Resume

EXPERIENCE
Content Editor, Nelson Staffing for Google; Mountain View, CA — October 2021-Present

As a member of the Google Books team, I curate media and user stories and share them in support of our brand narrative. I advise the Google Books team on best practices for promoting the value of digitizing all the world's books and illuminating the vast expanse of human knowledge that would otherwise be difficult, if not impossible to access. 

Writer/Director, Ntropic for Apple; Sunnyvale, CA — Sept 2017-September 2021 

As a member of Technical Production Services at Apple Marcom, I wrote, edited and directed the production of audio description. Audio description is an accessibility feature that provides narration of visual elements in videos, within the natural pauses of any associated audio. In 2019 I tackled the challenge of providing live audio descriptions for events at Steve Jobs’ Theater. Live descriptions require intense research and preparation as well as on the spot voice over work. I trained co-workers in AD best practices and techniques, and I regularly acted as an accessibility consultant for departments throughout Apple. 

Marketing Consultant; Belmont, CA — 2017

I collaborated on a website upgrade for a San Francisco-based cloud computing company. Using Pixlr, HTML and Wordpress, I maximized team momentum through research and quick turnaround of crucial projects. 

Sr Public Information Officer, UCOP; Oakland, CA — 2006-2009

At the University of California Office of the President, I designed and implemented communication plans to engage an audience of over 200,000 faculty, staff, and retirees. Acting as a spokesperson for the UC system, I managed public relations during contentious labor negotiations and strikes. I was interviewed by Michael Krasny on KQED Forum, and appeared on a number of Bay Area news programs.

Marcom Specialist, Good Vibrations; San Francisco, CA — 2005-2006

At Good Vibrations, I managed retail promotions, including: budget, collateral design and copywriting. I also actively participated in the management of the company, which was a worker-owned co-operative. Energized by the unique company structure, I engaged with customers at community outreach events and shared insights with company executives in order to inform marketing and merchandising practices. I worked closely with the company’s wholesale division to plan and manage trade shows. In 2006, I travelled to Boston, where I helped to open the company's first East Coast retail outpost. 

Audio Describer, WGBH Educational Foundation; Boston, MA — 2001-2003

At WGBH, I wrote audio description scripts for Digital Video Services. In 2002, during a period in which the departmental budget was cut, I was able to use efficiencies I developed in scriptwriting to make up for budget shortfalls and helped the team maintain staffing levels. 

EDUCATION

Dartmouth College; Hanover, NH — 2000

Bachelor of Arts with Honors in English