Copywriter & Content Strategist

Connecting people through purposeful storytelling • 40+ published pieces • 40% engagement growth

Hey there! I'm Shari – a storyteller at heart who happens to be really good at copywriting. Recent Pepperdine grad with 3+ years turning complex corporate messaging into conversations that actually matter. From my roots in LA's Watts projects to writing for Fortune 500 companies, I bring authentic perspective to every piece I create.

I've published 40+ articles, case studies, and marketing materials for Cornerstone OnDemand, Her Agenda, Education Week, and beyond. Whether it's a CEO's thought leadership piece or an internal campaign that drove 40% engagement growth, I write content that connects with real people and drives real results. Because at the end of the day, business is just people talking to people – and I'm here to make those conversations count.

Strategic Copywriter & Content Strategist

My Story: From growing up in LA's Watts projects to writing for Fortune 500 companies – I've learned that great copywriting isn't about fancy words, it's about understanding people. My unique background combining social work (USC MSW), dispute resolution (Pepperdine MDR), and hands-on copywriting gives me a superpower: I can write for anyone, anywhere, at any level of an organization.

What I Bring: I don't just write copy – I build bridges between leadership vision and employee action. Whether it's a mental health campaign that increased engagement by 40% or a thought leadership piece on Black excellence that drives organic traffic, I create content that connects hearts and minds while delivering business results. I've spent 3+ years learning how to communicate with diverse, distributed workforces – from C-suite executives to frontline associates, understanding that every person matters and every communication should serve people first.

Content & Case Studies: Creating compelling customer success stories that drive business results
Thought Leadership: Researching and writing authoritative content on DEI, workplace culture, and industry trends
Internal Communications: Crafting employee-focused content that drives engagement and culture change
Content Marketing: Video scripts, landing pages, and product marketing that converts
Lifestyle & Advocacy Writing: Personal narratives that drive social impact and policy discussion
Multi-Platform Strategy: Adapting voice and messaging for different audiences and channels
40+ Published Works
40% Engagement Growth
15+ Case Studies
25+ Landing Pages

My Published Work & Content Portfolio

40+ real articles, case studies, and content pieces you can actually read and verify – because showing is better than telling

Honoring Black Excellence in the Workplace and Beyond

Thought leadership on DEI that connects heart with strategy

Published
Why This Matters: I wrote this piece because representation isn't just about fairness – it's about business excellence. Growing up in Watts taught me that everyone has potential; corporate America needs to see it too. This article bridges lived experience with research-backed insights to show how inclusive leadership drives innovation.
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Re-thinking Employee Development to Fuel Your Talent Mobility

Research-backed insights that turn talent challenges into growth opportunities

Published
The Human Element: This isn't just another talent mobility article – it's about people who want to grow but don't know how. I partnered with researchers to uncover what employees really need: clear pathways, supportive managers, and organizations that invest in their potential, not just their productivity.
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Empowering Your People From Within During a Hiring Freeze

Turning constraints into opportunities through strategic internal development

Published
Real Talk: Hiring freezes suck – for everyone. But they're also opportunities in disguise. I wrote this to help HR leaders flip the script: instead of "we can't hire," try "let's grow the amazing people we already have." Sometimes limitations force the innovation we should have been doing all along.
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Closing the Skills Confidence Gap

Research-backed insights on AI-powered learning and workforce development

Published
The Research: I researched global workforce trends and skill gaps, transforming complex data into an accessible, engaging report for HR and learning professionals. This article highlights the role of AI-powered learning in closing skill gaps, making insights actionable for organizations while positioning AI-driven learning as an essential tool for workforce development.
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Thriving Through Change: Talent Management Strategies

Actionable strategies for HR professionals to future-proof talent management

Published
The Strategy: I wrote this article to provide actionable strategies for HR professionals by blending expert insights with real-world examples. It highlights how organizations can leverage learning, leadership development, and AI-powered tools to create resilient teams that turn uncertainty into opportunity.
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Maximize Your EVP by Leveraging Talent Mobility

Connecting talent mobility with employee value propositions for retention

Published
The Connection: I wrote this piece to help HR leaders understand how talent mobility strengthens employee engagement and retention. By connecting leadership development to strategic growth, I showcased the power of internal talent pipelines and how clear career growth pathways attract and retain top talent.
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The Real Deal: What the Opportunity Marketplace Isn't

