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A deadline-driven freelance journalist, I have traveled extensively for the past decade, exploring much of Europe, Australia, America, The Middle East, and South Africa in the process. Whilst wandering the world I write passionately about the various aspects of travel - from family to business - always staying true to my personal mission, which is to enhance the journeys of those choosing to venture out into the world.
Examples of my writing include travel features on various international destinations and copy for websites and marketing collateral.
I have over 7 years of professional experience as a writer, which includes the creation of various web and marketing collateral. |
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("The Explorer", 7/1/2010)
A write-up on an upcoming charitable event for a local women's group.
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(CNN iReport, 3/21/2010)
This video is part of an iReport cooperative project where participants were asked to take a 1-minute walk through their favorite local attraction. My piece is on the village of Neunkirchen am Brand, and the video provides a glimpse of the medieval town center.
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(CNN iReport, 5/31/2009)
"All across the Netherlands castles, castle-gardens, and various other regal outdoor areas are being opened up to the public on this, the the second annual "Dag van het Kasteel", or "Day of the Castle". From rustic to fanciful, the castles showcase their various styles, each uniquely, offering everyt
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(Online Blog, 12/21/2008)
A family-oriented travel blog, currently focused on Africa, Europe, and America
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(Business Traveler, 2/4/2008)
The South African notion of Humanity has strong ties to the workplace, and Liz Kraft explains how this translates for the savvy business traveler.
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(Bootsnall.com, 11/24/2007)
Wandering the serene, tree-lined streets of Winter Park, just 10 minutes North of Orlando, time seems to stand still. It’s a city where, just a century ago, wild hogs dodged horse-drawn carriages, threatening the precious orange groves, then so vital to the local economy.
Today’s Winter Park... [
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(Globorati.com, 6/28/2007)
In the far northern clutches of Queensland, where rain-forested cliffs plunge into the sea, is where you’ll find the powder-white stretch of Four Mile Beach. Welcome to Port Douglas, pop. 1,287, and one of Australia’s best-kept secrets — though not for long...
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(Globorati.com, 6/19/2007)
There you are, in the comfort of your own private rail carriage, sipping a glass of award-winning Coonawarra cabernet from the very vineyards beyond the windows....
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(Miami Herald, 6/17/2007)
Liz Kraft, a former Orlando resident now living in South Africa, took a week-long motor home tour of that country's Garden Route and Cape with her mother, sisters, and 1-year-old son...
...Read more about her adventures in South Africa online at www.miamiherald.com/travel. Click on "Guest Travel W
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(bootsnall.com, 5/31/2007)
It’s hard not to get spoiled by the climate and setting of Mossel Bay. Bordered on three sides by water, the town is set against the backdrop of the Outeniqua Mountains, and in whale season (which is nearly half of the year), whales can be spotted from beaches, roadsides, or hotel and restaurant vera
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(MiamiHerald.com, 5/27/2007)
This is a story of an expat family's travel to South Africa's Sun City with their 1-year-old son.
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(Associated Content, 4/7/2007)
The Story of a family's last minute adventure to the beautiful Tsitsikamma National Park in South Africa (even the dog came along!)
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(Associated Content, 4/7/2007)
The Story of a Mother and Her Daughters as They Trek Across South Africa's Garden Route and Cape Peninsula.
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(N/A, 3/28/2007)
An account of a family's adventures in America, South Africa, Germany, and various other countries. Better grab your world atlas for this one!
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(New Farm Tennis, 6/14/2005)
A website developed for a tennis coach in Brisbane, Australia. Currently offline, due to the coach's relocation to the U.K. If you'd like to see the Acrobat version of the site, please contact me.
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| Work Info |
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Expertise |
| Coordinator |
2 Years |
| Writer |
7 Years |
| Content Editor (online) |
5 Years |
Specialty |
| Business (general) |
5 Years |
| Travel |
5 Years |
Total Media Industry Experience
5 Years |
Media Client List (# assignments
last 2 yrs)
Newsvine.com (1-2), Associatedcontent.com (1-2), Business Traveler Magazine (1-2) |
Corporate Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)
New Farm Tennis (1-2), Prien Language School (1-2), Siemens A&D (1-2) |
Other Work History
Previous in-house experience with Siemens Power Corporation, where I worked with the Product Lines for several years as an Marketing professional, traveling frequently between Germany and the U.S. to support my client. |
Computer Skills
Word, Excel, Power Point, Windows XP, Microsoft Front Page |
Technical Skills
Basic Web Design & HTML |
Equipment
Digital Camera, Laptop, & Phone |
Foreign Language Skills
Fluent in German |
References
References Available Upon Request |
Other
B.A. in Advertising and Public Relations from the University of Central Florida, 2000
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Freelancer Availability
I freelance full-time. I am willing to travel anywhere. I have a driver's license. I have access to a car. |
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