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I am an accomplished public speaker, emcee, host & former television journalist. I have experience and expertise working in communications, public relations and journalism spanning a 20+ year career. I started my career working as a political press secretary on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. and have worked for a global public relations firm, as a journalist for several television stations in North & South Carolina (ABC, NBC and FOX), in corporate communications for the luxury automotive company Mercedes-Benz USA, as a principal of my own public relations consulting business in the New York Metro area, and currently as director of communications for a well-known nonprofit in the NYC metro area. I am passionate about helping people overcome their fears with public speaking and media interviews, as well as work on techniques such as delivery, pacing, diction and polishing one’s final presentation. For media interviews, I conduct mock interviews and prepare you for any type of media interview: taped, live, online, in person for TV, print, radio & podcasts. I have conducted speech and media coaching sessions 1:1 and in group settings with C-suite executives, physicians, college and graduate students, and those just entering the workforce, as well as non-native English speakers. I am personable, accessible & easy to work with and can offer decades of professional experience whether it’s on camera or before a large audience. Happy to chat first on a call!

Hi! I’m Christina, a travel and hospitality copywriter, journalist, and branded content specialist with experience in luxury travel, hotels, interior design, and lifestyle brands. I help companies turn ideas into compelling, high-performing content that engages audiences and elevates brand voice. My work has been published in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Fortune, Fodor’s, and Organic Spa. I write the design-focused travel column Travel CV for ASPIRE Design & Home, and I’m a former staff travel writer at Forbes (online). Earlier in my career, I lived in London, where I worked as an editor at Rough Guides. As a copywriter and branded content creator, I’ve partnered with global brands including American Express Travel & Lifestyle Services, Hilton Hotels and Residences, TCS World Travel (which administers Four Seasons Private Jet journeys), Elsewhere Travel (Lonely Planet’s travel agency), Cambria Stone, and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. What I help clients with: •Website copywriting for hotels, resorts, travel agencies, and lifestyle brands •Luxury travel and hospitality content •Branded editorial and custom content •SEO-optimized blog posts and destination guides •Product and property descriptions •Social media copy and campaign messaging •Press releases and brand storytelling •Content strategy and tone-of-voice development I’m comfortable working with Fortune 500 companies, creative agencies, and small, independent brands, collaborating closely with stakeholders to ensure content is clear, consistent, and results-driven. Whether I’m writing a hotel website, a destination guide, or a branded campaign, my goal is to create clear, sincere, and compelling content that builds trust and inspires action-- because good content speaks for itself.

