About
Stephanie Cronk joined the Bob Vila team in 2020 as the executive editor of Commerce, bringing over 12 years of retail and digital publishing experience to the Commerce/Product Reviews team. Her experience spans many industries in the commerce world, and her primary focus is on buyer’s guides and product reviews.
Experience
Stephanie has served as lead editor and content manager for large retailers. In that capacity, she ensured all product reviews and buyer’s guides featured the most helpful information for readers by ushering well-researched and tested content through the editorial process. She also served as the last line of defense for content and grammar prior to publishing.
When she is not researching the top products on the market, Stephanie and her family are tackling various DIY projects around their home. She uses her passion for retail and sharp editing skills to bring trusted buyer’s guides and product reviews to BobVila.com readers.
Education
Stephanie received an Associate of Arts in English from Hudson Valley Community College.
Highlights
- Specialties: Buyer’s guides and product reviews
- Education: Associate of Arts in English
- Other work: 12+ years of editorial experience with major retailers such as Walmart and eBay
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