Professional Experience
My goal as a writer is to connect editors with stories about art, lifestyle, business and travel from off-the-beaten path. Whether it's a how-to on DIY Christmas gifts or a feature on Native American powwows, I can make distinctive and underreported stories relevant and engaging for your mainstream readers.
As a consultant to nonprofits and businesses, I strive to help my clients communicate their ideas passionately and persuasively, online, in print and in person. I specialize in producing grants, marketing materials and web content.
Expertise
Copy Editor
7 Years
Editor
3 Years
Writer
7 Years
Specialty
Arts & Humanities
7 Years
Lifestyle
7 Years
Philanthropy
7 Years
Industries
Magazine - Local/Regional magazines
3 Years
Online/new media
7 Years
Nonprofit
7 Years
Total Media Industry Experience
7 Years
Media Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)
The Rapidian (10+), RE | GROUP (6-10), G-RAD (10+), Rapid Growth Media (10+), Michigan Radio (1-2)
Corporate Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)
Johnson Center for Philanthropy (10+), Planned Parenthood (6-10), Read Asia (1-2), Grand Rapids Public Museum (10+)
Technical Skills
Basic photo editing (Photoshop)
Desktop publishing (InDesign)
Foreign Language Skills
Intermediate Spanish
Computer Skills
Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Moveable Type 4, Blogger, WordPress, InDesign, social media
Equipment
MacBook
iPhone
Pentax digital point-and-shoot camera
Canon Rebel digital SLR (beginner level)
References
Daniel Schoonmaker
http://www.linkedin.com/in/danielschoonmaker
Dr. Kriss Ferluga
http://www.linkedin.com/in/kferluga
Charlsie Dewey
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/charlsie-dewey/8/772/572
Awards
Presidential Research Award, Grand Valley State University
Associations
RE | GROUP