EXPERIENCE:

Senior Copywriter – March 2004 – Present
Hasbro Inc.
East Longmeadow, MA
Write package and content copy for games such as 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
Internet World Magazine May 2002 – March 2004
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
Cervalis December 2000 – October 2001
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
HomePortfolio Inc. May 1999 – December 2000
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
Design Times Magazine October 1997 – May 1999
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 2008

2002
Sessions Online School of Design – New York, NY

Bachelor of Science, Journalism 1998
Boston University College of Communication – Boston, MA