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Innovative, thorough worker capable of handling multiple tasks under pressure. Sensitive to deadlines, and accomplishes projects with employer and client satisfaction. Aptitude for English and writing, skilled with technology, organized, motivated, efficient in setting priorities, excellent working rapport. Experience in team management, copywriting, copy editing, content editing, marketing, playwriting, screenwriting, acting, directing, stage management, dramaturgy, sound design, and various aspects of production.

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Education
The Ohio State University
2016 | Columbus, OH

 

B.A. Theatre

B.A. English, Minor in Professional Writing

 

HTML (basic)

Salesforce

Mailchimp

Airtable

Basecamp

Slack

Microsoft Teams

Adobe Audition / Audacity

PowerPoint / Prezi

Excel

Publisher

AutoCAD (basic)

Photoshop (basic)

Social media

Violin (since 2004)

Guitar (since 2011)

U.S. News & World Report
Senior Editor, Home Services, 360 Reviews
2023 – present
  • Directly manage Home Services editors and provide feedback and coaching; create monthly content plans for the vertical; guide updates and new pages through the editing process; identify and assign freelance writers for projects; work with SEO to maintain pages in the top SERPs; collaborate with Research, Product, and Production on developing best practices.

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Vivial
Managing Editor
2020 – 2023
  • Directly manage five editors, conduct one-on-ones, train and help them excel, check quality of posts, provide feedback to writers and editors, ensure they meet department metrics

  • Provide clients in hundreds of industries with engaging, well-written, shareable content

  • Completed Leadership Development Program

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Content Editor
2019 – 2020
  • Proofread and edited posts (checked for punctuation, grammar, style, syntax, accuracy, keywords, and tone) for a variety of small and midsize clients

  • Adhered to AP Stylebook and SEO best practices

  • Provided feedback to freelance writers
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Barefoot Proximity (Proximity Network / BBDO)
Junior Copywriter
2017 – 2019
  • Concepted and executed high-level ideas for projects across ExxonMobil lines of business

  • Wrote copy and collaborated with designers to meet clients' needs

  • Presented concepts, processed feedback, and polished deliverables across web and print media (email, newsletters, display banners, webpages, brochures, trade show booths, gas station on-site advertisements, videos, storyboards, sell sheets)

  • Delivered accurate, compelling creative

  • Member of internal Give Back Team (recycling initiative focus)

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Theatre/Practice, the Online Journal of the MATC 
Assistant Editor
2015 – 2018
  • Read, tracked, and assessed essay and play submissions

  • Transcribed keynote addresses

  • Drafted and edited emails and agreements

  • Gathered and evaluated peer reviews; contacted authors

  • Compiled and formatted submissions for publication

  • Reformatted and updated appearance of website (HTML coding)

  • Applied for and obtained ISSN from Library of Congress

  • Theatre/Practice is the Online Journal of the Mid America Theatre Conference

 
 
Cleveland Play House (CPH)
Marketing Apprentice
2016 – 2017
  • Wrote and proofed copy for print and digital advertisements, promotional videos, phone recordings, social media channels (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google+), marquees, CPH’s website, newsletters (Northeast Ohio Performing Arts List [NEohioPAL], Playhouse Square, and Keep It Local CLE), and collateral (rack cards, season brochures, and playbill spreads)

  • Delivered collateral to community partners and businesses

  • Facilitated front of house lobby experience: engaged with patrons, answered questions, assisted with iPad interaction

  • Worked closely with Group Sales and Subscriber Services to create ticket promotions

  • Wrote and implemented marketing brief and plan for the Case Western Reserve University/Cleveland Play House (CWRU/CPH) MFA Acting Program production of Clybourne Park; coordinated with the director and the marketing team; handled all aspects of marketing; produced interview video of the cast

  • Posted listings for all productions and InsideCPH occurrences on online event calendars

  • Greeted media attendees on opening press night, distributed press kits and tickets

  • Delivered live curtain speech for two performances of A Christmas Story

  • Contributed ideas during department meetings and took notes to distribute to attendees

  • Set up Skype and conference calls

  • Updated, organized, and entered data into budget tracker

  • Tracked social media analytics

  • Created ad schedules for external playbills by matching CPH productions with other theatres’ audiences

  • Crafted copy for “On Stage Next” playbill inserts—teasers for upcoming productions in the season

  • Uploaded cast bios, headshots, and production photos to CPH website

  • Took photos at meet-and-greets, cast parties, and InsideCPH events

  • Brainstormed event ideas for new Young Professionals at Cleveland Play House (YP-CPH) membership; created copy for social media, email blasts, website, and collateral

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Creative Spot – Marketing and Advertising Agency
Copywriting Intern
September – December 2015
  • Wrote copy for ten clients in over ten forms, including newsletters, postcards, sales flyers, press releases, direct mail, radio spots, blog posts, tweets, Facebook content, and letters

  • Ensured copy was clear, concise, informative, and free of grammatical errors

  • Adhered to client’s usual style and used appropriate tone for audience

  • Creative Spot's website

 

 

