Resume

Summary

Accomplished and versatile writer and editor with published works targeting dynamic range of markets and clientele. Areas of expertise and passion include consumer technology, professional and collegiate athletics, student support services and consumer advocacy. Background in public relations, marketing and SEO provides deep comprehension of written communications essential for captivating and engaging distinct targeted audiences.

Education

B.A., English, Minor in Creative Writing: San Jose State University, San Jose, CA

Work Experience

Writing, Editing, Public Relations and Marketing

  • Townsend Public Affairs, Inc.: Researched, wrote and copyedited over 25 grants to secure $24.8 million in funding from the California Department of Parks and Recreations
  • eHow: Contributing writer for 14th most visited destination on the web
  • HomeProHub: Managed company blog and SEO campaign for home improvement service. Wrote and copyedited eBooks, email campaigns, newsletters, social networking messaging, executive bios and website copy
  • TMJ Home Remedies: Wrote SEO blogs for growing natural health website and increased unique visits by 12,000 in less than 1 year
  • Afterac: Created and managed online marketing campaign for natural disaster preparedness company
  • Contractor Hiring Help: Managed and wrote company blogs and eBooks for contractor scam prevention client
  • AudioAnywhere: Developed SEO blog content and executed all PR efforts for online streaming music service
  • Bellarmine College Preparatory: Copyedited advanced sophomore and junior English students’ papers
  • Dovetail Public Relations: Account specialist for B2B internet security and malware clients
  • Rising International: Wrote media kits for nonprofit assisting impoverished women in third world countries

FortyThree PR, Inc., Santa Cruz, CA
Public Relations Account Manager
August 2006 – April 2009

  • Wrote and copyedited all marketing collateral, including: press releases, internal/external FAQ’s, speaking points, company messaging, website copy, product descriptions, media pitches and presentation messaging
  • Conducted over 500 press briefings, thereby securing thousands of unique press hits with top-tier print, online, broadcast, radio, podcast and blog media, including:
    • San Jose Mercury News, The Associated Press, Reuters, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, The Today Show, ABC News, L.A. Times, Chicago Tribune, CNET, TechCrunch and MacWorld
  • Account management and support for 25-plus domestic and international clients, including: Slacker Radio, Griffin Technology, Aerielle, Washburn Guitars, Randall Amplifiers, Smith Micro Software and US Music
  • Managed and trained teams of account associates and interns

UC Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA
June 2006 – August 2006
Graduate Coordinator, Ecology & Evolutionary Biology

  • Copyedited Biology Department’s website for grammar, punctuation and clarity

United Parcel Service, San Jose, CA
Supervisor
April 1997 – February 2006

  • Lead load planner of DC8, 757 and 767 aircraft before and after events of September 11, 2001
  • Supervised, managed and certified over 300 employees

 

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