Hi, so nice to meet you. A little background on me: I began my career as a writer for GQ where I did super important journalism like ranking hair pomade and interviewing Zach Braff. Eventually, I went on to become the deputy editor at ELLE and Details, and the executive editor at Condé Nast Traveler. My writing has also appeared in The New York Times, Esquire, Men’s Journal, Travel & Leisure, and other national outlets.
As a proven creative with 17+ years of experience, I now work on creative campaigns, from concept to execution, across multiple platforms for industry-leading brands including Netflix, Uber, Atlantic’s Rethink, Wealthsimple, Ellevest, and Realm. Crafting imaginative creative that hooks into an emotional need is kind my thing. Also, sometimes I write screenplays.
Work History
Freelance
2018-Current Creative Director (Copy) and Writer
Conceive, write, and strategize brand campaigns that hooks into an emotional need and clearly communicates the value proposition for a range of clients including Ellevest, Netflix, Uber, Wealthsimple, and Realm. Ghost-wrote a series of thought leadership articles for C-suite executives from Facebook, Consumer Reports, and Ellevest. Wrote and reported long-form essays and travel features for Esquire, Travel + Leisure, O, The Oprah Magazine, and other national outlets. Focused on design hotels, food, and interior design through the lens of travel as a writer-at-large for Condé Nast Traveler.
Condé Nast Traveler
2016-2017 Executive Editor
Lead all aspects of content creation and creative deliverables for the US arm of global luxury travel publication with 16m unique users. Oversaw creation and execution of print magazine and digital platforms, delivering a 21.4% YOY growth in digital audience.
2015 – 2016 Deputy Editor
Oversaw the historic relaunch of the brand, transforming it from a straight-ahead industry read into a significant lifestyle brand.
Details Magazine
2013-2015 Deputy Editor
Edited short-form and long-form features with the goal of maintaining the brand’s voice and tone. Recruited new freelance writers, managed a staff of editors, and collaborated with designers and the photo department. Implemented and improved creative workflows for cross-functional teams.
Elle Magazine
2007-2012 Deputy Editor
Began as senior editor covering television, film, and music, and received a promotion with increasing responsibility overseeing and shaping the editorial direction of the brand. Edited and wrote feature pieces, cover stories, and culture-related articles, and managed a staff of 15.
Education & Professional Development
Bachelors Degree, English Literature
1996-2000 University of Colorado at Boulder
Certificate of Completion Sundance Collab Screenwriting Core Elements
Graduate of Corey Mandell Professional Screenwriting Workshops 1, 2, and 3
Skills
Creative Writing | Marketing Strategy | Proofreading | Copywriting | Scriptwriting | Advertising | Brand Development | Journalism | Editing | Figma | Slack | Asana | Microsoft Word | Google Docs | Keynote | Adobe Acrobat | Microsoft Excel