RESUME

ALEGEUS TECHNOLOGIES — Los Angeles, CA (remote)

Manager, Content & Communications — February 2022 to Present

  • Manage client communications and execute deliverables (emails, press releases, events, surveys, etc.)

  • Oversee social media content and strategy including ELT amplification and employee advocacy programs.

  • Manage a team of marketing content creators and designers.

  • Generate contributed and published articles citing industry subject matter experts.

  • Develop and continually update a content roadmap and produce 15+ pieces of content/month, including infographics, newsletters, blog articles, research reports, white papers, and case studies.

  • Support sales enablement team in creating educational materials, sales plays, presentation decks, and email campaigns.

DINO MARKETING GROUP (formerly Dino Publishing) — Chicago, IL / Los Angeles, CA

Director of Content & Client Strategy — July 2016 to February 2022

  • Established brand pillars and directed multi-channel marketing campaigns for clients including Sea Ray, Boston Whaler, EMPLOYERS Insurance, and Big Tex Trailers.

  • Developed and wrote copy for print and digital literature (advertising, direct mail, press releases, brochures, and lead-nurture streams).

  • Managed social media accounts for several leading manufacturers.

  • Directed content publishing workflow, managed content inventory, and improved the communication landscape for clients.

  • Continued all Managing Editor duties (see below).

DINO PUBLISHING — Chicago, IL

Managing Editor — May 2012 to July 2016

  • Managed several custom-published magazine titles, directing a 15-member creative team to produce each issue.

  • Wrote lifestyle and marketing content including front-of-book copy and feature articles.

  • Managed website redesign projects, overseeing site architecture, layouts, imagery, and copy; and ensuring timely, on-budget delivery.

INSIGHT EDITIONS — San Rafael, CA

Editor / Project Manager — August 2011 to April 2012

  • Managed the production and editorial development of high-end, illustrated coffee table books.

  • Created manuscripts from conceptualization to final editing after securing approvals from creative teams, licensors (incl. Bad Robot, Warner Bros., Summit Entertainment, and the Los Angeles Angels), and management.

BECKER&MAYER! BOOKS — Bellevue, WA

Interim Sales Associate — May 2011 to August 2011

  • Sold book proposals to major publishers including Simon & Schuster, Chronicle Books, Running Press, and Barnes & Noble

  • Reviewed P&L sheets to determine viability of proposals.

BECKER&MAYER! BOOKS — Bellevue, WA

Senior Editor — August 2005 to May 2011

  • Developed manuscripts from conception to completion, maintaining editorial integrity and stringent schedules throughout production.

  • Systematized book proposal development process, leading a team of creative minds from across the company to execute more than 40 compelling proposals per year.

  • Negotiated deals with freelance authors, illustrators, and photo agencies and archives, managing contracts ranging from $10,000 to 100,000.

  • Worked closely with licensors including Marvel, Pixar, Warner Bros., the estate of Charles M. Schulz, and Sony.