Demystifying opportunity marketplaces with data-driven insights

Published
Myth-Busting: I wrote this article to demystify opportunity marketplaces, addressing common misconceptions and explaining their value in employee growth. Using data-driven storytelling, I helped organizations understand how to leverage internal mobility tools effectively while serving as both an educational resource and strategic guide.
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10+ Additional Published Articles

Thought leadership spanning skills development, workforce agility, and HR innovation

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More Published Work Includes:
• "Accelerating Career Growth: 3 Things Your Organization Needs to Know" – Simple but powerful workforce strategies
• "HR Labs Podcast Announcement" – High-impact launch content exploring the future of work and AI
• "Excellence in the Workplace and Beyond" – DEI thought leadership connecting diversity with innovation
• Plus additional thought leadership on AI, skills intelligence, and workforce transformation
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How Spirit Airlines is Charting a New Course in Learning

Turning a complex AI story into human impact that readers actually care about

Case Study
The Challenge: Spirit Airlines needed to show how AI-powered learning transforms workforce development, but who wants to read about "digital transformation optimization synergies"?

My Approach: I focused on the human story – how better training means safer flights, happier employees, and customers who actually enjoy flying Spirit. Because ultimately, technology is only as good as the people using it.
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Simpson Strong-Tie: Cementing a Legacy of Talent Growth

Construction meets tech in a story about building people, not just buildings

Case Study
Why This Story Matters: Simpson Strong-Tie builds the hardware that keeps buildings standing, but their real strength? Investing in people. I wrote this case study to show how a traditional construction company embraced modern talent development – and achieved nearly 100% performance review completion.

The Lesson: Whether you're building bridges or building careers, the foundation matters most.
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Penn State's Quest for Top-Tier Talent Empowerment

How a university empowers 100,000+ students through strategic workforce development

Case Study
The Challenge: Penn State needed to showcase their investment in workforce development across a massive student body and staff network.

My Approach: I structured this story to highlight their leadership training, internal mobility, and learning culture. By blending interviews, storytelling, and data insights, I demonstrated how talent development fuels institutional success and creates pathways for growth.
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Chesterfield County: A Tale of Workforce Transformation

Government workforce transformation that actually serves citizens better

Case Study
The Government Challenge: Chesterfield County Government needed to revolutionize employee learning with a strategic approach to digital training.

My Approach: I wrote this case study to highlight their measurable outcomes, connecting government workforce agility with leadership development. The result shows how public sector organizations can modernize training while improving citizen services.
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Encore Puts Employee Learning at Center Stage

Putting employee learning center stage in the entertainment industry

Case Study
The Entertainment Challenge: Encore needed to showcase how employee learning programs drive business success in the fast-paced entertainment industry.

My Storytelling: I wrote and structured this case study to demonstrate how strategic learning initiatives drive workforce engagement. By highlighting measurable outcomes and translating key insights into a compelling narrative, I showed how organizations can enhance employee development.
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Porcher Industries: Weaving Innovation into Workforce Development

How traditional manufacturing embraces digital learning for competitive advantage

Case Study
The Manufacturing Challenge: Porcher Industries needed to show how they leveraged Cornerstone's learning technology to upskill their workforce and drive operational excellence.

My Approach: I wrote this customer story to explore how the company embraced digital learning to enhance employee training, adapt to industry demands, and maintain a competitive edge. Through compelling storytelling and data-driven insights, I showcase strategic learning's impact on business growth.
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CJPIA: Transforming Risk Management Training

Risk management training that protects communities through digital learning

Case Study
The Risk Challenge: California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (CJPIA) needed to modernize its risk management training with accessible, on-demand solutions.

My Focus: I structured this piece to showcase the real-world impact of digital learning, emphasizing how accessible training drives efficiency and mitigates risk across organizations. The story demonstrates how modern learning platforms protect both employees and the communities they serve.
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8+ Additional Customer Success Stories

From universities to government agencies – stories that prove people are every organization's best investment

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More Success Stories I've Written:
Customer Success | Talent Mobility: Real-world impact stories from companies using Cornerstone's solutions
• Plus additional case studies across healthcare, manufacturing, and public sector organizations

Each story focuses on the human impact, not just the technology.
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Video Scripts & Content Design

Bringing complex B2B concepts to life through strategic video storytelling

Video Content
Video Projects Completed:
• "Spirit Airlines & Learning Innovation" – Script, on-screen copy, and b-roll suggestions that make AI training feel human
• "Revolutionizing Workforce Agility" – Full script for internal gig programs that speaks directly to HR decision-makers
• "Talent Mobility Study" – Script presenting research insights that turn data into actionable strategy

