Professional Experience
I am a lifelong writer with an M.F.A. in Creative Non-Fiction and two years professional blogging experience. I have a proven ability to produce publication-ready research and copy. I can write on a broad range of topics, including politics, science, sports, film, theater and profiles. My specialties are bright, unexpected descriptions and pulling stories from data. I am currently working with an editor to polish my novel.
Expertise
Editor
1 Year
Researcher
2 Years
Writer
2 Years
Specialty
Sports & Recreation
1 Year
Politics
3 Years
Science
1 Year
Industries
Online/new media
3 Years
Nonprofit
2 Years
Academia Teaching
4 Years
Total Media Industry Experience
4 Years
Media Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)
MapLight (10+), Carbonated.tv (10+)
Other Work History
I have written product descriptions for artists, taught writing to high schoolers and English as a second language. I worked at MapLight for two years (ending Nov 2011) as a blogger and researcher.
Technical Skills
Template-based web design
Foreign Language Skills
Some Spanish
Computer Skills
Proficient with Mac and PC, Word, Excel
Equipment
Laptop, camera, iPad, audio recorder
References
Jeffrey Friedman, Research Director at MapLight: jeff@maplight.org.
Sarah Pollock, English and Journalism Professor at Mills College, former Senior Editor of Mother Jones: pollock@mills.edu.
Paul Nowak, Founder and CEO of Iris Reading: pnowak@irisreading.com
Awards
Finalist for the Ardella Mills Prize for excellence in writing.