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Expressive, witty and versatile writer/editor with significant experience writing e-commerce and interactive e-zine copy; external and internal marketing and promotional copy and press releases for the entertainment, fashion, cosmetic and real-estate industries. Monthly columnist for a nationally distributed lifestyle magazine and published author of an adventure travel memoir.

Freelance Experience

2006 – Present
Three Custom Color Specialists
Copywriter

Write interactive copy for e-commerce retailer of custom make-up and accessories; work directly with the creators; contribute content for website, promotions, press releases, as well as in-house educational materials.

2008 – Present
Gay List Daily
Copywriter

Write interactive copy for popular e-zine. Increase subscription membership with witty, pithy promotional copy on a variety of topics including nightlife, dining, entertainment, travel, fashion, and lifestyle.

2006 – Present
Out Magazine
Columnist/Features Writer

Regular monthly lifestyle columnist at the preeminent and largest national publication serving the LGBT community; provide additional editorial content as needed on deadline and with quick turn around.

2005 – 2007
Adrienne Landau Design
Copywriter

Provide copy for high-end fashion house; work directly with lead designer on both spring and fall collections; write press releases and promotional bios; research current industry trends; maintain consistency of product representation and description.

2007
Author

Published adventure memoir You Can Run: Gay, Glam and Gritty Travels in South America. Published by Haworth Press.

Professional Experience

2002 – 2006
The Corcoran Group
Copywriter

Copywriter to support high end agents pitch, broker, and sell multi-million dollar luxury real estate throughout the Manhattan territory; provide advertising copy in various media outlets and promotional mass mailing; familiarity with real estate lexicon; write agent bios and maintain listings information and updates online.

2001 – 2003
IM Communications
Event Coordinator

Write press releases for public relations company working on freelance projects such as fashion shows, exhibitions, and art gallery openings; prearrange, assist, and attend production meetings and model auditions; act as liaison between client and the media.

2001
Transperfect Translations
Project Manager

Contract and manage linguists to translate jobs into Spanish/Portuguese for satellite offices throughout the USA; heavy proofreading, copy-editing, and attention to detail on extremely tight deadlines.

Education

BA, University of Southern California, Cum Laude

Beaverton High School, Beaverton, Oregon, Valedictorian

Interest & Skills

Fluent Spanish, Proficient French, Experienced Translator

Elite Marathon Runner, Screenwriter, World Traveler

References Available Upon Request.