Professional Experience
A published author of two books and executive editor of several, I have had wide-ranging experience both as a generalist and specialist. I also do copyediting, research, interviewing, and fact-checking. My experience includes extensive work (writing and editing) in: American history, textbooks, people profiles, health and fitness, special-interest newsletters, political issues, and journalism.
Expertise
Book Author
17 Years
Editor
18 Years
Other, Specify
20 Years
Specialty
Books & Literature
20 Years
Health
7 Years
Other, Specify
21 Years
Industries
Academia Other
15 Years
Association publication
20 Years
Nonprofit
20 Years
Total Media Industry Experience
22 Years
Media Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)
Ferguson Publishing (6-10), Quarason (3-5), ediets.com (1-2), Charles Scribner's Sons (1-2), Lake Claremont Press (1-2)
Corporate Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)
Lincoln College (10+), Stephen A. Douglas Association (10+), Nightingale-Conant Corporation (3-5)
Computer Skills
Word, Windows XP or VISTA
Equipment
Digital camera and audio recorder
References
Provided upon request
Awards
Certificate of Excellence, Illinois State Historical Society; Distinguished Service Award, The Civil War Round Table of Chicago; Certificate of Appreciation, Chicago Women in Publishing
Associations
Mediabistro, Independent Writers of Chicago, Chicago Women in Publishing, Abraham Lincoln Association
