SUMMARY

An experienced writer and editor with a strong background in media, including post-production, accessibility, short-form video (producing, scripting and editing), sound design, music, comedy and producing live entertainment. Skilled in campaign development, content creation, strategic thinking, visual storytelling and fostering strong working relationships. Passionate about optimizing collaboration and communication across a wide range of teams and specialties.

KEY FUNCTIONAL SKILLS                                

Job capabilities: Journalism, scriptwriting, video editing and production, diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, public speaking, data analysis, project management, education and training, committee leadership, corporate presentations
Coding and software platforms: Adobe Creative Suite, Basecamp, Google Workspace, HTML, Microsoft Office Suite, Slack, TeamSite, WordPress, Wrike
Soft skills: Abstract reasoning, communication skills, creative problem solving, experienced with high-profile public figures, fast learner, flexible thinker, investigation, relationship building, research.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

University of Southern California (Health System), Los Angeles, CA
2019-Present

• Content strategy: Thinks outside the box while applying data and evidence-driven insights to the development of high-performing content ideas, including traditional marketing copy, conceptual promo materials and video scripts.

• Copywriting: Demonstrates versatility in crafting tribute ads, social media content, direct response email blasts, blog posts, doctor bios and communications across multiple platforms.

• Social media video: Uses Adobe Premiere, Spark and StoryKit to create engaging short-form videos for distribution across multiple social platforms.

• Journalism: Deadline-driven writing for internal and external audiences, including magazine cover stories, patient stories, awards and recognition, infographics and more, often providing photography and light videography.

• Staff training: Quickly learns new skills and software, then drafts educational materials and trains colleagues, new hires and contractors. Continues to mentor and support team members as needed.

• Relationship building: Initiates and maintains trusting, collaborative relationships with editorial colleagues, photographers and videographers, third-party vendors, senior leadership, community members and high-profile public figures.

• Committee leadership: Reporting directly to the chief marketing and communications officer, led two committees in 2023-2024 to resolve systemic communication gaps through the enhancement of best practices for meetings and collaborations.

• Diversity, equity and inclusion: Launched the editorial campaign for the health system’s gender-affirming care program and developed the health system’s culturally inclusive editorial style. Promotes multiple employee resource groups throughout the organization.

Deluxe Entertainment, Remote, reporting to offices in Burbank, CA                                             2018-2019
Proofreader (Contract)

• Edited and proofread voice-over scripts that provide narrative content for the blind.

• Checked for accuracy, flow, and adherence to the audio description style guide.

• Rewrote scripts when needed.

• Developed new processes as needed to ensure a smooth workflow between managers, writers, and account coordinators.

Kaiser Permanente, National Program Offices - Burbank, CA                                                             2015-2018
Digital Content Editor/Senior Content Manager

• Wrote and edited content for kp.org, Thrive Together, infographics, email blasts, flyers, bookmarks, and broker/employer communications.

• Broke down complex ideas regarding health care, insurance, and technology into clear and simple communications.

• Collaborated on evolving best practices for project workflow and interdepartmental collaboration.

• Co-developed strategies to marry business partner ideas, marketing content best practices, and content proven to drive user engagement.

• Self-trained: Adobe Experience Manager, MRM, KP Style Guides, Basecamp (v.3), SharePoint, and TeamSite.

• Trained colleagues: Adobe Experience Manager, MRM, KP Style Guides, Basecamp, SharePoint, and TeamSite.

• Built and enhanced positive collaborative relationships across multiple departments.

• Writing consistently earned positive feedback from colleagues, business partners, and members.

 H.U.M.A.N., CSR Match, Care 411, and Other Clients, Los Angeles, CA                                                       2012-2015
Freelance Writer and Copy Editor

• Produced high-quality content that consistently earned excellent reviews and performance bonuses.

• Varied style and tone as needed while covering a wide range of topics, including the fine arts, macroeconomics, health care, social responsibility networks, and entertainment.

• Solidified relationships between marketing firms and client companies, drawing repeat business and generating reputation development by word-of-mouth.

• Demonstrated flexibility, covering a broad range of project types, formats, grammar styles, word processing applications, and publishing platforms.

WGBH-Media Access Group, Burbank, CA                                                                                                      2006-2014
Writer/Editor: Narrative Description for The Blind

• Serving clients that included Fox, Warner Brothers, Pixar, CBS, and Sony, crafted voice over scripts that narrated film and television for blind/visually impaired audiences.

• Collaborated with colleagues to consistently improve efficiency, continuity, and artistry.

• Demonstrated flexibility of tone necessary to match each project’s genre, whether dramatic, comic, suspenseful, or otherwise.

• Supplied technical support for digital reformatting when needed, along with regular administrative support.

• Consistently earned glowing feedback from studios, audiences, and voice over artists.

• In the last three years with the company, served as senior describer, producing anywhere between 50-80% of the work volume. In this time, the department’s studio client base tripled.

EDUCATION

• Post Graduate Studies (MA Pending Completion of Thesis), Literature
  Minnesota State University, Mankato, MN

• Bachelor of Fine Arts, Theatre (With a Minor in Classical Music Performance)
  Shorter University, Rome, GA

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