Professional Experience
As one of my references has said:"Give Sheryl a story, no matter what subject, and she'll make it interesting to read, compelling and accurate, and deliver it on time."
I also have a keen photographic eye with photos published nationally.
My editing and writing specialties include health, nature, environment, social issues, art, music, nonprofits, more.
Expertise
Reporter
20 Years
Editor
20 Years
Writer
20 Years
Specialty
Environment & Nature
20 Years
Health
15 Years
Home & Garden
15 Years
Industries
Magazine - Large Consumer/National magazines
20 Years
Newspaper - National
10 Years
Newspaper - Local/Regional
20 Years
Total Media Industry Experience
25 Years
Media Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)
Sun-Times Media (10+), Chicago Tribune (10+), Reader's Digest -- Birds and Blooms (6-10), NatureScapes.Net (3-5), Wildflower Magazine (3-5), National Audubon (1-2)
Corporate Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)
Brushwood Center -- Nonprofit public relations (10+), Retailer Now (6-10), SSRA Public Relations (1-2)
Other Work History
Senior Writer, Nonprofit
Public Relations Consultant, Nonprofit
Music Instructor
Technical Skills
Premiere -- I own this, but have basic knowledge. Have posted and edited videos for Chicago Tribune
Foreign Language Skills
some French
Computer Skills
Word, Excel, Windows, InDesign, Photoshop, Word Press, Powerpoint
Equipment
laptop, digital camera, PC,
References
Kyle Leonard
Alese Campbell
Carol Goddard
Awards
Numerous national and regional awards including best writer, editor and designer in categories such as features, news series, environment, nature, health and others
