Professional/Personal Overview
Admittedly, all things financial defines my comfort zone. From money management and small business to personal finance and real estate topics, I've covered it all and have the clips to prove it. But I also have experience in creating marketing collateral, producing newsletters, white papers and writing news releases.
Work Info
Expertise
Account manager
1 Year
Book Author
2 Years
Writer
15 Years
Specialty
Business (general)
15 Years
Finance
15 Years
Personal Finance
15 Years
Total Media Industry Experience
15 Years
Media Client List (# assignments
last 2 yrs)
McFadden Performing Arts Media (11+), MSNBC.com (11+), Publishers Weekly (11+), Blueprints Journal (3-5)
Corporate Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)
s2 marketing+communications (6-10), AQUENT (1-2), Jacobs Agency (1-2)
Other Work History
HLB Communications, Inc.
Computer Skills
Word, Publisher, PageMaker, Excel
Equipment
laptop, digital camera, color printer/copier, laser printer, 3 phone lines, dedicated fax, mobile web access
Associations
AvantGuild NFPW EFA
Other
expertise as a financial services professional
Freelancer Availability
I occasionally freelance. I live near Chicago, IL. I am willing to travel anywhere. I have a driver's license. I have access to a car.
Work Samples
Writing Samples
(MSNBC.com , 2/27/2007)
Quick turnarond piece regarding stock market's 500 point plunge earlier in the day.
(MSNBC.com , 11/1/2006)
A look at the new bankruptcy laws one year later
(Worth/Robb Report , 8/1/2005)
Regulatory fiat has imposed new rules on mutual fund boards of directors, but few believe investors will benefit.
(Worth Magazine , 7/1/2005)
In the battle to reduce government red ink, several popular estate and gift tax strategies have been targeted for extinction.
(Registered Rep )
Article explores why brokers should want to know more about socially responsible investing.
(Bloomberg Wealth Manager )
Definition and survey of adviser-friendly trust companies