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Freelance editor and writer, but a full-time storyteller. Here are some prized clips that illustrate the depth of my work.
selected editing work:
2024-2025 for wordbrew
Ongoing editing work for a variety of clients. Highlighted below are Harness Wealth, Heroes of Digital, and Superlegal.
Harness Wealth
I provide copyediting, proofreading, and factchecking for Harness Wealth, a tax platform designed to connect individuals with specialty financial advisors and highlight tools to help them manage their wealth.
Alongside the writer and SEO team, we continue to revamp existing content and develop informative posts for high net-worth individuals. So far, we’ve created posts that focus on tax changes for 2025, tax-loss harvesting, alternative investments, and more.
February 5, 2025: A Guide to the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE)
February 4, 2025: Alternative Investments Explained: What Are They, And How Are They Taxed?
January 29, 2025: The Ultimate Guide to Tax-Loss Harvesting
January 10, 2025: Mega Backdoor Roths: A How-to Guide
Heroes of Digital
With Heroes of Digital, I focus on retaining a more vibrant tone of voice that matches the client’s brand guidelines. Together with the writer, we help the Singapore-based company stay on top of SEO and digital marketing trends that will benefit their client base.
7 SEO trends for 2025 you cannot ignore
7 Questions to Ask SEO Agencies Before Working with Them
Superlegal
As the primary editor, I adhere to strict brand voice guidelines and provide continuous feedback for writers when creating content for this client. They provide a host of legal AI tools that help with compliance, contract review, and more. When editing for Superlegal, my primary focus is to help them maintain a personable, singular tone of voice that lends authenticity and experience regarding their tech offerings.
February 3, 2025: The Requirements And Applications You Need To Know For Subcontractor Licenses
February 3, 2025: Why You Should Pursue CPD and Continue Your Education in Construction
December 19, 2024: Understanding and Resolving Construction Disputes
November 21, 2024: Mastering Contract Terms — A Breakdown of Types, Examples, and Uses
2023-2022 for openview partners
Here are some blog posts I thoroughly enjoyed editing alongside OV staff and guest authors.
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April 23, 2023: Building For The End User with HubSpot’s Chris “Millsy” Miller, byline: Casey Renner
March 23, 2023: It’s Not Your Sales Leader, It’s You: How to Strike Balance in the Founder-Sales Leader Relationship, byline: Amy Volas
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November 8, 2022: The 2022 OpenView SaaS Benchmarks Report
For this report, I provided line editing, copy editing, and minor design editing for venture capital firm OpenView Partners. I reviewed and edited the slide deck, landing page, and announcement blog post in the lead-up to the publication date. Oh, and the follow-up post as well.
TL;DR - lots of "v3_KPRedits.ppt,” adding up numbers, late night Slack messages, leaving comments in PowerPoint, discussing highlighted metrics of value to founders, and quick edits in WordPress. It was fun to work with the Growth team and the Marketing team to put this one together and I feel proud that I was able to contribute to the 2022 version.
Other posts from 2022 that I edited (and enjoyed):
December 1, 2022: A Founder’s Guide to Hiring a CMO, byline: Harsh Jawharkar
October 22, 2022: SaaS Contribution Margin: Discovering Where Your Money Maker Lies, byline: TJ Thinakaran
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modular building institute: Mākhers Studio: Tackling Workforce Housing, Local Job Creation, and Sustainable Living—One Container at a Time
Published January 3, 2025
Shipping containers have been a part of modular construction for years, but one Atlanta native is truly redefining what it means to live sustainably. For this piece, I interviewed Wanona Satcher, CEO and founder of Mākhers Studio, about her experience creating a design company and manufacturing firm focused on creating sustainable housing and community spaces using containers and low-impact materials for resilient structures.
modular building institute: One Answer from AI Can Provide Innumerable Opportunities, Says Stack Modular’s Jim Dunn
Published October 30, 2024
AI has helped create efficiencies in loads of industries thanks to an overwhelming amount of available knowledge online. But in the modular world, AI as a tool is still lacking finesse and function. Jim Dunn of Stack Modular talked me through the creation of the AI Stack Modular Engine and how he hopes to use AI in the pre-construction phase of modular building to simplify decision-making for stakeholders across different stages.
modular building institute: Revisiting Yellowstone Canyon Village—a Groundbreaking Modular Construction Feat—Ten Years On
Published August 28, 2024
In one of the most remote corners of the famed Yellowstone National Park, Canyon Village stands as a modern feat of modular construction thanks to its unique design. For this piece, I interviewed the designers and the operators of Canyon Village to understand how the new structures were installed and created to withstand some of the intense climatic conditions in the remote corners of this national park.
