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Bronagh Hanley

San Francisco, CA

Account managerCoordinatorPromotions

After nearly 20 years in business, from nonprofits and multi-million dollar international companies to start ups and public relations agencies, Bronagh Hanley started Big Noise PR to provide sound and simple public relations counsel to a wide variety of clients whose businesses she admires. Her primary expertise is in events, partnerships, media relations and brand marketing. Prior to branching out on her own, Hanley was director of public relations for Netflix, the online movie rental company, where she built the consumer public relations program from scratch. Prior to that, Hanley spent a number of years at Discovery Communications in several capacities, including vice president of communications for Discovery Networks’ popular lifestyle channel, TLC. Her career has revolved around public relations and all that entails, from the launch of hit home improvement show Trading Spaces to the re-branding of the Roy Rogers restaurant chain.

25Years XP

Member since 4/3/2008

Kelsey Allen

Portland, OR

WriterEditorReporter

I am a writer, editor and content manager who fuses a background in journalism and strategic communication with an expertise in startups and nonprofits. I've written everything from how researchers use tree rings to look back in time to how caregivers can beat the holiday blues. I've developed social media strategies, business plans and media kits. I've proofread national magazines and email newsletters. A seasoned freelancer, I am known for my uncompromising work ethic and strong organizational skills. I am detail-oriented, accurate and dependable, and I am adept at managing multiple projects while maintaining composure and a sense of humor.

10Years XP

Member since 12/29/2009

Beth Casey

East Andover, ME

WriterCopywriterContent Editor (online)

With eight years of insurance industry experience, Beth Casey is a leading voice in personal finance. She specializes in helping readers learn financial literacy and find the best deals on the products impacting their lives. Her tips help readers improve financial literacy, learn to budget, and save money, buy a house, insurance, or products essential for their daily lives. She has worked with brands like Loan Depot, HomeLight, Make a Living Writing, and She Banks among others. Beth studied communications and professional writing at Southern New Hampshire University and manages her witty financial blog, The Frugal Hen.

9Years XP

Member since 8/11/2023

Greg Truman

New York, NY

ReporterBook AuthorWriter

I'm a New York-based journalist, writer, editor, and story consultant. I've written multiple non-fiction books, most recently working with Senator Doug Jones (Al.) on Bending Toward Justice (St. Martin's Press). I've also authored or edited scores of manuscripts, screenplays and scripts across genres and platforms. In a career spanning three decades and three countries I've also penned hundreds of news and feature stories for leading media outlets and filled senior staff roles for large-market newspapers, magazines and news agencies, winning multiple awards while covering politics, crime, business, sports, travel and entertainment. As a writer of children's entertainment, I've scripted feature length screenplays, television and video projects that have sold about 15 million units globally. Currently I am ghostwriting a major title, script doctoring and writing project proposals for authors, screenwriters, and producers.

30Years XP

Member since 7/28/2008

John Jones

Jersey City, NJ

WriterEditorContent Editor (online)

I regularly contribute men's style and grooming pieces to The Manual, AskMen, and Gear Patrol, and designer profiles to Forum Magazine. I write for menswear trade publication MR Magazine and MR-mag.com (I was the Fashion Director there for eight years, where I developed my editorial, styling and photo shoot production skills). I'm a fashion insider who can analyze style trends and provide expert reporting, and am adept at finding the voice of outlets and brands.

30Years XP

Member since 4/24/2003

Diana Ghazzawi

Lodi, NJ

DesignerProduction (print)Editor

I'm the rare book designer whose publishing experience goes beyond design, having worked in several book production roles, including Director of Production and Managing Editor. I've edited, proofread, indexed, and designed and laid out countless books, in addition to supervising the entire production process at small publishing houses. This broad experience allows me to provide clients with excellent guidance for all their production needs, and to design and construct books with the experience of someone who has seen, done, and managed it all. I pride myself in creating clean, elegant books and having every detail perfectly in place. Most importantly, I know that book design is more than a nice-looking page; good design is about function—it has to accommodate all of the manuscript's needs, it has to print well, and it has to be effortless to read. Please visit my website and portfolio at www.wordreams.com.

