RESUME
EXPERIENCE
WRITER, EDITOR, & CREATIVE PRODUCER - Self-employed | 2021 - Present
Develop and produce content across the entertainment, media, journalism, tech, and publishing spaces
Craft content, including scripts, comedic concepts, social media, book chapters, blog posts, articles, emails, web copy, commerce content, video copy, and instructional materials
Write episodes for TV and YouTube series, including Rubble & Crew, Alma’s Way, Lyla in the Loop, ”LEGO DUPLO Adventures”, “Cinnamoroll’s Best Day” (Sanrio Kids), Furby shorts, ”PeaKeeBoo”, “Ask Vida” (Vida the Vet), as well as upcoming series for Mattel, Spin Master, and Moonbug
Produce, host, and write comedy shows performed at the Upright Citizens Brigade (UCB), The PIT, Edinburgh Fringe Festival (2026, 2025), and more
Clients: Moonbug, Spin Master, Fred Rogers Productions, Mattel, Quillbot (AI Tool), Scholastic, Mighty Picnic, Sesame Workshop, Pregnancy & Newborn, Primary.com, Global Tinker, Jet.com, Shutterstock, Nanit, MediaBistro, Guideposts.org, The Second City, Bundle Organics, and more
STAFF WRITER - Fred Rogers Productions | 2024 - 2025
Wrote multiple episodes for Emmy-nominated, PBS Kids animated series Alma’s Way (ages 4-6)
Collaborated closely with Head Writer, Story Editor, production team, and freelancers to pitch and develop story concepts
Proofread, copy edited, and distributed all writing materials at every script stage
Collected and distributed all notes from key stakeholders
Streamlined writing production process by managing script tracker, story bible, series documents, and episode files
MANAGING EDITOR - EHOW.COM, World of Good Brands (formerly Leaf Group) | June 2022 - December 2023
Managed editorial team, digital content, social media (including Instagram and TikTok), video, production schedule, budget and freelance writers
Oversaw brand refresh, including new visual branding, mission, editorial standards, style guides and workflow
Built freelance and contributor network with focus on highlighting diverse voices in the crafting, food and DIY spaces
Led content strategy that resulted in AVA Digital Awards for ehow’s TikTok and video
SENIOR EDITOR - PARENTS LATINA MAGAZINE, Dotdash Meredith (People Inc.) | February 2019 - February 2022
Wrote, edited and pitched cultural, health, parenting, kids, food, crafts, books and travel content for national magazine with 3.4 million readers
Assigned and managed freelance writers and junior staff editors, from proposal stage through multiple rounds of revisions
Created and planned strategy for social media, including video, giveaways, ads, as well as influencer and celeb takeovers
Developed brand partnerships and influencer relationships to extend digital reach
Attended industry events and desk-sides, and worked closely with PR reps
MANAGING EDITOR - MYSTERIOUS WAYS MAGAZINE, Guideposts | April 2017 - February 2019
Oversaw editorial, creative, web, video, podcasts and social media for Mysterious Ways magazine, a Guideposts publication with 400,000 readers
Managed three direct reports and edited the work of senior editors, junior editors and freelancers throughout the organization
Spearheaded magazine's brand refresh, including changes in design, font, layout and art
Introduced new magazine features with focus on visual, social media-friendly storytelling
Maintained editorial budget, grew network of freelancers, and built inventory of stories
Led video content strategy and production of regular Facebook Live events
Wrote "Editor's Note" for every issue and blogged regularly
EDITOR, Guideposts | June 2015 - April 2017
ASSOCIATE EDITOR, Guideposts | July 2013 - June 2015
Wrote inspirational stories for Guideposts, Mysterious Ways and Angels on Earth magazines, national publications with a combined readership of more than 6 million
Interviewed authors and experts for historical pieces, Q&As, first-person narratives and web exclusives
Edited the first-person accounts of new and experienced writers
Planned social media campaigns on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest
Starred in how-to video craft series on Guideposts.org
SENIOR COPYWRITER - DIAPERS.COM AND CASA.COM, Quidsi, an Amazon.com subsidiary | May 2010 - April 2013
Created clear and conversational copy for “About Us” pages, catalogs, buying guides, banners, Facebook campaigns, holiday initiatives and PR communications
Managed website banner process from copy to completion
Wrote 5-8 marketing emails per week, drafted click-worthy subject lines and incorporated findings from subject line tests
ONLINE COPYWRITER, Toys"R"Us, Inc. | August 2008 - April 2010
Wrote email and web copy for Toysrus.com, Babiesrus.com, FAO.com and eToys.com
EDUCATION
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY, M.A. in Journalism
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY, TEACHERS COLLEGE, M.A. in Social Studies Education
CORNELL UNIVERSITY, B.A. in History
TRAINING
The Second City Film School: Screenwriting, filmmaking
UCB: Sketch, improv (House teams: Lloyd and Harold)
SKILLS
Screenwriting: Final Draft
Film/Content Editing: iMovie, Adobe InCopy
Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.
Google Workspace: Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.
