Education ——
Bachelor of Arts, English, Michigan State University
Additional concentrations: Creative Writing, Journalism, and Spanish
Study abroad: English Literature (London)
Additional concentrations: Creative Writing, Journalism, and Spanish
Study abroad: English Literature (London)
Experience ——
Herman Miller (Feb. 2018–present)
Editorial Lead, Herman Miller Brand Creative (Dec. 2022–present)
Editorial Lead, MillerKnoll (Aug. 2022–Dec.2022)
Senior Writer/Editor, MillerKnoll (Oct. 2021–Aug. 2022)
Senior Writer/Editor, Herman Miller (Mar. 2020–Oct. 2021)
Writer/Editor, Herman Miller (Feb. 2018–Mar. 2020)
Editorial Lead, MillerKnoll (Aug. 2022–Dec.2022)
Senior Writer/Editor, MillerKnoll (Oct. 2021–Aug. 2022)
Senior Writer/Editor, Herman Miller (Mar. 2020–Oct. 2021)
Writer/Editor, Herman Miller (Feb. 2018–Mar. 2020)
· 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.
Mighty in the Midwest (Mar. 2016–Feb. 2018)
Copywriter and Content Strategist
· 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.
Copywriter and Content Strategist
· 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.
Gordon Food Service (Nov. 2010–Dec. 2014)
Proofreader/Copywriter, Graphic Designer
Proofreader/Copywriter, Graphic Designer
· Proofread and copy edited ads, wrote copy and metadata, and managed SEO.
· Photoshopped e-commerce images, designed branding/promotional pieces.
The Great Books Foundation (Sept. 2008–Sept. 2010)
Editorial Project Manager, Post-Secondary Programs and the Common Review
Production and Design Associate
Editorial Project Manager, Post-Secondary Programs and the Common Review
Production and Design Associate
· 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.
The Lowell Ledger, J-Ad Graphics (Aug. 2007–Sept. 2008)
Editor-in-Chief/Sports Editor
Editor-in-Chief/Sports Editor
· 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 ——
CreativeMornings (Grand Rapids, Apr. 2016–Sept. 2018)
Host/Organizer
Host/Organizer
· 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).