EDUCATION

THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY, Washington, D.C.

Master of Professional Studies in publishing with specialization in technology and design, August 2019

MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY, Springfield, Missouri

Bachelor of Science in professional and technical writing, minor in Classical antiquities, May 2017

EXPERIENCE

Nfocus Magazine – Managing Editor, March 2020 – Present

  • Manage workflow of print and online publication, ensuring deadlines are met and content is consistent with voice and tone

  • Copy edit and proofread all print and web copy according to AP and house styles

  • Write stories and headlines, interview subjects, and manage photographs and cutlines

  • Attend galas, parties, fundraisers, productions, exhibits, restaurants, and more with photographers for potential stories

  • Manage roster of freelance writers, photographers, and interns; delegate assignments; and ensure deadlines are met

Nashville Scene – Contributor, March 2020 – Present

  • Write stories and blurbs as requested by editor-in-chief

Jon Sims Edits – Freelance Book Editor, April 2012 – Present

  • Murder at the Harvey House by Ari Ryder, Poison Apple Publishing – Developmental Editor

  • Netherworld, Book I by Ari Ryder, Poison Apple Publishing – Developmental Editor

  • From Maestro to Magnate: An American Success Story by Dr. Sam Coryell, Gazelle Press – Developmental Editor, Copy Editor

  • Songs from the Father: A Living Legacy by Dr. Sam Coryell, Gazelle Press – Developmental Editor, Copy Editor

Path Interactive/Amsive Digital – Remote Copy Editor/Copywriter, September 2018 – Present

  • Write and edit website copy, blogs, and articles for health care, insurance, and technology clients assigned to me by Amsive

ACES: The Society for Editing – Writer, March 2013 – April 2021

  • Wrote articles for the society’s blog for the national conference and to announce the winner of the Robinson Prize in 2021

AllianceBernstein – Contract Proofreader, March 2020

  • Proofread technical financial reports during a brief contract

Turner Publishing Company – Editorial Production Assistant, July 2019 – December 2019

  • Managed and created production files; cover mechanicals according to printer specifications; digital and print ads for marketing; seasonal catalog for print and web display; and any other production needs

  • Copyedited all cover copy

LHH Recruitment – Contract Copy Editor, January 2019 – June 2019

  • Edited book copy and website copy, blogs, articles, and video captions

  • Special Project: Successfully transitioned the content team from a Word-based style manual to an interactive online style guide

Sodexo Inc. – Remote Contract Copy Editor, April – July 2018

  • Edited annual proposals — usually 200-500 pages and with overnight turnaround — for elementary and high schools, universities, assisted living facilities, hospitals, and businesses

etrailer.com – Product Manager/Copy Writer, February 2017 – February 2018

  • Researched product lines, wrote and edited content for online product descriptions, managed vendor relationships

EDCO Health Information Solutions Inc. – Review Technical Analyst, April 2014 – December 2016

  • Built, edited, proofread, and managed content for document management support web pages

  • Wrote, designed, and proofread manuals for various in-house positions and processes

  • Created keyword models to aid in automated document recognition

OzarksWatch Magazine – Design/Associate Editor, September 2014 – January 2017

  • Designed new magazine layout and templates for future issues

    Managed, edited and placed all copy

    Created the publication’s first production and style manuals

The Missouri Archaeologist – Technical Editor, January 2015 – May 2015

  • Edited, proofread, and indexed a technical/academic article as client-based project for Technical Editing course

    Created the publication’s first style guide

The Standard – Copy Editor, August 2012 – May 2013

  • Edited news articles and advertisements for Missouri State University’s campus newspaper

SOFTWARE SKILLS

  • Adobe CC: Acrobat Pro DC, InCopy, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Muse, Dreamweaver, Lightroom, and RoboHelp

  • HTML5, CSS3, SQL, and API Documentation with XML and JSON

  • Proficiency in Chicago, AP, APA, AMA, and MLA formats, with ability to learn and adhere to house styles

  • Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook

  • SEO and Google Analytics

  • Google Drive, Docs, and Sheets

  • BloxCMS by TownNews, Base CMS

  • Slack, Trello, Discord

AFFILIATIONS

  • American Copy Editors Society since 2012 – Robinson Prize Judge 2020, Head Judge 2021 – 2022