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Experience

2016 - Present 

Freelance Editor & Writer, Commerce & Branded Content

Self-Employed

Remote

I provide writing and editing services as well as oversee e-commerce and branded content campaigns for consumer lifestyle websites, building content directly in the CMS, including creating my own images in Photoshop and self-publishing. 

 

Current and past clients include Yahoo Life, Travel + Leisure, Green Matters, Netflix, Real Simple, Huffington Post, Reader's Digest, Refinery29, Great Big Story, Business Insider, Insider, and more.

March 2024 - Present

Lead E-Commerce Writer,

Green Matters

Distractify

Remote 

I am Green Matters' inaugural commerce writer, creating shoppable SEO content that adheres to the site's eco-conscious ethos and speaks to smart consumers. 

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We work on the Amazon Affiliates and Skimlinks platforms.

Nov 2019 - March 2022

Senior Editor, Commerce and Branded Content (Freelance), Yahoo Lifestyle

Yahoo Inc.

Remote

Full-time remote editor and writer for Yahoo Lifestyle's commerce vertical. Oversaw and created content for ongoing affiliate partners including Amazon, Target, Sephora, QVC, and HSN. Executed successful post-sale branded content campaigns for clients including Walmart, The Home Depot, Wayfair, and Kohl’s. 

 

I also oversaw Yahoo's subscriptions content, which combines expert-driven service with sales of cybersecurity info and products.

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We worked on all major affiliate platforms.

Apr 2018 - Sept 2018

Commerce Editor, Real Simple (Contract)

Time Inc

New York, NY

​Founding editor of RealSimple.com's shopping vertical. Full-time in-house contractor leading the brand's commerce content strategy and launching the Real Simple Cooking School channel.

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We worked on all major affiliate platforms.

June 2017 - Feb 2018 

Digital Director, Prevention

Rodale

New York, NY

Led site-wide content strategy for Prevention.com, the internet's most established healthy lifestyle brand with 14 million unique visitors

Implemented SEO strategy that resulted in a 25% increase in organic search traffic YOY and ownership of key search terms, plus a video strategy that led to a 110% increase in views on site and on Facebook

Managed an in-house team and freelance contributors 

May 2023 - June 2024 

Commerce Writer (Freelance, SheKnows

SHEmedia

Remote

Daily commerce writer for SheKnows.com, creating accessible content for busy Millennial moms. My main focus was executing sponsored affiliate pieces, primarily for Target and Walmart. I also SEO optimized existing content to improve search ranking.

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We worked on all major affiliate platforms.

Apr 2014 - May 2016

Executive Digital Editor

Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia

New York, NY

Led sitewide content strategy for MarthaStewart.com, the #1 online destination for creative living. Assigned and edited all digital and print-to-web content 

 

Executed content campaigns and franchises: Collaborated with ad sales, content marketing, SEO, video, merchandising, and contributor network to develop content campaigns and franchises

Oversaw SEO strategy, optimizing existing content and developing an SEO brand guide.

Oct 2012 - Apr 2014

Executive Editor

YourTango.com

New York, NY

Led site-wide content strategy of YourTango.com, the #1 love and relationships destination. Increased traffic by more than 100% YOY. Grew UVs from 5MM to 12MM

Mar 2011 - Sept 2012

Site Director, The Nest

XO Group Inc.

Content lead for TheNest.com, sister of TheKnot.com and #1 lifestyle advice resource for couples in their 20s and 30s; Grew site to record 1.9MM+ UVs.

New York, NY

Education

CUNY Brooklyn College

B.A. English Literature, Journalism

Brooklyn, New York

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