Below, you’ll find information about my career and a brief summary of my role at each publication, including writing samples. To receive my full resume, please contact me.
Commerce Editor | Hearst Magazines Cosmopolitan, Good Housekeeping, House Beautiful, Country Living, Prevention
- Pitch, write, and edit fashion, beauty, and wellness commerce stories across Hearst brands
- Manage lifestyle commerce editor; facilitate her growth and skill development and oversee her daily workload
- Assign, edit, and publish commerce content, ensuring it matches the unique voice and style of each brand
- Plan and execute content strategies and identify new areas for growth, particularly around sales like Prime Day or Black Friday
- Report on content performance across multiple platforms
- Test and review products across fashion, beauty, and wellness
read my recent work for Hearst Magazines:
- Alo’s Running Shoe Kinda Shocked Me—Here’s Team Cosmo’s Honest Review | Cosmopolitan
- I Convinced All My Friends to Ditch Their $$$ Foundation for This $10 BB Cream | Cosmopolitan
- 21 of Our Editors’ Fave Women-Owned Brands Are Available on Amazon | Cosmopolitan
- Brooks Is Bringing Back This Retro Sneaker, and Our Editors Kind-Of Love It | Prevention
- Can’t Sleep? Our Editors Swear By These Game-Changing Products to Doze off Faster | Cosmopolitan
- This Cashmere Sweater From Quince Is the Transitional Layer Your Wardrobe Needs | Good Housekeeping
- HOKA Just Released Its ‘Speed Loafer’ — and Our Editors Have Mixed Opinions | Good Housekeeping
- So Many Editor-Favorite Finds Are Secretly on Sale at Amazon This February | Good Housekeeping
- 9 Editor-Selected Gifts That Are on Sale This Week | Good Housekeeping
- These 17 Affordable Jewelry Brands Are So Good, We Almost Wanted to Gatekeep Them | Cosmopolitan
Associate Commerce Home Editor, Better Homes & Gardens | Dotdash Meredith
- Pitch and write commerce buying guides and roundups based on keyword research and real-world testing insights
- Edit and publish content from freelance writers
- Select products to feature in content and evaluate them for quality, ease of use, value to users, and more
- Optimize existing copy, headlines, and metadata to match current SEO best practices
- Collaborate with brand editors, photo teams, and writers across all stages of content creation
read my work for Dotdash Meredith:
- We Put 29 of the Best Removable Wallpapers to the Test, and These 9 Won’t Damage Your Walls
- The 8 Best Carpet Cleaners for Pets, Whether You’re Dealing with Pet Hair, Dirt, or Stains
- We Put 31 of the Best Pillows to the Test, and These 11 Were the Most Comfortable
- The 8 Best Picnic Blankets for Parks, Beaches, and Camping Trips, According to Lab Testing
- We Tested 31 of the Best Fans, and These 9 Are Actually Worth Purchasing
- The Best Fertilizers for Your Grass Are Actually Organic—And These 8 Are Our Favorites
- The 11 Best Beach Towels, According to Lab Testing
- We Put the Best Stick Vacuums to the Test, and These 7 Are Actually Worth the Money
- The 7 Best Window Air Conditioners for Cooling Every Room in Your House
- The 10 Best Hammocks for Lounging, Camping, and Everything in Between
- We Put 30 of the Best Steam Irons to the Test—But These 9 Are Actually Worth Buying
Performance Content Writer | Meredith Corporation
- Identify, pitch, and carry out lead generation content opportunities within home improvement, subscription services, and meal delivery verticals
- Use SEO research and best practices to guide pitching & content planning
- Write longform SEO-based reviews and how-to articles to target specific search queries
- Collaborate with e-commerce and brand editors across Meredith’s portfolio including Food and Wine, Better Homes and Gardens, Health, Real Simple, and more
read my work for Meredith Corporation:
- The Latte Brand Loved by Meghan Markle and Oprah Restocked for the Holidays — This Discount Code Saves You 20% | PEOPLE
- 11 Cocktail Kits That’ll Make Happy Hour Last All Season Long | Food & Wine
