Resumé

Experience

Internet Strategist | Museum of Science, Boston

November 2009 - Present

Oversee the writing, editing, and overall content strategy for the primary museum website, online store, and several subsites, with an eye to institutional style, SEO, and emerging technologies. Work with individual departments to understand and address their online communication needs. Coordinate production of online projects from concept to launch. Review content and user experience of Web and exhibit-based software initiatives.

Online Content Editor | Museum of Science, Boston

October 2006 - November 2009

Coordinated, edited, and posted content for museum website, subsites, and selected interactive exhibit components. Scheduled, edited, and sent multiple e-newsletters while staying mindful of industry standards. Worked with every department to ensure Web communications were both accurate and in line with Museum brand and style. Also served as contributor to Sparks! member magazine.

Freelance Writer | Boston Phoenix

June 2000 - March 2009

Wrote for the news, features, food & drink, and supplemental sections.

Web Editorial Research Assistant | WGBH

August 2003 - October 2006

Researched and wrote content for companion websites to "Frontline," the weekly documentary television series on PBS. Responsibilities included developing Web features, editing interview transcripts, conducting additional interviews, copyediting, and online video production.

Online Content Manager | Phoenix Media and Communications Group

October 2002 - August 2003

Oversaw the production of the websites for the Boston Phoenix, Portland Phoenix, Providence Phoenix, Phoenix MP3 Studio, and Stuff@Night. Made editorial additions and adjustments on a daily basis. Acted as a liaison between editorial, marketing, and corporate interests in the websites.

Online Content Coordinator | Phoenix Media and Communications Group

October 2000 - October 2002

Maintained Web content of weekly paper and managed MP3 website and database. Also wrote website reviews and coordinated man-on-the-street roundtables.

Education

Harvard Extension School

Project Management coursework, 2009

Tufts University

B.A., English, 2000

Honors and Associations

2008 MITX award winner for education and learning category; Boston Phoenix Employee of the Month (May 2003); volunteer, Independent Film Festival Boston; member, Content Strategy New England

Interests and Skills

photography, art history, current events, linguistics, film making, snowboarding, music, emerging technologies, HTML, CSS, Microsoft Office, Final Cut Pro, Photoshop.