EXPERIENCE:

Senior Copywriter – March 2004 to Present
Hasbro Inc., East Longmeadow, MA

  • Write package and content copy for games such as Connect 4®, Memory®, Chutes and Ladders® and Trivial Pursuit®.
  • Negotiate rates with and manage work of freelance talent.
  • Collaborate with art directors to ensure package communication delivers against marketing brief.
  • Proofread mechanicals and film prior to production.
  • Maintain role as preschool category expert through continued research.

Assistant Managing Editor – May 2002 to March 2004
Internet World Magazine, Darien, CT

  • Brainstormed story ideas.
  • Assigned and edited freelance articles.
  • Interviewed business executives and wrote feature and department articles.
  • Collaborated with art department on layout and overall magazine design.
  • Managed web site content for each issue.

Manager, Creative Content – December 2000 to October 2001
Cervalis, Stamford, CT

  • Created white papers, direct mail pieces, web site content, radio scripts, press releases, and sell sheets.
  • Coordinated trade show and event logistics.
  • Worked with ad agency to design and build corporate web site.

Senior Copy Editor – May 1999 to December 2000
HomePortfolio Inc., Newton, MA

  • Managed copy department responsible for marketing, editorial, and business development projects.
  • Shortened project lead-time by creating interdepartmental procedures.
  • Designed corporate copyediting protocols and style guide.

Associate Editor – October 1997 to May 1999
Design Times Magazine, Boston, MA

  • Assigned and edited articles from interns and freelance writers.
  • Set up photo shoots and evaluated photography for each issue.
  • Conducted interviews and wrote feature and department articles.
  • Brainstormed story ideas for each issue.
  • Managed two regional departments of the publication.
  • Proofread each issue prior to production.
  • Attended press checks to ensure printing quality.

EDUCATION:

Children’s Book Writing – Gotham Writers’ Workshops (New York, NY)

Graphic Design Certificate Courses – Sessions Online School of Design (New York, NY)

Bachelor of Science, Journalism – Boston University College of Communication (Boston, MA)

AFFILIATIONS:

Society of Children’s Book Writers & illustrators, Associate Member
The Compassionate Friends East of the River Chapter, Advisory Board Member