- Forget the Turkey—These Thanksgiving Pie Deliveries Are So Irresistible, They’ll Outshine the Main Course | Food & Wine
- Skip the Stress—These Thanksgiving Meal Delivery Services Send Everything You Need for a Delicious Feast | Food & Wine
- 10 Delicious Thanksgiving Dinner Delivery Services That’ll Make Hosting a Breeze | Better Homes & Gardens
- This Foreign Language App Made Me More Confident in Speaking French Than a Year of College Classes | Real Simple
- Calling All Pet Parents: These Dog Subscription Boxes Are an Adorable Way to Treat Your Pup Every Month | Real Simple
- Get the Catch of the Day Sent Right to Your Doorstep With These Sustainable Seafood Delivery Services | Food & Wine
- How to Select the Best Blinds for Your Windows | Better Homes & Gardens
- The 15 Best Labor Day Mattress Sales Going on Right Now—Up to 61% Off | Martha Stewart
- I Tried Blue Apron’s New Menu That Was Created by a Former White House Chef—Here’s What I Thought | EatingWell
- The 25 Best Labor Day Mattress Sales Going on Right Now — Up to 61% Off | PEOPLE
- 7 Mouthwatering Cheese Subscriptions to Enjoy Every Month | Food & Wine
- 23 Meal Subscription Boxes That Make Cooking at Home Easier Than Ever | Real Simple
- 8 Online Fitness Classes That Make It Easy to Get a Workout in From Anywhere | Health
- These Online Art Classes Make It Easy for Anyone to Create a Masterpiece | Real Simple
- I Tried Freshly Meals for a Week—Here’s My Honest Review | Health
- The 7 Best Snack Subscription Boxes to Satisfy Any Craving | Real Simple
- These Conversation Sets Are Perfect for a Small Patio, and Today’s the Last Day to Buy Them on Sale | Better Homes & Gardens
- These Air Purifiers Remove Harmful Particles from Your Home—and They’re on Sale at Target | Better Homes & Gardens
- Beat the Heat with These Air Conditioners on Sale for Amazon Prime Day | Better Homes & Gardens
Content & SEO Coordinator | Webspec
- develop content strategy for optimal site search performance
- write all webpage copy and blog posts for clients
- perform SEO and keyword research
- collaborate with project managers and designers from project’s start to finish
view my work for Webspec:
- Tesdell Electric
- Full website redesign project involving content creation, SEO research and implementation, copyediting, and content QA
- Family Planning Council of Iowa
- Full website creation project involving content writing, SEO research and implementation, copyediting, longform blog writing, and content QA
- Martensdale-St. Mary’s Community School District
- Full website creation project involving content writing, editing, and organization, collaboration with project team and client, SEO research and implementation, and content QA
- 5 Ways to Make User Experience a Priority in Your Web Design
- Longform blog post written with intent to boost organic search results and included in Webspec’s monthly digital marketing campaigns
- COVID-19 and Air Filtration Systems
- SEO-driven blog post intended to drive organic traffic to site; included in Wyckoff’s monthly digital marketing campaigns
- RPM Realty
- Full website creation project involving content editing and organization, collaboration with project team, and content QA
- Iowa Chapter of Children’s Advocacy Centers
- Extensive industry research, content creation, SEO research, and client communication for new seven-page website
- How to Prepare a Garage Door for Cold Weather
- SEO-driven blog post intended to drive organic traffic to site; included in Amega’s monthly digital marketing campaigns
- Bagnall Builders
- Full website creation project involving content writing, editing, and organization, collaboration with project manager and client, SEO research and implementation, and content QA
- Coffey Realty LLC
- Content creation and SEO research and implementation for new seven-page website
- Principal Charity Classic
- Full website creation project involving content QA and collaboration with project team
Editorial Apprentice | BHG.com
