Work history
Editorial Director
How would you describe your time at Desert Lifestyle Publishing?
I'm having a great time developing upscale marketing materials -- writing, editing, art directing. I'm also working on re-designing the website to make it more Web 2.0 and developing an integrated marketing and public relations campaign to bring in more business. This is very creative position!
Communications Specialist
How would you describe your time at New Century Mortgage?
Starting as a temp through TechLink Systems and becoming permanent staff member in January 2007, I wrote and manged the employee communications via email. I also assisted with web content and other employee communications efforts.
Vocus
November 2004 to October 2006
Managing Editor, Magazine Content
How would you describe your time at Vocus?
I managed a team of 2-3 senior media researchers and 8-16 media researchers in building and maintaining the magazine portion of a media contact database. This entailed writing and editing outlet and contact profiles, interviewing and hiring staff, and managing a variety of related projects.
Z-Tech
October 2003 to November 2004
Web Content Editor/Writer (Contract)
How would you describe your time at Z-Tech?
I wrote and edited web content, including adding HTML code and entering content into a proprietary content management system. I helped develop a redesign of the website, which included improving navigation and usability.
Writer/Editor
How would you describe your time at KidsGrowth.com/AviaHealth?
Managed content for KidsGrowth Professional, including writing features, basic content, recruiting and hiring freelance writers, managing freelance budget, editing staff writer's work. Resulted in growth of site from a dozen pages to more than 200. AviaHealth purchased website in less than two years....
Newsletter Communications Specialist
How would you describe your time at blue shield of california?
I managed up to 8 newsletters, writing content, editing content, and overall managing the publications process. While I was there, I helped launch a new publication and managed the process of re-designing several others.