Professional Experience
LGBTQ NATION – San Francisco, CA | Freelance Writer | March 2023 to Present
-Pitch story ideas to managing editor; write approved stories with focus on the LGBTQ community and related topics
HIGH THERE – Boca Raton, FL | Podcast Host, Podcast Producer, Writer | March 2022 to Present
-Coordinate guest interviews and segments for bi-weekly podcast; edit and publish podcast, social media and site promos
-Write cannabis-centric content, including SEO content, features, entertainment content, reviews, and news content
GROW MAGAZINE – Eugene, OR | Editorial Assistant, Writer | March 2022 to Present
-Assist editor with Facebook and Instagram posts, administrative tasks, and data entry as needed
-Write news content and conduct interviews focused on cannabis and the cannabis community for print magazine
DOPE MAGAZINE – Seattle, WA | Writer | June 2021 to Present
-Pitch content to editor and write cannabis news stories upon approval each week for online site
HIGH TIMES MAGAZINE – Los Angeles, CA | Writer | April 2021 to Present
-Pitch evergreen cannabis content and write stories for website each week; write cannabis features as needed for print
CULTURE MAGAZINE – Corona, CA | Writer | April 2021 to Present
-Pitch content to editor and write cannabis news stories upon approval each week for online site
NEW NOISE MAGAZINE – Berkeley, CA | Print to Web Editor, PR Assistant, Writer | April 2021 to November 2022
-Coordinate content with managing editor, format and schedule print content online coinciding with album release dates
-Reach out to artist and band PR contacts as print issues publish to share print PDFs and online versions of stories
-Write video and streaming premieres, coordinate interviews for online site; interview artists/bands and write print features
MS. MAYHEM – Denver, CO | Copy Editor, Writer | June 2021 to July 2022
-Coordinate with editorial team to copy edit content for clarity and AP style, ensuring each piece follows editorial workflow
-Pitch stories to editorial team, coordinate interviews, and write stories surrounding women and femmes in alternative industries
OUT FRONT MAGAZINE – Denver, CO | Associate Editor, Copy Editor, Writer | July 2018 to November 2022
-Manage online site, find and assign content to interns and writers, manage Facebook and Twitter accounts
-Copy edit print and online content, work with editor-in-chief and art director on print design and house style
-Write print and online stories surrounding LGBTQ people, Denver culture, and issue’s theme
SALT MAGAZINE – Fort Collins, CO | Assistant Editor, Writer | May to July 2018
-Copy edit for style, clarity; collaborate on design elements; write stories surrounding Fort Collins arts and culture
VERTS NEIGHBORHOOD DISPENSARY – Fort Collins, CO
Marketing Team Member, Budtender, Shift Leader, Patient Coordinator | February 2017 to June 2018
-Create content for social media, update company websites, promote and design in-store deals
-Guide customers and patients through product selection, use POS system to finalize transactions
-Manage front-of-house staff and shifts, ensure floor is compliant, and coordinate with inventory team
-Manage patient memberships and ensure all records are compliant with Marijuana Enforcement Division
FORT COLLINS COLORADOAN – Fort Collins, CO | Producer | March to August 2015
-Post updates on social media, strategize on engagement, monitor web metrics, and optimize web content -Pull wire, 9News, and USA Today content for website, and assist in NoCo Life section for online and print
ROCKY MOUNTAIN COLLEGIAN – Fort Collins, CO
Digital Producer, Entertainment and Features Editor, Social Media Editor, Design and Production Editor | August 2013 to May 2015
-Multiple positions involving management of various digital teams, focus on digital media and website management, social media management, design, copy, and day-to-day production of print and online publications
KCSU FM – Fort Collins, CO l Specialty DJ | January 2014 to March 2015
-Host weekly, two-hour radio show, provide commentary on music, take phone calls, play underwriting, PSAs, and operate board
Education
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY – Fort Collins, CO | August 2012 to May 2015
Bachelor of Journalism and Media Communication with Sociology Minor
FRONT RANGE COMMUNITY COLLEGE – Fort Collins, CO | January 2010 to May 2012
Associate of Arts, Magna Cum Laude
Key Skills
Copy Editing – 5 Years; Reporting – 5 Years; Digital Media Management – 2 Years; Social Media Management – 2 Years; Video Editing – 10+ years; Versed in AP Style Newswriting, Feature Writing, Entertainment, and Opinion Writing; Design for Social Media Advertising Promotions; Search Engine Optimization and SEO Writing Radio and Podcasting
Technology Summary
Final Cut Pro, WordPress, TweetDeck and Hootsuite, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, Windows and Mac OS, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Drive Suite, Video and Still Camera Operation
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