- pitched, researched, & wrote trending editorial content about interior design, home decor, holidays, food, & crafts
- updated existing site content to fit current trends
- assisted in improving website’s SEO optimization & performed trend research
read my work for BHG.com:
- 7 Meaningful Ways to Celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week While Social Distancing
- 7 Self Care Gifts For The Mom Who Deserves A Spa Day
- 9 Stunning Mother’s Day Bouquets to Order From Small Flower Farms
- 7 Ways to Make Mother’s Day Special, Even From a Distance
- Costco Lets Healthcare Workers and First Responders Skip the Line with Priority Store Access
- Neighborhoods are Hosting Virtual Egg Hunts to Celebrate Easter—Here’s How You Can Participate
- Forget the Basket, This DIY Easter Dessert Board Will Be Your Sweetest Holiday Tradition
- Spring Trend Alert: Easter Gnomes Are the Newest Decorating Craze
- Brunch Boards: The Newest Food Trend Sweeping Instagram
- 36 Mother’s Day Cards Mom Will Love
- The Results Are In: These Are the Most Popular Christmas Candies in Every State
- How Gnomes Became Classic Christmas Decor—And 4 You Can Buy Right Now
- 8 Classic Christmas Movies You Can Stream on Disney+ Right Now
- 13 of the Funniest Christmas Letter Board Quotes on Instagram
- Decorating a Pineapple Christmas Tree Will Make You Feel Like You’re On a Tropical Vacation
- The 39 Best Stocking Stuffers for Everyone on Your List
- 7 Thanksgiving Letter Boards That Hilariously Sum Up the Holiday
- According to Pinterest, Sunflower Trees Are the Latest Christmas Trend
- ‘It’s the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown’ Will Air Twice This Year
- Redbox Reveals America’s All-Time Favorite Halloween Movies and We Can’t Wait to Watch Them All
- Unicorn Trees Are Already All Over Instagram—Here’s How You Can Get the Look
- Costco is Now Selling Jumbo Carving Pumpkins and They’re a Steal
- The Home Depot’s Brand New Outdoor Skeleton Décor Will Make Your Yard Truly Bone-Chilling
- Hallmark Is Premiering Six New Movies This Fall
ASME Editorial Intern | Food Network Magazine
- Pitched & wrote copy about food trends, products, and restaurants for news section of the magazine
- Performed extensive trend research surrounding food news
- Assisted senior editors in recipe & story research, and contributed to monthly edit strategy meetings
read my work for Food Network Magazine:
- Food Network Magazine | October 2019
- Food Network Magazine | November 2019
- Food Network Magazine | December 2019
- The Pioneer Woman Magazine | Fall 2019
- read a full write-up of my experience here.
Web Editor, Associate Editor | Urban Plains & Drake Mag
- created content plan with editorial & social staff (UP)
- edited and provided feedback to writers on all web stories (UP)
- served as lead editor for all fashion & beauty stories (DM)
- collaborated with print team on pitching, editing, and titling stories (DM)
- researched, sourced info, & wrote content for ACP Pacemaker-Award winning website (UP)
read my work for Urban Plains & Drake Mag:
- Midwest Nice (to the Environment) | Urban Plains
- Religious Services and COVID-19: How the Midwest is Adapting | Urban Plains
- These Are The Only Places In Iowa You’ll Be Able To Stargaze | Urban Plains
- The Burnout Kids | Drake Mag, p. 36-39
- Spring 2019 Issue | Drake Mag
- Fall 2018 Issue | Drake Mag
- Personal(ized) Space | Drake Mag, p. 10
- Hoofprints and Heartbeats | The Pedestrian (class assignment)
- Stress, Social Media Augment Millennials’ Emotional Fragility | Times-Delphic
Communications Intern | Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation
- Wrote, conducted interviews, and performed research for news and feature stories in INHF’s quarterly magazines
- wrote press releases and social posts about important land conservation topics in Iowa
- Managed online content, tracked nonprofit’s social growth over time and created email campaigns to increase web traffic and engagement
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