I’m a content strategist, writer, editor, and musician. I'm also quite skilled at loading the dishwasher. I’m at my best when I’m creating, so I’m seeking a position where creativity is key. I enjoy being able to work both independently and with teams. I keep an open mind but am not afraid to take a stand. I generally have a good sense of humor about things. Unless you load the dishwasher wrong. Then all bets are off.

Feel free to get in touch.

What I've done

Content strategist (Aug. '15 - present)
     Facebook, Mountain View, Calif.
  • Develop content strategy and UX copy for Facebook ad products
Sr. content strategist (Aug. '13 - July '15)
     Google, Mountain View, Calif.
  • Developed content strategy and support materials for Google ad products
  • Wrote UX copy for AdWords
  • Developed internal training materials
  • Managed online marketing course's transition to internal CMS and localization
Marketing/copywriting consultant (June '12 - present)
     freelance, San Francisco Bay Area, Calif.
  • Developed content for major tech company's social media accounts
  • Managed production of videos for major tech company
  • Wrote and designed prototype email newsletter for social networking startup
  • Wrote blog posts for social networking startup
  • Wrote content for property investment firm's website
Sr. product marketing manager (Sept. ’10 - April ’12)
     AOL (acquired Thing Labs), San Francisco, Calif.
  • Developed external and internal marketing campaigns for AIM and about.me
  • Wrote, edited and maintained site and product copy
  • Co-wrote and developed AIM video ad campaign
  • Led AIM rebranding effort
  • Worked closely with AIM product team to rebuild product
  • Managed social media and community for AIM
Product marketing & community manager, editor-in-chief (Oct. ’08 - Sept. ’10)
     Thing Labs, San Francisco, Calif.
  • Managed social media accounts for Brizzly and Plinky
  • Created marketing materials such as videos, press guides and T-shirts
  • Edited, moderated and wrote trend explanations for Brizzly Guide
  • Wrote and edited site copy
  • Communicated with users through Twitter, Get Satisfaction and more
Training specialist (April ’06 - Oct. ‘08)
Customer service representative (June ‘05 - April ’06)
     Google, Mountain View, Calif.
  • Managed department-wide professional development education program
  • Created and maintained curriculum for professional skills courses
  • Delivered training and facilitated interactive workshops
  • Wrote internal website content and blog posts
  • Resolved issues for current and prospective AdSense publishers
Assistant editor (Feb. ‘04 - May ‘05)
     Los Gatos Weekly-Times & Saratoga News, Los Gatos, Calif.
  • Reported community news, civic activity and events
  • Wrote news and feature cover stories
  • Edited stories and proofread pages
Freelance writer (Dec. ’03 - Nov. ’09)
Editorial intern (Sept. 03 - Dec. 03)
     Paste magazine / Paste Media Group, Decatur, Ga.
  • Wrote humor column, album reviews, short features and news articles for print and web
  • Conducted editorial research
  • Assisted in editing and proofreading magazine and website

Education and interests

I earned a B.S. in Journalism from California Polytechnic State University in beautiful San Luis Obispo, Calif. in 2003. I’ve learned a lot since then, too.

I play guitar and bass, and sing and write songs. I gig with two local bands.

I love photography, and these days shoot mostly with my iPhone. I also dabble in video and audio production.