2008 – Present
TOPS Lexington and Louisville: Production Manager, graphic design and writing. The definition of “many hats.”
TOPS Lexington: Scope of Work
• Writing – Copywriting, feature stories, staff writing duties
• Graphic Design – Ad creation (print and digital), page layout, photo editing
• Production Manager – Setting deadlines, coordinating with freelance writers and photographers, coordinating with printer, “Chaos Coordinator”
• Web Coordinator – Web ad trafficking, content creation
• The Bottom Line – Helping the Creative Director execute a beautiful magazine
• Favorite Duties – Ensuring every cover is “coffee table-worthy”
TOPS Louisville: Scope of Work
• Production Manager – Setting magazine layout, editorial content selection, coordinating with freelance writers and photographers, coordinating with printer, “Chaos Coordinator meets Editor-in-Chief”
• Graphic Design – Ad creation (print and digital), page layout, photo editing
• Writing – Copy editing, copywriting, feature stories, staff writing duties
• Web Coordinator – Web ad trafficking, content creation
• The Bottom Line – Handling the magazine from start to finish
• Favorite Duties – Generating engaging lifestyle content