WRITING EXPERIENCE
SEPT. 2021 - Present
Global Digital Copywriter (Contract)
CONVERSE | Boston, MA
Write footwear & apparel product copy for Converse.com & B2B showroom copy for Converse.net. Co-wrote product copy on-boarding deck, and wrote skateboard product copy guidelines.
AUG. 2021 - SEPT. 2021
Social Copywriter (Contract)
GO AHEAD TOURS, EF TOURS | Boston, MA
Wrote in-feed and paid ad copy for social channels.
JAN. 2021 - SEPT. 2021
Brand & Lifestyle Copywriter
WELL WOVEN | NYC, NY
Crafted bold & witty long and short-form copy including ads, SEO copy, UX copy, social stories, profile pieces and email.
2020-2021
Copywriter
UNINTER | Newton, MA
Wrote & edited audio & video scripts for university-level language learning courses. Developed format of course videos.
2020-PRESENT
Copywriter
FREELANCE
Write SEO, UX and ad copy for local & nat'l businesses in the lifestyle, science, education, and entertainment sectors.
2020
UX Writer (contract)
MEENTA | Boston, MA
Made site-wide edits to improve SEO keywords, UX and ad copy.
2019
UX Writer (contract)
SKILLIST | Cambridge, MA
Contributed site-wide ad and UX copy. Rewrote on-boarding process copy based on user research tests.
2014-2016
Show Writer & Lead Editor
CITIZEN JONES PRODUCTIONS | LA, CA
Wrote engaging and entertaining 22 min. scripts for multiple FYI NETWORK series. Performed final script edits for team of 5 writers.
2012
Narrative Designer
DREXEL UNIVERSITY | Philadelphia, PA
Worked closely with Media dept. head and developers to draft an original interactive narrative for mobile devices.
OTHER EXPERIENCE
2014-PRESENT
Screenwriting Consultant
FREELANCE | LA, CA / Boston, MA
Help writers of all genres & experience levels hone short & feature-length scripts to meet current industry standards.
2020
Transcriptionist
AUDIO TRANSCRIPTION CENTER | Boston, MA
Wrote & edited transcripts from various audio sources (oral histories, lectures, focus groups, podcasts, etc.).
Wrote & edited transcripts from various audio sources (oral histories, lectures, focus groups, podcasts, etc.).
2019-2020
Bookseller, Event Host
HARVARD COOP BOOKSTORE | Cambridge, MA
Wrote original intros for visiting authors & hosted author events ranging from 20-50+ guests. Moderated Q&As and directed book signings.
Wrote/designed printed & online promo materials for inaugural Harvard Alumni Author Event (2019).
2017-2019
Event Coordinator & Trade Supervisor
BARNES & NOBLE @ BU | Boston, MA
Liaised with publishers, authors, and faculty to coordinate & conduct on- and off-site events. Promoted events online (IG/Twitter) and in-store (printed signage). Most notably Roxane Gay, George Saunders, and Michael Douglas.
Supervised a team of 12+ booksellers in Trade Book dept.
2016-2017
Bookseller & Event Assistant
BARNES & NOBLE @ The Grove | LA, CA
Helped conduct small & large scale on-site events (Bruce Springsteen, Carrie Fisher, and Mel Brooks).
2014
Volunteer Lecturer
INNER CITY FILMMAKERS | LA, CA
Conducted a one-day workshop for student filmmakers on fundamentals of screenwriting and cinematic story structure.
2012
Volunteer
PHILLY SCRIPTWRITERS | Philadelphia, PA
Helped organize & conduct weekly meetings for local screenwriters.
2007-2012
Sales Associate
VARIOUS | Greater Philadelphia/Boston Areas
In the past, I've worked as a sales associate for these companies: BED, BATH & BEYOND (also as Bridal Consultant), ECONOMY HARDWARE, BARNES & NOBLE, HOT TOPIC, MOVIE WORLD VIDEO STORE.
...Which sorta explains a lot.
EDUCATION
UX DESIGN CERTIFICATE
General Assembly | Boston, MA
MFA IN SCREENWRITING
American Film Institute | LA, CA
B.S. IN SCREENWRITING & PLAYWRITING, ENGLISH
Drexel University | Philadelphia, PA