JPMorganChase

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Checkr

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Meta

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American Express

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Capital One

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SONY

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TD Ameritrade

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UPS

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Linksys

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MINI

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CVS Health

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Popeyes

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Wawa

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IZOD

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NISSAN

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Key Bank

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Reyka Vodka

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Credit Suisse

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General Electric

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YouTube

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Cleveland Hopkins

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Uniqlo

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Boeing

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US Air Force

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Bojangles

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Edward Jones

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So much more

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JPMorganChase ~ Checkr ~ Meta ~ American Express ~ Capital One ~ SONY ~ TD Ameritrade ~ UPS ~ Linksys ~ MINI ~ CVS Health ~ Popeyes ~ Wawa ~ IZOD ~ NISSAN ~ Key Bank ~ Reyka Vodka ~ Credit Suisse ~ General Electric ~ YouTube ~ Cleveland Hopkins ~ Uniqlo ~ Boeing ~ US Air Force ~ Bojangles ~ Edward Jones ~ So much more ~

Experience.

JPMorganChase –

Senior Content Designer

JUNE 2024 – PRESENT

Checkr –

Senior Content Designer

AUGUST 2022 – JUNE 2024

Pioneering the company's content design function, I owned all in-product content and co-led numerous cross-functional projects. I fostered collaboration with diverse stakeholders, ensured consistent, clear, and user-friendly experiences across new and existing products, and proactively pursued design, content, and research opportunities that directly impacted company growth.

Meta –

Content Designer

DECEMBER 2019 – JULY 2022

I spearheaded improvements that enhanced platform performance for millions of global users (sellers, brands, creators). I established new content guidelines, streamlined workflows, and contributed to a diverse range of product areas including podcasting, music, shopping, responsible design, monetization, and rights management.

This Place –

Senior UX Writer + Comms Designer

OCTOBER 2018 – DECEMBER 2019

Leveraging strong communication and organizational skills, I crafted clear and concise content for industry-defining digital experiences, while planning and managing successful public events that fostered brand awareness and audience engagement.

Anomaly –

Senior Copywriter

SEPTEMBER 2017 – SEPTEMBER 2018

I partnered with internal and agency teams at YouTube headquarters to develop compelling copy and UX content for the relaunch of YouTube Music and YouTube Artists.

Self-employed –

Freelance Copywriter

FEBRUARY 2015 – SEPTEMBER 2017

I built a successful freelance career, collaborating with established creatives and ambitious brands on a variety of projects.

The Great Agency Adventure –

Copywriter / Adventurer

JULY 2013 – FEBRUARY 2015

TMP Worldwide –

Copywriter

JULY 2011 – APRIL 2013

Education.

BS Advertising - Kent State University, 2008

Agile User Experience Design + Research

LinkedIn (2024)

UX Design Fluency

Udacity (2024)

Generative AI fundamentals with Google Cloud

Udacity (2024)

Career essentials in cybersecurity

Microsoft + LinkedIn (2024)

The data science of experimental design

LinkedIn (2024)

Design Psychology: Master the Art + Science of UX Design

LinkedIn (2024)

Career essentials in generative AI

Microsoft + LinkedIn (2024)

UX Foundations: Interaction design

LinkedIn (2024)

Generative AI Fluency

Udacity (2024)

Gemini in google docs

Udemy (2024)

Introduction to Javascript

edX (2023)

CSS Basics

edX (2023)

HTML5 + CSS Fundamentals

edX (2022)

Social Psychology

Wesleyan University (2022)

Awards.

Communicator Awards

(Websites: Professional Services / Self-Promotion) (Recess Creative)

(Integrated Campaign: Not-for-Profit) (Cleveland Transformation Alliance)

(Websites: Law & Legal Services) (Gallagher Sharp)

(Websites: Television / Movie & Film) (Sony Pictures Television)

(Websites: Transportation / Travel & Tourism) (Cleveland Airport)

(Mobile Apps: Productivity) (Cub Cadet)

CEA

1st Prize (Social Media) (Culinary Institute)

1st Prize (Ad Campaign: Color or B&W) (TD Ameritrade)

2nd Prize (Best Multimedia Campaign) (TD Ameritrade)

Grand Prize (College Communications) (Capital One)

1st Prize (College Comms: Print) (Capital One)

2nd Prize (College Comms: Other) (Pace University)

WebAward

Employment Standard of Excellence (UPS)

W3

Gold Winner (Marigold Catering)

IAC

Best Edu. Social Media Campaign (Culinary Institute)

ADDY Award

(Self-promotion Piece) (Caler&Company)

Midas Award Finalist

(Capital One)