Also known as: MarisCallahan
Writing/Editorial: I specialize in food, cooking, entertaining, home, design, wellness, beauty and lifestyle. I contribute to DietsInReview.com, Yahoo! Shine, Shape.com, Craft Magazine, SheKnows.com, FabulousFoods.com, FabulousLiving.com, Skimbaco Lifestyle and Fox News (iMag). I have developed content and/or recipes for a numer of corporations including Starbucks/Tazo Tea, Walker's Shortbread, Ritz-Carlton's Michigan Avenue Residences and Sur La Table. Public Relations/Social Media Marketing: Public relations professional since 2006 with experience in consumer/lifestyle communications. Interested in the food/beverage industry, particularly health & wellness and nutrition. Experience includes writing press materials and pitches to media, conducting media relations amongst consumer/lifestyle, health/nutrition/food media, execution of strategic communications plans and event planning/management. I also conduct social media marketing on behalf of brands and am extremely plugged into online and new media trends. Current and past client include Starbucks Coffee Company, Canon USA, Shaklee Corporation, American Signature Furniture, Doncaster Fashions, Curvation Intimate Apparel, David's Bridal. Memberships/Extracurricular: PRSA, Freelance Writer/Blogger, Volunteer with Drop In & Decorate (cookies for donation non-profit). Specialties New Media & Social Networking; Brand Marketing; Media Relations; Event Planning; Consumer Product Launches; Food and Nutrition; Creative Writing.
