Professional Experience
Versatile writer and editor with experience in book publishing, journalism, and media relations.
Expertise
Copywriter
6 Years
Editor
3 Years
Reporter
8 Years
Specialty
Books & Literature
6 Years
Lifestyle
3 Years
Health
2 Years
Industries
Magazine - Large Consumer/National magazines
3 Years
Book Publishing Consumer
6 Years
Newspaper - Local/Regional
8 Years
Total Media Industry Experience
20 Years
Media Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)
Kirkus Editorial (10+)
Corporate Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)
Cayre Investments (1-2)
Other Work History
Freelance Writer/Editor, Penguin Publishing (2010-2011)
Freelance Copywriter, Random House (2008-2010)
Freelance Features Writer, published in Shape, Parenting, and Bergen (NJ) Record (2004-2008)
Staff Writer, Los Angeles Daily News (2002-2004)
Media Relations Manager, Loyola Marymount University (1998-2001)
Staff Writer, Long Beach Press-Telegram (1997-1998)
Staff Writer, Ventura County Star (1994-1997)
Computer Skills
Word, Excel, used Quark and Photoshop for university publications from 1998-2001.
Equipment
Laptop, digital camera (Lumix)
References
Upon request
Awards
General Federation of Women’s Clubs Jane Croly Award for stories on women’s health in 2004.
American Heart Association C. Everett Koop, M.D., Media Award for “Heart of the Matter” on women’s heart attack signs in 2004