I am an experienced & professional WordPress web designer/ developer with 9+ years of experience. I specialize in building websites & eCommerce for small business owners & solopreneurs, as well as in updating older sites. I also do content & technical SEO and have monthly retainer options for SEO, updates, and general website maintenance. I've been an online entrepreneur for the past 14+ years, so I understand what your online business presence needs. I can build you a starter website or reinvent your current site to help you get more traffic, clients, & customers. I also do seo work for a variety of business and blogs, and specialize in technical SEO and site clean up. Why Hire Me: 1. IMPECCABLE CUSTOMER SERVICE I work with very few clients at a time, and lots of times, you'll be my ONLY client. This means 100% of my attention is on you and your project. I only take on work when I have time time and attention to fully dedicate to it, when I'm available to answer questions & provide assistance. I never outsource anything. You will always receive personal, professional, & prompt attention directly from me. I will answer your messages in a timely manner, keep you posted on the work I'm doing, and be clear (in everyday language!) about what information I need from you. Read my reviews on my profile to see what other clients have said about my work. 2. WEBSITES BUILT RIGHT Some developers skimp on the groundwork or backend stuff because the client won't even know. Not me. I make sure to always use a child theme, set all the defaults, make sure your site is seo-friendly, check it on tablets and phones, and even make sure it's easy for you to edit from your admin page. (I'll even make you a tutorial if you want!) This means your site functions better and is easier to maintain. And no horror stories about hiring another developer to 'undo' what the first developer messed up! 3. PATIENCE & GUIDANCE I remember what it was like before I took all those courses and became a WordPress expert. I know how confusing and overwhelming it can be. And I'm more than happy to help answer questions, and guide you through the process of building your website and growing your business. I understand how websites can help both online and brick & mortar businesses, and I can give you expert advice on how to use your website to help your business reach its full potential. 4. COMMUNICATION Communication is a huge factor between clients and freelancers, especially in unfamiliar territories like web development. I'm a native English speaker (American, from New Jersey), and I was a fourth grade teacher for many years. Save yourself the additional frustration, (not to mention wasted time & money) and hire someone with excellent communication skills. 5. DESIGN & FUNCTIONALITY- built just for you I know how to listen to what you want and need for your site. I know the possibilities and how online business works, and I know what questions to ask to save you time and overwhelm. Your site will be built from the ground up to match your style, business plan, and branding. Plus, I'm always learning about new designs & functionality. 6. ALL THE EXTRAS Need images created? I have Canva and other image resources, and CSS coding skills. Need an email provider? I can set up MailChimp for you, and build an opt in right into your site. Need technical SEO and website structure clean up? I've got you covered. I have a developer license for Elegant themes and subscriptions to images and artwork, so there will be no extra costs for themes or graphics. EXPERT WORK at GREAT RATES: My hourly rates might be a tiny bit higher than other freelancers you're considering. Here's how that will actually save you money: FEWER BILLABLE HOURS: - I'm super efficient, so fewer billable hours means overall savings for you. Other developers might bill you 3-4x the hours for a project I can do in a fraction of the time (without skipping steps!). - I use a timer app, and I only bill for the exact minutes that I was 100% focused and working on your project. I never inflate my hours. - You know your site will be built correctly and exactly how you want it. You don't need to worry about hiring another developer in a few months or a year to re-do what your cheaper developer did. And no worries about wasting time & money with false starts or paying for work that's unusable or not what you wanted. FREE THEME & GRAPHICS: - I provide a FREE, premium $250 theme & plug ins. I invested in a developer license for Elegant themes, so you'll get Divi or Extra, along with the Bloom and Monarch email & social media plug ins for free, with free updates for life. - I have a subscription to Canva Pro, among other image sources. That means you get free, high-quality photos, artwork, and images, customized for your site and brand, at no extra cost to you. (Most web developers tack on the price of images to their invoices or have you purchase them and send the files.)

I am an experienced content writer with a strong background in producing well-researched, cleanly written and optimized content to drive traffic to your website. My articles, blog posts, and other writing services will satisfy your needs because they will: - Adopt your brand voice - Be engaging, informational, conversational and be filled with well researched and properly credited data - No plagiarism, typos or grammatical errors - Adhere to your style guide of preference - Be written on time by the specified deadline Other writing services I offer are: - Press Releases - Social Media Posts - Emails - Novels - E-Books - Brochures - Product Reviews - Ghost Writing

Hey, I'm Chris. I've spent the last several years refining the best ways to write copy that connects with readers while moving the needle. I helped a SaaS client boost their AI visibility by nearly 200% in a single month. I've contributed to strategies that doubled MRR for multiple brands. And I've written content that's been read millions of times. The projects change, but the focus stays the same: write something that works. Here's a little peek at what I've been up to... Copywriter, Potomac Growth – Writing for brands raising capital through equity crowdfunding Director of Content Strategy, WordAgents – Developed content strategies that drove organic growth, including a 200% visibility boost for a SaaS client in 30 days Senior Writer & Editor, Monkeybox Media – Built editorial processes that helped SaaS startups double their revenue. Journalist, Screen Rant & Wealth of Geeks – Wrote articles that hit over 1M pageviews via MSN syndication. Copywriter, Allcaps Media – Created sales content that turned prospects into paying customers When I don't have my head buried in my laptop, I'm fiddling around on my acoustic guitar for my toddler (who has strong opinions about my setlist) or testing recipes on my family, who offer unsolicited feedback with impressive consistency.

Good, better, BEST! That's the way I've always viewed my ability to take a project and make it shine. I discovered my love and talent for writing, editing, proofreading and rewrites in high school, and in the many years since. I've worked as a journalist for an East Coast all-news radio station and as an advertising executive for an allied healthcare publication. I made extra money (to support my three now-grown kids) providing web content and copy-editing fiction and nonfiction articles and books. I received so much positive feedback that I decided to turn it into a full time career: I’ve never looked back. Writing, editing, and proofreading are true passions for me. I get real satisfaction out of completing a meticulously-researched article or taking another person's work and thoughts and bringing out their best. I've almost accidentally developed a reputation and following for the lifeline I provide for those struggling to perfect their personal statements for college and advanced degree applications, and recently for those in need of SBA social disadvantage narratives. I am professional, detail-oriented, and punctual, and I've been told that I'm easy to work with too. I look forward to working on your project!