For over a decade, I have dedicated my professional life to collaborating with travel companies, health and wellness businesses, magazines, newspapers, language learning organizations, hotels, and creative strategists for public affairs, using my writing and editing expertise to help bring projects, presentations, campaigns, reports, educational material, e-books, and articles to life. I am meticulously detail-oriented, highly organized, a master of style guides, and always up for a challenge. Every collaboration has been an opportunity to learn, grow, and build new relationships and skills. I am professionally where I am today because of the incredible clients and colleagues I’ve worked with so far in my career, and I am inspired to continue this collaborative journey of words.
Present Writing & Editing Opportunities
January 2023
Actively working on three book projects, with many more
to come
September 2021
Copyeditor and copywriter for a global creative agency
November 2019
Write integrative health and wellness articles and guides for the New York Center for Innovative Medicine
Past Writing & Editing Opportunities
December 2019–December 2023
Wrote environmental conservation, community, nature, and lifestyle articles for a local newspaper in Bocas del Toro, Panama
June 2020–December 2023
Wrote 350-450 word researched stories (10,000+ available to date) for road trips (colorful characters, places of interest, culture, history, natural wonders) to be narrated on Kevin Costner and Bill Warren's location-based travel and story-sharing app
March 2022–March 2023
Researched and wrote gut microbiome health-related articles and guides for a precision nutrition company
September 2020–September 2021
Took photographs to accompany four articles related to sustainability topics, gardening, and wellness
January 2016–July 2021
Wrote articles about travel, environmental conservation, and culture in Costa Rica, Panama, and around the globe
310+ articles to date
May 2018–January 2021
Wrote surf, travel, environmental conservation, and lifestyle articles for a travel and lifestyle magazine based in Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Three cover stories to date
June 2018–September 2020
Wrote travel and English education articles for a language learning website and worked as a part-time copyeditor
March 2018–March 2020
Wrote a bi-monthly article from a local's perspective related to Costa Rica, Playa Grande, surfing, wellness, nature, and moving and living abroad
June 2018–March 2020
Wrote a bi-monthly article about surfing, yoga, wellness, culture, and local happenings for a beachfront hotel in Playa Grande, Costa Rica
August 2019–November 2019
Completed contract for 28 short topic-specific international travel guides
RCDP International Volunteer Abroad
January 2016–January 2018
Created content for a travel and volunteer abroad company
Wrote short travel and volunteer guides for 18 countries and over 100 programs
Wrote an e-book on how to volunteer in and travel to Nepal
Copyedited existing website content
January 2016–January 2018
Created content for a travel and volunteer organization
Wrote an e-book on how to volunteer in and travel to Bali
Copyedited existing website content and volunteer information packets
November 2016–June 2017
Wrote surf-related travel, products, advice, health, nutrition, and news articles
September 2015–September 2016
Conducted interviews with surf photographers, artists, and small-business owners
Wrote surf-related product reviews and articles
August 2015–October 2016
Ghost wrote 13 articles related to travel, food, and nutrition
Took photographs to accompany articles
Infused Water: A Sweet Twist on Staying Hydrated
On Our Plate: Eat the Rainbow Buddha Bowl
On Our Plate: Chilled Out Summer Soup
On Our Compass: Zen Mystery: Organic Tea Longue and Cafe
On Our Compass: Surf and Fashion in Hossegor, France
On Our Compass: The Pacific North Rim, Vancouver Island
On Our Compass: Surfing in Guanacaste, Costa Rica
On Our Compass: San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua
On Our Compass: Mustang Monument
Amsterdam: Enjoying the Sights and Sounds of Haarlemmerweg
Education
Master of Science in Education
Nova Southeastern University
January 2014
Bachelor of Arts in English and Creative Writing
Florida State University
May 2009