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Experience

Freelance Editor, 2017-Present
• Content editing, developmental editing, copy editing and writing content for clients including Meghan Stevenson Books, ZP Challenge, Copacino + Fujikado, and Dr. Ian Smith.

Editor, Where Seattle Magazine, 2014-2016
• Research, write and edit stories for the monthly print magazine and annual specialty publications.
• Write website stories capitalizing on popular keyword searches.
• Build and foster relationships with community leaders and stay up-to-date on regional events and news.
• Maintain Drupal database of restaurants, museums, retail stores and attractions.
• Create weekly e-newsletter.
• Edit marketing materials for the sales team.
• Maintain a list of freelance writers and develop and assign stories to freelancers as needed.
• Develop print and web editorial calendars.

Communications Director, Bellevue Club, 2008-2013
• Publish 12 issues of Reflections Magazine each year.
• Edit content for accuracy, grammar, voice and style.
• Gather and edit photographs for publication, including color correction.
• Coordinate with advertising agency; keep them informed of magazine topics for targeted advertising.
• Provide writing and photography support.
• Approve layouts and final proofs.
• Maintain magazine budget, including freelancing and printing costs.
• Edit marking materials for various departments.
• Edit website copy for BellevueClub.com, HotelBellevue.com and Reflections.com.
• Lead the in-house creative team for both the athletic club and the on-site hotel.
• Manage and mentor the creative staff, including writers, graphic designers and web editors.
• Maintain relationships with freelance writers, columnists and photographers.
• Build and foster relationships with leaders across the organization.
• Develop and evolve the voice of the Bellevue Club and Hotel Bellevue brands.

Communications Coordinator, Bellevue Club, 2006-2008
• Write profile pieces on Bellevue Club members.
• Collaborate with departmental managers to develop magazine stories.
• Develop a Bellevue Club style guide.
• Fulfill all writing requests for magazine stories, marketing material or website copy.

Education
B.A. Mass Communications: Journalism, Winona State University 2003