Professional Experience
 
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

 






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