Content Writing & Editing
Article Series: Foundations of Project Management
This sample is a three-part article series on the foundations of project management for Echo Consulting.
Part 2: Start Where You Are, Know What You Need
Part 3: Addressing Common Challenges
Echo Consulting, 2023
Wellness Blog: Pottery, Practice, and the Art of Being a Beginner
In my yoga classes I often invite my students to keep a beginner's mind when approaching practice. But lately I'm finding a new appreciation for what it means to have a beginner's mind as I explore an entirely new skill off the mat: pottery. Click to read the full piece.
Amanda Does Yoga, 2022
AI Supported Article: Managing Multiple Projects
AI has been a hot conversation topic in the content creation world. I believe the best creators adapt to current tools and trends. For this article, I utilized ChatGPT to generate an outline, then used my editing and writing skills to refine the piece to match Echo’s brand and voice.
What makes managing multiple projects so hard?
Echo Consulting, 2023
Non-Profit Annual Report: Dominica Sea Turtle Conservation Organization
An 18-page overview of the successes, challenges, and new goals for the Dominica Sea Turtle Conservation Organization (DomSeTCO) team. Sample of content available upon request.
Private Client, 2019
Listicles & SEO Optimization
The “listicle” is one of the most widely used forms of content on the internet today. Reader friendly and SEO-optimized, listicles are an effective way to boost Google rankings and generate site traffic. I created several listicles for Echo Consulting, leveraging the company’s expertise in favor of their marketing goals.
3 Tips to Build a PMO in Monday.com
3 Tools to Prioritize Projects and Reduce Burnout
Echo Consulting, 2023
Op-Ed: Pine Rocklands Issue May Taint President’s Reputation
President Donna Shalala’s career at the University of Miami has received largely positive reviews. But the Shalala legacy also includes a glaring blemish: the management and recent sale of the pine rocklands ecosystem. Click to read the full article.
The Miami Hurricane, 2015
Magazine Article: Don’t Worry, It Says Low Fat
Our obsession with oversized portions and fried foods has taken its toll. Obesity and heart disease rates have always been, and continue to be at the top of the nation’s biggest food problems.
A major contributor to heart disease is obesity, which the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is now categorizing as an “epidemic” sweeping the nation. Although we have already seen the first decrease in obesity in recent years due to health movements like Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move” campaign that promotes health awareness for kids, it’s clear that we still need to change our eating habits. Click here to read the full article.
Distraction Magazine, 2014
News Article: The Student Activities Center: A Student Perspective
The new Student Activities Center, referred to by many as the “SAC”, has made quite an impression on campus. Located on the banks of Lake Osceola, the SAC was intended to be the nucleus of student life on campus. The completion of the project also ends the two-year fragmentation of campus, making the SAC a premier spot simply by location. Click here to read the full article.
Distraction Magazine, 2014
Food Writing: How to Make Scones and Why They’re Weirder Than Biscuits
Why learn how to make scones? Well, when you buy a scone, you don’t always know what you’re going to get. That’s because scones are tricky and not every baker makes them the same way. Part of the finesse of making scones is in the process itself. (Read: it’s specific AF.). Click to read the full article.
Fearless Fresh, 2016
News Article: Multiple Accidents Bring Pedestrian Safety Issue to Forefront
Two major accidents involving pedestrians occurred around campus this semester. Most recently, junior Matthew Wisehaupt was struck by a car just outside the University Village (UV). Click to read the full article.
The Miami Hurricane, 2015
News Article: Ready. Set. Race!
In many ways, the season of giving has become the season of eating. With an abundance of homemade food at hand, it’s easy to lose track of your regular eating plan. If you want to start the semester without a few unexpected pounds tagging along, you might want to consider joining a movement that is sweeping the nation: running in a race. Click to read the full article.
Distraction Magazine, 2014
Article: Biology Professor Chases Squirrels in the Name of Research
Biology professor Thaddeus McRae has made a career out of chasing squirrels.
For his research, he uses kick balls, model airplanes and remote control cats to create “threats” to gray squirrels, and then records how the animals respond. Click to read the full article.
The Miami Hurricane, 2015
Op-Ed: Care About Climate Change
Last week, a scan of my Twitter feed shook me from my procrastination-induced daze. A tweet from The Guardian read, “The climate change deniers have won,” and it linked to an article of the same title. Click to read the full article.
The Miami Hurricane, 2014
Article: Yoga Retreats Suitable for Yogis of All Skill Sets
Yoga retreats might sound a little extreme for the amateur yogi, but there are, in fact, retreats designed for students with all levels of experience. With the rise in yoga class attendance, retreat centers are shifting their focus from traditional routines of multiple yoga and meditation sessions each day, to more customizable packages. Click to read the full article.
Distraction Magazine, 2014
Wellness Blog: On Technique & Practice
Why on some days do we move through fluid, groovy movement, and other days spend much of the class learning to activate one specific muscle group? To me, it's all about building perspective, balance, and a clearer sense of reality. This might sound lofty or mystical, but it's really quite simple: when we diversify our movement, we train ourselves to see the world through new eyes. Click to read the full piece.
Amanda Does Yoga, 2021
Social Media Graphics & Copywriting
In the gallery below you’ll find snapshots of my copywriting, graphics, and social media management work for clients in the wellness and conservation industries. I’ve crafted unique, branded, authentic social media content and managed social media strategies for nearly a decade, and have seen firsthand how investing in social strategy and content can improve awareness, leads, and revenue.
Social Media Grid Strategy | Artemis Yoga
Knowing Your Audience | South Boston Yoga
Education & Engagement | Artemis Yoga
Fostering Community | Dominica Sea Turtle Conservation Organization
Holiday Sales | South Boston Yoga
Education & Engagement | Dominica Sea Turtle Conservation
Event Promotion | Artemis Yoga
Just For Fun | Dominica Sea Turtle Conservation
Humor | South Boston Yoga
Event Promotion | Artemis Yoga
Get to Know Us | South Boston Yoga
Education & Engagement | Dominica Sea Turtle Conservation
Hiring & Volunteering | South Boston Yoga
Event Promotion | Artemis Yoga