Professional Experience
Seasoned writer, editor and award-winning journalist with more than 20 years experience. As a writer and a Registered Nurse (RN), I have a special knack for translating scientific and medical jargon into clear and compelling copy for the layperson. In addition to healthcare, I write about business, politics and other topics.
Expertise
Writer
22 Years
Copy Editor
9 Years
Researcher
22 Years
Specialty
Business (general)
9 Years
Politics
22 Years
Health
9 Years
Industries
Magazine - Local/Regional magazines
9 Years
Newspaper - National
11 Years
Total Media Industry Experience
22 Years
Media Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)
Florida Trend magazine (3-5), DailyNurse.com (3-5), Broadcasting & Cable magazine (1-2)
Other Work History
Associate Editor at Florida Trend magazine, senior writer at Roll Call newspaper and editorial intern at the Washington Business Journal. My work has also appeared in Salon, The New Republic, the Tampa Bay Times, the Atlanta Jewish Times, the Detroit Jewish News, Catholic Digest and other publications. My combination of skills and experience – as a journalist and RN – make me uniquely suited to storytelling in the healthcare arena.
Computer Skills
Microsoft Word and Excel
Equipment
MacBook Air, digital camera, digital voice recorder
References
Available upon request.
Awards
2015: Bronze Award, American Society of Business Publication Editors (ASBPE), Impact/Investigative journalism; 2013: Silver Award, American Society of Business Publication Editors (ASBPE), Feature Writing;
2011: Bronze Award, American Society of Business Publication Editors (ASBPE), Government Coverage; 2011: Green Eyeshade Award: Second Place, Investigative Reporting; 2011: Green Eyeshade Award: First Place (team coverage), General News Reporting;
2009: Green Eyeshade Award: Second Place (team coverage), Public Affairs Reporting; 2005: Special Citation: SPJ Dateline Award, Investigative Reporting; 2004: Simon Rockower Award: 1st Place, Investigative Reporting
2004: Simon Rockower Award, 3rd Place, News Reporting
2003: Simon Rockower Award, 3rd Place, Personality Profiles
