Resume
Razorfish
Senior Copyeditor/Proofreader
November 2017 - Present
As a senior copyeditor/proofreader at Razorfish, I ensure the accuracy, consistency and quality user experience of all materials we send to our major bank and automotive clients, including wireframes, copy decks and presentation decks. I provide feedback directly to designers and copywriters in order to deliver perfectly polished products to our clients. I also provide copyediting services to other client teams and take on copywriting tasks as needed.
DivaDance
Instructor
May 2024 - Present
As an instructor for DivaDance, I choreograph and teach dance routines to groups of up to 16 adults while inspiring them to feel confident in their dancing abilities and celebrate their skill growth. I facilitate class from beginning to end, including introductions, warmups, choreography, video time, cooldowns and end-of-class announcements from the client engagement specialists. I also promote class schedules and upcoming events on social media.
Giddy
Sexual Health and Wellness Content Writer
December 2020 - September 2023
As a writer for Giddy, I wrote articles on various sexual health and wellness topics for the company website blog. I interviewed medical professionals of all disciplines to create timely and accurate pieces. My main areas of focus were feminine sexual health, relationships and dismantling social stigmas around sexuality.
The Pen is Mightier Content Creators, LLC
Copywriter/Editor
May 2019 - January 2021
As a copywriter/editor for The Pen is Mightier Content Creators, LLC, I wrote and edited website, blog and social media copy for various client types. I used Basecamp to keep track of assignments and give feedback to writers to improve the various written products we delivered to our clients.
Vertical Axion
Copyeditor/Article Writer
August 2016 - January 2018
As a copyeditor for Vertical Axion, I edited articles on a wide range of topics and scheduled them to post to the various blogs of the company's clients. As an article writer, I wrote articles on an array of subjects in the business and technology world. When I left this position, I created a detailed training document for the editing and scheduling process and trained my replacement remotely.
Gannett, USA Today Network (Formerly Gatehouse Media)
Proofreader/Weekend Proofing Desk Lead
November 2015 - October 2017
As a proofreader for Gannett, I inspected the pages of multiple newspapers across the country each night for correct spelling, grammar, design and Associated Press style. I worked directly with other proofreaders and designers to ensure that pages of the highest quality were sent to press and published on strict deadlines. In addition, I led the proofing desk on weekend shifts by tracking deadlines and creating the proofing assignment lineup based on shift times and skill levels.
Beckham's Cube: Overcoming Anxiety and Depression
Contributing Editor
April 2013 - September 2014
As counselor and author Michael Beckham's contributing editor, I ghost-wrote his book based on his lectures and helped him organize and title the chapters. “Beckham's Cube: Overcoming Anxiety and Depression” is available on Amazon.com.
Texas State University Student Learning Assistance Center
Writing Tutor
August 2013 - July 2015
As a writing tutor for Texas State University's Student Learning Assistance Center, I helped students perfect the grammar, spelling and organization of writing assignments in all fields of study. I built ongoing relationships with my clients that helped them improve their writing over time and excel as students.
The University Star
Copyeditor/Copy Desk Chief Assistant
September 2012 - May 2014
As a copyeditor for The University Star newspaper, I edited news, editorials, sports and many other types of stories for factual accuracy, grammatical correctness and adherence to the Associated Press Stylebook. I was also the Copy Desk Chief's assistant and covered her lead shifts in the event of her absence.
Freelance Writing and Editing
Ongoing
As a freelancer, I edit resumes, create cover letters and write short- and long-form pieces for various online pulications. Currently, I am focused on my resume editing offerings and am actively taking resume clients who are seeking new employment, applying for promotions, changing career fields and/or making plans to continue their education. Additionally, I’m the unofficial recruiter of my extended network. If you need someone for a creative project, I probably know someone!