Professional Experience
Staff Writer
Local LLC May 2023 - Present
Copyeditor, Store Communications
Target May 2022 - Present
Site Merchandiser
Target Dec 2018 – May 2022
Senior Item Data Specialist
Target Jan 2016 - Dec 2018
Development Data Coordinator
Children’s Theatre Company June 2015 - Jan 2016
Development Associate
Children’s Theatre Company July 2013 - June 2015
Education
BS, Technical Communication and Professional Writing 2023
Metropolitan State University
BS, Music 2010 - 2013
University of Wisconsin-River Falls
University of St. Thomas 2008 - 2010
Music Business, Music
Knowledge & Skills
Digital Content Creation & Management
Copywriting & Copyediting
Magazine Content Creation
Pro Bono Projects
Volunteerism and Non-Profit Work
Site and Item Taxonomy Structure
Cross Functional Collaboration
Large Scale Project Management
Microsoft Office Suite
Smartsheet
Awards & Affiliations
Photo by Green Chameleon on Unsplash
Staff Writer
Local LLC May 2023 - Present
- Craft original and engaging stories for community lifestyle magazines throughout the Twin Cities
- Story topics include home décor and design, entertaining, dining, personal wellness, style, travel and more
- Connect with local interviewees and contribute thoughtful questions
- Pitch ideas to editors with originality, detail and curiosity
Copyeditor, Store Communications
Target May 2022 - Present
- Copyedit of all communication which flow directly to Target store teams
- Maintain style guide and tone of voice consistent with Target brand
- Manage timelines and cross functional communication to hit key project dates
- Synthesize details and content for executional planning documents
Site Merchandiser
Target Dec 2018 – May 2022
- Build best-in-class guest site experiences for Target.com
- Lead content strategies for seasonal and holiday moments
- Support launch of new brands within Target’s Grocery business
- Collaborate with Target Creative copywriters and photographers
- Leverage knowledge of SEO to improve search results and ranking
Senior Item Data Specialist
Target Jan 2016 - Dec 2018
- Completed set-up for various categories, ensuring items were ready for purchase in store and on Target.com
- Led the development of style guides for Halloween and Holiday product content and photography
- Reported and remediated item data issues by using root cause problem solving and effective vendor communication skills
Development Data Coordinator
Children’s Theatre Company June 2015 - Jan 2016
- Processed all charitable donations and managed database information
- Built and provided reporting on donor and guest engagement and gifts
- Created training documents related to data entry, reporting, ticket orders and accessing guest information
Development Associate
Children’s Theatre Company July 2013 - June 2015
- Owned planning and execution of donor appreciation events including invitation creation, catering and show ticket purchases
- Organized silent auction for largest fundraising gala of the year
- Oversaw internship program and trained students applicable non skills within non-profit organizations
Education
BS, Technical Communication and Professional Writing 2023
Metropolitan State University
BS, Music 2010 - 2013
University of Wisconsin-River Falls
University of St. Thomas 2008 - 2010
Music Business, Music
Knowledge & Skills
Digital Content Creation & Management
Copywriting & Copyediting
Magazine Content Creation
Pro Bono Projects
Volunteerism and Non-Profit Work
Site and Item Taxonomy Structure
Cross Functional Collaboration
Large Scale Project Management
Microsoft Office Suite
Smartsheet
Awards & Affiliations
- Site Merchandising VP Award September 2021
- Digital Leadership Recognition Award May 2020
- Target Volunteer Council Member 2016 - 2020
- Target Volunteer Board Member 2018 - 2020
Photo by Green Chameleon on Unsplash