11Years XP

Member since 3/17/2018

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Sheila Gibson Stoodley

Lowell, MA

WriterEditor

I'm a skilled storyteller who is eager to meet your needs. My experience with writing and editing for print and online comes through working for the Robb Report family of magazines, Art & Antiques magazine, Hideaway Report, and others. My specialties include luxury hotels and resorts, travel, art, antiques, collectibles, interiors, design, food, medicine, and history. The hundreds of topics I have tackled include sailing to the North Pole on a nuclear-powered icebreaker; the joys and terrors of opening your own museum; the rise and fall of Polaroid film; the history and future of anesthesia; and world-class cheesemakers in Vermont. In 2017, I launched The Hot Bid (www.thehotbid.com), a blog that showcases intriguing lots that will sell soon at auction. I am schooled in SEO, AP style, blogging, and web copywriting and editing. I am smart, conscientious, flexible, witty, and kind. I read voraciously. I post new and classic articles to my social media accounts every weekday. (https://www.linkedin.com

20Years XP

Member since 1/29/2016

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Christof Laputka

San Francisco, CA

Content Editor (online)Producer (new media)Writer

As a scuba diver, paraglider, kitesurfing, motorcycle, mountain biking enthusiast, adventure travel journalism is my passion. After spending 15 years on Wall St, I've been fortunate to have travelled extensively throughout Europe, Asia, as well as America. I'm well versed in covering food related articles as well as travel. Further examples of my writing can be found on my blog at www.theroguereport.com.

5Years XP

Member since 4/19/2013

Linh Nguyen

Lansing, MI

Content Editor (online)WriterPublisher

I graduated from Loyola University Chicago in May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Fine Arts: Drawing and Painting and a minor in Communication: Digital Media. I am currently writing on Medium and as well as working contract-based with small publishers on various subjects. My main topics are non-fiction, including articles on lifestyle, writer-on-writing, self-awareness and improvement, culture, cuisine, traveling, et cetera. As an artist, I am creative, crafty, and handy. I can work physically for an extended period and maintain excellent performance. As a writer, I have solid writing skills and the ability to connect with others through my writing. I am punctual, hard-working, and ambitious. I work independently, but I am also a team player. I am seeking opportunities to work as a freelance writer for online publications, individual inquirers, and large media companies across the United States.

4Years XP

Member since 6/3/2019

David Barry

New Hope, PA

Book AuthorReporterCorrespondent

I am a reporter who enjoys going off the beaten track and reading evolving events to see a pattern before it becomes recognized as a major social or political change. I relish the chance to explore new territory, and new to find new material in territory that is already under the public eye. I like to travel into areas that do not welcome outsiders and find people to talk to. I am meticulous in my language and accurately reporting dialogue from my interviews. I enjoy the challenge of working through official explanations of situations where social or legal wrongs are endemic, and exposing cover-ups that will stand up in court. I care greatly about using language that is vivid, accurate and original. I believe that I am quick at reading the elements in a turbulent situation and I am not inclined to follow the accepted view. While I can wok fast, I never sacrifice accuracy for speed. I believe I can blend into a new situation and gain confidence of people in an a conflict area. I have enjoyed establish

14Years XP

Member since 2/15/2017

Elaine Pofeldt

Westfield area, NJ

Content Editor (online)EditorWriter

After eight years at FORTUNE Small Business magazine, most recently as a senior editor, I went freelance in late 2007. At FSB, I was twice nominated for the National Magazine Award for my features and founded the magazine's business plan competition. My specialities: small business and careers. I write a column called David vs. Goliath for Fortune magazine and two columns on small business for Crain's New York Business. I also do online editorial consulting. I ran FSB.com (part of CNNMoney.com) for four years, pushing its Google ranking for "small business" to #2, after the U.S. Small Business Administration. I do custom print and online publishing work, as well, and help clients write and edit blogs, business proposals, RFPs, white papers and books. I also do academic editing. References are available on request. For more info, please see elainepofeldt.com.

23Years XP

Member since 3/8/2008