Summary 
A seasoned wordsmith and editor with more than 16 years of experience in crafting targeted, engaging communications to promote brand loyalty and boost sales. An enthusiastic and detail-oriented forward thinker who creates 360-degree campaigns and thrives under tight deadlines.

Education
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, Illinois               
1998-2002
Bachelor of Science, News-Editorial Journalism

Professional Experience
American Academy of Pediatrics, Itasca, Illinois
Editor, Clinical/Professional Publishing, 2019-Current 
  • Manage project and developmental editing for new publications and professional/clinical products
  • Serve as lead editorial staff on process improvement efforts
  • Collaborate with Marketing and Sales staff to develop comprehensive marketing plans for new and existing AAP products
  • Work with authors, editors, managers, and publishers to ensure that professional/clinical editorial content is consistent with recommendations in AAP policy statements, manuals, and other professional and patient education materials

FTD, Downers Grove, Illinois
Marketing Communications Specialist, 2016-2018
  • Shaped key messages and communications program to promote the value of membership in FTD’s premier florist network
  • Wrote and edited newsletters, sales collateral, emails, press releases, blog entries and social media campaigns on Facebook and Instagram
  • Developed the concept for and oversaw the production of a series of how-to videos for FTD member florists
  • Collaborated with divisions throughout the company to help them promote everything from fresh flowers to point-of-sale technology systems
  • Helped plan and execute major national sales meetings
 
PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL INC., New Lenox, Illinois
Senior Copywriter, 2009-2015
  • Developed the medical supplier’s house style and authoritative voice while conveying complex information in an exciting, easy-to-understand manner
  • Wrote and edited all communications, including Web copy, brochures, newsletters, product descriptions, social media and a blog
  • Appointed editor in chief of Embrace magazine, a customer-facing publication
 
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, Mundelein, Illinois
Copywriter/External Communications Specialist, 2006-2009
  • Copy editor of the company’s two specialty magazines, OR Connection and Healthy Skin
  • Wrote magazine feature articles and edited article submissions from contributing authors
  • Wrote and edited brochures, sell sheets and Web copy
 
MCGRAW-HILL HIGHER EDUCATION, Burr Ridge, Illinois
Software Support Analyst, 2005-2006
  • Coached instructors and students on successfully executing McGraw-Hill ancillary technology products
  • First-level support lead for EZ-Test online testing and Primis eBooks
  • Trained and managed seasonal employees
Editorial Assistant, 2004-2005
  • Coordinated review panels for first-edition and updated psychology titles
  • Oversaw the production of multimedia and print supplements
  • Represented McGraw-Hill at national trade shows and psychology symposiums

SOURCEBOOKS. Naperville, Illinois
Editorial Assistant, 2002-2004
  • Copy edited, proofread and managed fiction and nonfiction book titles from the manuscript phase through post-publication
  • Authored a short story selected for publication in Halloween Howls, a collection of Halloween stories
  • ​Hired and managed interns for the editorial department. 
 
Computer Skills
Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Hootsuite

Affiliations 
Phi Mu, Delta Beta Chapter, University of Illinois
Secretary, Phi Mu Chicago West Suburban Alumnae Chapter
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