Summary

Copywriter, content writer, editor and proofreader with a rare combination of commercial and academic writing experience. With a proven track record of making complex ideas accessible for retail brands, professional clients, and academic environments alike, I deliver clean, precise, audience-aware content that reflects the brands and businesses behind it. Skilled in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint), Storyline 360, Canvas LMS; stellar research, writing, editing and proofreading skills.

Professional Experience

Writing Consultant - Contract, Cantellus Group
Cantellus Group is a boutique firm advising clients on the strategy, oversight and governance of AI and other frontier technologies.

  • Review, fact-check, edit and proofread reports and proposals.

  • Streamline web copy and social media content to reflect brand identity.

  • Maintain company style guide, ensuring consistency across all communications.

Lecturer Faculty, San Francisco State University, College of Liberal and Creative Arts

  • Facilitate interdisciplinary inquiry into history and culture through the lens of art.

  • Craft structured learning experiences, applying curriculum design expertise to balance clear objectives with engaging and accessible course materials.

  • Create, edit and proofread more than a dozen course readers (100-300 pages each)

  • Specialize in Shakespeare studies, 20th-century war history, San Francisco Bay Area history and culture, and existential philosophy.

Lead Copywriter and Content Editor - Contract, Lolli and Pops

  • Led copywriting efforts during company rebranding, crafting a cohesive brand voice and mission statement.

  • Developed engaging content across platforms.

Lead Copywriter and Content Editor - Contract, Z Gallerie

  • Created original product descriptions that aligned with the company’s voice and stylistic standards during rebranding.

Competitive Analyst and Copywriter - Contract, Seven Design

  • Conducted comprehensive research and competitive analysis for Visa B2B Payments and Analytics platforms.

Content Editor - Contract, The Pattern

  • Edited 2500+ segments of content for mobile app

Skills

  • Editing and Proofreading Experience: Experience in copywriting, proofreading, and technical editing across industries including retail, academia, technology and management, journalism and publishing.

  • Exceptional Written and Grammatical Command: Command of grammar, punctuation and overall writing quality with a strong attention to detail.

  • Familiarity with Style Guides: Proficient in AP, MLA and Chicago style, ensuring content adheres to established standards. Hands on experience creating unique brand guidelines.

  • Content Strategy and Development: Skilled at transforming complex ideas into clear and compelling narratives, enhancing client voice and brand identity.

  • AI Integration: Experience leveraging AI tools to streamline workflows and optimize content production while maintaining human oversight.

  • Research and Analytical Skills: Expertise in conducting in-depth research, fact-checking and competitive analysis to support content accuracy and relevance.

  • Audience Adaptability: Adept at crafting content for diverse audiences, particularly in U.S. and EU markets.

Certifications

Generative AI Power Prompter and Content Designer (2026)

AI Strategy and Governance (2026)
University of Pennsylvania

Prompt Engineering for Generative AI (2025)

AI Literacy Education Program (2025)
Center for Equity and Excellence in Teaching and Learning                 

Artificial Intelligence Explorations for Educators (2024)
International Society for Technology in Education

Teaching the Impact of the Gold Rush on Native Americans of CA: A Source Investigation (2024)
Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian

Data Informed Teaching and Learning: Certified CEETL Equity Fellow (2024)
Center for Equity and Excellence in Teaching and Learning

Excellence in Online Pedagogies (2024)
Center for Equity and Excellence in Teaching and Learning

Equity-Minded Pedagogy CoP (2024)
Center for Equity and Excellence in Teaching and Learning

Courses Taught

Hum 130: Major Works: Literature and art inspired by WWI and the lost generation

Hum 220: Values and Culture: Existentialism across cultures

Hum 225: Values in American Life: 20th - 21st C perspectives on the concept of the "American Dream"

Hum 340: Bay Area Culture: Cultural shifts in the Bay Area from the Gold Rush to today

Hum 376: San Francisco: The risk-taking spirit of San Francisco, from its founding to today

Hum 425: Thought and Image: Seeing history through superheroes, political cartoons and propaganda

LS 200: Self, Place and Knowing: Mapping San Francisco history and culture through murals

LS 402: Human Rights Education Today: Human Rights Education for teachers and community

Education

The Shakespeare Institute, University of Birmingham, UK
Post-graduate studies in Shakespeare Studies

San Francisco State University
Master of Arts, English Literature
Bachelor of Arts, English Literature, with Honors

Affiliations and Awards

Editorial Freelancers Association
San Francisco School Volunteers
Shakespeare Association of America
Shakespeare Institute Alumni Association
SF State University Alumni Association
Golden Key Honor Society
Equity Fellow (CEETL)