R E S U M E
W R I T E R
Vocal | June 2019 - Present
- Writes current, engaging pieces for Vocal readers.
D I S P L A Y C O O R D I N A T O R
Anthropologie Naperville | May 2018 - Present
- Utilizes Home Office communication to conceptualize and create a compelling visual environment.
- Applies seasonal direction and inspiration to meet the unique needs of the store.
- Ensures craft of all displays are high-quality and well-executed.
- Submits high-quality images of completed interior and window execution.
- Ensures display support is informed and productive.
W R I T E R
Medium | May 2018 - Present
- Writes current, engaging pieces for Medium members.
W E D D I N G P L A N N E R / B L O G G E R
Couture Commitments | April 2013 - Present
- Plans weddings and events with a Certified Wedding and Event Planner certification from the Lovegevity Wedding Planning Institute.
- Generates and manages online content (written and visual) for a wedding blog.
- Produces video (including filming, editing, and uploading) for a corresponding YouTube channel.
B L O G G E R
Cornfield Couture | August 2012 - Present
- Founded a small-town fashion, beauty, and lifestyle blog.
- Generates and manages online content (written and visual) for a fashion, beauty, and lifestyle blog.
- Produces video (including filming, editing, and uploading) for a corresponding YouTube channel.
S O C I A L M E D I A M A N A G E R
Sweet Earth Jewelry | May 2020 - December 2020
- Took over and managed @sweetearthjewelry Instagram and Facebook accounts from May 11, 2020 to December 31, 2020.
- Quadrupled @sweetearthjewelry’s Instagram followers in 8 months, utilizing hashtags and Stories to build an audience.
- Drafted ad copy at the direction of manager.
- Modernized the dated, wordpress-based website by transferring domain from GoDaddy to Weebly.
- Utilized Weebly and Square to create an SEO and mobile-device optimized ecommerce website in 4 weeks.
- Listed new items on ecommerce site each week.
- Took biweekly inventory of web-listed items.
- Wrote copy for web product descriptions.
- Wrote a press release to announce store closing/owner’s retirement.
- Assisted with the store’s retirement/closing sale by managing markdowns, advertising the sale on social media, and approving ad copy.
- Updated website and social media to reflect store closure details.
- Consulted on an ongoing basis beyond the store’s closure.
K I D S Z O N E C H I L D C A R E P R O V I D E R
Christ Community Church DeKalb | August 2012 - December 2019
- Provided Childcare for children ages 6 months - 11 years during community groups and special events hosted at Christ Community Church.
S E N I O R S A L E S A S S O C I A T E
Anthropologie Highland Park | August 2015 - April 2018
- Delivered customer service in the clothing and home departments according to the Anthropologie philosophy of customer care.
- Contributed extra effort toward markdowns and merchandise placement.
- Assisted with fine art displays and store Instagram posts.
- Photographed special events for company promotion.
S O C I A L M E D I A I N T E R N
Network of Nations | March 2016 - January 2018
- Launched and maintained the nonprofit's Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook pages to promote outreach events and fundraisers.
- Shot, edited, and uploaded photographs for promotional use.
P U B L I C R E L A T I O N S R E P R E S E N T A T I V E
Whimsical Perspective | February 2017 - May 2017
- Created a website to reflect the business’ new aesthetic and branding.
- Wrote a news release to promote the grand opening of a new storefront.
- Designed promotional materials for public distribution.
C O N T R I B U T I N G W R I T E R
Too Damn Young | May 2015 - September 2016
- Contributed bi-monthly articles for a grief support resource, including pieces for seasonal online magazines.
M A R K E T I N G I N T E R N
Midwest Museum of Natural History | May 2016 - August 2016
- Created flyers and posters for public events and outreach programs.
- Photographed public events and museum exhibits for future promotional use.
- Consulted with the Museum director on an ongoing re-branding project.
- Represented the Museum at community outreach events.
- Identified threats and opportunities through a SWOT analysis.
- Encouraged and closed new museum memberships and cultivated member relationships.
- Designed a corporate sponsorship packet for future fundraising development.
S A L E S A S S O C I A T E
Anthropologie Geneva and Anthropologie Highland Park | May 2013 - August 2015
- Delivered customer service in the clothing and home departments according to the Anthropologie philosophy of customer care.
S O C I A L M E D I A C O N S U L T A N T
Sweet Earth Jewelry | February 2015
- Provided assistance with the startup of the small business' social media interests via Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.
C O M M I S S I O N E D A R T I S T
Growmark, Inc. | February 2012 - May 2012, June 2013 - July 2013
- Created original artwork for advertising and collateral on the Grain Systems project.
- Created typeography for prop decoration for a team building meeting.
