Experience

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  The new yorker

  Jan 2010 - May 2010

  Photo department intern

  • Assisted with all office duties and the needs of the magazine's staff photo editors• Handled shipping/receiving of portfolios and personal mail for editors, carried out correspondence with agencies and photographers• Met with photographers, managed image database• Scanned documents and original photographs for upcoming issues as well as work on digital images in Photoshop as needed• Assisted in picture research where necessary (archives, libraries, online sources, private collections), managed and organized extensive photobook library• Maintained relationships with stock photo agencies• Proofread, edited, and evaluated final captions to verify content aligned with established guidelines Show less

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  Hearst

  Jan 2010 - Jul 2013

  Associate editor + photo editor

  • Assisted in creation of "of the day" content (blogs/articles) and other 'flipbooks' on our homepage, maintained carousels, swapped out relevant content as pertaining to the season/day• Managed Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram accounts for delish.com• Managed and edited work from our bloggers and interns• Created and wrote original content for the site, researched topics, pitched articles• Researched, selected, edited, and post-processed accompanying photographs• Collaborated with other HEARST brands on various content/slideshows womansday.com) Show less

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  Paper journal

  Jan 2013 - Dec 2015

  Contributing photo editor + writer
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  Feature shoot

  Jan 2013 - Aug 2015

  Contributing photo editor + writer
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  Mtv

  Jul 2013 - Jul 2014

  Jr. writer, on-air promos

  • Assisted Creative Director, Head of Production, and Executive Vice President of On-Air Promos with on-air spots for tent pole events such as the Video Music and Movie Awards• Project assisted on MTV cross-departmental Pro-Social 2013-2014 initiative, created Tumblr for "Look Different" campaign, part of original team tasked with shaping the tone and aim of campaign• Conceived, edited, wrote, pitched content pieces and commercial spots for new shows premiering on MTV with On-Air writing team, strategy Show less

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  The fulbright program

  Jul 2014 - Jun 2015

  Fulbright research fellow, history department, university of cartagena

  -Fulbright Research Grantee in Cartagena, Colombia Research working via interviews and photographs with victims of internal displacement in Cartagena and surrounding area-High level of professionalism using photojournalism to report on an issue, worked independently in the field, met and collaborated with women dealing with highly sensitive material in Spanish-Worked to improve collective knowledge of single mothers affected by war-Compiled data in reports and other documents using fieldwork, portraits, and community work Show less

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  Catchlight.io

  Oct 2015 - Oct 2017

  Photo producer and communications director

  • Photography nonprofit aiming to amplify social justice issues through fellowship program • Managed website, website overhaul, and social media feeds, liaised between PR team, Fellows, board members, and editorial contacts (museums, magazines, local and international press)• Photo research for social platforms and websites, sourced images for all organization announcements• Produced a traveling exhibition and its accompanying catalog, series of live and program of events• Created layout for exhibition space, copyedited bios and captions for artist images in situ and in catalog• Developed and managed fellowship program in its inaugural year• Managed external newsletters, online content, wrote and edited photographer interviews • Designed print collateral materials and coordinated branding across multiple communications channels• Produced a traveling exhibition and its accompanying catalog, series of live and program of events• Established and maintained productive, professional working relationships in coordination with The Pulitzer Center, The Marshall Project, and REVEAL (The Center for Investigative Reporting) Show less

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  Scarlet macaw trips

  Feb 2017 - Oct 2019

  Photo and communications director

  • Company specializing in client-customized tours in Colombia, founded on concept of social awareness travel• Developed detailed production timeline and drove strategy for seasonal events and group trips in tandem with communications plan that included outreach, announcements and mailers, and social media marketing• Managed budgets for events, tracked expenses, negotiated prices with vendors, and managed incoming payments from clients• Curated events in accordance with a theme and to match expertise of trip leaders, coordinated with relevant vendors on-site to complement needs of particular event/group• Found local vendors in Colombia that would directly benefit from tourism as part of a cross-cultural experience that sought to dismantle stereotypes about Colombia for travelers via direct contact and conversation • Managed website management, blogging, photo copy for site and social platforms, and wrote copy for invitations, newsletters, social media, publicity, and announcements Show less

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  Viacomcbs

  Jan 2020 - Jul 2021

  Copywriter

  • Write daily copy for existing and new shows across Viacom’s various platforms including television, website, events, and special projects• Review content and compose fun, catchy, and informative copy • Collaborate with copyeditors and creative team• Maintain and fortify the brand's voice• Support the ViacomCBS LATINX employee resource group ("Somos") with digital communications to develop Latinx community with online and in-person events and contribute to overall efforts of the Office of Global Inclusion Show less

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  Verywell

  Jan 2021 - Mar 2022

  Visual editor
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  Dotdash meredith

  Feb 2022 - now

  • Director, Visuals

    Mar 2024 - now

  • Visuals Manager, Health Group

    Feb 2022 - now