Resume
Summary
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15+ years of experience as a proofreader and copyeditor for print and digital publications in a variety of sectors, including news outlets, higher education institutions, non-profit organizations, and Fortune 500 companies
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10+ years of digital journalism experience, including in a breaking news environment for a global audience
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7+ years of editorial management, reviewing content, updating stories, and performing quality assurance on copy and accompanying photography and graphics
Education
M.A. History
Eastern Washington University
B.S. Psychology
Andrews University
Recent Work Experience
Advocacy Editorial Manager for Microsoft
Designit, Seattle, WA
October 2022 — Present
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Partnered with dozens of internal Microsoft stakeholders and external agencies, including C-suite executives, attorneys, researchers, and fact-checkers, to create editorial best practices, shape core audience strategy, oversee alignment with governance, and prioritize overarching Microsoft messaging for the Global Customer Advocacy Program
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Conducted a quality assurance audit of 4,000+ stories on Customers.Microsoft.com and then implemented editorial and design revisions to uphold quality and consistency across the site
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Copyedited hundreds of Microsoft customer stories and provided counsel to the writing teams on content creation best practices, correct branding, and adherence to Microsoft style guides
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Managed five-person editing team overseeing three dozen stories produced for the 2023 annual Microsoft Ignite conference, including stories referenced in the Microsoft CEO’s keynote address
Deputy Editor, Women’s Health
Giddy, Austin, TX
May 2021 — October 2022
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Managed the women’s health desk, which included recruiting, overseeing, assigning, and copyediting articles for a team of two dozen freelance writers
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Collaborated with project managers, design teams, senior creative managers, and the CEO to produce standalone pieces and article series that won Digital Health Awards in 2021 and 2022
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Optimized content for SEO, resulting in dozens of articles ranking in the top 10 in Google search
Managing Editor
Spectrum, Roseville, CA
March 2017 — May 2021
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Produced 850+ articles per year for SpectrumMagazine.org, a non-profit academic journal focused on religion, racial and social justice, the environment, and LGBTQ+ and women’s issues
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Managed a six-person editing team and 50+ contract writers
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Proofread and copyedited dozens of stories a week, including breaking news content
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Researched and wrote in-depth investigative pieces and long-form content
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Reported live on location for breaking news stories in various parts of the world, including Jordan, Iceland, Brazil, and extensively within North America
Technical Skills
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Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat Pro
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Canva
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Content Management Systems (CMS): WordPress, Drupal, Squarespace, Wix
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Style Guides: Associated Press (AP), Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS), APA, AMA
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SEO Tools: Semrush, Ahrefs, Google Analytics, Similarweb, Clearscope
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Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Publisher, OneNote
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Google Suite: Docs, Sheets, Drive, Slides, Forms