EXPERIENCE

Updated 3/9

Editor-in-Chief Flourish

Jan. 2019 - present

Flourish, a student-led magazine at the University of Minnesota, pushes the boundaries of what it means to live sustainably. Publication explores lifestyle, fashion, art, culture, environment, health and wellness in the Twin Cities. Created tagline, mission statement, department names, story lineup. Later stages included writing feature-length stories, editing and proofing entire book for consistency, tone and overall quality. Manages 30 aspiring journalists in digital, art, and editorial departments in all stages of production.

Managing Editor AccessU

Jan. 2019 - present

AccessU: Beyond the Cities is a community journalism publication with a mission to uncover stories and create conversation about a “hidden” community on campus. Participate in weekly editorial meetings, maintain story budget, aggregate news, maintain and organize calendar and deadlines, top-edit all stories.

Editorial Contributor Greenspring Media

May 2018 - Dec. 2018

Write and edit digital, front-of-book and feature stories for Minnesota Monthly, Midwest Home, Real Food, MOA/Bloomington, Twin Cities Official Visitor's Guide, WHERE Twin Cities, Ultimate Travel Guide magazines and more. Proof in-page edits and blue-line books preparing to go to printer. Pitch angles and story ideas to senior editors and publisher. Attend weekly staff meetings, participate in editorial department meetings and discussions. More than 25 stories published in print and more than 75 digital articles published across Midwest Home and Minnesota Monthly websites.

Freelance + Contract Writer

Oct. 2018 - present

Write digital content, front-of-book and feature-length print stories for Midwest Home magazine—reaching more than 212,000 readers monthly. Write and curate weekly newsletter via Hubspot. Write and edit letters, newsletters, email communications, web copy, resumes and job applications for clients at request.

Owner
Bloom Fitness LLC

Oct. 2018 - present

Create workout plans and macronutrient-based nutrition plans for clients of all ages and body types. Organize and keep track of clientele, client progress, and email/text communications. Publish blogs on weight lifting, nutrition, supplements, bodybuilding and lifestyle on Bloom Fitness, LLC website. Manage website, all controls and applications (WordPress). Manage all social media content across various platforms.

Dance Instructor + Choreographer

Sept. 2012 - present

Responsible for developing and training children and young adults ages 6-18 in all genres of dance, including technique, ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical and hip hop. Lead 100+ students through 15 dance classes weekly providing leadership, focus and life skills applicable beyond the dance school. Prepare students for college programs and other post-grad education paths. Assist with administrative work when needed. Received 30 choreography honors at the regional and national level since 2012. Created and choreographed over 290 dances for competitive dance studios across the Twin Cities metro as of 2019. Alumni students have gone on to dance, model, perform professionally for Minnesota Timberwolves, NIKE, and NYC Rockettes.

Content Creator 
Odyssey Online

Sept. 2016 - March 2017

Write one 500-800 word article per week for six months. Content topics ranged from fitness, nutrition, and mental health to current events, stress management and product picks. Participated in weekly meetings. Wrote Top 20 “trending” article for a humor piece. Earned monthly compensation due to high number of page views and shares.