Professional content writer skilled in enhancing brand voice to tell stories and connect customers across various mediums to desired mission and products. Creative, strategic, and collaborative team player, consistently producing effective copy. Proficient in serving and writing for church audiences with a commitment to equip people with biblically-based content and grow God's Kingdom.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Next Steps Content Writer
Church of the Highlands
09.2019 - 02.2025
Provided content for Highlands Central Team, which was utilized by church staff, church volunteers, and church members across 24 campus locations
Provided content writing and editing for curriculums, team guides, manuals, digital, video, and print, aligning every project with the life-giving voice and vision of Highlands
Wrote biblically-based, original small group curriculums with a purpose to foster life-giving conversation and build community through practical principles, daily application, discussion questions, key verses, prayer guides, and action steps
Collaborated with various directors and teams to edit and rewrite existing adult small group curriculums
Edited content for readability and to ensure content clearly communicated the voice, heart, and mission of Highlands to intended audience
Wrote weekly small group discussion guides based on Sunday messages and posted on the Highlands website
Collaborated with various directors, project managers, and teams to create impactful content both on demand and through careful planning and execution
Proofread for grammar, punctuation, and accuracy to ensure excellence of every project
Content Development Coordinator
Coordinated, wrote, selected photos, and posted social media content for Founding Pastor, Chris Hodges
Collaborated with Creative Team, Highlands Missions teams, and all campuses to gather and craft impactful stories and images
Worked with Curriculum Director to write content for adult small group curriculums and weekly discussion guides
Collaborated with Creative Team members in ideation and writing of Christmas and Easter devotionals published on the YouVersion Bible App
Commissioned Writer
Lifeway Christian Resources
01.2023 - 11.2023
Created 12 weeks of original content for Hyfi Kids Curriculum
Developed scenarios and/or characters for digital curriculum based on provided, monthly themes
Wrote Introduction Video Scripts, Bible Story Scripts, Verse Video Scripts, Large Group Host Scripts, and games for groups
Cross-collaborated with the small group writer to ensure our content was consistent with the Bible stories and themes
Collaborated with Lifeway digital production and publishing teams for table reads and edits
Outside Sales Representative
PeopleHR
12.2011 - 08.2013
Marketed and sold PeopleHR's services, providing qualified employees for my client's staffing needs
Generated new sales, consistently exceeded goals
Developed book of business by cold calling on industrial companies in and around Birmingham area
Maintained existing clients and generated new clients by building relationships and providing excellent service
Worked with recruiters to find talent, interview candidates, perform background checks, and drug screens to secure the best candidates for my clients in a timely manner
Director of Human Resources and Office Manager
Bravo Food Services, LLC DBA Little Caesars
11.2010 - 12.2011
Operated as Human Resources Director for 36 Little Caesars locations across Alabama, Louisiana, and Georgia
Managed office staff fostering a consistently productive and positive environment. Management included coordinating maintenance staff for store needs.
Recruited and interviewed store managers and office staff
Processed new-hire paperwork, drug and background screenings, and employee handbooks
Processed unemployment cases to ensure company's welfare including attending hearings to represent the company
Acted as plan administrator for health and dental insurance
Processed workers compensation claims and handled accident or incidents that took place in stores
Performed monthly payroll analysis, and distributed payroll to store managers and operation managers
Maintained food cost calculators based off weekly reports from every location
Maintained utility bills for all locations, ensuring costs were kept according to contract and at the best price
Secured permits for new locations and maintained existing permits
Performed various administrative tasks on an as-needed and daily basis for franchise owner
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication with Journalism and Business
Auburn University
Auburn, AL
08.2002
Skills
Content Writing & Editing
Curriculum Development & Writing
Proofreading
Copywriting
Script Writing
Brand Voice & Tone Consistency
Collaboration & Cross-Functional Communication
Vocational Ministry Experience
Social Media Management
Planning & Implementing
Advertising Sales
Microsoft 365, Zoom
Timeline
Commissioned Writer
Lifeway Christian Resources
01.2023 - 11.2023
Next Steps Content Writer
Church of the Highlands
09.2019 - 02.2025
Outside Sales Representative
PeopleHR
12.2011 - 08.2013
Director of Human Resources and Office Manager
Bravo Food Services, LLC DBA Little Caesars
11.2010 - 12.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Communication with Journalism and Business