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.