My secret? I write for the person watching, not the person paying. That's how you get engagement.
3+ Video Scripts
B2B Focus
Strategic Storytelling

Landing Pages & Product Marketing

25+ landing pages that turn features into benefits and benefits into business results

Product Marketing
Landing Page Portfolio:
• "Future of Workforce Agility - Fosway Report" – Research that executives actually want to read
• "Cornerstone's Learning Management System" – Product copy that focuses on customer success, not software features
• "Skills Intelligence & AI-Powered Learning" – Making AI approachable for HR leaders
• "2023 Talent Mobility Study - Insights & Strategies" – Research-driven content with actionable takeaways
• "How Cornerstone Helps Organizations Navigate Change" – Connecting AI-driven solutions with change management
• "Cornerstone Galaxy: Workforce Agility Platform" – Positioning that speaks to business outcomes

The best product marketing doesn't sell software – it sells the future your customers want to create.
25+ Landing Pages
Product Marketing
B2B SaaS Expertise

Datasheets & Product Resources

Technical content that makes complex solutions accessible to decision-makers

Technical Writing
Datasheet Projects:
• "Cornerstone Learn Datasheet" – Clear, strategic messaging for enterprise learning solutions
• "Public Sector Learning Solutions" – Government-focused copy that resonates with public sector HR leaders
• "Leadership & Management Content Subscription" – Scaling leadership development messaging
• "Skills Graph – AI-Powered Skills Intelligence" – Breaking down AI benefits for HR executives
• "Cornerstone Elevate: Unified Talent Development" – Compelling copy for reskilling and upskilling solutions

Great technical writing translates features into business impact.
10+ Datasheets
Technical Writing
B2B Focus Enterprise

Research Reports & Ebooks

Turning complex workforce research into content that business leaders actually use

Research Content
Long-Form Content Projects:
• "Opportunity Marketplace Ebook" – Comprehensive guide that makes internal mobility accessible to any organization. I contributed to structuring, editing, and refining this long-form ebook, aligning it with brand messaging to ensure clear, strategic guidance for HR and business leaders.
• "2023 Talent Mobility Study" – Research report that turns data points into strategic recommendations. I collaborated on this research-driven report, distilling complex workforce trends into digestible, high-impact content.
• "Fosway Report: Workforce Agility" – Adapting third-party research for business leaders who need actionable insights. This research-backed thought leadership explores HR's evolving role in workforce agility.

My Approach: Start with what keeps executives up at night, then work backward to the research that solves it. Covering AI-driven learning strategies and workforce transformation insights, these resources showcase the depth of my work in learning innovation.
Research Based
Ebook Experience
Strategic Guidance

Her Agenda - Featured Author

Career and lifestyle content that speaks to real millennial experiences

Lifestyle
Writing for Real People: Her Agenda featured me because I write about work life like it actually is – messy, challenging, but full of possibility. My articles tackle quiet quitting, career pivots, and motherhood prep with the honesty that comes from living these experiences, not just researching them.

Topics That Matter:
• "Why quiet quitting might actually be self-care"
• "Career navigation when the ladder feels broken"
• "Prepping for motherhood without losing yourself"
• "Building a career portfolio that actually opens doors"
Read My Her Agenda Articles →

Education Week: How To Improve the School Lunch Program

Personal narrative driving policy change through authentic storytelling

Advocacy
Why I Wrote This: Growing up in poverty in the Watts projects of Los Angeles, I was dependent on free and reduced-price school lunches. Some stories need to be told, even when they're hard. Free school lunch wasn't just a program – it was survival. I shared my story in Education Week because policy makers need to understand: these aren't "other people's kids." They're kids like me, who can become anything with the right support.

"Sometimes the most powerful policy argument is simply: this is what it felt like to be on the receiving end."
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Foster Care Advocacy: Community Voices

Amplifying youth voices in systems change and policy reform

Advocacy
Leading From Experience: I was featured as an outstanding young leader who experienced foster care firsthand. Foster care isn't just my background – it's my perspective on resilience, community, and what it means to invest in people who others have given up on. I offered my thoughts for new leadership and systems change.

Why This Matters for Business: Companies like Walmart serve communities full of people like me. Understanding their experiences isn't just good corporate citizenship – it's good business strategy that drives authentic connection.
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Personal Growth & Empowerment Content

Authentic coaching content that turns dreams into actionable plans

Coaching
Real Talk About Growth: "Ever feel stuck between your daily grind and your big dreams? Yeah, me too. That's exactly why I created content that doesn't just motivate – it actually helps people move forward."

