Resume

Work
Experience

Jan. 2023 - June 2023

June 2022-Dec. 2022

August 2018 -September 2021

August 2018 -June 2020

April 2020-June 2020

Oct. 2023 - Feb. 2025

Associate Content Writer-Homes.com-CoStar

Created detailed neighborhood and city content pages for Homes.com’s website on a metric-based schedule to provide enriched residential information to homebuyers. Worked with photographers and videographers to give an accurate description of each assigned neighborhood and city. Part of content team of 150 writers that brought over 100 million unique visitors to Homes.com.

Added value to content team by writing 20 residential articles a month as part of Homes.com’s dynamic goal of writing about every neighborhood and city in the U.S. Used search engines, government websites and crime statistic databases to inform articles.
Conducted market research with Realtors, city officials and local residents in order to provide digestible technical language to potential homebuyers and an authentic voice of each area.
Wrote neighborhood profile scripts and photography shot lists for video and voiceover teams. Participated in 3 to 4 weekly production calls to discuss how to best represent each entity through photos and videos.
Collaborated with other writers and leadership to enhance SEO traffic on Homes’ website in order to meet its mission of becoming the top real estate website for buyers and sellers.
Traveled on quarterly site visits to select cities to meet Realtor clients and explore communities.

Digital Media Intern-Marketplace APM

Pitched and reported original digital print stories for Marketplace website, one of which had the most clicks in the daily newsletter and gained hundreds of likes on Marketplace’s social media platforms. Met with editors and producers to discuss various news stories from Marketplace’s shows and how to advertise them online.

Attracted readership to website by digitizing daily news scripts, publishing audio from Marketplace’s main news show, and editing various web pages for different projects.
Used SEO best practices when adding key words, source photos and captions to news stories posted on website.
Shadowed various reporters and producers for Marketplace podcasts to better understand the company’s daily news operations, how to mix audio for radio shows, and effective interviewing.
Pitched story ideas revolving around finance practices, online trends and other relevant topics to further Marketplace’s mission of providing accessible business and economic news coverage for all readers. Wrote and co-wrote six stories for website, some having high readership and clicks for several days, according to Google Analytics.

Foley Fellow-James W. Foley Legacy Foundation

Served as a web producer, content creator, and social media manager for foundation’s website and social media platforms to further advocate for journalists and individual hostages abroad.

Completed daily news sweeps to find stories on journalists detained abroad and posted to all socials.
Crafted social media posts highlighting foundation fundraisers, events and other initiatives to advocate for journalist safety.
Worked with foundation members for special projects promoting press freedom, research on hostage-taking and other non-profits with similar goals.

Supervisor-Greensboro Aquatic Center

Managed team of 40 lifeguards and swim instructors. Assigned daily cleaning tasks, created schedules and helped lead regular trainings for employees.

Managed lifeguards, swim instructors and front desk employees daily to ensure proper pool upkeep, building maintenance and customer satisfaction.
Met with other supervisors and managers to discuss any facility issues, updates and upcoming NCAA swimming and diving events.
Attended trainings through the city of Greensboro to improve leadership skills and stay up-to-date on any aquatic certifications.
Created swim lesson curriculum and instructor training documents for Second Grade Learn to Swim Program, which partnered with nearly 40 schools to teach students in lower income areas proper swimming and safety skills.
Helped secure thousands of dollars in grant funding for Second Grade Learn to Swim Program by using swimming statistics, inventory data and program impact in written proposals.

Blog Writer/Content Creator-Creative Allies

Constructed articles for Creative Allies’ website on business and marketing-related topics in order to draw readership and clients.

Utilized SEO tactics in written articles to enhance traffic on website.
Collaborated with a marketing team and other interns to improve client brands through logo design campaigns and website design.
Upgraded UNC Soccer Club website through original copywriting project by selecting team images, writing player and coach biographies and drafting headers and sections.

Grant Writing Intern-National Hispanic Entrepreneurs Organization

Researched potential grants to further construction education and job-building tools for NHEO programs.

Created program summary for Women in Construction Initiative.

Created program summary for Women in Construction Initiative focusing on a needs assessment, program frameworks and recruitment.
Generated written content for NHEO online marketing, including emails and program descriptions.
Archived list of government grants to fund NHEO training and mentorship programs and frequently met with leadership to develop effective Letters of Intent.

Education

2021-2022

2015-2018

Northwestern University | Master’s Degree

Studied print, video, audio, and photography

Magazine specialization student

University of North Carolina-Greensboro | Bachelor's Degree

Studied Writing and English Literature

Completed Secondary English Education Program

Skills
& Expertise

Content Writing/Strategy, Grant writing, Technical writing/User Experience
Familiar with Adobe Premier Pro, Illustrator, InDesign, Audition
Website Tools (WordPress, Squarespace, Canva, Wix, Zoho Projects, Airtable, Hootsuite)
Program Management (through various organizations) Managerial/Leadership Teaching/Tutoring (all ages)