Resume
WORK HISTORY
Writer/Editor (5/20-Present), Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI
- Report, research, write and co-edit university publications, including Marquette Magazine, Discover Research, and other college magazines
- Proof and edit publications and marketing collateral
- Assist with publication management
- Collaborate with OMC colleagues in the creation of new content for digital channels
Freelance Science Journalist (3/17-Present), TAS Media, LLC, Milwaukee, WI
- Report, research, and write science news and feature stories for Earther, Inside Science, Mercury Magazine, Smithsonian Air & Space, Live Science, Space.com, IEEE Spectrum, HowStuffWorks, Seeker, CXO Magazine, and others
- Write and edit white papers based on academic research
- Optimize headlines and content for SEO
- Attend scientific conferences and report on findings
Executive Director (2/22-Present), Uptown Crossing Business Improvement District, Milwaukee, WI
- Help connect small businesses in Milwaukee’s Uptown Crossing neighborhood with resources, grants and educational opportunities.
Senior Editor/Producer (2/08–3/17), Seeker (Formerly Discovery News), Group Nine Media, Boston, MA
- Selected, assigned, and edited science and tech news and feature stories
- Recruited and managed freelance writers
- Optimized headlines and content for SEO
- Promoted the website using social media
- Assessed article performance using web analytics software
- Helped establish content partnerships with other news websites
- Wrote and edited blogs, news features, and slideshows
- Worked with media department to produce videos
- Conferenced daily with news team to generate story ideas
Freelance Science Journalist (9/04–2/08), New York, NY
- Reported, researched, and wrote news and feature stories (Contracts included DNews, Slate, Scientific American, Fast Company, and MIT Technology Review)
Managing Editor (8/00–9/04), MIT Technology Review, Cambridge, MA
- Created editorial workflow and production schedule where none existed previously
- Managed workflow and production schedule for both the magazine and two annual inserts
- Recruited and managed copy chief, fact checker, and editorial assistant
- Recruited and directed editorial research interns for annual inserts
- Wrote and edited feature and department articles for both MIT Technology Review and the Institute’s alumni magazine, MIT News
- Consistently maintained an on-time delivery to printer for all four years
Managing Editor (7/99–8/00), Scientific American Explorations, Boston, MA
- Created editorial workflow and production schedule where none existed previously
- Managed workflow and production schedule
- Wrote and edited features and departments
- Assigned and directed freelance writers
- Researched illustration materials
- Consistently maintained an on-time delivery to printer
Associate Editor (6/98–7/99), Astronomy, Waukesha, WI
- Wrote and edited feature and department articles for monthly magazine
- Directed freelance writer assignments
- Attended scientific meetings
- Acted as web editor for Astronomy.com
- Conceived of new website to promote editor-hosted trips
- Researched illustration materials
- Participated in story-shaping meetings
BOOK AUTHOR
Rocks and Minerals, part of the Reader’s Digest Pathfinders series (1999)
VOLUNTEER
- Co-organizer, E-House MKE (10/21-Present)
- Member, Climate Mitigation and Resilience Task Force
- Member, Land Use/Urban Agriculture/Forestry Working Group
EDUCATION
- B.A. with honors, Communications, Alverno College, Milwaukee, WI
- Masters coursework, creative writing, Goddard College, VT
- Project Management Certificate, Harvard Division of Continuing Education
MEMBERSHIPS
National Association of Science Writers
Society for Environmental Journalists