Resume

KEY SKILLS

• Writing and editing 
• Simple video production
• Social media community building 
• Newsletters
• Media and public relations 
• Press releases
• Public speaking 
• WordPress and basic HTML

WORK HISTORY

Farmington Voice, Inc. – 7/2014-present – Founder/Publisher/Editor

Farmington Voice provides daily news coverage of Farmington and Farmington Hills, Michigan.

• Built traffic to an average 20,000 monthly UVs and 60,000 monthly PVs
• Engaged a Facebook following of 2,300-plus fans within two years
• Established relationships with library, chamber of commerce, and other community partners

LocalStew.com – 2/2014-7/2014 – Editor (Contract)

Local Stew is a local news and calendar website serving West Bloomfield.

• Assisted with a major website, mobile, and newsletter redesign
• Revived relationships with local organizations and businesses
• Increased site traffic by more than 150 percent, revitalized/established social media accounts.

Reason for leaving: Contract ended

Patch.com – 9/2010-1/2014 – Local Editor

Patch.com provides news and information in more than 900 U.S. cities.

• Launched and managed the Patch presence in Farmington and Farmington Hills
• Promoted the website through events, public presentations, SEO, and social
• Consistently hit website and social benchmarks and exceeded daily content requirements
• Developed productive relationships with community leaders and local organizations

Reason for leaving: Layoff

Oakland University – 7/2006-9/2010 – Publicist, Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance

The Department educates performers and educators, and offers free and ticketed performances.

• Promoted events via press releases, e-blasts, social media, and community outreach
• Managed department mailing lists, email lists, Web pages and social media accounts
• Created direct mail pieces, posters, print advertisements, and flyers, online and print recruiting materials
• Coordinated content, design, and mailing for an 8-page season brochure

Reason for leaving: Accepted a position with Patch.com

Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit – 7/2004-7/2006 – Marketing Specialist/Web Master

The JCC's departments and programs serve the metro Detroit Jewish community, with facilities in West Bloomfield and Oak Park.

• Provided administrative and day-to-day support for the marketing director
• Managed and redesigned jccdet.org
• Assisted with launch of the agency’s e-mail newsletter
• Wrote and distributed press releases and web content for 30-plus departments and programs
• Managed relationships with professional staff and volunteers

Reason for leaving: Accepted a higher paying public relations position at Oakland University

Observer & Eccentric Newspapers – 3/1999-7/2004 – Reporter/Community Editor

Observer & Eccentric newspapers provide twice weekly print publications and online news covering communities in Oakland and Wayne counties.

• Reporter (1999-2002): Wrote 8-10 news stories per week; beats included city government, police, education, human interest, business
• Editor (2002-2004): Managed the editorial calendar, coached reporters, wrote editorials and personal columns, designed news pages and served as the "face" of the newspaper at community events
• Mentored and supervised summer interns
• Received multiple awards for editorial writing, column writing, and breaking news coverage

Reason for leaving: Accepted a position with the Jewish Community Center