A little bit about me…

I’m a New York City writer and fitness instructor.

Education

Columbia University

Publishing Certificate
New York, NY - Summer 2023

 

  • Six-week intensive publishing course on all aspects of book, magazine, and digital media publishing

 

Hunter College

Master of fine arts (MFA) creative nonfiction
New York, NY - May 2022

  • summa cum laude

  • Completed MFA thesis: 100+ page memoir that explores the impact of societal factors and events throughout a female’s most formative years

  • Analyzed and researched 20+ prominent modern and post-modern writers such as Tolstoy, Wharton, Woolf, Fanon, and DuBois to develop writing craft and gain in-depth knowledge across writing genres, including fiction, nonfiction, and critical racial theory

  • Mentored by and studied under award-winning contemporary authors Michael Denzel Smith and Saïd Sayrafiezadeh

 

Lehigh University

BA, English, Minors in Creative Writing Psychology
Bethlehem, PA - May 2014

  • Graduated as a Phi Eta Sigma Honors candidate with a three-time Dean’s List distinction

  • Served as a lifestyle editor for two years and writer for four years for Lehigh University’s Newspaper, The Brown & White

Work Experience

 
 

Writer

Freelance
New York, NY - May 2014-Present

  • Lead online content writer for New York Square, a private enterprise committed to nurturing and advancing sustainable infrastructure in Africa

  • Lead online content writer for AtHome Recovery, a personalized rehabilitation aftercare program

  • Copywriter for boutique online retailer SLR Jewels on all platforms

  • Coach high school students on their college application essays

  • Ghostwriter for NYU Langone Health’s Sam Parnia, MD, PhD on Recalled Death Experiences

  • Prepared marketing content and social media campaigns for influencers, including Jeremy Jacobowitz (500K followers)

  • Authored original articles published across literary and personal blogs spanning short stories, personal essays, and lifestyle topics

  • Researched topics related to the Holocaust and Anne Frank for literary critic Ruth Franklin as a Hertog Research Assistant

 

Fitness Instructor

Indoor Cycling Instructor, Personal Trainer, Writer
New York, NY - April 2015-Present

  • Achieved lead instructor position in the fitness industry and held the position for 8+ years across multiple studios and companies, including Flywheel Sports, Cyc Fitness, Cyclebar, and Comeback Cycle

  • Instructed 5,000+ fitness classes, teaching over 75,000 participants in indoor cycling, HIIT workouts, and personal training sessions

  • Elected as company writer for national fitness conglomerate co-creating content, brand, and marketing campaigns

 

The Broadway Association

Consultant
New York, NY - September 2022-June 2023

  • Co-led and executed monthly events for New York elected officials and illustrious speakers to propel the Broadway Association forward by raising awareness and funds

  • Generated monthly invoices for 50+ clients to ensure accuracy and on-time payments. Additionally, track annual membership due payments totaling $75k+ cashflow

  • Conducted new member candidate recruiting across various industries to grow the company client roster and business revenue

 

Minds Matter

Mentorship Program
New York, NY - October 2021-Present

  • Tutor and mentor high school students from low-income families at nonprofit organization dedicated to preparing students for undergraduate studies 

  • Teach creative writing and critical thinking; maintain 100% college acceptance rate for mentees

Skills, Certifications, & Interests

  • Completed six specialized writing courses, including New York University Nonfiction Writing Course, Gotham Writers TV writing courses, Sackett Street Workshop Memoir Writing Workshops, and Social Media Masterclass Coaching Workshop

  • Production Assistant on Amazon Prime Video’s Emmy-winning TV series The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel for upcoming season 5

  • NASM Certified Personal Trainer, CPR-certified

  • Completed Study Abroad Semester Program in Rome, Italy, at John Cabot University

  • Enjoys reading psychological thrillers, memoirs, learning Spanish, and volunteering

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