Resume
Education and Distinctions
Quinnipiac University (online), Hamden, CT May 2018-Present (in progress)
M.S. in Interactive Media & Communication
Bachelor of Arts, English September 2012-May 2015
Concentration: Writing
Minor: Journalism
Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA
GPA: 3.89
Dean’s List
New College at the University of Oxford, United Kingdom January 2014-April 2014
Studied British literature, creative writing, and British history for study abroad semester
Work Experience
SOCIAL SPICE MEDIA, Camarillo, CA September 2018 – Present
Content Creator/Marketing Copywriter
SurfMedia Communications, Santa Barbara, CA July 2017-August2018
Public Relations Associate
The Acorn Newspapers, Camarillo, CA June 2015-July 2017
Staff Reporter
COLLIDE Magazine, Azusa, CA September 2014-May 2015
Editor-in-Chief
Related Skills
Awards and Volunteer Work
City of Ventura's Art Tales Writing Contest May 2018
California Newspaper Publishers Association’s Better News Contest April 2016
Evangelical Press Association April 2015
Quinnipiac University (online), Hamden, CT May 2018-Present (in progress)
M.S. in Interactive Media & Communication
Bachelor of Arts, English September 2012-May 2015
Concentration: Writing
Minor: Journalism
Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA
GPA: 3.89
Dean’s List
New College at the University of Oxford, United Kingdom January 2014-April 2014
Studied British literature, creative writing, and British history for study abroad semester
Work Experience
SOCIAL SPICE MEDIA, Camarillo, CA September 2018 – Present
Content Creator/Marketing Copywriter
- Compose and edit website copy, business blogs, e-newsletters, advertising collateral, editorial calendars, client testimonials, and other written material on behalf of companies ranging a wide variety of technical subjects and industries (i.e. SEO and online marketing, legal and financial services, human resources, manufacturing, etc.)
- Create social media posts and custom graphics that are consistent with clients’ business branding objectives
- Schedule posts and monitor brands’ social media channels
- Collaborate with in-house team and clients to strategize and optimize B2B and B2C marketing plans
SurfMedia Communications, Santa Barbara, CA July 2017-August2018
Public Relations Associate
- Developed, wrote, and edited content for press releases, e-newsletters, brochures, media advisories, case studies, success stories, and blog posts on behalf of nonprofits and other organizations
- Pitch stories to local media
- Monitored clients’ press coverage through compilation of monthly media reports and press clips
- Coordinated communication with local media at local press events
The Acorn Newspapers, Camarillo, CA June 2015-July 2017
Staff Reporter
- Reported on a variety of news topics including city government, crime and lawsuits, education, and human interest stories
- Brainstormed content ideas at editorial meetings
- Assisted with newspaper production using InDesign
- Published news stories to Acorn’s social media platforms
COLLIDE Magazine, Azusa, CA September 2014-May 2015
Editor-in-Chief
- Oversaw editorial and staff meetings and assigned and edited content for university magazine
- Wrote editorials, feature stories, and blog posts
- Collaborated with graphic designer on publication layout
Related Skills
- Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Web, social media, and graphic design: Google Apps, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Hootsuite, Later, Canva, and PicMonkey
- Other: AirTable, Trello, Asana, and introductory knowledge of Constant Contact, MailChimp, Weebly and WordPress
Awards and Volunteer Work
City of Ventura's Art Tales Writing Contest May 2018
- Earned third place recognition in Adult Nonfiction Writing category
California Newspaper Publishers Association’s Better News Contest April 2016
- Earned first place recognition in Sports Feature Writing category for Acorn Newspaper story, “Jogger Blazes Trail”
Evangelical Press Association April 2015
- APU’s Collide Magazine earned an Award of Merit at annual Awards of Excellence competition