In my own words
— WilliamTalented writer and copywriter leveraging market-savvy acumen in business or consumer trends monitoring and analysis to create new or re-define existing brand strategies.
Expert project manager adept at collaborating and coordinating efforts to consistently produce marketing and advertising collateral that drives awareness and profitability. A proficient amount of experience within the areas of editorial, public relations, creative writing, fine arts, cultural trends and copywriting.
Trajectory
Oct 2020 — Now
Eccommerce · La Jolla Group
Trouble shooting,Customer focus
Proficient, In Zendesk, Shopify, Excel, Full Circle, Loop returns. Signifyd, Microsoft teams, Lectra Fashion PLM
Communication, technical support, Knowledge of product and service.
May 2020 — Oct 2020
Freelance writer and editor · International Code Council
Writer/ and Editor for the International Code Councils Building & Safety Journal.
Conducted and wrote Interviews with employees in and around building safety and, building code officials.
Aug 2017 — Nov 2018
Writer Editor/Intern · Juxtapoz Art Magazine/Thrasher skateboard magazine
Transcribed print and online articles. Wrote and edited press releases editing and rewriting/print & online.
Assisted with submissions from artist for print & potential online content.
Sep 2016 — May 2017
Associate Music Editor · Gross Magazine
Associate music editor, copy editor for print, online and all social media outlets.
Composed, revised and proofread all stories and articles prior to distribution
Nov 2015 — May 2016
Merchandising & Sales · Nice Collective
Online Sales Director
Developed Planogram
Merchandised & maintained that all units were properly stocked.
Sales Reporting, maintained customer relationships both online and in store.
Jun 2013 — Jul 2015
Managing Editor · Soma Magazine
Wrote, edited and produced stories for multiple platforms within SOMA.
Arranged and Conducted interviews with multiple artists and musicians, headed advertising & sales
Managed writers, remote freelancers, designers, media specialist and production staff.
Maintained accurate client records to ensure account continuity.
Activity
Education history
UCSC Silicon Valley Extension
Certificate | 2022 - 2022
San Francisco State University
BA in Journalism/Marketing | 2015 - 2018
