About
Background in journalism coupled with nearly a decade of cross-functional marketing experience spanning finance, real estate, hospitality, tech, and luxury spaces. BRANDS Goldman Sachs, World of Hyatt, BMW, Asset Living, Moet & Chandon, PricewaterhouseCoopers, YouTube, Novartis, One & Only Resorts, and more. SPECIALTIES Content Development, Copywriting, Social Media, Executive Comms, Editorial Writing, Community Management, Digital Marketing, SEO, Crisis Management, Analytics, and PR. AWARDS - Shorty Award Finalist | Branded Content: Drones Reporting For Work - Shorty Award Finalist | Social Good Campaign: #MakeSmallBig - Pierce Walmsley IV & Elizabeth Walmsley Merit Scholarship
Skills
Experience
- Owner, Marketing Consultancy · ZAFF, LLC07-01-2020
- Digital Content Strategy - Corporate Communications - Editorial Writing - Brand Marketing - Executive Comms - Copywriting - Social Media Management - SEO - Public Relations - Data & Analytics - Community Management
- Digital Marketing · Asset Living02-01-2021
Responsible for developing and implementing digital marketing strategies to enhance brand presence and engagement.
- Sr. Copywriter + Strategist · Forsman & Bodenfors New York02-01-2018 – 06-01-2020
Worked with clients such as Goldman Sachs, YouTube, and World of Hyatt to create compelling copy and strategic marketing initiatives.
- Copywriter + Strategist · ATTENTION GLOBAL02-01-2016 – 02-01-2018
Collaborated with clients including Goldman Sachs, BMW North America, Moet & Chandon, and Novartis to develop strategic copy and marketing content.
- Freelance Writer, Culture · The Absorbe12-01-2015 – 02-01-2016
Contributed cultural articles and content as a freelance writer.
Education
- University of VirginiaBachelor of Science (B.S.), Commerce
- EsadeBachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Exchange Program
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