Resume
Work Experience
Vertical Editor / Staff Writer
Distractify | Remote | September 2021 - February 2026
Utilized digital analytics tools such as Google Trends, Plausible, and SEO best practices to pitch and assign content
Planned and scheduled content using a monthly editorial content calendar I generated
Responsible for organizing, writing, and editing 5-6 news stories per day
Research, conduct and transcribe audio interviews with notables in the fields of true crime and popular culture
Led the creation of a true crime vertical which increased website traffic by 30%
Director of Marketing, Sales - Festival Director
BYT Media, Inc. | Washington, DC | June 2013 - May 2020
Generated over $200,000 in advertising sales on an annual basis
Reviewed, edited and finalized invoices for advertising clients
Managed electronic billing for advertising clients, including troubleshooting to resolving billing issues as needed
Communicated sales figures and status of invoices to company leadership
Created, organized and ran a unique, innovative true crime festival that became an immediate success attracting over 15,000 attendees in under 2 years in Washington, DC and NYC
Managed company approval processes for festival spending, talent and venue booking
Secured over $300,000 in sponsorships that fostered a symbiotic, fruitful relationship for all parties
Legal Assistant
Goldberg, Godles, Wiener, & Wright, LLP | Washington, DC | March 2006 - May 2013
Scheduled partners’ travel and accommodations for offsite meetings
Maintained partners’ timesheets and billing
Responsible for all client filings using the FCC’s Electronic Comment Filing System (ECFS)
Provided telephone coverage – answered partner phones, took accurate messages, knew partners’ whereabouts at all times, handled urgent calls with appropriate judgment
Coordinated the annual holiday event (average guest list: 150+) including: budgeting, invitation list, menu, and invoicing third-party vendors
Skills
Writing (general content, interviews, brand marketing, comedy, human interest stories)
Client Relationship Management
Advertising Sales/Sponsorships
Billing & Invoices
Research
Microsoft Office Suite
Google Workspace
Communication, Detail-Oriented, Self-Motivated
Education
Broadcasting Institute of Maryland
Broadcasting Communications | Baltimore, MD | September 2009
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