Professional Experience
A journalist for 20+ years, I've covered just about every beat there is -- politics, crime, education, agriculture, you name it. Sports, not so much although I did once cover a welterweight bout. (Punishment from a cranky news editor.)
These days I'm a freelancer which means I get to write about what I like, mainly travel, food, and wine (and a couple other beverages). My stories appear in major dailies like the Los Angeles Times as well as in magazines and online publications.
I'm available for copy editing and for commercial projects, including case studies, website content and white papers.
I'm neutral on the Oxford comma.
Looking for lively, engaging copy? Try me.
Total Media Industry Experience
28 Years
Media Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)
Scholastic Administrator (10+), US Airways Magazine (10+), Vineyard & Winery Management (10+), Associated Press (10+), Comstock's Magazine (6-10), San Francisco Chronicle (3-5)
Corporate Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)
Illuminate PR (3-5), University of California, Berkeley (3-5), Shafer Vineyards (1-2)
Other Work History
I joined the Associated Press in Dallas in 1986, holding several positions including Texas Night Editor, Springfield, Mass. correspondent and supervisory correspondent in Berkeley.
Before that I worked for 3 years as courts and political reporter for a North Texas daily.
Technical Skills
Picasa photo editing, Windows Movie Maker, Wordpress.
Computer Skills
Word, Excel
Equipment
Digital camera/video recorder, laptop, digital voice recorder.
Awards
AP California/Nevada Story of the Year, 2001. AP California/Nevada Staffer of the Year 1996.
