I'm a seasoned writer and editor who contributes to a wide variety of highly respected print and online publishers with a focus on interior design and décor, home improvement, DIY, crafts, pets, health, and other lifestyle topics. I have also authored and edited numerous books on various aspects of architecture, design, and money-saving ideas. I've also been cited in the The New York Times, Business Week, and Quartz as a home office design expert.
My skills also include: SEO · Keyword Research · Digital Media · Content Strategy · Content Creation · Commerce · Online Journalism
Note that resume dates may overlap due to freelancing.
Visit my online portfolio: http://marilynsyarto.wordpress.com/
Email: [email protected]
Cell/text: 203-260-1595
DotDash Meredith • November 2019 - Present
Editor for DotDash Meredith's online lifestyle verticals: The Spruce Home, The Spruce Crafts, and The Spruce Pets. I handle quality inspections, update content, and create new content when necessary.
VerticalScope Inc./HomeTalk & Simplify • June 2021 - Present
Wrote extensive home and garden how-to and DIY guides for HomeTalk channel. I currently create content for Simplify and UpStyle channels.
IZEA/ZenContent • January 2016 - Present
Produce native content, online guides, and posts for high-profile clients, including Walmart, Mercy Health, and more. Previous clients included Pottery Barn and CORT Furniture, Hertz, and more.
Wainscot Publications • January 2006 - Present
Produce special sections for N.Y. and N.J. regional print and online publications on subjects, including interior design, kitchen design, real estate, health & wellness, food and drink.
BestReviews.com • January 2019 - March 2021
Produced long and short product reviews for varied product categories for BestReviews.com; content formerly distributed by the Tribune Publishing Company.
StudioD/Leaf • January 2012 - December 2015
Managing Editor of team for branded content.
Davler Media • January 2013 - December 2014
Produced special projects for luxury magazine, New York Spaces.
AOL Living • January 2009 - December 2011
Produced original weekly lifestyle content.
Lyons Press & Knack Imprint of Globe Pequot Press • January 2008 - December 2010
Photo edited for various titles, including The Orvis Book of Cabins, Knack Clean Home Green Home, Knack Dorm Living, Knack Organizing Your Home, and Knack Universal Design.
The Taunton Press • February 2002 - February 2004
Developed and edited numerous architectural books, worked directly with architects and designers. Titles included Good House Parts, Creating a New Old House, and The House to Ourselves.
HomeStyle/Gruner Jahr • April 2001 - February 2002
Wrote, edited, and fact-checked an extensive Resource Guide for HomeStyle Magazine.
Home Office Computing Magazine • December 1998 - April 2001
Produced business magazine, .5M circulation. Went from freelance to staff in 2000.
Woman's Day SIP/Hachette Filipacchi Media • February 1998 - August 1999
Produced a quarterly shelter magazine for Woman's Day SIP, Walls, Windows & Floors, with a .5M circulation.
Interiors Magazine/VNU • September 1990 - January 1998
Reported on product, furniture, and design for a highly respected trade magazine. Traveled worldwide to cover trade shows.
Fairchild Publications (formerly) • June 1988 - June 1990
Reporter for both Optical Index Magazine, Home Fashions Magazine, and HFD (Home Furnishings Daily).
Special Book Projects • January 1998 - January 2016
Author of the following books:
B.A. Journalism • 1981 - 1985
I worked full time while attending college.
Advertising and Communications • 1979 - 1981
I started F.I.T. as an interior design major and completed one year of coursework. Transferred to an advertising and communications major to finish my degree.
I'm a seasoned writer and editor who contributes to a wide variety of highly respected print and online publishers with a focus on interior design and décor, home improvement, DIY, crafts, pets, health, and other lifestyle topics. I have also authored and edited numerous books on various aspects of architecture, design, and money-saving ideas. I've also been cited in the The New York Times, Business Week, and Quartz as a home office design expert.
My skills also include: SEO · Keyword Research · Digital Media · Content Strategy · Content Creation · Commerce · Online Journalism
Note that resume dates may overlap due to freelancing.
Visit my online portfolio: http://marilynsyarto.wordpress.com/
Email: [email protected]
Cell/text: 203-260-1595
DotDash Meredith • November 2019 - Present
Editor for DotDash Meredith's online lifestyle verticals: The Spruce Home, The Spruce Crafts, and The Spruce Pets. I handle quality inspections, update content, and create new content when necessary.
VerticalScope Inc./HomeTalk & Simplify • June 2021 - Present
Wrote extensive home and garden how-to and DIY guides for HomeTalk channel. I currently create content for Simplify and UpStyle channels.
IZEA/ZenContent • January 2016 - Present
Produce native content, online guides, and posts for high-profile clients, including Walmart, Mercy Health, and more. Previous clients included Pottery Barn and CORT Furniture, Hertz, and more.
Wainscot Publications • January 2006 - Present
Produce special sections for N.Y. and N.J. regional print and online publications on subjects, including interior design, kitchen design, real estate, health & wellness, food and drink.
BestReviews.com • January 2019 - March 2021
Produced long and short product reviews for varied product categories for BestReviews.com; content formerly distributed by the Tribune Publishing Company.
StudioD/Leaf • January 2012 - December 2015
Managing Editor of team for branded content.
Davler Media • January 2013 - December 2014
Produced special projects for luxury magazine, New York Spaces.
AOL Living • January 2009 - December 2011
Produced original weekly lifestyle content.
Lyons Press & Knack Imprint of Globe Pequot Press • January 2008 - December 2010
Photo edited for various titles, including The Orvis Book of Cabins, Knack Clean Home Green Home, Knack Dorm Living, Knack Organizing Your Home, and Knack Universal Design.
The Taunton Press • February 2002 - February 2004
Developed and edited numerous architectural books, worked directly with architects and designers. Titles included Good House Parts, Creating a New Old House, and The House to Ourselves.
HomeStyle/Gruner Jahr • April 2001 - February 2002
Wrote, edited, and fact-checked an extensive Resource Guide for HomeStyle Magazine.
Home Office Computing Magazine • December 1998 - April 2001
Produced business magazine, .5M circulation. Went from freelance to staff in 2000.
Woman's Day SIP/Hachette Filipacchi Media • February 1998 - August 1999
Produced a quarterly shelter magazine for Woman's Day SIP, Walls, Windows & Floors, with a .5M circulation.
Interiors Magazine/VNU • September 1990 - January 1998
Reported on product, furniture, and design for a highly respected trade magazine. Traveled worldwide to cover trade shows.
Fairchild Publications (formerly) • June 1988 - June 1990
Reporter for both Optical Index Magazine, Home Fashions Magazine, and HFD (Home Furnishings Daily).
Special Book Projects • January 1998 - January 2016
Author of the following books:
B.A. Journalism • 1981 - 1985
I worked full time while attending college.
Advertising and Communications • 1979 - 1981
I started F.I.T. as an interior design major and completed one year of coursework. Transferred to an advertising and communications major to finish my degree.