Welcome to Brazen Careerist!

About Me

Experienced writer and freelancer in magazine, nonprofit communications, blogs, and online content with responsibility for strategic planning and production of print and electronic publications for multiple audiences. Highly effective at generating creative ideas and solutions, cultivating brand identity and collaborating with and motivating others.

Specialties
Writing profiles, press releases, feature stories, web content, blogging, newsletters, humor and essays. Skilled at editing, interviewing, researching, proofreading, art directing, fact-checking, publicity, photography, utilizing social media, idea generating and goal oriented problem solving.

Work History

• Self
• Freelance Writer and Blogger
• September 2005 to Present

• Clients include Muscle and Fitness Hers Magazine, West Point Academy Association of Graduates, and Mountain Bike Tales.

• Bard College
• Grants Writer
• January 2010 to October 2010

• Vassar College
• Staff Writer
• October 2006 to December 2009

• • Wrote all content for Vassar admissions publication and campus newsletter, producing more than 40 issues and 150 articles. Edited online publications and integrated video. Streamlined publication process.
  • Collaborated with graphic and web designers, public relations specialists and various departments to achieve the College’s initiatives. Cultivated ideas and content for Vassar’s homepage redesign. Served as homepage editor for six months, writing all headlines and captions and overseeing web production.
  • Crafted press releases and generated ideas and articles for Vassar’s alumnae/i magazine. Edited brochures, event posters, calendars and admissions materials, following style guidelines. Created and implemented video database.
  • Photographed people and events. Art-directed photographers and videographers. Supervised student employees and provided feedback on work.

• Hudson Valley Magazine
• Assistant Editor promoted to Associate Editor
• August 2004 to October 2006

• • Wrote short articles and features, generated story ideas, traveled, conducted interviews and produced monthly column. Regularly managed several ongoing editorial projects, meeting all deadlines.
  • Collaborated with editorial team and freelance writers. Shot photographs on location and conducted shoots with art department. Managed interns and edited their writing. Generated and implemented new ideas for magazine’s relaunch.
  • Responsible for all fact checking and maintaining accuracy. Proofread and thoroughly edited articles. Researched and pitched story ideas.
  • Chosen to attend the City and Regional Magazine Association’s 2006 member conference.

Education

• Ithaca College
• B.A. Writing, Magazine
• 2000 - 2004

• Minor in sociology