EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION
Meredith Corporation Digital Group
Branded E-Commerce Writer | May 2019 - Current | Des Moines, IA
▶Create branded content on behalf of partners such as Walmart, The Home Depot
▶Assist in the direction and execution of campaign strategy from start to finish
▶Meet revenue and audience reach goals with record-breaking results
▶Pitch, write, edit, layout, publish, and create media for my own content while maintaining a close relationship with the client
▶Guided the creation and growth of Meredith’s branded content team from the ground up
Meredith Corporation E-Commerce Shop
Editorial Intern | 2018 - 2019 | Des Moines, IA
▶Pitched SEO-friendly e-commerce content and sponsored content on a weekly basis
▶Wrote daily content across Meredith brands, including People, Real Simple, Shape
▶Assisted with the launches of the People Shop and Martha Stewart Living Shop
▶Created affiliate links across Meredith brands
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism
and Mass Communication
Drake University
2015-2019
▶Magazine Media major
Bachelor of Arts in
Political Science
Drake University
2015-2019
Ad Age
ASME Intern | Summer 2018 | New York, NY
▶Wrote daily breaking news and entertainment stories for adage.com
▶Shot and edited video
▶Interviewed C-Level executives
▶Attended and reported on industry events
▶Assisted with social media content creation
American Patchwork & Quilting Crafts Group
Editorial Apprentice | 2017 - 2018 | Des Moines, IA
▶Worked with American Patchwork & Quilting, Quilts and More, and Quilt Sampler magazines
▶Assisted with digital content creation, social media, and writing copy for the magazines
▶Communicated and maintained relationships with quilting industry professionals
Drake Magazine
Editor in Chief | Drake University | 2017 - 2018 | Des Moines, IA
▶Led the staff to win an Associated Collegiate Press Pacemaker Award
▶Hired, managed and led peer editors
▶Guided and mentored writers through multiple rounds of edits
▶Oversaw the art staff and drakemagazine.com
▶Coordinated fashion, food and feature photoshoots
▶Planned and led magazine events
▶Created and oversaw a budget
▶Formerly: Assistant Editor and Managing Editor
Talk Media News
Intern | Summer 2017 | Washington, D.C.
▶Reported on Capitol Hill, the military, and foreign affairs
▶Interviewed Senators and Congressmen and attended committee hearings
▶Wrote news stories for broadcast over 400+ radio stations
Midwest Living
Editorial Assistant | 2016 - 2017 | Des Moines, IA
▶Fact checked stories for print, online, and the annual Best of the Midwest issue
▶Assisted with social media and newsletter creation
▶Wrote content for midwestliving.com