Merlisa Lawrence Corbett

Alexandria, VA USA
19 Years Experience

Professional Experience

I'm an experienced journalist who can write about everything from decorating to the NFL draft. A small business owner, I enjoy all-things related to small business development. A former day spa owner, I have expert insight into the beauy industry. Computer Savvy, I also enjoy writing about technology.

Expertise

Fact-Checker 2 YearsReporter 16 YearsWriter 16 Years

Specialty

Business (general) 8 YearsSports & Recreation 10 YearsBeauty 4 Years

Industries

Magazine - Large Consumer/National magazines 10 YearsNewspaper - Local/Regional 7 YearsOnline/new media 4 Years

Media Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)

  • Black Enterprise (10+)
  • Sports Illustrated (10+)
  • Essence (3-5)

Corporate Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)

  • Food Distributors International (6-10)

Awards

Second place in PBA Sports Writers national compeition, Robert L Vann award for excellence in Sports Writing (1991)

Associations

National Association of Black Journalists, National Writers Union

Other Work History

Sports Writer for the Pittsburgh Press, Tampa Tribune and Staten Island Advance

Unions

National Writers Union

Computer Skills

Word, Excel, some Dreamweaver

Equipment

Sony Digital Camera, laptop (PC). Use Wi-Fi

References

Stephanian Cleaton, President of New York Press Club, Joy Duckett Cain, writer and contributing editor to Essence magazine, Steve Nearman