Work Experience
Associate Editor
HMP Global
Apr 2022 – Present
Full-time | Remote
- Write, format, and edit print magazine articles.
- Edit online articles to ensure clarity, consistency, and adherence to style guidelines.
- Create engaging social media content to promote articles and increase brand visibility.
- Conduct interviews with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) to gather insights and quotes.
- Develop and distribute daily marketing e-newsletter blasts to targeted audiences.
Editorial Assistant
Toptal, LLC.
Nov 2021 – Feb 2023
Full-time | Remote
- Coordinated content production for five verticals, one blog, and one website using Slack.
- Managed article uploads and resolved issues within Toptal CMS.
- Designed and launched newsletters for each published article, optimizing reader engagement.
- Moderated Disqus comments for blog posts to encourage discussions and ensure a positive user experience.
- Collaborated with the Operations team to establish workflows in Asana.
- Revised release notes and updated article pitches to enhance communication within the team.
Publishing Assets Assistant
Hasbro, Inc.
Nov 2021 – Oct 2022
Contract | Remote
- Designed and created Publishing Catalog to showcase brand books and merchandise.
- Coordinated deliverables with domestic and international teams to ensure timely and accurate releases.
- Developed visually appealing brand newsletters to inform stakeholders and drive engagement.
- Designed book covers for brand books in foreign languages.
- Gathered stills and quicktimes of brands for promotional use on platforms like Netflix and YouTube.
Editorial Assistant
DERMASCOPE Magazine
Oct 2021 – Nov 2021
Full-time | Hybrid
- Formatted and edited articles for the magazine, ensuring consistency and adherence to publication standards.
- Strategized, created, and managed Social Media Calendar and weekly newsletters to engage the audience.
- Generated content for the magazine through research and writing.
- Administered contracts for press and advertorials, maintaining professional relationships with companies in the aesthetic industry.
Editorial Assistant
NAPCO Media
Feb 2019 – Aug 2019
Internship
- Edited and proofread 200+ articles for print and digital publication in AP style.
- Published and managed content on WordPress, including articles, blog posts, newsletters, and press releases.
- Executed email campaigns for digital publications to reach target audiences effectively.
- Utilized InCopy and InDesign to insert content for the print edition of multiple magazines.
- Liaised with leading companies in the printing industry to create content for collaborative projects.
Graduate Admissions Counselor
Rosemont College
Jan 2018 – Nov 2020
Full-time
- Edited marketing materials, including website content, for accuracy and consistency.
- Utilized Salesforce CRM system to manage communication with 100+ inquiries and applicants.
- Achieved 120% semesterly goals by rendering admission decisions and providing comprehensive student advising.
- Organized and attended corporate outreach events, college fairs, and educational fairs to promote the institution.
Art Editor – Rathalla Review
Rosemont College
Jan 2019 – May 2019
Part-time
- Achieved a 270% increase in curated art for the magazine, enhancing visual appeal.
- Collaborated with the editorial team to select and showcase exceptional artwork.
Website and Social Media Coordinator
Tree House Books
Sept 2018 – Sept 2019
Part-time
- Managed the company website on Squarespace, leading to a more engaging user experience.
- Designed flyers, posters, media kits, and infographics, resulting in a 300% increase in Instagram content interactions.
Publicist Intern
Lanternfish Press
Jun 2018 – Aug 2018
Internship
- Conducted research on comparative titles and potential reviewers for marketing purposes.
- Evaluated manuscripts from Submittable, providing valuable feedback for publishing decisions.
EDUCATION
MA in Publishing
Editorial Concentration
Rosemont College
Sept 2017 – Sept 2019
Bachelor’s in Business Administration
Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, India
July 2013 – Dec 2016
CERTIFICATES
CS50 – Computer Science
Harvard University, EdX
Feb 2021
Graphic Design Masterclass
uDemy
Apr 2020
SOFTWARE
- Adobe Creative Suite: InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator
- Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams
- G Suite: Google Docs, Sheets, Forms, Slides
- Asana
- WordPress
- SquareSpace
- Salesforce
- Slack
- Zoom
skills
- AP, APA, MLA, CMS Writing Style Proficiency
- Digital Marketing
- Graphic Design
- SEO and SMO
- Developmental Editing, Proofreading, Copy-Editing
- Manuscript Evaluation
- Verbal and Written Communication
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