corval: empowering Biopharma Innovation with Corval's Strategic Planning Platform, Part 1 and part 2
Published May 2024
Ghostwriting for Wordbrew: Using Corval’s step-by-step videos explaining their SaaS platform solution, I put together two blogs that showcase the value of the platform. In particular, I helped to explain how this project management tool was designed to help labs undergoing clinical trials and how to relay important status updates to relevant stakeholders while retaining the brand voice and mission.
modular building institute: CES Group’s Stuart Cameron Will Convince You the Moon Is Achievable with Modularized MEP
Published February 16, 2024
MEP, which stands for Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing, is a crucial part of any construction project—residential, commercial, or anything else. Stuart Cameron, a director at CES Group, tells me about how modularized assemblies for MEP helps owners save money when incorporating it from the beginning of any design plan. At its core, modularized MEP shares the same values as all other types of modular construction across the board: safety, repetition, and efficiency.
brookline.news: Amid a statewide migrant shelter crisis, one family in need finds a temporary home in Brookline
Published February 7, 2024
Article: The increasing numbers of migrants entering the United States has put a strain on state governments as they seek to find shelter, work, and a future for these new families. One such family from Haiti shared their story of travel between Chile, Haiti, the U.S.-Mexico border, and landing at the home of a Brookline resident. I interviewed them alongside editor Sam Mintz, for Brookline.News. I conducted the interview in Spanish, provided translation, and helped to write the article.
Current & Previous Client work
OpenView Partners
Editorial Calendar Manager
As an editorial calendar manager, I’ve collaborated on, edited, and rewritten over 130 content pieces in a year and a half at OpenView. The biweekly (2x/week) publication schedule required constant project management through Asana and communication over Slack with the Growth and Marketing teams.
I tailored my edits for each writer, providing feedback to freelance writers, OpenView operating partners, startup CEOs, C-suite leaders, and VC limited partners. I also edited three reports between May 2022 to 2023, with my heaviest input and marketing support for the 2022 SaaS Benchmarks report.
I also took over SEO duties in August of 2022 to increase not only page views, but generating leads and page rankings. Additionally, from August to December 2022, I ran the blog strategy and editorial calendar for OpenView during a staff member’s maternity leave.
randori, an IBM company
freelance copywriter
I wrote some brief webinar recaps to attract viewers interested in updating their attack surfaces and security overhauls as part of the company’s marketing outreach.
Cake
lead editor
I provided editing and calendar management support to the lead content marketing manager at Cake, the death-and-dying startup focused on helping people at the end of life. I managed five to seven writers from the end of 2019 to April 2022, helping to usher in new verticals as the startup expanded its product offerings.
I fact-checked, edited, and provided writer guidance for over 250 blog pieces. The project management portion was largely conducted over Trello, as I helped to maintain and run the board as the content strategy grew. I collaborated and updated the brand style guide and refreshed pieces and content briefs to increase page rankings.
Wordbrew
freelance editor & writer - ongoing
As of March 2024, I continue to extensive editing for a variety of Wordbrew clients in the finance, tech, and SaaS spaces. I also contribute as a writer, developing marketing sales copy, tone of voice guides, social media posts, email campaigns, and more for companies looking to revamp their SEO strategies and increase conversions.
modular building institute
freelance writer - ongoing
I continue to write magazine features and conduct interviews for the international modular construction nonprofit. Since January 2023, I have interviewed retiring superstars that collaborated on international compliance standards for government building practices and CEOs keen to revolutionize modular design. I keep my reporting skills fresh and content writing sharp as I learn more about the ins and outs of modular construction.
In 2024, I expanded my work in the modular niche to include pieces about sustainable building in remote places like Yellowstone Park, the inclusion of AI in the modular business, and container modular construction.
guaranteed
content marketing consultant
I provided brief support from April 2022 to August 2022 for the hospice startup Guaranteed. My mission for the seed stage company included creating a content library, finding freelance writers, developing content briefs and test some blog pieces as they were preparing to launch. I also helped them expand on their social media strategy on TikTok, Twitter, and Instagram while supporting their lifecycle marketing.
aged, robust words:
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Published December 27, 2023
Article: Carel van Duuren, the owner of Netherlands-based True Modular Building, shares his vision for creating a truly sustainable future through the creation of an entirely new modular system for building affordable housing. In creating a catalog of easy-to-manufacture parts composed of a variety of materials, he hopes to upend the stagnant aura and inject much needed energy into the construction industry to push for a more innovative space for designers, manufacturers, and building owners alike.
