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About Me

I am a passionate, truth-seeking creative interested in innovative editorial, publishing, and media initiatives. I've been told my diligence and energy thrives in any work setting. In five years, I see myself helping refine visionary ideas that will lead the next generation of media professionals toward a cohesive and socially conscious future, as well as helping ideate business initiatives that can target foreign social need and meet that need through interesting and effective campaigning.


At 24, I currently work as a junior copywriter for the digital sector of a global PR firm -- Edelman Digital. However, previously I worked as an editorial intern at TED Conferences, where I wrote blog posts (and still freelance write for the blog), helped choose videos based on TED's editorial preferences, and managed other editorial projects independently. My notable accomplishment while working there included creating and writing some of the biographies for the TEDGlobal2012 Program that took place in Edinburgh, Scotland in June 2012, and I worked to write biographies and video descriptions for the TED2013 Talent Search auditions that were held in New York City.

Prior to this position, I was an editorial assistant intern in the higher education division at Oxford University Press. While working at the non-profit book publisher, I largely worked on projects that involved gathering reviews, writing review summaries, and I also managed transmittal and contract documents to keep publishing schedules on track.

During my final semester as an Emerson student, I worked for Emerson College's web services department transforming the SEO to optimize metadata components for all news articles on the Emerson College website. Also, during the summer before her last semester, I worked as a web development and production intern at Interior Design Magazine, where I produced, edited, and organized content for InteriorDesign.net and associated blogs (i.e. Neocon.Interiordesign.net and Designwire.InteriorDesign.net). I also edited event calendar submissions and photos for the "Best Of" book series and online slideshows, product pages, and the like.

I love photography equally as much as I love writing, and I'm always available for freelance work. Also, I love hearing other people stories--so, go ahead and contact me!

Location:
United States, Brooklyn, NY
Current organization:
TED
Current role:
junior copywriter
Gender:
Female
Areas of expertise:
Publishing & New Media, Writing - anything; editor; proofreader, Design - Graphic, Communication, Photo Journalist , Thinker, Observing culture and community development
I am:
Blogger, Brainstormer, Change Agent, Global soul, Idea generator, Job-seeker, Photographer, Promoter, Social entrepreneur
My website links:
Professional Portfolio, Photography Tumblr, Follow on Twitter!
Universities:
Emerson College, Boston MA , Quinnipiac University
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More About Me

I'm passionate about

Seeking learning adventures, to capture life through photo, video, and the word.

An idea worth spreading

Taking America's excessive sufferers (hoarders) and coaching them to feel good about donating their things to foreign countries.

Because hoarding is a serious mental handicap that cripples homes and relationships -- I'd like to help those people recover by showing them that their materials they've held onto can be restored and given to families who need clothes, appliances, etc. or that they can be melted down into new products.

Talk to me about

Real-life experiences, Writing, NPR, Things to do in any New York borough, Graphic design, and most recently I love to talk: photography, quantum physics, documentaries, writing, whiskey & house music

People don't know that I'm good at

Loving everyone, observing people, reading people's intentions, and doing any non-competitive sport. I'm also terrific at hosting parties, cooking, and wine pairings.

My TED Story

For three years, after my transfer from Quinnipiac University to Emerson College and Boston's big city, I wrote all over notebooks, white-board walls and bedside post-it notes: I LOVE MY INTERNSHIP AT TED. As soon as my internship at Oxford University Press ended, I read a tweet that the brilliant Emily McManus wrote, "Looking for interns in our Manhattan office again! If you like online video and spreadsheets and the word "jawdropping," @ me." Then I wrote "@emilymcmc this internship sounds perfect. Been creating jawdropping spreadsheets since I was an angsty teen. Want my resume via email?" ... and, the rest is history!

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  • A comment on Conversation: In an individualistic world where autonomy is a requirement for human-involvement, should conversation be mandatory?

    Jul 3 2012: Barry! I am 23, but I asked this because I am ALWAYS the one to talk to people and I often get strange looks, sneers, and the like. I guess I jist want genuine conversation to always be attainable in public because in NY, it is much harder to come by. I am a journalist/writer by trade so it's in my nature to gravitate toward and initiate any interpersonal interactions. I love people, naturally, and understand that being social doesn't come natural to many people, but I posted this as a means to get a plethora of opinions, and I love and appreciate the feedback pouring in from the community. Thanks so much for reaching out -- now, extend a hand/eye/thought to reaching inside yourself and others to bring out their potential.

    As for those who seem upset or tickled by me asking if conversation should be mandatory..I think this digital age has done all of us a disservice. We must feel constantly whole and connected with our gadgets and it leads more and more people to feel less and less like interactions are necessary for happiness -- but, it's been proven that 4 hugs a day makes a most happy camper. I know, I know, don't hug strangers -- you don't know their motives, but friendly conversation can never hurt. Others have said they detest small talk and view talking to people as something hat should come naturally and not be forced, or that they have he luxury to choose whom they strike up a conversation with, and I respect whatever your feelings are, but I know you'll feel better after flashing a smile to a stranger...who knows, it could the love, friend, person with whom your supposed to share life with!
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    A reply on Conversation: In an individualistic world where autonomy is a requirement for human-involvement, should conversation be mandatory?

    Jun 26 2012: Maybe they plague you and you detest them -- but I really don't. I enjoy them and explore my thoughts and perceptions of society and people through interactions with other people.
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    A comment on Conversation: In an individualistic world where autonomy is a requirement for human-involvement, should conversation be mandatory?

    Jun 14 2012: To All:

    I apologize if it seemed as though I was projecting my own feelings, but I do want to mention that I really enjoy talking to strangers and not a person goes by without seeing a smile from me. However, I just want to employ the ideas of the TED community to shed light on what would happen if simple humanity was restored in the form of small talk, a smile, a wave, a stare for longer than 3 seconds. I love making new friends, but as I grow older I become scared and nervous from direct observation, of how hard it is to get to know people already in groups. I seek adventures, and love sharing personal stories and experiences, I just am curious as to what happens to people in their past or present that doesn't allow them the joy I get from getting to know the passerby.

    :) Thanks for sharing and have a great weekend!

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