apr. 2012Greater New York City AreaReview solicited and unsolicited novel manuscripts for Literary Agent Peter McGuigan and his assistant. • Edit manuscripts for agents and provide suggestions, recommendations and other notes pertaining to marketability of the book. • Serve as liaison for agents and authors, and develop pass and inquiry letters. • Administer general office support and serve as front desk receptionist.
Carnegie Mellon University’s Systems Synthesis BoardAdvisory Board Member
Nov. 2011 - Nov. 2011Greater Pittsburgh Area• Member of Carnegie Mellon University’s Systems Synthesis Board, advising in ways to attract and engage student populations through social media.
Pittsburgh Post-GazetteReporter
Sep. 2011 - Jan. 2012Greater Pittsburgh AreaDevelop story ideas, cover breaking news in the Pittsburgh regions, and write feature pieces spotlighting people and events in the area.
• Report on Township Commissioner and School Board meetings in Westmoreland County, submit breaking news stories with immediate deadlines and edit for morning news.
• Write feature stories on exceptional events and residents in the area including holiday events and local heroes like Shawn O’Donnell, a well- known local teacher battling cancer.
SponsorChange.orgSocial Media Director
Jul. 2011 - Aug. 2012Greater New York City AreaDevelop successful online marketing strategies to attract fans and followers on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. Devise engaging discussion topics, interact with varied audiences and post unique material.
• Implemented organization’s first email newsletter campaign beginning with creation of layout and design and developed content to foster sponsors and participants.
• Manage the organization’s Facebook page and Twitter account, increasing Post Feedback by 108%, leveraging original, amusing and relevent content by using engaging social strategies.
• Attend events on behalf of organization, designing and producing promotional material, and networking, acquiring a exhaustive email list in order to reach out to people via our e-newsletter and social media platforms.
Silk Screen Asian Arts and Cultural OrganizationSocial Media Director
Jul. 2011 - Jan. 2012Greater New York City Area• Manage Facebook page and Twitter account, garnering over
100 new Twitter followers and increasing Facebook views by
149% and fan feedback by 225%. • Created custom landing page for Facebook, helping convert
visitors into fans via strong visual branding. • Established (and update) Google+ page for the organization.
• Share articles, videos and pictures centered on Asian film,
arts and events.
Patch.comManaging Editor
Oct. 2010 - Apr. 2012Greater New York City AreaWrite, research and assign articles related to women’s lifestyle and health. Manage freelance writers and publishing schedule, copy edit, serve as liaison for writers and executive editors, develop original story ideas and content that engages audiences. • Responsible for site’s first “Moms Day,” a section of the site dedicated to mothers in the area, and manage a high traffic discussion board to engage readers with fresh content weekly. • Write feature pieces about prominent women in the community. • Implemented first ever “Volunteer Spotlight” on the site where different female volunteers are featured each week and discuss their role in the organization and how other community members can get involved.
92.1 WPTS FMDJ/Producer
May. 2010 - Feb. 2011Greater Pittsburgh Area• DJ on 2-hour radio program, "The Love Triangle,” devising discussion topics for college students concerning love, sex and relationships, with a focus on the LGBT community. • Named best radio show in 2010 by Pitt News.
Pitt MagazineFreelance Writer
May. 2010 - May. 2014Greater New York City AreaPropose original ideas to senior editors and conduct research and interviews in order to shape feature pieces. In past roles, I copy edited and proofread each issue before print.
• Develop original human interest pieces for Front Page, Commons Room and Spotlight section of the magazine.
• Feature pieces focused on progressive non-profits, renowned artists and community leaders, including New Yorker cartoonist Peter Steiner and Chamber of Commerce COO David Chavern.
Nancy Mosser CastingProduction Assistant/Casting Agent's Assistant
Aug. 2009 - Aug. 2011Greater Pittsburgh AreaFacilitated casting calls, auditions and call backs for featured roles and extras for The Next Three Days starring Elizabeth Banks and Russell Crowe. Worked with different departments on the film, including costume and locations.
• Acted as liaison between talent, talent’s representation and agency.
• Assisted Nancy Mosser with auditions and casting calls for major motion pictures and national commercial and print ad campaigns.
• Managed talent portfolios and handled all administrative duties and office communications.
University of Pittsburgh's Office of Institutional Advancement's TelefundTraining Orientation Facilitator
Aug. 2007 - May. 2010Greater Pittsburgh Area• Successfully raised more than $100,000 in donations for University programs while working part-time 20 hours a week. • Maintained strong philanthropic relationships with alumni and friends of the University and updated them on events and activities. • Recruited and trained new classes of fundraising callers.
The Original MagazineWriter/Advertising Sales Staff
Aug. 2006 - May. 2010Greater Pittsburgh Area• Organized and promoted successful events throughout Pittsburgh. • Wrote about up and coming neighborhoods and businesses in Pittsburgh and edited submissions from staff writers. • Copy edited issues before print.
Global VolunteersVolunteer
Jul. 2005 - Jul. 2005Blue Mt. Region, Jamaica• Helped local villagers improve the quality of life in Jamaica’s Blue Moutain region by creating the town’s first communal coffee garden and providing support at the children’s daycare center.
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