Creativity at Work

Writer/Senior Editor
Neiman Marcus (1/2002 to 10/2010)Wrote, edited, and proofed copy for Neiman Marcus and Horchow catalogs, special projects, e-mails and websites. Conceptualized seasonal trends and strategies.Trained and managed a writer, a copy editor and seasonal freelancers.Created video content for Neiman Marcus Direct, Horchow.com and The Show Room at Neiman Marcus stores.

Advertising Coordinator
Linked Benefits (1998 to 2001)Wrote copy and designed print ads for insurance service firm.Developed corporate identity for subsidiary company, SovereignWest.

Copywriter
Sold-On-Hold Communications (1997)Wrote telephone-on-hold messages. Enough said.

The Early Years
Drake University (1995 to 1997)B.A. in Journalism & Mass CommunicationMajor in AdvertisingDean’s List, Cum Laude

Brownie PointsPC and MAC proficient Quark (Xpress), Adobe (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Premiere), Microsoft (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)Graphic designAward-winning independent filmmakerFluent in Mandarin

References available upon request