An editorial and feature writer specializing in music, beer, fashion and entertainment, Christine's work has appeared both online and in print; most recently in October Magazine (Pitchfork, Conde Nast), and the award-winning OC Weekly.
Additionally, Christine writes blog articles and web copy for businesses ranging from luxury real estate agents to nutritionists, musicians and entertainment figures.
Christine began her career in editorial writing as a contributor to the South Asian English-language watch magazine The Time Place. The Time Place is a high-end niche consumer publication created by Time International, a top retailer of luxury watches.
At The Time Place, she soon became a lead contributor and copywriter, where she wrote ad stories and copy for brands such as Cartier, Gucci, Girard-Perregaux, BMW and Johnnie Walker.
She covered events such the Hamilton Behind the Camera Awards and The Film Independent Spirit Awards, conducting interviews with celebrities such as Zoe Saldana and David O.Russell as well as with brand CEOs (Philippe-Leopold Metzger of Piaget and Sylvain Dolla of Hamilton.)
Christine studied Theatre Arts at California State University, Fullerton where she was a two-time nominee for the prestigious Irene Ryan scholarship award.
A long time resident of the Silver Lake neighborhood in Los Angeles, Christine enjoys exploring the city with her husband Dan, a musician and small-business owner.
Experience
Contributing Writer at Jollity Magazine
Valparaiso, IN
Contributor to Jollity Magazine, a start-up craft beer and lifestyle online publication (no longer available.)
Marketing/P.R./Copywriting at Exclusive Listing
Los Angeles, CA
Copywriter content management, social media curation, P.R. and administrative support for a cutting-edge real estate firm. I was on board in the first year of the company’s launch.
Contributing Writer at OC Weekly
Present Orange County, CA
Contributing music writer for an award-winning independent publication.
Contributing Wrier at October Magazine
New York, NY
Contributing writer to October, a beer and lifestyle publication produced by Pitchfork Creative studios under parent company Conde Nast.
P.R. Manager/Writer at Abstraction Media, Inc.
Present Los Angeles, CA
P.R. and copywriting for Abstraction Media Inc., a company focusing on comedy and cross-cultural content.
Content Writer at Wedding Estates, Inc.
Present Los Angeles, CA
Content manager for the wedding division of Image Locations, Inc.
Writer/Editor at The Time Place Magazine
Jakarta, Indonesia
Writer and editor for The Time Place, a niche publication on some of the finest watch brands. The Time Place’s parent company, Time International is at the forefront of the luxury industry in Indonesia.