WORK EXPERIENCE
Freelance Writer/Editor
June 2010 to present
Clients include J.Hilburn, Dallas Style & Design, Traveler Overseas magazine, Neiman Marcus, Mary Kay, Lowveld Living, O Paîs Today, Southerland & Associates, and The Marketing Arm.
PAPERCITY MAGAZINE
Executive Editor
June 2012 to October 2013
Responsible for the Dallas edition of a monthly lifestyle magazine, including content development for both print and social media, management of staff editors and freelance contributors, copy editing, and scheduling. Also contributed monthly articles on style, local events, design, fashion, and interiors.
NEIMAN MARCUS
Interim Managing Editor/the book
September 2011 to December 2011
Responsible for the management of editorial content for NM’s award-winning publication, including the development of story ideas and regular features, hiring freelance writers, editing copy, managing existing staff, overseeing budget and schedules, and contributing copy.
ASTRID SULGER JEWELRY
Sales and Marketing Director
June 2010 to September 2011
Provided sales and marketing support for this Mozambique-based jewelry collection. Responsibilities included brand positioning, design input, press relations, event planning, and client service.
NEIMAN MARCUS
Creative Director/store advertising
April 2009 to January 2010
Responsible for the development of all advertising and sales promotion for the Neiman Marcus store brand, including media campaigns, signage, invitations, and direct mail, as well as the book, a 10-issue-a-year publication. Collaborated with direct mail and online divisions to ensure a unified brand experience.
Creative Director/the book
August 2001 to March 2009
Responsible for the book and developed the addition, a trend-driven tabloid. Established visual and copy direction, schedule, and editorial content. Supervised staff of 17, including art directors, copywriters, graphic designers, merchandise stylists, and project manager. Managed annual budget of $10+ million.
Associate Creative Director/the book
October 1999 to July 2001
Responsible for budgeting, scheduling, editorial content, and visual direction of the book. Managed staff of 11 art directors, writers, graphic designers, and a project manager.
Associate Creative Director/copy
March 1997 to September 1999
Responsible for the copy direction on all national advertising efforts, including magazine, newspaper, direct mail, special projects, and broadcast. Managed staff of 14. Editor of the book.
Copy Chief
March 1993 to February 1997
Responsible for all sales promotion copy; managed copy staff.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
AOMA GRADUATE SCHOOL OF INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE
Master of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (MAcOM)
SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Fine Arts