Resume
2024 - 2025
Commerce Product Tester
Byrdie, Dotdash Meredith
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Test out and offer concise feedback on various beauty, health, and wellness products
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Make sure that each product aligns with editorial and company guidelines
2024 - 2025
Freelance Commerce Writer
BuzzFeed
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Cover timely shopping stories that highlight trending products and consumer interests
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Write, edit, and format extensive product-focused articles that align with the BuzzFeed voice
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Adhere to all BuzzFeed copy standards and weekly deadlines
2023 - 2025
Freelance Commerce Writer
LoveToKnow Media
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Curated articles featuring 50+ product roundups with a spotlight on e-commerce content
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Focued on appropriate affiliate linking to Amazon sites with an eye on SEO best practices
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Wrote character-specific B2C copy that aligns with brand tone to create shoppable articles
2022-2023
Freelance News and Deals Writer
InStyle, DotDash Meredith
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Sourced and pitched a variety of topical beauty-focused articles aligning with B2B practices
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Wrote engaging coverage of beauty trends and product-specific reviews with a focus on product linking and deals
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Understanding objectives allowed me to keep up with viral products and coordinate new launches
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Was able to delve into the pros, cons, and consumer-focused mindset when marketing a product to a large audience
2020 - 2023
Contributing Writer
BuzzFeed
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Pitched original ideas and created entertainment-focused articles every week
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Covered topics related to celebrities, film, viral trends, and fashion.
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Crafted and formatted various long-form articles that prioritize brand voice and readability.
2019 - 2020
Quality Update Assurance Editor
Byrdie, Dotdash Meredith
Staff Writer
Secret Chicago, Secret Media Network
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Sourced, drafted, and posted up to 3-4 SEO-specific daily articles ranging from news coverage to entertainment pieces about Chicago
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Managed an extensive social media schedule related to daily articles and reader engagement which garnered a spike in consistent readership over time
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Managed, presented, and adjusted work coverage based on analytics, trends, and reader interest concerning reader numbers
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Reviewed, reformatted, and revitalized older articles to maintain current-day information
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Thoroughly updated old links to reflect the current best deals
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Interviewed a list of industry professionals to ensure fact-based reporting
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Completed 20+ link and copy updates a week that prioritize SEO, affiliate linking, and readability with an eye on engaging media pieces
2023 - 2024
Education
2014 - 2017
Florida State University
Bachelor of Arts in English and Creative Writing
2017
Columbia Publishing Program
Oxford
Education
2014 - 2017
Florida State University
Bachelor of Arts in English and Creative Writing
2017