Work Experience

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Freelance Copywriter & Content Creator
Remote | 2022–Present

• Develop brand-aligned digital content, social copy, and messaging for clients in education, wellness, and the arts.

• Write SEO-optimized blog posts, web pages, email campaigns, and ad copy with a focus on narrative voice and accessibility.

• Edit and proofread using AP style and client tone guides, ensuring clarity, consistency, and brand fidelity.

• Integrate content strategy principles—structure, readability, keyword targeting, and performance tracking.

• Pitch and research compelling, audience-focused topics for educational and values-driven brands.

• Leverage AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT) to streamline ideation, drafting, and editing workflows.

• Coordinate deadlines, maintain version control, and manage high-volume, multi-client workloads.

• Portfolio: https://www.annikanori.com/my-work     

Digital Content Writer & Designer – “The Hollow Skull”
Remote | 2022–Present

• Research and author historical blog posts and database entries for a public-facing digital humanities platform.

• Translate complex material into accessible content for general audiences while preserving historical nuance.

• Collaborate with researchers and designers to ensure UX-aligned copy and cohesive visual storytelling.

Creative & Academic Writer
Various Projects | 2017–Present

• Write hybrid nonfiction, narrative essays, and scripts that blend research with creative storytelling.

• Adapt voice, structure, and style for diverse platforms including magazines, literary blogs, and academic forums.

• Fact-check and edit manuscripts with a focus on accuracy, tone, and emotional resonance.

Director of Communications – Nori Society
Remote | 2020–Present

• Write and schedule communications including newsletters, event promotions, and editorial features.

• Craft original narratives and interviews highlighting the work of creatives across disciplines.

• Support content calendar development, coordinating rollout across digital channels.

Facility Supervisor

The City of Mountain View | Mountain View, CA | October 2023-June 2025

• Supervised performance venues, ensuring safety, policy compliance, and smooth operations during events.

• Maintained detailed show notes, coordinated with directors and stage managers, and tracked performance timelines.

• Responded to emergency situations, liaised with police and fire departments, and managed tech crews during load-in/strike.

• Delivered high-level customer service and facilitated communication between all stakeholders in the building.

Producer

Kimberly Clouse | San Francisco, CA | November 2021

• Oversaw scheduling, budgeting, and technical coordination for live staged readings and performances.

• Managed communications across creative teams and ensured seamless production execution.

Literary Council Member & Reader

Playwrights Foundation |  Remote |  September 2019 - April 2021

• Evaluated 40+ new play submissions annually for structure, originality, and artistic potential.

• Provided detailed written feedback to playwrights and participated in season programming decisions.

• Advocated for diverse, underrepresented voices in contemporary theater.

Nanny

Private Family | Menlo Park, CA | June 2020 – June 2025

• Provided daily care for two children, balancing academic, creative, and physical activities.

• Coordinated transportation, meals, and time management for school and extracurriculars.

• Supported behavioral development and modeled positive communication and emotional regulation.

Website Designer

Remote | March 2020 – Present

• Designed visually engaging, brand-forward websites tailored to individual client goals.

• Merged intuitive UX principles with personal branding to create accessible, memorable sites.

• Balanced technical design with narrative coherence, ensuring each website tells a compelling story.

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Teaching Artist

TheatreWorks | Mountain View, CA | September 2019 – December 2019

• Taught playwriting curriculum to high school students in the Young Playwrights Project.

• Guided students through writing and revision processes leading to professionally directed staged readings.

• Designed and led creative writing and performance exercises.

Artistic Fellow

Playwrights Foundation | San Francisco, CA | January 2019 – April 2019

• Assisted Artistic Director with casting, artist outreach, and communication for national programs.

• Composed professional correspondence and maintained contact databases.

• Organized office systems and provided administrative support across multiple departments.

Teaching Artist

The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust | Stratford-Upon-Avon, U.K. | October 2018 – December 2018

• Co-led Shakespeare workshops for groups of 15–30 students, ages 7–14, from across the UK.

• Facilitated interactive experiences blending performance, text analysis, and historical context.

• Guided students in crafting short adaptations to deepen engagement with Shakespeare's works.

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PGT Research Placement Shakespeare and D/deaf Children

University of Birmingham | Stratford-Upon-Avon, U.K. | June 2018 - September 2018

• Supported research on inclusive Shakespeare education practices for D/deaf students.

• Scribed and contributed to R&D sessions during toolkit development with the Royal Shakespeare Company.

• Assisted in creating accessible exercises and curriculum resources.

Extended Care Kindergarten Teacher

Seattle Waldorf School  | Seattle, WA | September 2016 - June 2017

• Supervised up to 20 kindergarteners in extended care, focusing on emotional and social development.

• Communicated daily with parents and teachers to support individual student needs.

• Led storytelling, group play, and behavior modeling activities.

Morning/Afternoon Extended Care Supervisor and Summer Camp Counselor

Seattle Children’s Theater  | Seattle, WA | June 2016 - December 2016

• Managed health and safety documentation, and communicated with parents and staff.

• Facilitated creative, structured play for summer campers and extended care participants.

House Manager

Cornish College of the Arts | Seattle, WA | September 2014 - May 2016

• Managed front-of-house operations during performances, including box office, ushering, and audience communication.

• Coordinated with stage managers and production staff to ensure smooth audience experiences.

Director/Asst. Director/Asst. Teacher
The Waldorf School of the Peninsula | Los Altos/Mountain View, CA | May 2009 – June 2015

• Directed and assisted in school theater productions (e.g., Almost, Maine, Sound of Music, Taming of the Shrew).

• Supported classroom instruction, enforced behavioral guidelines, and collaborated with faculty on creative learning.