Below are a few examples of content I’ve written. While I’ve written (and edited) a heck of a lot more than what’s on this page, these pieces show off some of my favorite projects from the last few years.
featured projects
2024 Compliance Benchmark Report
Original report for A-LIGN
2.4 million impressions in 49 days
I wrote and copy edited the fourth edition of A-LIGN’s annual report, which outlines the challenges and motivations of corporate compliance teams in 2024. I collaborated with the content marketing director to uncover insights in the company’s survey data, and I wrote the report in its entirety. I’m incredibly proud of how this piece turned out!
CofC Alum Finds Oceans of Possibilities in Marine Biology
A magazine profile about Melissa Rocker, a marine scientist at Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences in East Boothbay, Maine.
Photos by Catie Cleveland
2022 Brewery Tech Trends Report
Original report for Ekos Software
A data-heavy white paper created using internal primary research. I synthesized all information, wrote all copy, and coordinated design for this piece. This was the second edition of the report, with the first edition previously released in 2020.
B2B website copy
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blog articles by industry vertical
cybersecurity compliance
SOX 404 Explained: Demystifying Sarbanes-Oxley Act Section 404
“Enron, WorldCom, Tyco… even two decades after their respective scandals, these names are still synonymous with corporate fraud. Congress passed the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, commonly referred to as SOX 404, in response to these egregious examples of corporate greed and misconduct…” [read more]
- Understanding ISO 42001: The World’s First AI Management System Standard
- Compliance 101 for Growth-Stage Startups
- Compliance in the Age of AI: Addressing Challenges and Embracing Innovation
- Cost vs. Quality of Compliance Audit Reports: Which Is More Important?
- Audit Report Red Flags
- The Why Behind Compliance: Building a Culture of Security
- 6 Crucial Things to Look For in a Compliance Auditor
- What Is CMMC 2.0? A Guide to CMMC Compliance Requirements for Defense Contractors
healthcare
“Many people with endometriosis struggle for years before receiving a proper diagnosis. The reality is that endometriosis is often overlooked, misunderstood, and downplayed, leaving patients to suffer in silence…” [read more]
- When and How to Seek an Endometriosis Excision Specialist
- Hormone Therapy and Surgery for Fertility with Endometriosis
- Understanding Stage 1 Endometriosis: What It Means and Why It Matters
- What Is Endometriosis of the Diaphragm or Lungs?
- What Are Uterine Fibroids?
legal operations software
“Lawyers often begin their day buried in emails and Slack messages, unsure where to focus their attention. The result? Stress, inefficiency, and burnout — a reality for 97% of legal professionals…” [read more]
- Understanding matter management: A guide for in-house legal teams
- The cost of chaos: 5 negative outcomes of poor legal matter management
- 5 signs of operational inefficiency for in-house legal teams
- Why 97% of legal teams struggle with burnout
- 6 time-saving tips for legal matter management
- 5 powerful use cases for in-house legal matter management software
- 8 pro tips for evaluating matter management solutions
finance
When, why, and how to grow a business through acquisition
“Growth-stage companies are feeling the pinch right now.
With the economy growing more slowly than inflation and uncertainty lingering about whether we’re heading for a hard or soft landing, businesses have to be more creative to achieve growth while simultaneously sharpening their focus on profitability…” [read more]
AI for finance: An introduction for CFOs
“Artificial intelligence (AI) is a hot topic, with countless industries exploring its potential to drive efficiency and productivity. While still early, AI now offers tangible opportunities for CFOs and finance professionals in growing companies, even if it hasn’t yet made meaningful changes to day-to-day operations…” [read more]
beverage production software
“Working with nearly 2,000 brewers, Ekos has access to a vast database of real-time production data, and we want to share that information with the brewing community. We’ve recently begun digging through the more than half a million batches that ran through Ekos last year to provide benchmarking data…” [read more]
- 8 Key Features of Great Wine Management Software
- Wine Marketing Strategies for Reaching Millennials & Gen Z
- Are Brewery Cost Spreadsheets Enough?
video streaming software
“It’s all doom and gloom for traditional media publishers, or so many people think. After all, newspaper publishers’ revenue dropped by 52% between 2002 and 2020, coinciding with a major decrease in weekday circulation of U.S. daily newspapers from 55.8 million in 2000 to 24.2 million in 2020…” [read more]
- Six Digital Audience Development and Growth Tips for Publishers
- What Is a White-label Video Platform and Why Do Publishers Need One?
- Beyond the Browser: Mobile Video Streaming Apps in Digital Publishing
- Video Streaming App Development: A Step-by-Step Guide
- Video Platforms for App Development: What Publishers Should Know
- Media Server Software: What Is It and What Role Does It Play In Streaming?
- A Beginner’s Guide to Video Streaming for Businesses
other freelance work I’ve done
(that I can’t share publicly)
- Substantive and copy editing of 100+ page client-facing reports for a software due diligence consulting firm
- Blog writing and transcript editing for a leading provider of ESG and risk management software
- On-page SEO optimizations for a top provider of tax preparation services
- Content marketing consulting and copy editing for a strategic finance startup
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