A forward-thinking communications writer with 5+ years of experience in the communications/marketing field. Areas of experience include writing web and print content, developing social media strategy, media relations, public speaking, and proposal writing with a successful track record of coordinating C-suite and Partner-level professionals to meet department-wide goals. A tech-savvy team player seeking a communications or copywriting position with a writing focus.

Perkins Eastman Architects  Los Angeles/New York City
Communications & Marketing Project Lead  November 2016 – May 2019

  •  Led domestic/global teams of 3-12 people to meet strict awards, conference, and proposal deadlines and coordinated cross-functionally to support contract wins totaling $500M+ over 2.5 years including multimillion-dollar projects

  •  Initiated Instagram posting calendar for the LA office monitoring KPIs including 30+ original postings and defined social media style guide to drive content and further media recognition strategy in California

  •  Initiated department-wide effort to re-vamp 15 staff LinkedIn profiles and created company uniformity

  • Developed digital/print materials and presentations for clients of an international design and project management firm 

  • Designed and submitted 30+ proposal responses for RFPs and revised 50+ descriptions of design projects

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld New York City
Marketing & Business Development Coordinator August 2014 – June 2015

  •  Synthesized text copy to promote acquisition of professional partnerships and business leads

  • Founded and managed practice area Twitter account, social media strategy, and social media education 

  • Wrote, edited, managed, and designed weekly newsletter distributed to clients and weekly stakeholders

  • Coordinated corporate events, including live on-site entertainment for an SXSW event of 200+ stakeholders and targeted clients

BRIC Arts & Media (BRIC) New York City
Marketing Apprentice for Contemporary Arts & Events August 2014 – June 2015

  • Reinforced promotional and press outreach for BRIC, the lead presenter of free cultural programming in Brooklyn, by creating reports of gallery exhibit feedback, developing, and distributing press materials 

  • Wrote press releases, articles, event descriptions, and conducted interviews for the BRIC blog and newsletter

  • Covered 12 events including ticket distribution and oversaw workshops with professional artists and children averaging 100+ people per event

  • Increased Instagram followers by ~20% and planned monthly social media calendar with postings totaling 30+/year

Kaye Scholer  New York City
Marketing Business Development Assistant December 2013 – July 2014

  • Edited and distributed weekly emails to hundreds of clients on urgent industry news and legal decisions

  • Supported a marketing team of 200+ attorneys and 15 marketing professionals by researching clients in target industries, managing CRM software, and copywriting SEO optimized content

EDUCATION

Master of Arts in English
The George Washington University

Bachelor of Arts in English, with Honors
The George Washington University

Study Abroad, Literature
University of London, Royal Holloway

ACTIVITIES & INTERESTS

  • Corporate Responsibility Committee Member

  • GW Young Alumni Events

  • Big Brothers Big Sisters

  • Art appreciation