About me

Motivated, creative and adaptable writer, copyeditor/proofreader and translator (French to English) with 15+ years of experience in travel, cuisine, music, media and international relations, from Paris and NYC to Seattle and Louisiana. Eager to connect with an editorial team in publishing and pursue experimental projects. Always open to new possibilities. I'm currently living in Paris, France and am a previous resident of Seattle, NYC, and Louisiana (where I'm from originally). I love studying/learning/researching, getting lost in a good book (fiction and non-fiction), cooking/experimenting, daydreaming, and creating.

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Projects

• The Rougarou: from France to LouisianaAn article on the rougarou, a mythical creature which has its roots in tales from Medieval France, transported to North America during colonial times. Features my cover photo taken at Festivals Acadiens et Creoles, artwork by Pete's Parpercraft.
• Boeuf Gras: A Mardi Gras Tradition Born in FranceAn article, also in French, about a Louisiana tradition that was handed down by the first French settlers in Louisiana in the18th century. (Photo by Brian Lin/Flickr)
• Top 5 Kid-Friendly Gardening ActivitiesOnline article re: Gardening is a great way to get your kids interested in nature and the environment. https://impakter.com/top-5-kid-friendly-gardening-activities/
• Five Alternatives to Plastic Food ContainersOnline article re: safe and sanitary plastic wrap alternatives for every food need https://impakter.com/top-five-plastic-food-storage-alternatives/
• Struggle and Sustainability Along the Louisiana Gulf CoastOnline article on Impakter.com highlighting the environmental issues faced along Louisiana's Gulf coast. https://impakter.com/struggle-and-sustainability-along-the-louisiana-gulf-coast
• The Real Reason These Food Network Shows Were CanceledOnline article going behind the scenes to find out the real reasons why some of our favorite Food Network shows were canceled. https://www.mashed.com/446918/the-real-reason-these-food-network-shows-were-canceled/

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Work history

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Writer, Proofreader/Editor and TranslatorSelf Employed
Sep 2000Lafayette, United StatesFreelance
Proofreading marketing and media materials Writing hotel and TV show descriptions, culinary and lifestyle articles and PR materials for music, food and travel industries Translating French to English Producing videos for NGOs and University Currently working on a memoir, experimental non-fiction pieces and a screenplay Clients: Travel: Booking; Priceline; EnVeritas Group; Expedia Cuisine: Sur la Table; Dean & DeLuca; StarChefs; Payard Patisserie & Bistro; Pamplona Tapas Bar; Chef Patrick Mould; Dining Out Magazines: Country Roads; Frozen Desserts; Pastry Art & Design; FACE; 008 Media and Marketing: HISTORY.com; Hacker Group; Springer Publishing; Savers; Rubenstein PR Music and Film: CountryNY; MediaKite; PowerLoungeMedia; Latino Pulse; Edith Crash; Carles GR News and International Relations: Impakter.com; Le Centre International; French-American Chamber of Commerce; Paris-Anglo.com
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Content WriterAteme
Jul 2022 - Oct 2023Paris, FranceFull Time
Developing and editing blog articles, podcasts, emails, and additional materials for award-winning end-to-end video packaging and delivery company Interviewing subject-matter experts Translating documents from French to English and English to French Working solo and with multiple teams

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Skills

• Proofreading
• Translation Editing
• Copyediting
• Copywriting
• Content Writing
• Wordpress
• Microsoft Office
• Research
• French
• Experimental

Education

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Master of ArtsUniversity of Louisiana at Lafayette
Jan 2019 - May 2020Lafayette, United States
M.A. in English/Professional Writing (GPA 3.90) Courses included: Professional Writing; Creative Non-Fiction Writing; Advanced Creative Writing/Playwriting; Editing; Document Design; Research Methods; and Drupal
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NoneL'I.S.I.T.
Sep 2001 - Jun 2002Paris, France
Received the Domengeaux Scholarship to attend l'I.S.I.T. Courses included Islam and cinema at L'ICP; and economics, business and marketing translation courses at L'ISIT.

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Awards

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Certificat pratique de français commercial et économique (DFA I)La Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie de Paris
Certificate of Practical Business and Economic French