Resume

Born and raised in Lake Havasu City, Arizona.
Graduated from Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona.
Extensive experience in areas including writing/editing, editorial production, social media, marketing, e-mail marketing / client communications, branding, and blogging.
Recently started dabbling in graphic design and photography.
Love social media, technology, travel, and learning new things.

Brand Manager, CityVet Companies
July 2011 – Present || Dallas, TX

Launched social networks including Facebook and Twitter; manage content and analytics.
Write and distribute monthly newsletters and promotions via Constant Contact.
Write and edit content for main website and internal team site.
Design signage and brochures for events, promotions, and client education.
Serve as primary contact for marketing and advertising opportunities.
Coordinate community events and charitable donations.
Act as liaison between CityVet and outside Web, design, and print agencies.

Freelance Writer & Editor
May 2010 – Present || Dallas, TX

Clients include: CityVet, National Speakers Association / Speaker magazine, and Blitz Weekly.
Interview subjects, research products, and write articles.
Offer creative consultation and marketing strategies.

Publications Assistant, National Speakers Association
July 2008 – May 2010 || Tempe, Arizona

Worked with the Director of Publications to prepare manuscripts for publication by editing, manipulating graphics, and suggesting creative imagery, titles, and sidebars.
Attended brainstorming sessions with graphic designers.
Re-designed media kit to attract prospective advertisers.
Launched Speaker magazine’s Facebook and Twitter profiles.
Managed content for NSA member newsletters and weekly expert group newsletters.
Facilitated discussions on NSA’s blog and social networking channels.
Supported the NSA meetings team at national conferences.

Administrative Assistant, Parsons & Goltry
December 2007 – February 2009 || Phoenix, Arizona

Managed a docket system, active files, and a file archive.
Communicated with clients regarding required action items and payments.
Organized sensitive materials and handled mailings.
Scheduled appointments, processed fees, and provided information to prospective clients.

Editorial Intern, Desert Living Magazine
August 2007 – January 2008 || Phoenix, Arizona

Intern, Sacks Public Relations / bizSanDiego Magazine
August 2006 – August 2007 || Phoenix, Arizona

Editorial Intern, Arizona Foothills Magazine
December 2005 – June 2006 || Scottsdale, Arizona

Editorial Intern, 944 Magazine
August 2005 – January 2006 || Scottsdale, Arizona

Arizona State University
Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies, Mass Communication & Creative Writing
August 2002 – December 2007 || Tempe, Arizona

Excellent written and verbal communication skills. AP style proficiency.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word and Constant Contact.
Intermediate knowledge of Adobe InDesign. Familiar with iPhoto and iMovie.
Launched and successfully grew social presence for CityVet and Speaker magazine.
I work and play on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google+, and Pinterest on a daily basis.
I thrive independently or as part of a creative team. I’m reliable, motivated, and productive.
I blog for fun, and have a large network of friends in sales, marketing, and design roles.