Senior Editor: Endocrine News/The Endocrine Society, Washington, DC
2013 – Present
Research, write, and edit features, columns, and back-of-the-book material for the Endocrine Society's monthly member magazine
Manage content for Endocrine News's website, social media platforms, and e-newsletter
Represent Endocrine News at various nationwide conferences and events, interacting with members and vendors, developing story ideas, and live-tweeting
Promoted from Associate Editor
Regional Marketing Specialist/Copywriter: Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc., Baton Rouge, LA
2011 – 2013
Collaborated with creative supervisor to manage staff of five graphic designers
Coordinated and trafficked all creative tasks for the regional properties
Corresponded with properties and vendors for translations on international tourism collateral
Communicated with local and national vendors for quotes, billings, purchase orders, and pricing inquiries
Researched, wrote, and edited copy for advertising, collateral, and direct mail pieces
Opened projects and managed timelines through an online shared-work system
Native English Teacher: English Program in Korea, Ministry of Education, Incheon, South Korea
2010 – 2011
Taught English Conversation classes to more than 200 elementary students in regular classes, after-school programs, and English camps
Created detailed lesson plans and produced classroom materials. Consulted Korean teachers through teacher training courses on Classroom English
Faculty: University of Phoenix
2008 – 2012
Facilitated the online courses Contemporary Business Communication, University Composition and Communication, and Media and Culture for the University of Phoenix’s Axia College.
Led class discussions and guided students in producing papers on various aspects, from writing across the curriculum and effective business communication strategies to media’s influence on culture and the future of media
Associate Editor: Southern Breeze/Compass Marketing, Gulf Shores, AL
2007 – 2010
Researched, wrote, and edited articles and copy for the award-winning Southern Breeze, covering the Gulf Coast, as well as 40+ projects in the lifestyle and travel arena including the Alabama Vacation Guide, Emerald Coast Vacation Guide, Mississippi Travel Guide, and many more
Drafted and edited scripts for television spots
Editor-In-Chief: Oracle Literary Fine Arts Review, Mobile, AL
2006 – 2007
Directed the production of the literary review, a publication of the English and Visual Arts Departments, which included securing funding from the student government association, selecting the editorial staff, and finalizing the review process for publication.
Master of Arts in Creative Writing, University of South Alabama
Studied under novelist Carolyn Haines and Alabama’s Poet Laureate Sue Walker
Completed this degree with a 4.0 grade point average
Bachelor of Arts in English Literature, University of South Alabama
Graduated summa cum laude. Minored in communications with a concentration in print journalism
2015 Eddie Award Finalist, Association/Non-Profit Single Article, “Deep Impact”
Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
Golden Key International Honor Society
Sigma Tau Delta English Honor Society
Steve and Angelina Stokes Scholarship