OSU Theatre Box Office
Ticket Seller, House Manager

​2014 – 2016

  • Communicated clearly with patrons in person and over the phone; adapted quickly in demanding atmosphere; sold event tickets for OSU Department of Theatre, School of Music, and Wexner Center for the Arts

  • Coordinated with ushers to distribute programs and facilitate opening and closing the house

 

 

OSU Nisonger Early Childhood Education Center
Student Office Associate

​2013 – 2014

  • Assisted department head, assured smooth workflow, performed special projects, streamlined filing system, updated data in Excel, inspected classrooms for proper documentation

 

 

Girl Scouts of Western Ohio
Camp Counselor/Lifeguard/ACE Instructor
Gold Award Recipient

​2013 – 2014

  • Lifetime Girl Scout; achieved Gold, Silver, and Bronze Awards

  • Wrote and edited for Write Out Loud!, the Cadette-Senior Association (CSA) blog

  • Mentored and coached campers; led songs, games, and various activities while teaching values and character development

  • Lifeguarded

  • Led team-building initiatives on low ropes course, belayed climbers, instructed high ropes safety

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Languages

English

Spanish (conversational)

German (beginner)

Style Guides

Associated Press Stylebook

Chicago Manual of Style

MLA Style Manual

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Theatre
 

Recent Acting Roles

  • Dearly Departed (Lucille) - Tri-County Players, dir. Nancy Hughes

  • Momus and Aphrodite (Aphrodite) - CenterStage Players, dir. R. Chris Lee

  • Macbeth (Witch 2) - CenterStage Players, dir. Tom Peters

  • The Diary of Anne Frank (Miep Gies) - CenterStage Players, dir. Cathy Alter

  • All Together Now! A Global Event Celebrating Local Theatre (Musical Revue Company Member) - Footlighters, Inc., dir. Amanda Marasch

  • It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play (Sally Applewhite / Mary Hatch) - The Drama Workshop/Glenmore Playhouse, dir. Adam Drake

  • Evil Dead: The Musical (Linda) - Tri-County Players, dir. Sharon Buchtman

  • The Hot L Baltimore (Suzy) - CenterStage Players, dir. Burt McCollom

  • Musical of Musicals: The Musical! (Chorus) - Cincinnati Music Theatre / Aronoff Center for the Arts, dir. Dennis Murphy

  • Peter and the Starcatcher (Bill Slank) - Footlighters, Inc., dir. Chad Brinkman

  • Parade (Lizzie Phagan) - CenterStage Players, dir. Amanda Borchers

  • The Sting (Cynthia Hastings) - The Drama Workshop/Glenmore Playhouse, dir. Fred Hunt

  • Company (Marta) - Independence Community Theatre, dir. Will C. Crosby

  • Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (Elizabeth et al.) - Standing Room Only (SRO), dir. Patrick McGregor II

  • Richard III (Catesby) - Actors' Theatre of Columbus, dir. Jenn Feather Youngblood

  • The First Actress (Fanny Abington & Musician) - Palindrome Productions, London, dir. Lesley Ferris

  • The Graduate (Mrs. Braddock) - Star Players Theatre, dir. Andi Malinger

  • As You Like It (Fiddler) - OSU Theatre / Lincoln Theatre, dir. Maureen Ryan

  • Les Misérables (Ensemble) - Star Players Theatre, dir. Andi Malinger

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Awards

  • ACT Cincinnati Orchid Award for Excellence in Acting in a Play - Momus and Aphrodite (Aphrodite)

  • ACT Cincinnati Orchid Award for Excellence in Sound Design - Airness, dir. Becky Collins, Village Players of Ft. Thomas

  • ACT Cincinnati Orchid Award for Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance - Evil Dead: The Musical (Linda)

  • ACT Cincinnati Orchid Award for Excellence in Acting in a Play - The Hot L Baltimore (Suzy)

  • ACT Cincinnati Orchid Award for Excellence in Acting in a Play - Peter and the Starcatcher (Bill Slank)

  • ACT Cincinnati Orchid Award for Excellence in Acting in a Play - The Sting (Cynthia Hastings)

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Footlighters, Inc.
Member at Large, Board of Directors | 2020 – 2022
Newsletter Editor | 2020 – present
  • Edit and distribute the email newsletter, The Libretto, to members and patrons via Mailchimp; won three 2022 Ohio Community Theatre Association awards
    • Excellence in Special Information
    • Excellence in OCTA News & Use of Graphics/Pictures
    • Excellence in Layout, Writing, & Overall Quality
  • Proof most communications (emails, press releases, social media posts, show programs, etc.)
  • Created editorial style guide to promote clarity and consistency in print and electronic materials across the organization
  • Organized internal drive of files for easier sharing and accessibility​​
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Village Players of Ft. Thomas
Sound Designer for Airness, dir. Becky Collins
2023
  • Collaborated with creative team, listed and gathered effects, compiled and cut music
  • Implemented design, tested sound system, placed cues in Multiplay program, adjusted placement and volume
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My Mother#*!^%#! College Life Anthology Play
Playwright
2017
  • Crafted and submitted two monologues for consideration; both were accepted
  • The anthology is published by Dramatic Publishing and received its world premiere at Transylvania University in March 2017
  • Learn more on my projects page
 
