Consider me a freelancing Swiss Army knife. Proceed with caution.
(Last updated: 17 March 2020)

LATEST STORIES:

CarGurus

And then there were three. The 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid joins the Ford Escape and Toyota RAV4 as the only compact crossover hybrids on sale now. 
​​Posted:  17 March 2020

Autoblog

The Honda CR-V is one of the first-ever crossover vehicles to enter the market (23 years and counting), but is one of the last to offer a hybrid.
​​Posted:  17 March 2020

Motor1

TFW a subcompact crossover actually makes sense. Yes, it's a weird feeling. Very weird. But the 2020 Mazda CX-30 is also very good.
​​Posted:  13 December 2019

WRITING

Motor1

Contributor  |  2016-present
A division of the Motorsport Network, Motor1.com is a global outlet that caters to car enthusiasts as well as new- and used-car buyers alike. Content is further diversified into 10 international editions and available in nine languages. Learn more here.
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Ride

Contributor  |  2019-present
Ride is a new venture by Kelley Blue Book/KBB.com that goes beyond traditional automotive coverage to focus on technology and trends in the pursuit of mobility. Learn more here.
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AutoGravity

Contributor  |  2019
AutoGravity is a one-stop shop for car buyers, offering vehicle reviews, dealership inventories, and financing options. Its AutoGravitas section offers additional resources such as industry news, shopping advice, and money tips.
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Autoweek

Contributor  |  2018-2019
Autoweek is a subscription-only bi-weekly covering the automotive industry with an enthusiast mindset--from new vehicles, classic cars, motorsports, and the technology and products that keep them running. Learn more here. 
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New York Daily News

Contributor, Autos  |  2016-2018
In print since 1919, the Daily News is one of New York's most iconic media brands and is committed to a wide range of quality of life issues. The newspaper boasts the #1 readership in NYC and 78 percent of its online audience consists of Generation X and Millennial readers. Learn more here. 
​​ →    Check out my complete NYDN Autos portfolio

Hagerty

Contributor  |  2018
Hagerty is a global leader in collector car and boat insurance but at its core the family-run business is as much about developing and maintaining a passion as it is about protecting prized possessions. More than insurance, Hagerty provides editorial content on everything from current collectibles to future classics. Learn more here.

Recent work:​

CARFAX

Contributor  |  2017-2018
CARFAX is the leading source of vehicle history information in North America, offering consumers the most comprehensive database available. The CARFAX Blog offers tips on car buying and vehicle maintenance as well as provides coverage on industry news and car reviews. Learn more here.
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Internet Brands

Contributor  |  2017
Internet Brands is a portfolio of companies covering automotive, health, home/travel, and legal sectors that offer both web solutions for businesses and informative websites for consumers. Learn more here.

Digital Trends

Contributor, Autos  |  2016-2017
With more than 24 million unique visitors monthly, Digital Trends is one of the most influential portals when it comes to consumer electronics news, reviews, and analysis. Learn more here.

My work:

Mandatory (formerly Crave Online) 

Contributor, Design/Culture  |  2015-17
Formerly Crave Online, Mandatory continues to cover all things men's lifestyle--entertainment, fashion, dining, relationship, trends, and the occasional weird news (because why not?). Learn more here.
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Bobit Business Media

Editorial Assistant  |  2003
Produced copy for B2B publications in automotive, transportation, security and public safety sectors as well as managed content and artwork for corporate newsletter. Partial portfolio below:

UCLA Daily Bruin

Contributing Writer, Arts & Entertainment  |  2002
Assignments included: film, TV and music reviews; coverage of major industry events; and a weekly opinion column. Frequent caption/copy collaborator; occasional hate-mail receiver. Partial portfolio below:

ETCETERA

La Compagnie Des Vins Surnaturels

Back-of-the-House Hustler  |  2015-17
Performed behind-the-scenes wizardry before, during and after weekday dinner and weekend brunch services. Occasional taste tester. Frequent ball buster. But not those last two things combined.

MEDIA RELATIONS

MG Studio

Consultant, Partnerships  |  2016
Connected lifestyle and automotive brands with new exhibit space located in downtown Los Angeles.

Ballantines PR

Consultant, Partnerships  |  2016
Provided automotive industry insight and expertise with regards to new-client outreach and partnerships.

Autoblog

Associate Contributor  |  2015-16
Provided production support and special events content.
Trivia: Referred to as Bragasaurus because...I don’t know why.

blipshift

Consultant, Media Relations/Partnerships  |  2015-16
Increased brand partnerships and outreach for automotive apparel company. Provided executive team support and insight regarding new business and expansion of creative efforts. Sometimes snatched a sticker.

RX Speed

Consultant, Media Relations  |  2015
Expanded brand outreach via media relations and corporate pitching for recently launched automotive start-up. Company acts as a marketplace aggregator, focusing on aftermarket parts, and also provides exclusive editorial content targeting enthusiasts and weekend mechanics alike.

Mazda USA

Product Communications Specialist, Public Relations  |  2010-14
Managed communications for Product Planning, R&D and Design; served as first point of contact (“face of brand”) for national media; and supported additional programs developed by Motorsports, Auto Shows and Brand Experience teams.
Trivia: Wrote an estimated 134 (!) press releases.

Kia Motors America

Product Administrator, Public Relations  |  2008-10
Increased brand awareness and media relations via consistent national outreach and social media presence. Obtained key leadership role in support and development of motorsports program during its inaugural year. Stood as corporate liaison to newly-constructed Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia on PR-related projects and corporate messaging.

Analyst, Public Relations  |  2006-08
Managed 14-location national media relations fleet. Created annual budget proposals, coordinated vehicle orders and approved loan requests. Handled logistics and provided on-site support for all media events nationwide.

 PRODUCTIONS

See Me See You

Production Assistant  |  2015
Supported production of a short-film project chronicling a day in the life of a NYPD officer. On-location: NYC

Sheeko Sheeko

Production Assistant  |  2015
Supported production of Somalian-focused podcast/web series' first season. Show covers varying topics, such as culture, relationships and current events. On-location: Toronto

Gemma & The Bear

Production Assistant/Extra  |  2014-15
Supported production of an award-winning fantasy-comedy web series.
On-location: NYC

Jason Whitaker, DP

Assistant  |  2014-17
Assisted director of photography on a variety of film projects in as-needed support roles including production assistant, sound recordist, set decorator and lighting.  On-location: Planet Earth

DISTINCTIONS

Public Relations Society of America

Judge, Bateman Case Study Competition  |  2015-18
Served as a panel judge for phase one of the Public Relations Student Society of America's (PRSSA) annual competition, which gives PR students an opportunity to apply their classroom education and internship experiences to create and implement a full campaign.

Principal judging takes place at the New York headquarters of PRSSA's parent organization, the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA). The 2015 competition received 60 student-team entries from across the United States. The 2016 competition received 70 submissions from 300 student participants. For 2017, 67 student teams entered the competition. In 2018, 84 entries were received with 20 garnering honorable mention distinctions.

#BragaCares

Lifetime Achievement Recipient  |  2013-present
A lifestyle? A movement? A what-the-what LOL? #BragaCares is all these things--except being my creation. It's carved an eye-rolling path through the social media landscape before leapfrogging into everyday exchanges where hashtags symbolize sarcasm (i.e., texts, emails). I couldn't stop it, but maybe sometimes a failure is really a success. ♥ *shrug*
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Mentionables

Person of Interest  |  dates vary
Sometimes people write about me. I have no idea why.



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