Experience
Senior Editor (May 2023 - Present)
Enterprise reporting on the wholesale distribution industry for Modern Distribution Management (MDM), an online news outlet acquired by the National Association of Wholesaler Distributors in January 2024. MDM’s coverage is hallmarked by market analysis and insights for the wholesale distribution sector and provides executives with the insights needed to run their business more effectively.
Other responsibilities: Co-host of the MDM Podcast; host and moderate online conferences and webinars; help guide editorial direction; and represent MDM at press events and trade shows across the country.
Managing Editor (February 2021 - May 2023)
Reported on the commercial trucking industry for Heavy Duty Trucking (HDT) magazine’s print and digital products, and truckinginfo.com. I also edited staff and contributed articles published in HDT, which is a brand owned by Bobit Business Media.
Other responsibilities: Manage and contribute to multiple daily and weekly digital newsletters; manage social media accounts; represent HDT at press events and trade shows across the country; occasionally develop content and source speakers for webinars; remain on stand-by to host live and online events; assist with video and podcast scripts and broadcasting of the HDT Talks Trucking podcast; organize award programs and serve on the selection committee.
Associate Editor (February 2019 - February 2021)
Reported on the North American rail industry for Progressive Railroading and progressiverailroading.com. PR is published by Trade Press Media Group.
Other responsibilities: Edit staff features articles; report and write for a daily industry newsletters; manage the @rail_pro_mag twitter account; represent PR at press events and trade shows across the country; and assist with award programs.
Associate Editor (January 2019 - February 2019)
Assistant Editor (August 2016 - January 2019)
Report and edit articles on the trucking and automotive industry, specially focusing on vehicle maintenance, service and repair, for the following trade magazines, which are published by Endeavor Business Media: Fleet Maintenance, Professional Tool & Equipment News, and Professional Distributor.
Other responsibilities: Maintain the umbrella website for all three publications and their digital property vehicleservicepros.com; curate daily industry newsletters; manage all social media accounts; represent the media group at press events and trade shows across the country; and assist with live awards programs.
Assistant Editor (April 2016 - August 2016)
Create digital content for aviationpros.com and print content for related trade magazines published by Endeavor Business Media, all focusing on the global aviation industry: Ground Support Worldwide, Airport Business and Airport Maintenance Technology.
Other responsibilities: Curate a weekly digital newsletter and maintain social media accounts.
Correspondent (March 2016 - February 2018)
Covers suburban Milwaukee for print and online media by assignment. Reports and photographs on deadline for the Community NOW Media Group, part of the USA Today Network, on a freelance basis.
Education
University of Wisconsin–Whitewater, Class of May 2016
B.A. Journalism (print/web emphasis, with a minor in public relations)
Key Skills
Niche experience and contacts in transportation/logistics industries
Editorial and project management experience
Webinar, podcast and live event hosting and moderating
Daily news writing
Data analysis and reporting
Strong journalistic ethics
Digital newsletter and website curation
AP Style
Experience reporting for both trade and general news publications
Social media management and SEO
Proven ability to transition to and grasp new industries
Layout design
Programs and platforms
WordPress
Base management platform
Hootsuite
Adobe Creative Suite
Social: Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin, Instagram, YouTube
Canva
Asana
Omeda
Salesforce