KF

Kim Fernandez

Bethesda, MD USA
http://www.kimfernandez.com
20 Years Experience

Professional Experience

Over 20 years of professional writing, I've authored features and columns for dozens of association, trade, and consumer publications. From scrap metal recycling to what food tastes like in space (not much--the astronauts pack Tabasco to liven things up) to unschooling to interviews with celebrities and world leaders, I put my reporter's training to work learning about and delivering lively, clean copy in a wide array of industries and interests.

Expertise

Editor 20 YearsReporter 20 YearsWriter 20 Years

Specialty

Business (general) 20 YearsEducation 20 YearsIndustrial 18 Years

Industries

Newspaper - Local/Regional 2 YearsNonprofit 18 YearsAssociation publication 18 Years

Media Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)

  • Boy's Life magazine (3-5)
  • Bethesda Magazine (6-10)
  • USA Today (1-2)

Corporate Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)

  • International Parking Institute (10+)
  • ISRI/Scrap magazine (6-10)
  • ASAE/Associations Now (6-10)

Awards

Folio: Ozzie Gold for magazine I edit on contract. Excel Gold for magazine I edit on contract. APEX award for excellent medical feature writing.

Associations

American Society of Journalists & Authors

Other Work History

Magazine editor for four associations. Newspaper reporter. Blog manager for transportation association.

Computer Skills

Word, Excel, PowerPoint, iWork, iPhoto, iDVD, Windows and Mac.

Equipment

Laptop High-speed internet. Scanner Fax Camera Acrobat

References

Available on request.

General

Behind the Scenes with Conference Education
(Associations Now 8/1/2012)
A look at how three associations shook things up at their annual conferences, with great results. PDF is from online version; article ran in print version as well.
How Older Workers can Help Solve the Healthcare Workforce Puzzle
(LeadingAge 2/1/2012)
Feature on how older workers can continue or establish their careers in healthcare, easing the staffing crunch in that industry and benefiting the worker at the same time.
General Direction
(The Parking Professional 8/1/2012)
Interview with former Secretary of State Colin Powell about management, respect, and the parking industry.
One Path, Many Destinations
(International Educator 6/1/2012)
How study abroad shaped the lives of five entrepreneurs. Featuring architect Michael Graves.
A Real Spaceman
(Boy's Life 11/1/2010)
Profile of astronaut Mike Massimino and information on becoming an astronaut and life in space, in the membership magazine of the Boy Scouts of America.