Resume
Experience
NOV. 2021- OCT. 2022
COPYWRITER
Real Estate One
Southfield, Michigan
Wrote clear, concise copy for ads and marketing materials and proposed copy concepts in an engaging way for clients and agents. Interpreted creative direction and technical information and turned them into persuasive copy concepts. Collaborated with our marketing department to brainstorm and develop a variety of marketing materials. Developed agent brands, from biographies to their social media. Wrote and edited articles daily on The Weekender and Family Home and Co., the family blogs.
SEP. 2019-MAY 2021
STAFF REPORTER
Red Cedar Log
East Lansing, Michigan
Covered campus life and social climate at Michigan State University; interviewing D1 Athletes, Grammy-Winning Conductors, and young student entrepreneurs. Assisted in editing proofs, distributing yearbooks and pitching story ideas.
MAY 2020-SEP. 2020
EDITORIAL INTERN
SEEN Magazine
Detroit, Michigan
Focused on the current news and lifestyle aspects of SEEN Magazine, reported on current topics including the COVID-19 pandemic and the George Floyd protests. Performed photo research, edited articles and mastered working remotely.
JAN. 2020-MAY 2020
ASSISTANT BUREAU CHIEF
Capital News Service
East Lansing, Michigan
Covered all aspects of Michigan state government, with a focus on public health and legislation. Worked with fellow correspondents on various article topics and tracking where their articles have been posted, which would sometimes be picked up by over 30 newspapers.
Education
2018 - 2021
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism
East Lansing, Michigan
-Minor in Public Relations, Concentration in International Reporting
-Member: Red Cedar Log, Capital News Service
-Award: CNS Connections
Professional skillset
Multimedia reporting, investigative journalism, data journalism, international reporting, social media writing and marketing expertise
Social media and website management: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube
Public Relations
Copywriting, editing, proofreading
Software
Adobe Suite
Google Suite
InDesign
Microsoft Office
Facebook Business Suite and Analytics
WordPress