Position:
Editor at Imagination Publishing, Freelance Writer at Self-Employed, Editor at Fodor's Travel
Work:
Imagination Publishing
- Chicago since Feb 2012
Editor
Self-Employed
- Chicago since Apr 2004
Freelance Writer
Fodor's Travel
- Chicago since Apr 2012
Editor
Grub Street Chicago
- Chicago Dec 2011 - Dec 2011
Editor
NBC Universal
Feb 2010 - Dec 2011
Editor, The Feast
Chicago Brunch Blog
Aug 2008 - 2011
Executive Editor
Creative Hospitality Associates
Aug 2009 - May 2010
Director of Marketing and Communications
Marketing Werks
Nov 2008 - May 2009
Assistant Account Coordinator/Tour Manager
Education:
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2003 - 2007
B.S., Journalism
Charles University in Prague 2006 - 2006
Skills:
Blogging, Content Management, SEO, Digital Media, Microsoft Office, Food Writing, Editing, Travel Writing, Adobe Creative Suite, Social Media Integration, Industry Research, Editorial Calendars, Custom Content Development, Reporting, Ap Style, Hospitality Industry, New Restaurant Openings, Restaurant Reviews, Trade Publications, Interviewing Skills, Content Writing, Web Content, Web Content Management, Production Budgeting, New Media, Executive Presentations, Restaurant Research, Foodservice Research, Food Industry, Food Photography, Restaurants, Freelance Writing, Copywriting, Digital Copywriting, SEO copywriting, Research, Lifestyle Writing, Business Writing, Fashion Writing, Content Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking
Interests:
food writing, food history, journalism, printing, publishing, editing, photography, photo editing, CMS, podcast, social networking, graphic design, Chicago dining trends, craft, art, design, culture
Honor & Awards:
Recipient of the Women's Club of Inverness and A. Franklin Pilchard Foundation scholarships in 2003.