EDUCATIONDrake University Graduate, Des Moines, Iowa B.A.J.M.C., Magazine Journalism Minor, Graphic Design

London College of Fashion, London, UK & Birkbeck, University of London, London, UK International StudentJanuary to May 2009

RELATED COURSESMagazines: Freelance Writing, Staff Writing, PublishingMedia: Print Editing, Fashion Journalism,News Writing & Reporting, Journalism Law & EthicsDesign: Graphic Design 1 & 2, Digital Print Production, Typography, Web Design,2-D Design, Fashion Photography

TECHNICAL SKILLS Adobe CS5 Creative Suite, Adobe InCopy, Acrobat Pro, Microsoft Office, WordPress, iMovie, Dreamweaver, HTML, CSS

Writing, reporting, print and digital editing, researching and web content management.Also experienced in designing, social media and blogging.

ORGANIZATIONS Society of Professional JournalistsDelta Gamma Sorority (Alumnae) Habitat for Humanity Combat Hunger

HONORS Drake University Presidential Scholarship Drake University Dean’s ListSusan B. Cook Scholarship

EXPERIENCEExecutive Producer, Think magazine online, Thinkdsm.comCoordinated website creation; worked with management team to establish a strong brand; oversaw, approved and edited all online content and design; collaborated with marketing team to establish strong social media presence. Des Moines, Iowa / January to May 2011

Editorial Assistant, Midwest Living magazineResearched and fact-checked articles for magazine and website; helped with online slideshows; assisted all editors as needed. Des Moines, Iowa / September 2010 to February 2011

Freelance Writer, Urban Plains magazineInterviewed subjects; wrote two articles for departments in Drake’s first digital magazine; collaborated with editors about story ideas and editing. Des Moines, Iowa / September to December 2010

Editorial Intern, Parents magazine & Parents.comProgrammed, wrote and edited web content for 100 Days of Holidays; repurposed print articles for web; wrote for Parents’ departments; pitched story ideas; contributed to scheduling and cover line meetings; assisted at photoshoots and attended press events; sent and filed contracts; requested and managed products for the December gift guide. New York, New York / May to August 2010

Editorial Intern, Parents.comWrote and edited web content; repurposed print articles into slideshows and short articles; programmed web channels and home pages; formatted and wrote e-newsletters; researched content and found imagery for slideshows; compiled related links for stories and aggregate pages.Des Moines, Iowa / January to May 2010

Staff Writer, Drake MagazineWrote for several issues and departments of the magazine; brainstormed and pitched story ideas; edited final drafts of articles. Des Moines, Iowa / January 2009 to December 2010

Editorial and Fashion Assistant, Beautyandthedirt.comAttended press events, fashion shows and brainstorming meetings; wrote front-page web stories; helped maintain the beauty, fashion and entertainment channels of the site; worked extensively with CSS and content management systems.London, UK / January to May 2009

Editorial Contributor, The State Journal Register For The Voice, teen section of local newspaper: pitched stories; contributed to editing sessions; wrote articles about entertainment, nutrition and fitness.Springfield, Illinois / July 2005 to September 2006

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