Professional Experience
Seeking a veteran reporter or public relations writer? Look no further. I create feature articles, profiles, speeches, Web content, you name it. My forte: business, real estate, community development, lifestyle issues, and arts and culture.
Expertise
Researcher
3 Years
Writer
25 Years
Reporter
17 Years
Specialty
Lifestyle
3 Years
Business (general)
13 Years
Real Estate
12 Years
Industries
Newspaper - National
4 Years
Newspaper - Local/Regional
7 Years
Magazine - Trade magazines/publications (B2B)
5 Years
Total Media Industry Experience
25 Years
Other Work History
Previous freelance assignments for Urban Land magazine, RISMedia, the National Association of Realtors, the Aspen Institute, and Countrywide Financial Corp. Also co-authored a book commissioned by the Urban Land Institute. In addition to full-time positions as a reporter, worked as a senior manager of public affairs, communications manager, chief speechwriter, and speechwriting manager.
Foreign Language Skills
Spanish (novice)
Computer Skills
Word, PowerPoint
Equipment
Laptop, Printer, Smart Phone
References
Liz Giovaniello, National Association of Realtors, LGiovaniello@realtors.org; Linda Johnson, CenturyLink, Linda.M.Johnson@CenturyLink.com; Maria Patterson, RISMedia, maria@rismedia.com
Awards
New England Associated Press News Editor Association Spot News Award; Postal Service Opportunity, Dare to Soar and Team Awards
Associations
Washington Speechwriters Roundtable, Public Relations Society of America