S A L E S A S S O C I A T E / P E R S O N A L S H O P P E R
Maurices DeKalb | February 2011 - December 2011
- Provided personal shopping services.
- Maintained visual merchandising by dressing forms and placing product.
P R O J E C T I N T E R N
The Leapyear Project | July 2011 - September 2011
- Organized supervisor's contacts to streamline project launch communication.
- Planned future organization projects.
- Consulted on articles and inspirational pieces to share on social media.
Vocal | June 2019 - Present
- Writes current, engaging pieces for Vocal readers.
D I S P L A Y C O O R D I N A T O R
Anthropologie Naperville | May 2018 - Present
- Utilizes Home Office communication to conceptualize and create a compelling visual environment.
- Applies seasonal direction and inspiration to meet the unique needs of the store.
- Ensures craft of all displays are high-quality and well-executed.
- Submits high-quality images of completed interior and window execution.
- Ensures display support is informed and productive.
W R I T E R
Medium | May 2018 - Present
- Writes current, engaging pieces for Medium members.
W E D D I N G P L A N N E R / B L O G G E R
Couture Commitments | April 2013 - Present
- Plans weddings and events with a Certified Wedding and Event Planner certification from the Lovegevity Wedding Planning Institute.
- Generates and manages online content (written and visual) for a wedding blog.
- Produces video (including filming, editing, and uploading) for a corresponding YouTube channel.
B L O G G E R
Cornfield Couture | August 2012 - Present
- Founded a small-town fashion, beauty, and lifestyle blog.
- Generates and manages online content (written and visual) for a fashion, beauty, and lifestyle blog.
- Produces video (including filming, editing, and uploading) for a corresponding YouTube channel.
S O C I A L M E D I A M A N A G E R
Sweet Earth Jewelry | May 2020 - December 2020
- Took over and managed @sweetearthjewelry Instagram and Facebook accounts from May 11, 2020 to December 31, 2020.
- Quadrupled @sweetearthjewelry’s Instagram followers in 8 months, utilizing hashtags and Stories to build an audience.
- Drafted ad copy at the direction of manager.
- Modernized the dated, wordpress-based website by transferring domain from GoDaddy to Weebly.
- Utilized Weebly and Square to create an SEO and mobile-device optimized ecommerce website in 4 weeks.
- Listed new items on ecommerce site each week.
- Took biweekly inventory of web-listed items.
- Wrote copy for web product descriptions.
- Wrote a press release to announce store closing/owner’s retirement.
- Assisted with the store’s retirement/closing sale by managing markdowns, advertising the sale on social media, and approving ad copy.
- Updated website and social media to reflect store closure details.
- Consulted on an ongoing basis beyond the store’s closure.
K I D S Z O N E C H I L D C A R E P R O V I D E R
Christ Community Church DeKalb | August 2012 - December 2019
- Provided Childcare for children ages 6 months - 11 years during community groups and special events hosted at Christ Community Church.
S E N I O R S A L E S A S S O C I A T E
Anthropologie Highland Park | August 2015 - April 2018
- Delivered customer service in the clothing and home departments according to the Anthropologie philosophy of customer care.
- Contributed extra effort toward markdowns and merchandise placement.
- Assisted with fine art displays and store Instagram posts.
- Photographed special events for company promotion.
S O C I A L M E D I A I N T E R N
Network of Nations | March 2016 - January 2018
- Launched and maintained the nonprofit's Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook pages to promote outreach events and fundraisers.
- Shot, edited, and uploaded photographs for promotional use.
P U B L I C R E L A T I O N S R E P R E S E N T A T I V E
Whimsical Perspective | February 2017 - May 2017
- Created a website to reflect the business’ new aesthetic and branding.
- Wrote a news release to promote the grand opening of a new storefront.
- Designed promotional materials for public distribution.
C O N T R I B U T I N G W R I T E R
Too Damn Young | May 2015 - September 2016
- Contributed bi-monthly articles for a grief support resource, including pieces for seasonal online magazines.
M A R K E T I N G I N T E R N
Midwest Museum of Natural History | May 2016 - August 2016
- Created flyers and posters for public events and outreach programs.
- Photographed public events and museum exhibits for future promotional use.
- Consulted with the Museum director on an ongoing re-branding project.
- Represented the Museum at community outreach events.
- Identified threats and opportunities through a SWOT analysis.
- Encouraged and closed new museum memberships and cultivated member relationships.
- Designed a corporate sponsorship packet for future fundraising development.
S A L E S A S S O C I A T E
Anthropologie Geneva and Anthropologie Highland Park | May 2013 - August 2015
- Delivered customer service in the clothing and home departments according to the Anthropologie philosophy of customer care.
S O C I A L M E D I A C O N S U L T A N T
Sweet Earth Jewelry | February 2015
- Provided assistance with the startup of the small business' social media interests via Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.
