It’s a bad idea to run with scissors, but it’s more or less what a writer does whenever she edits her work. Oh, sure, she may have her red pens. Blood may spill across the page. What’s the intent of it? It surely isn’t to watch a river of red unfurl. (Okay, maybe it sometimes is. Editing can be viciously enjoyable.)
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Tenacity5 Media
Tenacity5 Media employed me for two years, although I worked with founder Geoff Livingston for three. We made brands remarkable through strategy, content writing and editing, and visual content. Our clients covered the spectrum, from B2B to B2C, and from B2C to nonprofit. It was a great ride, and I will always be grateful for the time spent there.
Pearson
Pearson was a one-off project, but it was an illuminating one. I learned a lot about how Americans view higher education, employment, and career-preparedness. My specific role was editing. I reviewed infographic copy and thought leadership articles.
Cision
Cision is a global PR firm providing PR software, marketing, and media relations software and services. I work with them to provide content for customers: white papers, tip sheets, blog posts, et cetera. It’s great fun. I’m always learning some new tidbit and coming up with fun ways to talk about subjects like copyright compliance and influencer marketing.
Give Local America
Give Local America is a giving movement (and day) initiated by Kimbia, an online giving platform. I worked with the organization as a brand journalist and interviewed nonprofits that participated in the annual giving day. I also sidelined as a brand strategist, offering feedback on plans developed by Geoff Livingston. It was fun work. I enjoyed “traveling” around the U.S. and hearing about the remarkable work that nonprofits were doing in their community to make a difference.
SocialRadar
SocialRadar, now known as LocationKit, takes the nervousness out of networking. Its networking app lets you find people in your vicinity and pull their public information so that you can start a conversation without fumbling over the words. I worked with Geoff Livingston to create an eBook about the power of networking and how it’s changed in the digital age.