My Approach:
• No toxic positivity – just honest strategies that work
• Growth goals that fit real life, not Instagram life
• Community over competition, always
• Progress over perfection, every single time
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Mental Health Awareness Campaign

Turning stigma into support through authentic employee storytelling

Internal Copy
The Challenge: Mental health was the elephant in every Zoom room during the pandemic, but nobody wanted to talk about it at work. Employees were struggling, but our platform engagement was flat.

My Approach: "Your wellness journey starts with a single step—and we're here to walk with you." I shifted from corporate-speak to human-speak, featuring real employee stories that said "it's okay to not be okay" and "here's how we can support each other."

The Result: 40% engagement increase because authenticity beats corporate messaging every time. People don't connect with policies – they connect with people.
40% Engagement Boost
3,000+ Associates Reached
Most Engaged Content

Deep Dive: Case Studies That Drive Results

Behind-the-scenes look at campaigns that moved the needle for real organizations

Case Study: 40% Employee Engagement Increase Through Mental Health Campaign

The Situation: During the pandemic, our internal communications platform engagement had plateaued. Employees were viewing company updates as "nice to have" rather than "need to read." We needed content that would genuinely connect with employees' daily experiences while addressing the mental health crisis everyone was experiencing but nobody was talking about.

My Strategy: Instead of another "wellness initiative," I created a mental health awareness campaign that shifted from corporate announcements to personal, relatable conversations. The core insight: people don't engage with policies, they engage with people who share their experiences.

Sample Content Strategy:
Week 1-2: "Real Talk Tuesday" – Employees shared their actual wellness challenges (with permission)
Week 3-4: "Manager Monday" – Leadership shared their own mental health journeys
Week 5-6: "Wellness Wednesday" – Practical 5-minute tools for stress management
Week 7-8: "Community Support" – How teams were supporting each other naturally

Every piece focused on authentic human experience rather than corporate messaging.
40% increase in overall platform engagement
3,000+ employees reached weekly
85% positive feedback on content quality
200% increase in employee-generated content

"Shari transformed our internal communications from corporate announcements to genuine conversations. The mental health campaign she created didn't just increase engagement—it changed how our employees connect with each other and with leadership. The content felt authentic and actionable, which is exactly what our people needed during a really tough time."

— Internal Communications Manager, Cornerstone OnDemand

Case Study: Newsletter Transformation - From 12% to 65% Open Rates

The Challenge: Monthly company newsletter was getting lost in employees' inboxes. Open rates were below industry average at 12%, and feedback indicated the content felt too corporate and irrelevant to daily work life. We needed to create content that employees would actively look forward to reading.

My Transformation Strategy: Complete content reimagination focusing on employee-driven storytelling, mobile-first design, and conversational tone that respected people's time and intelligence.

Before vs. After Examples:

Before: "Please be advised that Q3 benefits enrollment will commence on September 1st. Employees are encouraged to review the attached documentation..."

After: "Your healthcare, your way: Q3 benefits enrollment made simple. We know benefits can be confusing (who decided PPO vs. HMO was intuitive?), so here's everything you need to know in 2 minutes or less..."

Every transformation focused on serving the reader, not just delivering information.
65% open rate achieved (up from 12%)
4:32 average read time (up from 0:47)
34% forward rate to colleagues
3x increase in employee story submissions

"Shari took our newsletter from something employees deleted without reading to content they'd actually discuss in team meetings. Her ability to translate corporate messaging into human stories while maintaining brand standards is exceptional. The engagement metrics speak for themselves, but more importantly, our people feel more connected to the company."

— Senior Marketing Manager, Cornerstone OnDemand

Let's Create Content That Actually Connects

Ready to transform your content strategy and connect with audiences that actually matter? Whether you need a copywriter who turns complex ideas into compelling campaigns, a content strategist who builds bridges between brand vision and customer action, or an internal communications specialist who makes employees feel genuinely heard – I create content that drives real results. From external marketing campaigns that convert to internal messaging that boosts engagement by 40%, I specialize in authentic storytelling that resonates across every touchpoint. Because whether you're talking to customers, employees, or stakeholders, great content creates the connections that drive business forward.

Available for: Full-time positions with forward-thinking companies, strategic consulting projects, and campaigns that help people thrive at work. I respond to all messages within 24 hours because your time and vision matter.