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Résumé

Editor-In-Chief, Mamas Uncut, LLC.

Apr. 2019 - Mar. 2021

  • Built editorial operations from scratch by writing, testing content, creating an efficient distribution system

  • Wrote, edited, and/or produced upwards of 70 pieces of content/week for social, SEO, and other channels

  • Grew visitors to site from 0 to more than 5MM/month through strategic content creation & social distribution

  • Provided strategic feedback on social media, SEO, eCommerce, community management, and more

  • Managed and trained a team of 6+ writers and content creators in all relevant editorial processes

  • Previously: Editorial Director (Nov. 2019 - Oct. 2020) and Managing Editor (Apr. 2019 - Nov. 2019)

Freelance Writer, Digital Content and Social Media Consultant & Strategist

Jan. 2017 - Apr. 2019

CourseHero.com (Jun. 2018 - Jan 2019)

  • Wrote SEO and marketing content, conducted and wrote interviews for CourseHero.com


BravoTV.com (Jan. 2017 - June 2018)

  • Pitched and wrote engaging viral and longer-form content for several BravoTV.com verticals including travel, pets, and food

Social Media Director, Cafemom.com

March 2017 - September 2017

  • Developed and executed strategies to increase traffic and engagement from 7+ Facebook pages

  • Nearly tripled free UVs from brand’s largest FB page and significantly grew traffic from others in under four months

  • Delivered brand’s best-ever month for FB video views (43M) by working w/ editor and strategically deploying content

  • Developed a strong, playful brand voice to be used across all relevant brand FB pages

  • Continually tested and adjusted strategies as audience grew and platform algorithms changed

  • Produced detailed social analytics insights reports on a weekly basis for editors, management, and executives

  • Provided insights to editors to assist them in recognizing and creating better viral headlines and content

Managing Editor, Celebuzz.com

January 2013 - January 2017

  • Pitched and wrote timely, engaging, and shareable news content for Celebuzz.com

  • Prioritized daily content; planned and executed long-lead feature articles, reviews, evergreen content, and more

  • Worked with EIC to brainstorm and assign creative site features and make improvements to editorial process

  • Maintained editorial calendar, programmed relevant content, and ensured important events were adequately covered

  • Strategized and programmed content for brand social channels (Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Instagram, etc.)

  • Grew owned social referrals from 700,000/month to more than 6 million/month within a year

  • Planned and executed large-scale voting and UGC campaigns such as March Music Madness (700,000 PVs)

  • Organized, managed, and executed special event coverage across all participating SpinMedia brands

  • Managed relationships with third-party vendors and talent management

Managing Editor, ICanHasCheezburger.com

November 2009 - January 2013

  • Managed a team of eight editors (covering 18 sites) within the #1 ranked humor network

  • Curated and created relevant, timely content for publication on homepages

  • Doubled traffic y/y on pop culture site (ROFLrazzi.cheezburger.com) through special events coverage

  • Followed and analyzed internet trends to ensure future traffic growth

  • Managed Cheezburger’s first-ever original content creation product

  • Launched and grew new brands that capitalized on web trends

Education

Western Washington University

2003 - 2007

  • Major in English With an Emphasis in Creative Writing

  • Minor in Film Studies

  • 3.8 GPA

  • Associate Editor for Western's literary magazine, Jeopardy 

Other Skills:

  • Knowledgable about major blogging platforms and CMS (including WordPress)

  • Deep experience programming and strategizing for all major social media platforms

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, Google Analytics, Parse.ly, Chartbeat, SocialFlow, Echobox, and many other digital tools and platforms

  • Work well under micro-deadlines

  • Well-versed in working in cross-functional teams and startup environments

  • Deep understanding and love of internet and pop culture

For further information about my professional history, including references, please contact me directly.

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