Resume
Biography
Experienced editor with a passion for consumer electronics, and skills in commerce, managing freelancers, writing, research, copyediting, web content, CMS, and SEO.
Experience
Dotdash (Lifewire), New York City -Tech Editor, Commerce
(Nov 2018-Present)
•Building Lifewire’s tech review section from the ground up, creating dozens of how-to blueprints for freelancers and testing guides, many of which were adopted by other verticals.
•Hiring and managing 20+ talented freelance reviewers and photographers, developing close working relationships with them.
•Publishing over 1,000 pieces of content over the past year, with 700 more to come this year.
•Overhauling 150 top-performing and high priority roundups to improve ranking and revenue.
•Reworking testing procedure for all product categories for Lifewire, employing current best practices and procedures used by rivals in the industry.
•Editing hundreds of reviews and thousands of pieces of content in accordance with Lifewire style and voice, making complex products and topics understandable for the average reader.
•Implementing Asana into product review workflow resulting in increased productivity.
PC Magazine, New York City — Mobile Analyst
(August -2015-Oct 2018)
•Reviewed hundreds of smartphones, tablets, hotspots, augmented reality devices, and putting products into context for consumer purchasing decisions.
•Researched and reporting on complex and cutting-edge technology for PCMag Digital Edition.
•Built PCMag’s battery testing section and testing procedures resulting in the development of strong relationships with manufacturers.
•Reported on major tech conferences and press events like Mobile World Congress and IFA Berlin, and turning in clean copy on a short deadline.
•Appeared on PCMag’s livestreamed daily show to demonstrate products.
•Formed a wide array of contacts at major consumer electronics companies and PR firms.
Newsweek Media Group, New York City — Tech Journalist
(May 2015-August 2015)
•Spearheaded Android coverage, reviewed gadgets, interviewed industry leaders, and created podcasts.
•Reported on major tech conferences like Mobile World Congress, IFA Berlin, Consumer Electronic Show and the launches of new flagship products.
•Successfully built up a robust gadget review section with thorough analysis of various devices including smartphones, tablets, headphones, speakers, smart home devices, and wearables.
•Generated a million unique visitors to the site on a regular basis.
ZeroChaos, Telecommute-Advertising Quality Analyst
(February 2013-Nov 2013)
•Examined advertising-related data and provided feedback and analysis to track visual quality and content accuracy of advertisements.
•Advised company on the effectiveness and accuracy of web layouts and content.
American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey, Newark.- Legal Intern
(June 2012-August 2012)
•Prepared briefs, memos, demand letters, and made Open Public Record Act requests to private, state and federal agencies. Researched legal cases and assisted in determining client selection.
•Wrote a draft brief that was submitted to the Federal Court of the District of New Jersey after modifications. The case resulted in a $3.5 million settlement, in favor of the ACLU.
Public Campaign, Washington D.C. — Research & Communications Intern
(June 2011-August 2011)
•Investigated campaign finance disclosures, political candidates and campaign finance law to compile reports on specific politicians and their supporters.
•Managed news updates and contact with supporters and donors.
•Created demographic and political profiles on cities such as Chicago, Orlando, Miami, Indianapolis, Nashville and Denver that were used to help plan future policy targets.
Freelance Writer, Telecommute — Freelance
(May 2011-August 2015)
•Published in Newsweek, Hardcore Droid, Corporate Guru, Democracy Chronicles, Asian Global Impact Magazine, Force Change, and the Rutgers Newark Institute on Education Law and Policy.
•Created a library of mentoring programs to be used as a resource for the Newark Mentoring Movement and other organizations.
Education
Rutgers University, New Brunswick- Bachelors, Political Science & History, magna cum laude (2008–2011)
•Writer for Libertas Magazine (2009–2012)
•Awarded Carr scholarship and Dean’s List. Member of Phi Alpha Theta.
