Brandi-Ann Uyemura
Kailua,HI
Summary
Counseling and health psychology graduate with over 17 years of experience as a freelance writer, specializing in product descriptions, catalog copywriting, SEO, and features writing. Proven track record of publishing articles in esteemed outlets such as Mind Body Green and US News, alongside roles as associate editor at Psych Central and managing editor for Tiny Prints. Recognized with multiple awards for writing excellence. Has experience in both start-ups and nonprofits, with a strong foundation in research and a desire to work on climate.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Editor /Writer
Self Employed Writer
Kailua, HI
11.2007 - Current
Editor /Writer
· Environmental Career Coach blogger (2023-2024)
· Punahou Bulletin writer (2022-2023)
· Article writer for callings section, Spirituality & Health.
· Contributing writer for Hawaii.com, Go Kapolei & Hawaii Businessmagazine, Honolulu Star-Advertiser (2019-2021)
· Essays in various publications including The Missing Slate, Taproot, Parent Map, A Fine Parent, Mother.ly, Literary Mama, and Raising Mothers.
· Freelance writer, Northwestern University’s online counseling program (10.14)
· Freelance writer, American Greetings (6.13)
· Associate Editor/Newsletter Managing Editor Psych Central since 2/10– Coordinated first Live Facebook event for Psych Central fans. Created daily newsletters, biweekly blogs and managed Twitter and Facebook for Psych Central.
· Edit and reviewed digital albums for iTunes Department Production Team (10/08-7/09)
Copywriter/Web Content
· Hawaii Life copywriter (2016)
· Toyota Hawaii Care ad (8.13)
· Web content project Summit Estate (1.13 to 3.13)
· Copywriting project for @walmartlabs (8/11-9/11)
· Copywriter for online eco-friendly store Belanima (2009)
· Web content, My Baby Shower Favors (2009)
· Web content, Panama Travel Corporation (2007-2008)
· Wrote product descriptions including artist bio for Art.com & Allposters.com (9/08-2/09)
· Created product descriptions, brand names for online products, wrote all merchandising copy, SEO articles, marketing and sales letters for Tiny Prints (11/07-11/08)
Associate Editor/Newsletter Managing Editor
Psych Central
02.2010
- Coordinated first Live Facebook event for Psych Central fans
- Created daily newsletters, biweekly blogs and managed Twitter and Facebook for Psych Central
Education
MA - Counseling Psychology with Health emphasis
Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA01.2006
B.A. - English, Minor in Ethnic studies
University of Oregon
Eugene, OR01.2000
Skills
- Report writing
- Marketing writing
- Features writing
- Research
- Editing
- Interpersonal communication
- Fundraising
- Nonprofit
- Internet
- Presentations
- Interviewing
- Audio/video slideshows
- Social media
- Microsoft Office
- Excel
- Word
- Powerpoint
- HTML
- Blog publishing
- Managing
- Writing
- Online content editing
- Selecting photos
- Interviewing skills
- Keyword optimization
- Source interviewing
- Content management
- Content development
- Feature Writing
- Editing stories
- Editing articles
Accomplishments
- Inked Voices diversity scholarship winner
- Highlights scholarship Middle Grade course winner
- Diversity scholarship and SCBWI Washington Middle Grade mentorship winner
- PBChat mentee 2020
- SCBWI member 06/15 - 2021
- Mother’s poem, Blue Mountain Arts calendar and book, 2004
- 2004 Journal of Gerontology: Biological Sciences, Vol. 59A, No. 8, 789–795
Copywriting
- Copywriter, Hawaii Life, 01/16
- Ad Copywriter, Toyota Hawaii Care, 08/13
- Web Content Project, Summit Estate, 01/13 - 03/13
- Copywriting Project, @walmartlabs, 08/11 - 09/11
- Copywriter, Belanima, 01/09
- Web Content, My Baby Shower Favors, 01/09
- Web Content, Panama Travel Corporation, 01/07 - 01/08
- Product Descriptions, Art.com & Allposters.com, 09/08 - 02/09
- Product Descriptions, Tiny Prints, 11/07 - 11/08
Writing and editing experience
- Editor / Writer, Environmental Career Coach blogger, 01/23
- Writer, Punahou Bulletin, 01/22
- Article Writer, Spirituality & Health, Ongoing
- Contributing Writer, Hawaii.com, Go Kapolei & Hawaii Business magazine, Honolulu Star-Advertiser, 01/19 - 01/21
- Freelance Writer, Northwestern University’s online counseling program, 10/14
- Freelance Writer, American Greetings, 06/13
- Associate Editor/Newsletter Managing Editor, Psych Central, 02/10 - Ongoing
- Editor, iTunes Department Production Team, 10/08 - 07/09
Accomplishments
- Debut picture book, "I am a Bon Dancer," published by Holiday House comes out summer of 2025.
- Climatebase fellow 2024
- SCBWI Middle Grade mentorship 2021-2022
Affiliations
- Terra.Do Climate Career Accelerator 2023
Timeline
Associate Editor/Newsletter Managing Editor
Psych Central
02.2010
Editor /Writer
Self Employed Writer
11.2007 - Current
MA - Counseling Psychology with Health emphasis
Santa Clara University
B.A. - English, Minor in Ethnic studies
University of Oregon
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