Modular Building Institute: Fullstack Modular’s Bicoastal Moves Are Making Waves
Published October 31, 2023
Article: CEO of FullStack Modular Roger Krulak talks about the company’s first sustainable hotel project and how FSM is settling into its new headquarters in Connecticut.
Modular Building Institute: Inside The Inspection Process With PFS TECO’s Bob Gorleski
Published June 29, 2023
Article: The inspection process is crucial to any construction project, but infinitely more so in the modular construction world. In my interview with VP of the Manufactured Structures Division, I delve into the nuts and bolts of how PFS TECO enables its staff to not only help companies meet state requirements but also evolving global standards for the modular industry. As a third-party inspection firm, PFS TECO is in a unique space to reinforce inspection procedures while also pushing for efficiency and quality.
Published June 28, 2023
Article: Canadian construction company and design firm BECC Modular infuses sustainability in every inch of its projects. CEO Ali Ozden wants to make sure that every design that comes through BECC Modular’s doors is capable to withstand the future both economically and environmentally. He talks about the need for a modular industrialized "library” of parts, decreasing build time, and knowing when to listen to your peers.
Published March 3, 2023
Article: iQ Module, a Polish-based modular design firm, has made a name for itself in the modular construction space by committing to digital blueprints and 3D modeling tools to expand their reach globally. In the wake of COVID-19, they pivoted to sharable tech in order to make their plans easier to understand no matter where a project would ultimately land.
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Cake: Welcome to the grief club by Janine Kwoh: Book Review
Published July 20, 2022
Book review: For those who are engaged with grief in some form, it can feel like less of a process and more like a state of being. Illustrator and writer Janine Kwoh took her own experience with the loss of a loved one and expanded upon her feelings and learnings to create an all-inclusive book that provides compassion and guidance for those managing grief. The book is a hybrid, full of fun illustrations while also employing frank, sobering words about the ups and downs of dealing with death.
massventures: 2021 start winners reshape the present and future of life sciences
Published August 3, 2021
Ghost Writing: In 2021, MassVentures awarded $3 million to 18 companies of various sizes to help them achieve their goals in the life science industry. With the START program, startups focused on Small Business Innovation and Small Business Technology Transfer research (SBIR/STTR) are better positioned to provide businesses and jobs in Massachusetts. Highlighted in this piece are three of the 18 companies and their life-changing focuses, such as cell therapy treatment and mobile caregiving software.
Commonwealth Magazine: Deep Tech: The next frontier of the Mass. innovation ecosystem
Published April 30, 2021
Ghost Writing: Deep tech is an emerging descriptor in the venture capitalist space that explains the innovations behind new startups working on machine learning, biotechnology, robotics, and more. In the state of Massachusetts, there are many deep tech companies in need of visionary, “patient capital” to compete on a global scale—which is where MassVentures steps in. This piece explains how VCs can help these firms transform ideas into jobs and contribute to a vibrant economy.
Cake: Changing the Way We Mourn with Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Published June 19, 2020
Article: COVID-19 pushed people to be creative when connecting with others. Online funerals became a necessary option due to the social distancing regulations across each state, but some were still unable to make that happen. When all else failed, some video game players decided to go completely digital to mourn their loved ones in Animal Crossing: New Horizons.
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Al jazeera america: progressive gamers, developers seek to eradicate stereotypes from industry
Published December 19, 2014
Article: Game makers and players are growing up, and as the industry rushes to expand, they are hungering for diverse storylines that reflect the world around them. For some, the idea of playing as a princess breaking out of a castle is more appealing than saving a princess in a castle. Increasingly, gamers are vocalizing their desire to see minorities represented and not couched in stereotypes and female characters that are more than just eye candy.
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Published August 15, 2018
Press Release: A new analysis of nearly 500 of the largest companies on the Forbes Global 2000 list finds that most companies are using comparable and industry-wide disclosure frameworks for reporting sustainability risks and opportunities. However, the analysis finds that only a small percentage of companies disclose the business relevance of these risks and opportunities, and only a handful provide third party assurance on these disclosures.
Published December 18, 2018
Ghost Writing: Written and edited on behalf of Ceres manager Jim Coburn, this piece focuses on the reasons why companies need to be more proactive on human rights, the role that investors have to play in stemming these abuses, and the potential damage to company and investor reputations.
al jazeera america: Microsoft bought ‘Minecraft’ in a bid for the mobile market, analysts say
Published September 16, 2014
Newspaper clips: 2006-2016
My work at The Tokyo Shimbun, The Chunichi Shimbun, and The Record of North Jersey