 
Mainstage Production - OSU Department of Theatre
Sound Designer for Stupid F***ing Bird,
dir. Maureen Ryan
2015 – 2016
  • Collaborated and brainstormed with creative team and assistant sound designer, listed and gathered effects, compiled music
  • Implemented design, tested sound system, placed cues in SFX program, troubleshot during rehearsals and tech week
 
 
Mainstage Production - OSU Department of Theatre
Assistant Sound Designer for Good Kids,
dir. Mandy Fox
2015
  • Collaborated and brainstormed with director and sound designer, listed and gathered effects, compiled music
  • Implemented design, tested sound system

 

 

Shakespeare Tour - OSU Department of Theatre
Assistant Dramaturg and Music Director for Henry V,
dir. Kevin McClatchy

​2014 – 2015

  • Cut script to manageable touring length, compiled and edited study guide for local teachers, functioned as in-house critic and historical/literary reference

  • Selected, arranged, and taught music to the cast

  • Learn more on my projects page

 

 

10-Minute Play Festival, Dept. Theatre Lab Series
Playwright/Director
​2014
  • Wrote 10-minute play Bus Stop, applied and was accepted into OSU’s inaugural 10-Minute Play Festival for the Lab Series

  • Cast the show, directed rehearsals, created and implemented sound design

  • Learn more and read the script on my projects page

 
 
Shakespeare Acting Masterclass with Kelly Hunter
Participant
2014
  • Participated in a three-day workshop, learned methods to connect physically and emotionally to the Shakespeare's text
  • Creator of the Hunter Heartbeat Method (which uses Shakespeare to release the communicative blocks within children with Autism) and a Laurence Olivier Award nominee Kelly Hunter has worked with the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) and travels the world to coach actors and give them the confidence and freedom they need to be up on their feet performing Shakespeare 
 
 
London Theatre Program
Marketing and Public Relations, Stage Manager

​2014

  • Created promotional website and press release for world premiere of staged workshop reading (Branches by Melonie Mazibuko), organized rehearsal and performance schedule, recorded script revisions, photographed rehearsals

  • Acted and provided live instrumentals in The First Actress, dir. Lesley Ferris, and performed at Theatro Technis (London) and the Barn Theatre (Smallhythe Place)

  • Learn more on my projects page

 

 

Playwriting Masterclass with C. Denby Swanson

Participant

2014

  • Wrote short scenes and learned importance of setting and its influence on storyline and character 

  • C. Denby Swanson is a published playwright and teaches playwriting at Southwestern University

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Film/Video
 
Los Angeles Experience
Participant
2015
  • One of 20 students chosen from hundreds of applicants—based on merit and film industry aspirations—to participate in a weeklong professional development and networking excursion in Los Angeles

  • Met with OSU alumni working as directors, casting directors, writers, and executives

  • Learned finer details of how the film industry operates

  • Toured multiple studios; became familiar with the city

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RIFT 6 (Independent Film Trilogy)
Sound Designer

2014

  • Searched for and created original sound effects/Foley

  • Coordinated with composer to incorporate appropriate music

 

 

"CSI: Murder in the Chem Dept." Educational Video
Actor/Boom Mic Operator

2014

  • Played Gertrude Holland, ensured quality sound during shooting (dir. Doug Dangler/Taylor Altier, for the OSU Chemistry Dept.)

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The Artifice
Writer

​2013 – 2015

  • Composed innovative, thought-provoking articles (two published pieces; 75 total comments)

  • Proofread and offered feedback on peers’ drafts

  • The Artifice is an online magazine that covers a wide spectrum of art forms and is collaboratively built and maintained by the writers

  • Read samples of my work

 

 

OSU Humanities Scholars
Leadership Council, Social Committee
Freshmen Mentor
Honors & Scholars Advisory Board

​2013 – 2016

  • Planned and executed activities and events for the scholars group, served as a contact to help freshmen acclimate to life at OSU, provided feedback to revise Honors & Scholars policies and programs

 

 

H2O Campus Church (OSU)
Live Mix Operator
2014 – 2016
  • Set up equipment (Yamaha DM1000 mixer, 2 mains/2 subs, handheld and headset mics, various musical instruments); ran sound check; adjusted gain, auxiliary, and EQ levels; found and executed interlude music; recorded sermons using Audacity; problem-solved quickly and efficiently
  • H2O audio recordings on their website
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Relevant Coursework

 
Screenwriting: The Business of Cinema
Andy Rose

2016

 
Screenwriting
Scott Spears

2015

 

Professional Writing Cultures
Jenny Patton

​2015

 

Playwriting
Jen Schlueter

​2015

 

Stage Directing
Meg Chamberlain

​2015

 

Sound Techniques
Jim Knapp

​2014

 

Script Analysis
Francesca Spedalieri

​2014

 

Production Design
Dan Gray, Kristine Kearney, Jim Knapp,
Alex Oliszewski, Mary Tarantino

​2014

 

The Craft of Acting
Camille Bullock

​2013

 

Writing Creative Nonfiction
Kate Shipley

​2013

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