8 Years

Addison Press newspaper (6-10), The Republican newspaper (1-2)

First Health 2001-2002
Maintained and wrote for client, supervised a team of six writers, edited their work, coordinated production of printed marketing material

Freelance Writer 1995-2001
Wrote marketing materials for an ad agency, businesses and local newspapers and magazines,

Dreyer Medical Clinic (100+ physician group) 1991-1995
Established marketing department, contributing to 15+% revenue growth; wrote, edited and coordinated production of award-winning marketing communications; scripted speeches and presentations; practiced media and community relations; negotiated a monthly column in local newspaper; prepared and presented market research overview to board of directors, resulting in the decision to build three more clinics in high-growth areas; planned and executed special events

Edward Hospital 1990-1991
Wrote and edited marketing communications materials, speeches and presentations; practiced media and community relations; planned special events

Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Laptop, digital camera, audio recorder

Healthcare Marketing Report awards for patient publications, handbooks, brochures
First place in Northern Ilinois Newspaper Association Contest

Earning a copy editing certificate through mediabistro.com. I'm also taking classes in social media, HTML and WordPress. I have a journalism degree from Western Illinois University and a master of science in holistic nutrition from Clayton College of Natural Health.

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.