When I graduated from DePaul University in 2006, I thought I would get a job in journalism and be set for the rest of my life. Boy was I wrong. I spent a year freelancing before I hunkered down and got a writing job in the corporate world.  I wouldn’t change it for the world.

Because of this career journey, I’ve met a ton of inspirational people who showed me the importance of learning new skills. Thanks to their not-so-gentle push in the right direction, I gained new skills in:

• social media marketing
• community engagement and development
• web content
• blogging
• content and social media strategy
• ppc campaigns
• book reviewing
• manuscript editing
• resume writing
• project management
• crowdfunding

When I’m not working or freelancing (yes you can HIRE ME), you’ll find me out running or in the kitchen baking.