BA in English Literature from the University of California at San Diego - UCSD

help build websites as copywriter and content strategist from initial strategic concepts on through to production and follow-up (eg., through transaction- and marketing-based emails)

create copy for print projects, newsletters, user interface applications, white papers, articles and case studies while incorporating web usability and SEO tenets where appropriate

perform project/communication duties across department teams

assist in website development or redesigns; develop content inventories and matrices; strategize on IA; create user friendly nomenclature and category buckets; develop brand, voice and tone

use Microsoft Word and Excel to manage processes; currently taking Intermediate PowerPoint 2007; basic HTML; basic Dreamweaver; basic Google Analytics; use many free software packages in the cloud to manage project such as Basecamp, and more...

work across all departments to meet business and user objectives; interview subject-matter-experts for content of all types

develop editorial style guide; proofread for brand standards and consistency across all media

hit the ground running to develop content using best practices, current trends, usability research and SEO tenets

liaison, negotiate and manage clients, customers and third party vendors

offer an attention to detail from start to finish and a willingness to listen and learn from team members; take direction easily

maintain knowledge and curiosity about industry trends via webinars, white papers, seminars, newsletters, trade magazines and more