Professional/Personal Overview
Writing has long been my passion. I have more than 20 years of experience as an editor and writer. My areas of expertise include fashion, social media, lifestyle and retail as well as the optical/eye care industry for which I have acted as a consultant for new businesses.
Work Info
Expertise
Content Editor (online)
10 Years
Editor
15 Years
Writer
20 Years
Specialty
Fashion
15 Years
Health
15 Years
Lifestyle
15 Years
Total Media Industry Experience
20 Years
Media Client List (# assignments
last 2 yrs)
Through the Fence Baseball (11+), SoHo Style (11+), askmichaelcohen.com (11+), Earnshaw's Children's Wear Review (11+)
Corporate Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)
T-Mobile (11+), The Men's Wearhouse (6-10), Rivet & Sway (6-10), Marchon Eyewear (3-5)
Other Work History
Editor for 20/20 magazine, the optical/eyecare industry's leading publication. Blogger and social media consultant for Microsoft. Technical writer for T-Mobile.
Computer Skills
Word, Excel, Power Point, InDesign, Photoshop, FrameMaker, HTML, Windows 7/XP, Mac OSX,
Equipment
Mac, PC, Laptop, Printer/Scanner, iPhone, Digital Camera, Audio Recorder
Foreign Language Skills
Some French
References
Happily Provided Upon Request
Associations
Media Professionals World Wide, C.W. Post Alumni Association, Social Media Today
Other
Quick Video for the Web Mediabistro course; Writing and Editing For the Web Essentials Mediabistro course
Freelancer Availability
I occasionally freelance. I live near Seattle-Tacoma, WA. I am willing to travel locally. I have a driver's license. I have access to a car.
Work Samples
Writing Samples
(Earnshaws Children's Wear Review , 10/1/2008)
Feature about "baby wearing" trend
(Earnshaws Children's Wear Review , 7/1/2007)
Story about affiliate marketing programs
(24 Magazine )
Review of the Broadway play Shockheaded Peter
Profiles
(20/20 Magazine , 9/1/2010)
Profile of tennis player Andy Roddick
(20/20 Magazine , 4/1/2010)
Profile of LPGA golfer Natalie Gulbis
(20/20 Magazine , 9/1/2009)
Profile of environmentalist Alexandra Cousteau
(20/20 Magazine , 12/1/2006)
Profile of menswear designer John Varvatos
(20/20 Magazine , 9/1/2003)
Profile of designer Kenneth Cole
Web Stories
(Through the Fence Baseball , 5/27/2011)
The Yankees embrace the "small ball" concept to win a game.
(Through the Fence Baseball , 5/10/2011)
Yankees get an ugly win.
(G9Sports , 2/3/2011)
Story about why the Boston Red Sox and Philadelphia Phillies may not be in the World Series.
(G9Sports , 2/2/2011)
Story about why I like designated hitter in baseball.
(G9Sports , 2/1/2011)
Story about how Derek Jeter and Carl Crawford are working hard to have a good 2011 season after signing new contracts.
(AskMichaelCohen.com , 5/30/2010)
Story about steamer trunks being used in home decor
(AskMichaelCohen.com , 4/18/2010)
Short web item about the classic rye Manhattan
(AskMichaelCohen.com , 3/14/2010)
Story about blue being the hot new color for home items
(AskMichaelCohen.com , 1/10/2010)
Story about fun wall art
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June 4, 2013 | San Francisco
