Resume

EXPERIENCE
Topix Media Lab, New York, NY

Chief Content Officer
March 2020 – January 2025

Editor-in-Chief
March 2012 – February 2020

•Oversaw, contributed to and directed the creation of 50-100 print titles per year, from concept to completion, without missing a deadline.

•Worked with a diverse portfolio of licensed partners, including the LEGO Group, Disney, Dreamworks, Hasbro, Nickelodeon, Pokémon and Scholastic to ensure end products aligned with company goals.

•Outlined and executed original book and magazine content and collaborated with authors to improve existing manuscripts line by line, chapter by chapter.

•Managed a small but mighty staff of 12 writers and designers in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented, fully virtual office while making the most of an objectively miniscule freelance editorial and art budget. Often served
as the last line of defense against errors before going to press.
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Author/Editor of the Game Master series of Dungeons & Dragons Fifth
Edition supplements, with more than 800,000 copies sold.

World Wrestling Entertainment, Stamford, CT

Digital Writer
August 2009 – January 2012

•Worked directly with WWE’s CEO and Executive Producer to establish and execute best practices for social media integration during live broadcasts both online and on camera for an audience of millions.

•Introduced the “Reality Era” via daring pitches to WWE’s creative team and oversaw production on the road 52 weeks a year.

•Conceived of and created on-camera interviews and social media stunts that furthered narratives or fully catalyzed emerging storylines.

•Wrote, directed and produced daily online video content for WWE.com and established the standard for an emerging television network.

•Partnered with the likes of the Rock, John Cena and Cody Rhodes to populate their social media feeds with unique, story-specific content.

SKILLS

Content Strategy & Editorial Leadership
Cross-Departmental Planning & Sprint-Based Logistics
Brand Storytelling & Creative Direction
Video Production & Script Supervision
Client Relations & Account Management
Licensed Publishing & Engaging Advertorial
General Editing & Copywriting
Guerilla Marketing & Ad Innovation
Team Management & Remote Operations
Data-Driven Ideation & Trend Prediction
Audience Growth & Core Engagement
KPI Analysis & Talent Development
Brevity & Levity