SENIOR COPYWRITER / CONTENT STRATEGIST / JOURNALIST
CORE EXPERTISE
Brand storytelling & voice development • Content strategy • Long-form narrative • Executive communications • Digital & social content • Editing • Press releases, blog content, award essays • Complex topic translation
WORK EXPERIENCE
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
TOTAL QUALITY LOGISTICS | Senior Copywriter | 2022–Present
· Lead brand storytelling across two blogs, award essays and press releases within TQL Marketing
· Partner with marketing teammates to align brand voice across campaigns and executive-facing content
· Translate complex logistics and business topics into accessible, engaging narratives
· Edit and proofread high-visibility content for clarity, accuracy and tone
· Contributed to award wins, including Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For
NORTHERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY | Interim Director of Athletic Communications | 2021–2022
· Led media relations for multiple NCAA Division I programs
· Wrote and pitched press releases, features & game coverage to regional and national outlets
· Managed website, in-game communications and supervised student staff
NATIONAL & MAJOR METRO NEWSROOMS | Sports Reporter | 2001–2021
The Athletic | Louisville Courier Journal | Cincinnati Enquirer | Freelance (AP, ESPN, WCPO)
· Produced long-form, enterprise and breaking sports coverage for local, regional and national audiences
· Specialized in in-depth features, analysis and digital-first storytelling
· Earned multiple Associated Press Sports Editors Top 10 national awards
· Covered major sporting events, teams and personalities
Brand storytelling & voice development • Content strategy • Long-form narrative • Executive communications • Digital & social content • Editing • Press releases, blog content, award essays • Complex topic translation
WORK EXPERIENCE
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
TOTAL QUALITY LOGISTICS | Senior Copywriter | 2022–Present
· Lead brand storytelling across two blogs, award essays and press releases within TQL Marketing
· Partner with marketing teammates to align brand voice across campaigns and executive-facing content
· Translate complex logistics and business topics into accessible, engaging narratives
· Edit and proofread high-visibility content for clarity, accuracy and tone
· Contributed to award wins, including Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For
NORTHERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY | Interim Director of Athletic Communications | 2021–2022
· Led media relations for multiple NCAA Division I programs
· Wrote and pitched press releases, features & game coverage to regional and national outlets
· Managed website, in-game communications and supervised student staff
NATIONAL & MAJOR METRO NEWSROOMS | Sports Reporter | 2001–2021
The Athletic | Louisville Courier Journal | Cincinnati Enquirer | Freelance (AP, ESPN, WCPO)
· Produced long-form, enterprise and breaking sports coverage for local, regional and national audiences
· Specialized in in-depth features, analysis and digital-first storytelling
· Earned multiple Associated Press Sports Editors Top 10 national awards
· Covered major sporting events, teams and personalities