Jellyvision — UX Writer
Chicago | Sept 2022 - Present
Wrote instructional UX copy for new flagship product, ALEX Medicare, an interactive app that explains Medicare.
Scripted video lessons, audio guidance, educational interactions, microcopy, and supplemental resources.
Collaborated with UX/UI designers in an agile work style to analyze training needs and refine instructional design.
Created scripting template and helped set style standards for all Medicare products.
Directed and led recording sessions with audio talent.

Superwords Creative Agency — Senior Writer
Los Angeles | Dec 2020 - Sept 2022
Wrote financial education videos, instructional scripts, marketing content, commercials, and radio ads.
Conducted research on specialized topics and worked with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to develop content.
Clients include Investopedia, The Spruce, Bit Bash, and AllVoices.

Contend Agency — Freelance Copywriter
Los Angeles | Sept 2021 - Oct 2021
Wrote sizzle reels, promos, explainers, and website copy.
Clients included Microsoft and Meta.

Amaze VR — Freelance Writer/Director
Los Angeles | Sept 2018 - Aug 2020
Scripted and directed interactive features for the #1 app on the Oculus Store.
Supervised production, auditions, location scouts, and shoots.
Oversaw promotional strategy and drafted copy for new releases.

Trap Street — Freelance Copywriter
Los Angeles | Sept 2018 - June 2020
Scripted website/social media copy, product descriptions, and commercials.
Clients included Beer Nuts, Fresh N Lean, and American Crew.

NogginLabs, Inc. — Writer/Producer
Chicago | May 2014 - Oct 2017
Wrote scripts/copy for interactive e-learning and web-based training.
Collaborated on UX and instructional design of learning experiences.
Coordinated cross-functional design and programming teams to steer course look and function.
Clients included Revlon, MillerCoors, and Hilton.

The Onion — Contributing Writer for Online News Network
National | June 2007 - Nov 2014
Wrote news-based segments, headline jokes, and recurring characters.
Punched up headline jokes from other writers.
Contributed to Peabody Award-winning season.

The Sarah Silverman Program — Intern/Producer’s PA
Los Angeles | Summer 2009
Covered Executive Producer Assistant’s desk as needed.

Education
Northwestern University — MFA in Writing for the Screen + Stage
The University of Iowa — BA English with Honors; Fiction Writers’ Workshop