 |
 |
 |
| Professional/Personal Overview |
|
|
|
| |
As a freelance writer and editor, I cover a variety of topics including relationships, weddings, celebrities, parenting, career, health and fitness. I'm also a writing instructor. |
 |
|
 |
|
|
|
 |
|
|
| Work Samples |
|
|
|
| |
Celebrity |
 |
(Working Mother, 3/1/2009)
Despite a tragic loss as a child, Molly Shannon went on to find success and fame on Saturday Night Live. Today she juggles her favorite roles--devoted mom and sitcom star--with her trademark sense of humor.
|
|
(Working Mother, 8/1/2008)
With teenage twin boys and a new husband, supermodel Niki Taylor has put her painful experiences behind her and moved on to the newest phase of her career: TV host.
|
|
(Working Mother, 6/1/2008)
When doctors told actress Jenny McCarthy there was little hope her autistic son's condition would ever improve, she set out to find ways to help him.
|
 |
(Inside TV, 8/5/2005)
When it comes to spreading the word on a special self-defense workout, the 7th Heaven star isn't pulling any punches.
|
Career |
|
(The New York Post, 7/27/2009)
For working moms, breastfeeding is the latest battle.
|
|
(The New York Post, 7/28/2008)
A rising number of newbies get a boost through mentoring.
|
|
(The New York Post, 5/12/2008)
Where to look for a summer job in the city.
|
|
(Pink, 1/1/2008)
When opportunity knocked, leveraging the right contacts helped these women cash in.
|
|
(The New York Post, 7/23/2007)
In the global age, more companies are offering stints abroad.
|
Beauty |
|
(Delicious Living, 4/1/2008)
Beautify your nails and cuticles with these nontoxic steps.
|
Relationships |
|
(The Nest, 2/11/2008)
A dazed and confused newlywed tries to get some shut-eye.
|
Wedding |
|
(GettingMarriedonLongIsland.com, 8/2/2009)
Before making any reception day plans, here's a fun quiz to help you determine your wedding-couple-style.
|
|
(New Jersey Bride, 7/1/2009)
|
|
(New Jersey Bride, 7/1/2009)
Hurricane Hana made Jenna and Tyler resort to Plan B.
|
|
(The Knot, 6/25/2006)
You're so excited to witness the union of these two fabulous people that you've just got to gush a little. And you're entitled to -- just make sure you're doing it at the right time, and in the right way.
|
|
(Modern Bride, 12/1/2005)
Find out what your engagement ring says about your style
|
|
(New Jersey Bride)
|
Pregnancy |
|
(First30Days, 12/24/2008)
A British woman gave birth to the first baby selected to be free of a gene which greatly increases the risk of breast cancer.
|
|
(First30Days, 12/22/2008)
The FDA is backtracking on its prior recommendations and will soon encourage expectant moms to start eating all types of fish.
|
|
(First30Days, 11/17/2008)
Home births are on the rise—even in cramped NYC apartments that offer little privacy.
|
 |
(The Nest, 4/30/2006)
Are midnight feedings around the corner--or further down the road? Here's advice for either plan.
|
Real Life |
|
(Seventeen, 2/1/2006)
Lauren Book endured horrific abuse for years.
|
|
(Seventeen, 7/1/2005)
When Katie, 17, was just 7 years old, her father was killed. She now feels that tragedy helped her save another man's life.
|
Health |
|
(Prevention, 5/1/2009)
Tired of being tired, Melissa Benavides took a long, hard look at her diet and lost 110 pounds.
|
|
(Woman's Day, 9/1/2007)
Preventing a common condition.
|
|
(Woman's Day, 4/17/2007)
Coping with breakouts at any age.
|
|
(Woman's Day, 4/18/2006)
Kill the pain--and keep it from coming back.
|
|
(Women's Health & Fitness, 1/1/2005)
Whether it's salty, sweet, sour or all three, your body seems to always be craving what you know you shouldn't be eating. Here's how to give in to your cravings the healthy way.
|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
|
|
| Work Info |
|
|
| |
Expertise |
| Editor |
9 Years |
| Writer |
11 Years |
Specialty |
| Health |
8 Years |
| Women's Issues |
8 Years |
| Lifestyle |
11 Years |
Total Media Industry Experience
11 Years |
Media Client List (# assignments
last 2 yrs)
First 30 Days (11+), First30Days.com (11+), Inside TV (11+), New Jersey Bride (11+), The Knot (11+), Woman's World (11+), The Nest (6-10), How To Media (6-10), Woman's Day (6-10), All You (3-5), Oxygen (3-5), The New York Post (@Work) (3-5), Working Mother (3-5), Party Spot (3-5), Prom Spot (3-5), Seventeen (1-2), Success (1-2), Pink (1-2), Prevention (1-2), Parents (1-2), Marie Claire (1-2), Conceive (1-2), Delicious Living (1-2) |
Other Work History
Senior Editor at Inside TV and First for Women Magazine; Associate Editor at Hachette Custom Publishing. |
Computer Skills
Proficient in PC and MAC Systems, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Lexis-Nexis, Quark, In Design, and Internet applications. |
Equipment
Laptop, digital camera |
References
Available upon request. |
Other
New York University, M.A. in Magazine Journalism, December 1998
Hofstra University, B.A. in Communication Arts, May 1995
|
Freelancer Availability
I freelance full-time. I live near New York, NY. I am willing to travel regionally. I have a driver's license. I have access to a car. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
