SAKSON & TAYLOR AT MICROSOFT CORP. — Redmond, Washington.
MSNBC.com Health Editor (January 2007 - present)

• Watch the newswires to help determine which stories Health will publish.
• Copyedit and produce news stories selected for publication.
• Write compelling headlines and teaser text.
• Respond to breaking news with appropriate content programming.
• Encourage reader participation by utilizing polls, interactive tools and message boards in high-interest topic areas.
• Copyedit articles submitted by freelance and staff writers.
• Work with media teams to select appropriate images for articles and story packages.

• Respond to breaking news with appropriate content programming.
• Encourage reader participation by utilizing polls and message boards in high-interest topic areas.
• Create, program and plan content for Special Guides.
• Edit and build articles submitted by freelance writers.
• Write compelling headlines and teaser text.
• Program updates of the various departments in Health, as well as help with content planning and image selection.
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and readability of content.
• Collaborate closely with content partners as well as other Channels' team members (including channel managers, producers, program managers, designers, photo editors) to meet business priorities.
• Assist in promotion of Health's content to MSN.com.
• Work with freelance writers to develop stories that explain and supplement timely topics and enhance user understanding.
• Create new ways, with the available publishing tools, to graphically surface related content within articles and department pages.

THE SEATTLE TIMES CO. — Seattle, Washington. August 2002 - January 2006
Online Production Specialist and Marketing Copy Editor, NWsource.com
Work with a group of nine team members to produce content and oversee updates on NWsource.com, a product of The Seattle Times that aims to be the leading arts and entertainment guide for the Seattle area.

• Copyedit all final editorial content slated to go live; includes fact checking, spelling, grammar, and stylistic issues.
• Copyedit and proofread contest, promotional campaign, and advertising copy to ensure quality for marketing department.
• Perform QA tests on unpublished pages to check for broken links, ads, and layouts.
• Edit and build two weekly newsletters.
• Write editorial blurbs for concerts, venues, and restaurants.
• Create and maintain house style sheet.
• Be responsible for building all daily Web-page updates and scheduling pages for publishing.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously to meet various deadlines that different parts of Web site require for content improvements and additions.
• Contribute new and innovative ideas to improve the site, content- and design-wise.
• Help define, establish and maintain an "edgy voice" for the product to attract target demographic of 18- to 34-year-olds.
• Project manage smaller projects as needed.

UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON — Seattle, Washington. January 2005 - March 2005
Teaching assistant for Kris Fulsaas in Fundamentals of Editing course, Winter 2005 quarter

• Correct editing exams, homework, and extra credit assignments.
• Help students with editing issues.
• Discuss experiences of working at a newspaper company with the students.
• Share knowledge of AP style with the students.

THE GILDEANE GROUP, INC. — Seattle, Washington. October 2000 - July 2002
Webmaster and Managing Editor, DiversityCentral.com
DiversityCentral.com is a free, monthly online publication dedicated to educating individuals and businesses about diversity issues.

• Proofread and copyedit all content scheduled for publication.
• Write articles relating to diversity issues.
• Recruit, manage, and collaborate with guest writers to develop and edit stories.
• Manage the content of the entire Web site: story scheduling, graphics, editorial content, design and layout, and advertising.
• Manage and guide editorial interns in story development and in using Associated Press style.
• Work closely alongside the editor-in-chief to develop story ideas.
• Work with marketing to attract advertisers, develop ad schedules, maintain advertisements on Web site, and develop relationships with advertisers.
• Create and design displays and print material for diversity seminars developed by the company.
• Create, design, and maintain parallel Web site to DiversityCentral.com for diversity seminars.

WETWORKS ELECTROZINE — Seattle, Washington. January 1999 - June 2004.
Editor and Co-Founder
WetWorks Electrozine is an online publication catering to the gothic/industrial music genre.

• Proofread and copyedit interviews and album reviews written by contributing writers.
• Write and edit album and show reviews.
• Conduct interviews with bands, record-label heads, and others involved with the industrial music scene.
• Help recruit and manage contributing writers.
• Provide creative input regarding Web site design and layout.
• Work with record labels to promote bands via contests and articles.

SEATTLE PUBLIC LIBRARY — January 1995 - July 2002
Library Associate II, North East Branch

• Assist patrons with finding library materials, answer their questions regarding library policy and procedures, and help them resolve issues with their library accounts.
• Work with a team of approximately 20 to determine how to keep the library running smoothly and neatly.
• Act as a "Student Mentor" to staff members still in high school to help them discuss work issues, goals, and school.
• Write monthly team-meeting notes to be distributed to the staff.

Freelance Experience