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WORK EXPERIENCE
MRM — Detroit, Michigan
Senior Copywriter, August 2022 – Present

  • Senior writer on GM Rewards, concepting and creating emails, websites and more.

  • Overseeing website initiatives, serving as the review point for writers before work advances to leadership and clients.

  • Served as a fill‑in ACD on GM Customer Care & Aftersales, managing writers and leading projects from concept to launch.

  • Lead writer on Betty Crocker and Annie’s Organic.

    • Reviewed and approved creative before presenting to leadership and clients.

    • Wrote articles and social content for Betty Crocker and Annie’s Organic.

 

Weber Shandwick — Detroit, Michigan
Senior Copywriter / Copywriter / Junior Copywriter, July 2017 – July 2022

  • Concepted, created and executed content for Chevrolet’s social channels.

  • Produced work across Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, LinkedIn and more.

  • Developed earned‑media ideas for Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac.

  • Defined tone of voice across multiple platforms and automotive nameplates.

  • Captured onsite content at events including CMA, MLB All‑Star Game, SEMA and others.

 

Campbell Ewald — Detroit, Michigan
Community Manager / Associate Community Manager, November 2015 – July 2017

  • Built social content calendars for multiple brands, including Country Inns & Suites.

  • Created content for the Snuggle Valentine’s Day campaign featured in AdWeek.

  • Captured real‑time content for Travelocity’s Roaming Gnome during College GameDay.

  • Developed social strategy and content for CIS, Clyde Mays, OnStar and Snuggle.

 

Little Village Magazine — Iowa City, Iowa
Development Coordinator, January – August 2015

  • Managed and created content for Facebook and Twitter.

  • Wrote restaurant reviews for the magazine’s first Iowa City Dining Guide.

  • Reported and wrote for the weekly email segment The Weekender.

 

EDUCATION
The University of Iowa — Iowa City, IA
Bachelor of Arts and Sciences, 2010 – 2014

  • Major: Journalism and Mass Communication

  • Certificate: Philanthropy and Fundraising

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