Professional Summary
Extensive experience in copywriting/editing with an advanced comprehension of marketing, web copy and design. I have significant success working cross-functionally with digital teams to ensure more email opens, website page views, account registrations, and click through rates.
Experience
In-Product Lead Copywriter - Microsoft – Modern Life & Devices Creative Agency
· Copywriter for Microsoft’s in-house creative agency crafting copy for multi-platform campaigns including email, Windows 11 Lock Screen, social media, websites, landing pages, and in-house style guides
· Wrote copy for Microsoft products, services, features, Lock Screen image location campaigns, Microsoft Copilot, Xbox products, and LGBTQIA+ Pride promotions
· Edited, refreshed, and guided copy from other copywriters to update and maintain brand voice and style
· Collaborated with marketing teams, designers, and data analysts to increase click-through-rates and increase user retention and reengagement through AB testing
· Developed Microsoft Copilot AI copywriting standards and best practices for multi-surface campaigns and internal style guide
Comic Book Writer & Creator - Miranda in the Maelstrom
· Author of creator-owned comic book series published in October 2020-May 2021 by Action Lab
· Wrote scripts and managed production for six 22-page comic book issues and the collected trade paperback while overseeing art, coloring, lettering, design, and publishing
· Marketed the book to readers and comic book stores via an email and social media campaign
Marketing Copywriter - GreaterGood.org/Charity USA
· Wrote and edited long and short-form copy for emails, product descriptions, blog entries, petitions and fundraising campaigns for Greater Good's nonprofit and charity networks
· Managed, tested, and scheduled 12-20 email campaigns a day, blasting 365 days a year using industry-standard platforms Selligent, Mailchimp and Strongview
· Analyze campaign performance through AB testing, revenue, and click-through rates to make data-driven marketing decisions
Editorial Copywriter - Zulily.com
· Wrote conversational short & long-form copy for Zulily’s homepage, blog, catalog, and social media channels
· Conducted brand voice expansion initiatives by testing different creative concepts and copy variations to see what resonated with customers
· Oversaw and edited copy from the Product Copywriting Team to ensure brand voice, grammar, and style
· Developed & maintained internal resources including style guides, training documents & web content
Product Copywriter - Zulily.com
· Wrote feature-focused copy for 150 individual products daily in internal CMS and increased production rate to 200 products through HTML shortcuts
· Collaborated with buyers, graphic designers, stylists, photographers, and creative directors
Marketing Copywriter - Rearden Commerce/American Express
· Wrote and edited daily deal, email, banner ads, and landing page copy for the American Express Serve Project
· Conducted research, analyzed business’ products to ensure content was compelling and demographically targeted subscribers
· Interfaced with the ad operations and production team daily
Publications
Miranda in the Maelstrom
Published by Action Lab on 10 June 2021
Awards
EDUCATION/RECOGNITION Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing with a Minor in Journalism at Seattle University, Seattle, WA Completed 2009. Winner of Seattle University’s first Playwriting Contest. “Family on a Sunday Drive” was produced as part of the Site Specific Cabaret, May 7-17, 2009.