
Biography
For years I have dabbled as a self-taught makeup artist, focusing on realistic special FX. I recently decided to invest in more formal art education and began taking classes at Gnomon in Hollywood.
Prior to Gnomon, my professional writing career has spanned nearly 20 years, and in that time I have delivered impeccable copy for everything from product descriptions, major events, keynotes, commencement speeches, webcast scripts, employee communications, press releases, executive quotes, newsletters, infographics, company blogs, and more.
I began writing for UPS while attending Oglethorpe University in Atlanta, GA, and eventually relocated to Los Angeles where I joined Warner Bros.' Marketing & Communications team for about 10 years. In 2014, I made a big career change when I accepted an opportunity with SpaceX, where I spent an extraordinary six years writing for a wide variety of topics and audiences.
I'm also a drummer, having played in two rock bands!
Skills
Roles
- Mastery
- Basic
- Basic
- Basic
Technical Skills
- Basic
Software
- Advanced
Work Experience
2021 – Present day
Owner
Free Radical (Los Angeles, CA)
Currently a freelance writer working for my own company. I decided to become a freelancer to allow flexibility to attend school.
2019 – 2021
Senior Manager, Executive Communications
Walt Disney Imagineering (Glendale, California )
As a senior member of Walt Disney Imagineering's Communications team, I led external and internal communications for the executive leadership team, which included two presidents.
2014 – 2019
Senior Manager, Communications
SpaceX (Hawthorne, California)
I built and oversaw SpaceX's internal communications team and also supported external communications and media relations.
Education
1999 – 2003
Bachelor of Arts
Oglethorpe University
Communications
I earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Oglethorpe University in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
