Driven ski-media editor with an eye for concision, detail, and heart. I am used to
working with the best ski and gear writers in the world and improving their stories.

Deadline and logistics oriented, I'm a high-concept writer specializing in research
and experience based long-form journalism, gear reviews, line editing, and quick
turnarounds. My writing has ranged from topics such as the Los Angeles ski scene,
Renaissance poetry, alpine rock climbing, philosophy of language, and Ouija Boards.

•   Assigned, edited, and wrote daily web stories, print departments, and features.
•   Top edited print departments, and copy edited each issue of POWDER.

•   Used SEO best practices to build and publish our annual Buyer's Guide.

•   Managed all social media accounts through tools like Sprout Social and Facebook Creator Studio.
•   Grew our followership by over 60,000 through consistent, quality posts.
•   Strengthened the Gear Locker web department as gear editor with an emphasis
on in-depth storytelling.
•   Tested skis and apparel for the Buyer's Guide.
•   Traveled to discover and write the most essential stories in skiing.

Assistant Editor

•   Served formal four-course meals in a fast-paced environment.
•   Acquired expertise in ski content by skiing difficult terrain every day and sharing
knowledge with guests.

Dining Room Server

Evanston, IL
October 2015 - December 2018

•   Solved technical, critical, time-sensitive issues for clients of the University.
•   Sought new talent and onboarded a record number of new hires during a
staffing crisis.


LE A DERSHIP

Senior Administrative Consultant Leader, Consultant

Mentored freshman on an 8-day backpacking trip on the Superior Hiking Trail.
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Pre-Orientation Program Leader

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