Experience

Web/UX Designer & Copywriter

Pairadime, December 2020–present

I was initially asked to edit Pairadime’s web copy and help define their voice. Noting my dedication to their success, Pairadime gave me the opportunity to wear many hats.

  • Design, build, and maintain WordPress website
    See work samples

  • Write all copy for website, web app, and email communication

  • UX design for website and web app

  • Produce social media ads, from concept to final video
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  • Graphic design and copywriting for educational outreach
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Copywriter & Designer

Gush, August 2018–March 2022

Gush is a scrappy company that pivoted to producing online events during the pandemic. I enjoyed continuously developing their website to feature their evolving offerings in a sleek, user-friendly way.

  • Write web and product copy

  • Design and build new pages and features for Squarespace website
    See work samples

  • Design event graphics and posters

Copywriter

Nowadays, July 2017–February 2020

Nowadays is a bar, restaurant, and nightclub dedicated to inclusivity. I was entrusted with writing descriptions of their events and featured artists, both on their website and in their weekly newsletter.

  • Write website copy for all events

  • Write weekly email newsletters to list of 40,000+ subscribers

  • Maintain WordPress website

  • Manage online record and merch sales

Writer & Editor

Various publications, August 2005–August 2022

I started out writing for an indie music magazine in San Diego, which, honestly, was pretty cool. When I moved to NYC, I interned at Time Out New York, which led to many exciting freelance opportunities there and elsewhere.

  • Online and print features, blog posts, event listings, and listicles for publications including Rolling Stone, The Boston Globe, Time Out New York, Good Housekeeping, OZY, and RE:UP Magazine
    See work samples

  • Professional bios for musicians and artists

Education

University of California San Diego
Bachelor of Arts – Interdisciplinary Computing and the Arts, Music

Contact

kz@kristenzwicker.com