PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
FREELANCE COPYWRITER
July 2012 – Present
WriteBrand Studio
Visual.ly
Ruffalo Noel Levitz
- Worked with clients including FOX Broadcasting Company, AMD, Ericsson, CorVel Corporation, and the American Hospital Association to produce marketing collateral such as flyers, brochures, white papers, online content, and infographics.
- Interviewed subject matter experts and researched relevant topics to identify qualitative and quantitative evidence supportive of client objectives.
- Utilized appropriate project and relationship managements tools to ensure smooth communication with clients and to meet deadlines for deliverables.
COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANT (CONTRACT)
Oct. 2021 – Dec. 2023
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
- Developed communication plans, website copy, news articles, and letters for health care providers and health plan members.
- Used plain language and nudge principles to explain complex industry topics and to encourage productive action from audiences.
- Managed complex review processes with aggressive deadlines involving multiple stakeholders to ensure accuracy and relevance of communications.
- Provided support to team members as proofreader and editor as part of a rigorous quality control process.
COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANT (CONTRACT)
Aug. 2018 – July 2020
MetLife
- Provided guidance and support to internal clients regarding the creation and revision of communications to ensure adherence to corporate standards and guidelines.
- Served as liaison between various stakeholders following the creation or revision of written communications to coordinate the design and production of final products.
- Performed analyses of language within suite of disability insurance letters to identify opportunities to combine and eliminate letters, reducing overall inventory.
- Collaborated with departmental and interdepartmental colleagues to prepare correspondence for implementation of new claims management and document production platforms.
WEB CONTENT PRODUCER
(CONTRACT)
Feb. 2018 – July 2018
CVS Health
- Proposed ideas and produced original copy as a member of the corporate communications department for the About, Social Responsibility, and Thought Leadership sections of the CVS Health corporate website.
- Participated in routine communication with colleagues from Internal Communications, Workforce Initiatives, and Corporate Social Responsibility departments, as well as external partners, to ensure cohesive messaging.
- Reviewed and repurposed content initially intended for internal and external partners for broader audiences interested in a wide range of content related to CVS Health.
FREELANCE HEALTH CARE REPORTER
Sept. 2016 – April 2017
Industry Dive
- Produced written analyses of developments in health care news for publication in daily and weekly newsletters delivered to an audience of industry professionals.
- Contributed to planning, writing, and editing of original, feature-length reporting on topics including health care policy, finance, technology, and insurance.
- Interviewed and cultivated relationships with high-profile industry experts including government officials, health care administrators, providers, and business executives.
CONTENT SPECIALIST
Nov. 2013 – March 2016
RadNet, Inc.
- Served as marketing communications writer and project manager for nationwide network of radiology centers, a comprehensive breast cancer clinic, a plastic surgery practice, and an integrated cancer center.
- Developed editorial calendars aligned with business goals and produced content for a wide range of media including websites, blogs, social platforms, and external publications.
- Acted as ghostwriter for physicians in various specialties to create slideshow presentations, scientific posters, position statements, articles, op-eds, and more.
- Managed review process across clinical, legal, and sales departments to ensure marketing material was accurate, supported business goals, and adhered to branding guidelines.
HEALTH IT STAFF WRITER
Nov. 2011 – Feb. 2013
TriMed Media
- Wrote and edited content relevant to the health IT industry, including breaking news, features, editorials, newsletters, and social media posts, in a B2B trade publishing environment.
- Supported IT and art teams across production times, as well as in website and content management system redesign efforts.
FREELANCE REPORTER
May 2009 – Nov. 2011
AOL Patch
Advocate Newspapers
- Produced multimedia news coverage, including photos, audio, and video, for online and print audiences in several large-market, Boston-area communities.
- Covered wide range of topics pertinent to local communities, including municipal government, school sports, and public events.
EDUCATION
Hampshire College
Amherst, MA
B.A. in Journalism, 2009
Certifications
Google Adwords Search & Analytics; HubSpot Inbound
Self-Directed Learning
Poynter’s News University, Coursera, Codecademy
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
- 8+ years of professional experience in media and marketing communications.
- Exceptional writer capable of producing compelling copy in brand- and audience-appropriate language.
- Strong knowledge of search engine optimization and social media marketing.
- Technically adept with knowledge of content management, CSS, HTML, and JavaScript.