Professional Experience
As a writer, journalist and author, my work is distinguished by intrepid reporting and an eye - and an ear - for the slightly unusual angle. My work has appeared in books, magazines, newspapers and on the web. As a creative and committed communications professional with an established record of achievement, I have exceptional skills in writing, editing, and project management. My background includes higher education, fundraising, journalism, publishing, and teaching. Examples of my work can be found at ArlenesScratchPaper.blogspot.com
Expertise
Book Author
15 Years
Reporter
15 Years
Writer
20 Years
Specialty
Arts & Humanities
10 Years
Sports & Recreation
20 Years
Crime
7 Years
Industries
Book Publishing Consumer
10 Years
Magazine - Large Consumer/National magazines
20 Years
Newspaper - National
20 Years
Total Media Industry Experience
20 Years
Media Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)
New York Daily News (10+), New York Post (10+), New York Times (10+), El Diario-La Prensa (10+)
Corporate Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)
Mount Sinai Medical Center (1-2), American Society of Mechanical Engineers (3-5), Penn Group Ghostwriting (3-5)
Other Work History
Associate Director, Institutional Advancement Communications 2007 to December 2010
Senior Writer, Department of Communications and Public Affairs
Yeshiva University, NYC
Wrote and edited journals, letters, invitations, scripts and written materials for print and online media
Managed projects from conception to completion, including e-mail blasts and photography
Connected with office of University president, deans, faculty, board members, donors and potential donors on daily and/or weekly basis for publications and events
Communications Writer, Major Gifts and Development Hadassah, NYC 2006 to 2007
Conceived, wrote and edited publications including newsletters, letters, reports, internal website content, press releases, e-mail blasts, invitations and certificates
Managed projects from conception to mailing
Computer Skills
Microsoft Outlook, Word, some Excel
Equipment
Apple laptop, digital camera
References
By request.
Awards
James Thurber Writer in Residence
Yaddo Residency
New York Public Library Recommended Reading List: 23rd Precinct: The Job, Robert F. Kennedy: Promise for the Future, Muhammad Ali: Champion.
Society of Childrens Book Writers Golden Kite Award for Best Non-Fiction Book: Carmines Story
A.J. Liebling Award for Outstanding Boxing Writing by Boxing Writers Association of America
Newspaper Guild of New Yorks Front Page Award for Sports Reporting
Gannett, Inc. for Exclusive and Outstanding Reporting
Miller Lite Womens Sports Journalism Award
Associations
New York Women in Communications Association of Fundraising Professionals
PEN (Poets, Essayists, Novelists) Women in Development
Society of Silurians Newswomens Club of New York
