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Copywriter
Burst Oral CareCopywriter
Dec. 2020 - Apr. 2021
Copywriter
SplunkCopywriter
Jun. 2019 - Aug. 2020San Francisco, California
Editor / Writer
YTSREditor / Writer
Mar. 2019
Lead Writer/Program Mgr, WW Enterprise Strategy
AppleLead Writer/Program Mgr, WW Enterprise Strategy
Aug. 2017 - Jul. 2018Cupertino, CaliforniaDeveloped an editorial mechanism for delivering news, strategic communications, and more to the global Apple business sales network.
Editorial Assistant
The Learning Design Group at the Lawrence Hall of ScienceEditorial Assistant
Mar. 2017 - Jul. 2017Berkeley, California
Copywriter
Famous Industries, Inc.Copywriter
Oct. 2016 - Mar. 2017San FranciscoI was the copywriter for Famous Industries Inc., a San Francisco-based startup that creates app-like experiences that do not require a download. I wrote thought leadership articles, managed and coordinated social media, and was the managing editor of the blog.
Content Marketing Writer / Editor
BrightRoll (Acquired by Yahoo!)Content Marketing Writer / Editor
Mar. 2015 - Oct. 2016San Francisco, CaAt BrightRoll, I provided copywriting and editing services to the global marketing team. This included copy for landing pages, emails, tweets, blog posts, presentations, white papers, and more. Additionally, I provided reporting and writing services to Yahoo! (BrightRoll's parent company) on an ad-hoc basis. This included writing posts for the Yahoo Developer Network tumblr. (The posts are on Yahoo's monthly Yodel Meetup.)
Writer/Editor
T-MobileWriter/Editor
Dec. 2014 - Mar. 2015Bellevue, WashingtonCreated and edited copy for an internal audience, explaining major T-Mobile initiatives (Signature Moves), new products, and organizational information to all T-Mobile retail locations.
Contributing Editor
Second Dimension Entertainment LLCContributing Editor
Dec. 2013 - Jan. 20152D-X.com: Contributing Editor writing opinion pieces on all things Gaming related, including game and hardware reviews, and thoughts on changes in the industry. AskTatjana.com: Contributing Editor writing articles on a variety of things, ranging from the reason the sky is blue to writing tips.
Marketing Manager
Edition JS Printing and PublishingMarketing Manager
Apr. 2012Santa Monica, CAOnline and print marketing communications.
Founder / Writer / Book Critic
The WarblerFounder / Writer / Book Critic
Feb. 2011 - Mar. 2019www.thewarblerbooks.comWeekly book reviews, covering primarily science fiction and fantasy. Also includes general fiction and non-fiction, and sporadic music reviews. Posts may occasionally be original fiction and narrative/literary non-fiction. Wordpress site construction and management.
Specialist, Retail Training and Advocacy
Sony Computer Entertainment America LLCSpecialist, Retail Training and Advocacy
Sep. 2010 - Aug. 2014Foster City, CaliforniaContent manager: OnPlayStation retail training Building e-learning modules for employees of Sony retail partners. Leveraging detailed metrics to improve rates of module completion and comprehension. Assisting in the global expansion of the On PlayStation training program, which is now active in the US, Canada, the UK, Central America, and South America. Assisting in launch execution for PlayStation®4 system, including training materials, live events, and the PS4 launch party in San Francisco. Creating and maintaining training presentation materials for PlayStation's field team, which are used to regularly train retail associates on PlayStation's family of products. Social Community Manager: @OnPlayStation on Twitter Proposed and launched social channels for the On PlayStation e-learning program, creating a Twitter presence growing our number of followers to over 3000. Utilizing Twitter platform to conduct additional interactive quizzes and discussions with members of the program, incentivizing participation with gamification techniques. Broadcast Host / Technician - On PlayStation Live Chats Plan and host live video chat events on the web, reinforcing training concepts from modules. These live chats are broadcast globally, primarily in the US, Canada, and the UK. Assist in global broadcasts for the official PlayStation social media team and Video Services Team, assembling and maintaining technical setup and broadcast direction both at HQ and at industry events such as the Game Developers Conference. Technical director on several projects, including Gran Turismo Academy Nationals in NY. Writer, Principal Editor: On PlayStation Magazine Contribute articles to the quarterly publication released to Sony’s retail partners. Articles range from single-paragraph blurbs to full-length editorial features. Primary editor for magazine. Proposed and executed digital alternative to print magazine, managing the same style of content on a Wordpress blog themed as a magazine.
Assistant Director, Berkeley Tuolumne Camp
City of BerkeleyAssistant Director, Berkeley Tuolumne Camp
Jan. 2008 - Jan. 2010Yosemite, CASupervised staff of 30, including department heads and CIT program coordinator. Tracked purchasing and fiscal intake for City of Berkeley’s Financial Department.
Intern, Jewish Studies
UC Santa CruzIntern, Jewish Studies
Jan. 2008 - Jan. 2009UC Santa CruzManaged website and provided faculty IT support. Designed fliers, bookmarks, and business cards; edited photos using Adobe Photoshop. Planned and executed guest-lecture events and student programs.
Intern, Phonetics Laboratory
UC Santa CruzIntern, Phonetics Laboratory
Jan. 2008 - Dec. 2009Analyzed research and data for presentation to National Linguistics Colloquium, Boston. Programmed and operated lab experiments using the E-Prime Lab software.
Assistant Manager, Berkeley Tuolumne Camp
City of BerkeleyAssistant Manager, Berkeley Tuolumne Camp
Jan. 2006 - Jan. 2008Yosemite, CAPlanned and supervised recreation activities for 250-280 campers. Wrote scripts for themed activity days. Managed camp store, including ordering, inventory, sales, and customer service. Supervised and trained staff of 3 in register use and store operations.
Webmaster
10,000 KitesWebmaster
Jan. 2003 - Dec. 2004Lost Angeles, CA / IsraelDesigned dual-language branding and website for an Israeli-Palestinian non-profit. Maintained and managed content, including news posts and photos.

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