EXPERIENCE DPA International (Deutsche Presse-Agentur GmbH, the German Press Agency) Editor, English Service (2016-2017) – Sydney Ran the international news wire as slot editor during early morning and late afternoon shifts, overseeing content, cadence, timing and mix.
Google, Inc. Global commercialization lead – AdMob (2014-2016) – Sydney | San Francisco Grew revenue by partnering with the product and sales teams on creating tools to help developers monetize their apps.
Display media lead – Travel (2013) – San Francisco Grew the U.S. travel display business by partnering with product and sales teams.
Senior account manager – Travel (2012-2013) – San Francisco Grew the U.S. travel business by managing online ad buys across search, display, mobile and video.
Display network specialist – CPG, Travel (2010-2011) – San Francisco Served as the go-to Google Display Network product expert for the U.S. consumer packaged goods and travel industry sales teams.
Optimization specialist, AdWords – Entertainment, Technology (2007-2010) – Mountain View Managed cross-office partnerships to create integrated marketing plans, analysis and optimizations for clients’ search, display and mobile campaigns. 20% PROJECTS
Hearst Corp.
FREELANCE WRITING and EDITING Contributed to or interned with:
———- EDUCATION Northwestern University, Medill School of Journalism M.S., B.S. in Journalism, awarded jointly, 2004 Pennsylvania Governor’s School for the Arts, Fiction Program Mercyhurst College – Erie, Pa. – 1999 ———- AWARDS Google Spot Bonuses Recognized by leaders for:
Google Impact Award Recognized by senior leaders for strategic work on a cross-functional, analytical team on network safety. (2010) Google Peer Bonuses Received 48 awards from peers for global sales leadership, storytelling, executive client presentations and 20% projects. (2007-2016) Texas Press Association First place, Division Two Dailies, Better Newspaper Contest – for “Victimized vs. Romanticized,” on society’s perception of sex with a minor. The Beaumont Enterprise (2006) Hearst Honors Third place, for “Learning Curve,” package of stories centered on adults living with developmental disabilities. The Beaumont Enterprise (2005) Oakland City Council Local Hero Award For time and energy contributing to our neighborhood. (2014) SKILLS Software/Apps
Online Publishing
Journalism
Embedded Training Two-day crash course on first aid, duck-and-cover techniques and weapons identification. Languages French (conversational) EXTRACURRICULARS Volunteer Work Lee Boulevard Heights Citizens Association — Communications director. In charge of keeping and making notes available to members; developing email newsletter. (2019-present) Allendale Park Community Council — Vice chairperson, 2014. Coordinated neighborhood beautification projects. (2014-2015) Hack the Hood — Canvassed neighborhood for business leads for youth- and tech-focused nonprofit; organized showcase and mixer event at Google. (2014-2015) Creative Writing Classes in memoir at The Grotto in San Francisco; participation in annual National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). (2014-2015) |