EXPERIENCE

Science Writer & Editor, 2011-present

-Freelance clients include VICE, Neo.Life, Sierra, Rewilding, The Scientist, Science, Scientific American, Environments for Aging, Healthcare Design

-Projects range from multi-source feature articles to grant editing to web content and blogs

Editor-in-Chief, Signs of the Times magazine (signage and graphics), ST Media Group International, 2016-2020

-All duties listed below, plus a major rebranding effort for this flagship publication, which led to a 23.4% increase in year-to-year sales in the first two months after its launch

Editor-in-Chief, Big Picture magazine (digital printing), ST Media Group International, 2014-2016

-Direction of Big Picture magazine's editorial and design teams, including our print magazine, digital edition, social media, website, e-newsletters and other e-media formats, as well as overall brand direction and development.

Managing Editor, Visual Merchandising + Store Design magazine, ST Media Group International, 2011-2014

-Editorial writing, management and planning of a monthly trade publication with 20,000+ subscribers

-Previously: Associate Editor, Signs of the Times magazine; Associate Editor, VMSD magazine

Science Reporter, Nanoscale & Quantum Phenomena Institute, 2010

-Newsletters and web content covering nanoscience research in chemistry, physics, astronomy, engineering and ethics

Health Columnist, The Post (Ohio University), 2010

-Wrote a weekly content about health and medical issues facing undergraduate and graduate students

Communications & Outreach, Center for Respite Care, 2007-2009

-Communicated medical issues and social needs of homeless adults on behalf of this nonprofit medical facility via newsletters, blog posts and grant reports

EDUCATION

M.S. (Journalism), GPA: 4.0, Ohio University

B.M. (Musicology) and B.A. (Spanish), GPA: 3.8, University of Cincinnati

AWARDS

• Northwest Science Writers Association Career Development Grant, 2021

• ASBPE Young Leaders Award, American Society of Business Press Editors, June 2016

• Best Trade Report, Ohio Society of Professional Journalists, 2016

• Azbee Regional Finalist, Feature Story, American Society of Business Press Editors, May 2016

• Best Arts & Entertainment Story, Ohio's Best Journalism, Ohio Society of Professional Journalists, September 2013

• Finalist, Best Feature Story, Cincinnati Society of Professional Journalists, 2011