EDUCATION
Georgetown University, Washington, DC (September 2004 - May 2008)
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Cum Laude
Studied in Barcelona, Spain, during summer 2007
WORK EXPERIENCE
VENUEIQ, NEW YORK, NY (April 2015 - Present)
Communications Manager: Develop and implement social media strategy to ensure brand growth. Produce external e-newsletters for existing members. Act as a liaison between VenueIQ and existing members, potential users, and partners.
LOVERLY, NEW YORK, NY (October 2014 - April 2015)
Senior Editor: Created engaging, unique, dynamic, well-rounded articles for the millennial bride. Oversaw syndication with key partners, such as Huffington Post, Refinery29, MindBodyGreen.com, Birchbox, and Bridal Guide. Managed the editorial calendar in collaboration with marketing and social teams. Led a team of approximately 10 freelancers and contributing writers.
THE KNOT, NEW YORK, NY (December 2013 - October 2014)
Contributing Writer: Wrote feature stories for the magazine's regional markets. Generated story ideas by tracking wedding trends, interviewing real couples and talking to industry experts.
EATER, NEW YORK, NY
Weekend Editor (June 2012 – February 2013): Pitched, wrote, and edited content for Eater NY based on industry trends. Managed social media accounts on weekends.
Editorial Intern (January 2012 – June 2012): Wrote pieces on restaurant openings and closings, created maps, researched new restaurants, met with chefs and restaurateurs, and handled administrative tasks for the Eater NY team.
RESTAURANTGIRL.COM, NEW YORK, NY (May 2012 – October 2012)
Contributing Writer and Editor: Researched and wrote pieces for the Best Of, Gizmo Girl and Dish Spotting sections. Edited articles submitted by interns and other contributing writers. Developed and managed social media platforms, including Facebook, Pinterest, Foursquare, and Twitter.
SAVEUR, NEW YORK, NY (September 2011 – December 2011)
Editorial Intern: Researched, pitched and wrote stories for Fare, the front of book section. Worked with editors to research and fact-check articles. Acted as a liaison between the magazine and sources and experts.
THE CREATIVE KITCHEN, NEW YORK, NY (August 2010 – September 2011)
Social Media & Marketing Coordinator: Developed and implemented a social media strategy. Contributed to new class and project marketing, outreach and community development. Managed brand identity for consistency throughout all projects. Assisted in the planning, implementation and execution of special events and marketing plans.
COCOMAMA FOODS, NEW YORK, NY (October 2010 – August 2011)
Contributing Writer: Wrote lifestyle blog posts about topics such as health and food, which required researching the history of products, interviewing experts, writing cookbook reviews and sourcing products.
Georgetown University, Washington, DC (September 2004 - May 2008)
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Cum Laude
Studied in Barcelona, Spain, during summer 2007
WORK EXPERIENCE
VENUEIQ, NEW YORK, NY (April 2015 - Present)
Communications Manager: Develop and implement social media strategy to ensure brand growth. Produce external e-newsletters for existing members. Act as a liaison between VenueIQ and existing members, potential users, and partners.
LOVERLY, NEW YORK, NY (October 2014 - April 2015)
Senior Editor: Created engaging, unique, dynamic, well-rounded articles for the millennial bride. Oversaw syndication with key partners, such as Huffington Post, Refinery29, MindBodyGreen.com, Birchbox, and Bridal Guide. Managed the editorial calendar in collaboration with marketing and social teams. Led a team of approximately 10 freelancers and contributing writers.
THE KNOT, NEW YORK, NY (December 2013 - October 2014)
Contributing Writer: Wrote feature stories for the magazine's regional markets. Generated story ideas by tracking wedding trends, interviewing real couples and talking to industry experts.
EATER, NEW YORK, NY
Weekend Editor (June 2012 – February 2013): Pitched, wrote, and edited content for Eater NY based on industry trends. Managed social media accounts on weekends.
Editorial Intern (January 2012 – June 2012): Wrote pieces on restaurant openings and closings, created maps, researched new restaurants, met with chefs and restaurateurs, and handled administrative tasks for the Eater NY team.
RESTAURANTGIRL.COM, NEW YORK, NY (May 2012 – October 2012)
Contributing Writer and Editor: Researched and wrote pieces for the Best Of, Gizmo Girl and Dish Spotting sections. Edited articles submitted by interns and other contributing writers. Developed and managed social media platforms, including Facebook, Pinterest, Foursquare, and Twitter.
SAVEUR, NEW YORK, NY (September 2011 – December 2011)
Editorial Intern: Researched, pitched and wrote stories for Fare, the front of book section. Worked with editors to research and fact-check articles. Acted as a liaison between the magazine and sources and experts.
THE CREATIVE KITCHEN, NEW YORK, NY (August 2010 – September 2011)
Social Media & Marketing Coordinator: Developed and implemented a social media strategy. Contributed to new class and project marketing, outreach and community development. Managed brand identity for consistency throughout all projects. Assisted in the planning, implementation and execution of special events and marketing plans.
COCOMAMA FOODS, NEW YORK, NY (October 2010 – August 2011)
Contributing Writer: Wrote lifestyle blog posts about topics such as health and food, which required researching the history of products, interviewing experts, writing cookbook reviews and sourcing products.