Social Media: Canva, SocialStudio, Sprout Social, Hootsuite
Project management: Airtable, Slack, Trello
DISTINCTIONS
The PIT’s NYC Sketchfest - Featured Digital Sketch (2024)
Fred Rogers Productions - Writers Neighborhood Fellowship (2022)
The Toronto Sketch Comedy Film Festival - Outstanding Comedy Short nominee (2022)
Sesame Workshop - Writers’ Room Fellowship (2021)
The Second City’s Stuart Cornfeld Award (2021)
Quarterfinalist: ScreenCraft Comedy Screenplay Competition (2021)
Quarterfinalist: WeScreenplay’s Fall 2021 Diverse Voices Competition (2021)
Nickie’s Prize for Humor Writing (2020)
Guideposts National Cabinet Speaker (2014)
Quidsi “Be Kind” Award
The Journal News Spot News Award
STAFF WRITER - Fred Rogers Productions | 2024 - 2025
Wrote multiple episodes for Emmy-nominated, PBS Kids animated series Alma’s Way (ages 4-6)
STAFF WRITER - Fred Rogers Productions | 2024 - 2025
Wrote multiple episodes for Emmy-nominated, PBS Kids animated series Alma’s Way (ages 4-6)
Collaborated closely with Head Writer, Story Editor, production team, and freelancers to pitch and develop story concepts
Proofread, copy edited, and distributed all writing materials at every script stage
Collected and distributed all notes from key stakeholders
Streamlined writing production process by managing script tracker, story bible, series documents, and episode files
MANAGING EDITOR - EHOW.COM, World of Good Brands (formerly Leaf Group) | June 2022 - December 2023
Managed editorial team, digital content, social media (including Instagram and TikTok), video, production schedule, budget and freelance writers
Oversaw brand refresh, including new visual branding, mission, editorial standards, style guides and workflow
Built freelance and contributor network with focus on highlighting diverse voices in the crafting, food and DIY spaces
Led content strategy that resulted in AVA Digital Awards for ehow’s TikTok and video
SENIOR EDITOR - PARENTS LATINA MAGAZINE, Dotdash Meredith (People Inc.) | February 2019 - February 2022
Wrote, edited and pitched cultural, health, parenting, kids, food, crafts, books and travel content for national magazine with 3.4 million readers
Assigned and managed freelance writers and junior staff editors, from proposal stage through multiple rounds of revisions
Created and planned strategy for social media, including video, giveaways, ads, as well as influencer and celeb takeovers
Developed brand partnerships and influencer relationships to extend digital reach
Attended industry events and desk-sides, and worked closely with PR reps
MANAGING EDITOR - MYSTERIOUS WAYS MAGAZINE, Guideposts | April 2017 - February 2019
Oversaw editorial, creative, web, video, podcasts and social media for Mysterious Ways magazine, a Guideposts publication with 400,000 readers
Managed three direct reports and edited the work of senior editors, junior editors and freelancers throughout the organization
Spearheaded magazine's brand refresh, including changes in design, font, layout and art
Introduced new magazine features with focus on visual, social media-friendly storytelling
Maintained editorial budget, grew network of freelancers, and built inventory of stories
Led video content strategy and production of regular Facebook Live events
Wrote "Editor's Note" for every issue and blogged regularly
EDITOR, Guideposts | June 2015 - April 2017
ASSOCIATE EDITOR, Guideposts | July 2013 - June 2015
Wrote inspirational stories for Guideposts, Mysterious Ways and Angels on Earth magazines, national publications with a combined readership of more than 6 million
Interviewed authors and experts for historical pieces, Q&As, first-person narratives and web exclusives
Edited the first-person accounts of new and experienced writers
Planned social media campaigns on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest
Starred in how-to video craft series on Guideposts.org
SENIOR COPYWRITER - DIAPERS.COM AND CASA.COM, Quidsi, an Amazon.com subsidiary | May 2010 - April 2013
Created clear and conversational copy for “About Us” pages, catalogs, buying guides, banners, Facebook campaigns, holiday initiatives and PR communications
Managed website banner process from copy to completion
Wrote 5-8 marketing emails per week, drafted click-worthy subject lines and incorporated findings from subject line tests
ONLINE COPYWRITER, Toys"R"Us, Inc. | August 2008 - April 2010
Wrote email and web copy for Toysrus.com, Babiesrus.com, FAO.com and eToys.com
EDUCATION
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY, M.A. in Journalism
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY, TEACHERS COLLEGE, M.A. in Social Studies Education
CORNELL UNIVERSITY, B.A. in History
TRAINING
The Second City Film School: Screenwriting, filmmaking
UCB: Sketch, improv (House teams: Lloyd and Harold)
SKILLS
Screenwriting: Final Draft
Film/Content Editing: iMovie, Adobe InCopy
Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.
Google Workspace: Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.
Social Media: Canva, SocialStudio, Sprout Social, Hootsuite
Project management: Airtable, Slack, Trello
DISTINCTIONS
The PIT’s NYC Sketchfest - Featured Digital Sketch (2024)
Fred Rogers Productions - Writers Neighborhood Fellowship (2022)
The Toronto Sketch Comedy Film Festival - Outstanding Comedy Short nominee (2022)
Sesame Workshop - Writers’ Room Fellowship (2021)
The Second City’s Stuart Cornfeld Award (2021)
Quarterfinalist: ScreenCraft Comedy Screenplay Competition (2021)
Quarterfinalist: WeScreenplay’s Fall 2021 Diverse Voices Competition (2021)
Nickie’s Prize for Humor Writing (2020)
Guideposts National Cabinet Speaker (2014)
Quidsi “Be Kind” Award
The Journal News Spot News Award