C O M M I S S I O N E D A R T I S T
Growmark, Inc. | February 2012 - May 2012, June 2013 - July 2013
- Created original artwork for advertising and collateral on the Grain Systems project.
- Created typeography for prop decoration for a team building meeting.
S A L E S A S S O C I A T E / P E R S O N A L S H O P P E R
Maurices DeKalb | February 2011 - December 2011
- Provided personal shopping services.
- Maintained visual merchandising by dressing forms and placing product.
P R O J E C T I N T E R N
The Leapyear Project | July 2011 - September 2011
- Organized supervisor's contacts to streamline project launch communication.
- Planned future organization projects.
- Consulted on articles and inspirational pieces to share on social media.
V O L U N T E E R I N G
B R A Z I L G O T E A M A N D A D V A N C E T E A M
Christ Community Church | June 2010 - 2020
- Taught English at English Camp in Manaus, Brazil (2010, 2012, 2014.)
- Acted as an administrative assistant in team preparation (2011, 2014, 2016.)
- Served as a team leader in prep, travel, and on the mission field (2019.)
- Coordinated international communication between Christ Community Church and their partner church in Manaus.
- Planned future GoTeams to Brazil.
2 0 ' S N I G H T H O S P I T A L I T Y T E A M L E A D E R
Christ Community Church | September 2015 - May 2019
- Coordinated volunteers for hospitality services at monthly gatherings for 20s at Christ Community Church
- Oversaw the welcome table, food services, and setup/teardown teams.
G E N E S I S
Christ Community Church | September 2010 - May 2019
- Facilitated conversation in small groups of 6th, 7th, and 8th grade girls.
- Assisted with sound, lighting, and multimedia technology.
M O S A I C D A T A B A S E M A N A G E R
Christ Community Church | May 2009 - May 2010
- Imported youth group attendees into church database system.
S H S A R T D E P A R T M E N T
Sycamore High School | August 2008 - May 2010
- Brian Bemis Battle of the Arts Car Designer (2010)
- Western Sun Art Festival 2nd Place Painting Winner (2010)
- The Daily Chronicle Design-an-Ad Contest Designer's Pick Winner (2009)
- Art Club President (2008-2010)
S H S T H E A T R E D E P A R T M E N T
Sycamore High School | August 2007 - May 2010
- Scene Night Administrator and Scene Night Logo Designer (2009-2010)
- Costume Shop Curator (2008-2010)
- Thespian Troupe #2499 President (2009-2010)
- Thespian Troupe #2499 Vice President (2007-2008)
Christ Community Church | June 2010 - 2020
- Taught English at English Camp in Manaus, Brazil (2010, 2012, 2014.)
- Acted as an administrative assistant in team preparation (2011, 2014, 2016.)
- Served as a team leader in prep, travel, and on the mission field (2019.)
- Coordinated international communication between Christ Community Church and their partner church in Manaus.
- Planned future GoTeams to Brazil.
2 0 ' S N I G H T H O S P I T A L I T Y T E A M L E A D E R
Christ Community Church | September 2015 - May 2019
- Coordinated volunteers for hospitality services at monthly gatherings for 20s at Christ Community Church
- Oversaw the welcome table, food services, and setup/teardown teams.
G E N E S I S
Christ Community Church | September 2010 - May 2019
- Facilitated conversation in small groups of 6th, 7th, and 8th grade girls.
- Assisted with sound, lighting, and multimedia technology.
M O S A I C D A T A B A S E M A N A G E R
Christ Community Church | May 2009 - May 2010
- Imported youth group attendees into church database system.
S H S A R T D E P A R T M E N T
Sycamore High School | August 2008 - May 2010
- Brian Bemis Battle of the Arts Car Designer (2010)
- Western Sun Art Festival 2nd Place Painting Winner (2010)
- The Daily Chronicle Design-an-Ad Contest Designer's Pick Winner (2009)
- Art Club President (2008-2010)
S H S T H E A T R E D E P A R T M E N T
Sycamore High School | August 2007 - May 2010
- Scene Night Administrator and Scene Night Logo Designer (2009-2010)
- Costume Shop Curator (2008-2010)
- Thespian Troupe #2499 President (2009-2010)
- Thespian Troupe #2499 Vice President (2007-2008)
P L E A S E V I S I T M Y L I N K E D I N P R O F I L E
F O R M O R E E X P E R I E N C E A N D E N D O R S E M E N T S
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C O N T A C T
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1. Comment
I am always thrilled to receive comments on my internet-published works.
2. Follow
An easy way to keep in touch with me is to follow and @reply me on Twitter.
3. Email
For anything not conducive to twitter, send me an email using the form below!