What I do. Who I am. Why I care.
The Mechanics
Analysis
I treat drafts as systems. By examining structure, sequence, emphasis, and most importantly, gauging the effect o audience, I can see exactly where a narrative falters. From there, I turn scattered notes into language that holds together under pressure.
SYSTEMS
I treat writing like building a framework for ideas—tracking how they flow, where the load-bearing points are, and what they support. My aim is to reshape messy, half-formed material into clear, resilient writing that holds together across audiences.
Clarity
This is not about reducing complexity—it's about understanding what resonates with an audience, then building language and structure around that knowledge. Once you know what moves someone, clarity awakens: it just needs the right tone, detail, and framing to land the message.
Precision
I focus primarily on the mechanics of rhythm and word selection. These details determine whether writing feels distant, relatable, or grounded. The aim is functional language that not only works, but resonates in real-world conditions.
The Mindset
Range
Years working across business operations, academic writing, and independent research have sharpened my ability to gauge what audiences respond to most—what language builds trust, what tone fits the moment, and how to structure communication so it lands with clarity and impact.
Ethics
I prioritize work with nonprofits and family businesses where clarity has a direct, human impact. I choose projects grounded in integrity—focusing on partnerships where the goal is honest communication rather than manufactured hype.
patience
I untangle midstream projects—unclear briefs, conflicting feedback, inherited drafts. Patience means slowing down to understand constraints and diagnose what's broken before revising. That ensures the final work is focused and strategic, not just finished.
Curiosity
Curiosity drives how I work. I ask what the writing must achieve, who it's for, and what will actually move them—then I dig into context, tone, and structure until the answer becomes clear.
Education
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
2016
B.A. American Studies
Minor Philosophy
Summa Cum Laude
Epsilon Alpha Kappa Inductee
Highest Departmental Honors
Paul Robeson Scholar
Henry Rutgers Scholar Award
Raritan Valley Comm. College
2013
A.A. Liberal Arts (Social Science Focus)
Magna Cum Laude
Phi Theta Kappa Inductee
Jefferson University
2019
Pre-Medical Certificate
GPA: 3.67
I earned my A.A. and immediately transferred to Rutgers–New Brunswick to concentrate in American Studies and Philosophy. My studies sat at the intersection between historical fields of study, socio-racial studies, social anthropology, economics, public policy, and philosophy, with a deep focus on the American psyche, the mind, linguistics, and moral issues post-WWII.
The culmination of my studies came to fruition in my Honors Thesis, which I was able to write via nomination from Prof. Jefferson Decker, being guided by Prof. Ben Sifuentes-Jáuregui. The thesis examined the complex ties between race, identity, and post-industrial decline in Camden, New Jersey. This research earned the Henry Rutgers Award—the university’s highest academic honor. I was the first student in the American Studies department to receive it in over fifteen years, and a copy of the work is now held in the Paul Robeson Library.
My coursework focused on the social sciences—history, American literature, psychology, and philosophy—a quarter of my credits completed at the honors level. This included advanced work in English composition, American literature, psychology, and ethics. Through African American history and intercultural communication, I developed a focused interest in the mechanics of race, post-WWII American History, and socio-cultural studies. At Raritan, I also reached an advanced proficiency in Spanish, a skill that remains vital for navigating professional relationships and diverse client environments.
I completed a comprehensive, intense 1-year Pre-Professional Program at Thomas Jefferson University, designed for rapid transition into the sciences. Beyond the rigorous curriculum, I served as the editor of the program’s newspaper, managing internal communications for a high-pressure cohort. I gained direct clinical exposure by shadowing physicians across various specialties, including observing complex procedures such as open-heart surgery.
Experience
Founder + Sole Operator
Casa De Peso: Vintage Clothes + Curation
New Jersey · Remote
(2022-Present)
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Wrote 1,000+ product listings and drove ~1,900 total unit sales across Whatnot, eBay, and live events, building a content library that generates ongoing sales and repeat buyers.
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Revamped eBay operations in August 2025, scaling from ~1 sale/week to ~1.5 sales/day at peak through SEO, photography, strategic pricing, and free shipping.
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Achieved $3.2K/day at Time Travelers Vintage Expo, $2.5K/day at Philly Vintage Flea, and $2.7K/day across a two-day NYC show; generated $5.5K in event revenue on 50 units at ~64.5% gross margin and ~182% return on inventory.
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Maintained average unit cost at ~35% of sale price through disciplined sourcing, protecting margins in a trend-sensitive market.
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Designed prompts and multi-step AI workflows to generate, edit, and scale product narratives — auditing outputs for accuracy, tone, and brand alignment before publishing.
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Built scalable listing and documentation systems using AI to standardize copy and maintain editorial consistency across platforms.
Freelance writer, Strategist, researcher
New Jersey · Remote
(2019-Present)
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Provide freelance writing services to nonprofits and private clients, including web + email campaigns, e‑blasts, web copy, taglines, and core marketing language.
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Apply research and audience analysis to craft concise, persuasive messaging aligned with each client's brand voice and performance goals.
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Review and edit all materials for clarity, grammar, narrative structure, and consistency, using AI tools selectively for ideation and drafts while preserving authentic tone.
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Demonstrate versatility across persuasive, narrative, and research‑driven formats including personal essays, academic work, and fundraising collateral.
Operations, Leadership, Administration
Stelton Lumber Co.
Piscataway, NJ
(2022-2025)
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Progressed from yard hand to de facto operations lead within ~18 months; helped rebound the business to ~$1.93M — its highest revenue in years — during a period of ~30% monthly sales decline.
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Reduced delivery errors from ~every other day to ~every 1.5 weeks by redesigning order and communication flows between yard, office, and drivers.
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Cut administrative ordering errors to near-zero by implementing shared digital tracking (Monday.com) and documenting previously unwritten processes.
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Built the company's first sales and employee handbooks using AI tools; created quote-to-fulfillment workflows that reduced operational friction.
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Served as primary liaison between customers, vendors (including international partners in Mexico), and the team — using AI for translation and logistics coordination.
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Led full re-warehousing of the yard, improving storage, labeling, and material flow for faster product location and safer working conditions.
Academic SupporT, Tutoring
New Jersey · Remote
(2011-2017)
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Provided one‑on‑one tutoring in essay writing, thesis development, and revision strategy for undergraduate and high‑school students.
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Diagnosed barriers to expression and built structured frameworks for argumentation under time pressure, adapting instruction to diverse learning style.
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Taught students to use scaffolds, outlines, and revision passes to improve clarity and impact, reinforcing motivation and academic follow‑through.