I am a dynamic editor and writer with over a decade of experience specializing in web content creation and editing. My expertise lies in enhancing clarity and engagement, particularly in travel-related content, where I have achieved a 70.6% click-through rate on feature articles. I am skilled at managing projects efficiently while ensuring strict adherence to AP Style and quality standards. My work focuses on developing inclusive and engaging narratives that resonate with diverse audiences.
Throughout my career, I have held senior editorial roles at U.S. News & World Report, where I edited travel products including hotel profiles, vacation rankings, cruise line profiles, and travel guides. I also contributed to diversity, equity, and inclusion travel feature content and helped create an in-house travel style guide. I have served as a mentor for summer interns, fostering growth and development. I am committed to continuous learning and have received awards recognizing my contributions, including the 4E Award for a successful project launch.
Previously, I worked as a Content Editor at Multiview, curating and editing content for association news briefs across various industries, with a focus on travel and hospitality. I also have experience as a bookseller, where I delivered exceptional customer service and supported business development and in-store events.
Earlier in my career, I worked as a Media Relations Specialist at NewsUSA, where I managed outreach campaigns, maintained contact databases, and strategized audience segments.
I am passionate about volunteer work and have contributed to organizations such as the Human Rights Campaign and the European Union Embassies’ Open House, enhancing guest experiences and supporting community engagement. I am an active member of professional associations including the Washington Association of Black Journalists and the Association Women Technology Champions.
Edited travel products including hotel profiles, vacation ranking lists, cruise line and ship profiles, travel rewards profiles, and travel guides for grammar, spelling, accuracy and AP Style. Wrote and edited diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) travel feature content. Helped to create online in-house USN Travel Style Guide. Served as mentor buddy in USN’s Summer Internship. Key accomplishment: “21 Top Pride Parades and Celebrations in 2023” top feature article with 70.6% CTR.
Curated, created, and edited content for association news briefs in various industries. Researched and built special features using HTML. Served as point of contact for association publication staff and maintained weekly distribution schedules to thousands of readers via StrongMail. Focused on travel and hospitality content.
Delivered exceptional customer service ensuring sales and customer satisfaction. Engaged customers proactively about products, services, and promotions. Supported business development sales and in-store events. Assisted in various store areas and helped orient new booksellers.
Drafted and sent email pitches to website owners, bloggers, journalists, and major media outlets. Maintained outreach pipeline and contact database. Reported weekly key performance metrics including open rate, reply rate, links, shares, and mentions. Researched and strategized new audience segments.
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