Hi, I’m Lauren.
I’m an educated writer with a diverse professional background including writing and proofreading experience.
I’m passionate about storytelling and the art of the written word. Appreciates great food and greater adventure. A life-long creative, I enjoy making art, crafting and being generally creative.
Currently, I write study guides for McMillan Study Guides, the Health section of SLO Life Magazine and food blog Edible Ink.
Based in Central California. Contact me here.
Areas of Expertise
Writing
Proofreading
Content Creation
Research
Education & Certifications
Bachelor of Arts in English, Fordham University
May 2015 | GPA 3.4 | Dean’s List
Inbound Methodology, HubSpot
July 2020 | View Certificate
Relevant Experience
Contributing Writer, SLO Life Magazine
(2020 – present)
I write the Health feature article for the magazine, which is published six times a year. In this role, I research and cultivate topic ideas that focus on mental and physical health and current trends. In this role, I aim to highlight local experts, business and products as they relate to overall health.
Content Writer & Customer Care Expert, McMillan Study Guides
(2018 – present)
McMillan Study Guides produces study guides for promotion eligible Air Force members. I use Air Force source materials to create comprehensive study guides. In this role, I also proofread work for accuracy and adherence to a strict style guide.
Staff Writer, Violent Success
(2014)
In this freelance, remote position I wrote album reviews, live performance reviews and conducted band interviews in New York City where I was attending Fordham University.
Research & Marketing Assistant, Layne Wong
(2013 – 2015)
I worked remotely for Layne Wong, conducting research and marketing outreach for her historical fiction novel, Shanghai Love. Assignments changed on a weekly basis, providing a breadth of experience in areas ranging from specific topic research and finding synthesis to composing marketing materials to writing blog and social media posts.
