Education —
Bachelor of Arts, English, Michigan State University
Additional concentrations: Creative Writing, Journalism, and Spanish
Study abroad: English Literature (London)
Study abroad: English Literature (London)
Experience —
Currently: Editorial Lead, Herman Miller (Nov. 2022–present)
Formerly: Editorial Lead; Senior Writer/Editor; Writer/Editor, MillerKnoll and Herman Miller (Feb. 2018–Nov. 2022)
· Writes, edits, and preserves the brand voice for website copy, sales materials, video scripts, social media campaigns, and other storytelling opportunities.
· Contributes to brand editorial standards as the chief proofreader. Updates and maintains our robust standards system (Picnic).
· Participates with cross-functional teams including digital, social media, marketing, internal and global comms, and greater global brand design.
· Works with digital team on SEO practices, content strategy, and standards.
Copywriter and Content Strategist, Mighty in the Midwest (Mar. 2016–Feb. 2018)
· Managed the content strategy and governance for new and existing website projects. Created voice and tone guidelines, edited and proofread, wrote copy, and provided analytics and SEO best practices.
· Planned, wrote, designed, and executed Mighty's social media.
Freelance Writer, Editor, and Graphic Designer (Jan. 2012–Feb. 2018)
· Copywriting, content strategy and governance, copy editing/proofreading.
· Branding design and strategy, production design for print and web.
· Managed projects and timelines, worked with client, created budgets.
· Designed wedding invitations, stationery, and other paper goods.
Proofreader/Copywriter, Graphic Designer, Gordon Food Service (Nov. 2010–Dec. 2014)
· Proofread and copy edited ads, wrote copy and metadata, and managed SEO.
· Photoshopped e-commerce images, designed branding/promotional pieces.
Editorial Project Manager, Post-Secondary Programs and the Common Review; Production and Design Associate, The Great Books Foundation (Sept. 2008–Sept. 2010)
· Managed the editing, scheduling, advertising, budget, production, and distribution of the Common Review magazine.
· Assisted post-secondary departments with editorial and marketing development, copy editing. Designed ads, promo pieces, and book covers.
Editor-in-Chief/Sports Editor, Lowell Ledger, J-Ad Graphics (Aug. 2007–Sept. 2008)
· Managed editing and production of the Lowell Ledger, a weekly newspaper.
· Chief duties included: content editing, reporting/writing, photography, page design layout, and full varsity sports coverage.
Volunteer —
Host/Organizer, CreativeMornings (Grand Rapids, Apr. 2016–Sept. 2018)
· Directed a team of volunteers to make sure events run smoothly.
· Found and recruited speakers, organized the local community, worked with vendors and venues, organized sponsors and budget.
· Previously photography and logistics on team (January 2015–April 2016).