Professional Experience
I'm an award-winning business, finance, and tech editor & journalist, as well as an experienced researcher with extensive print & online experience. I've had a successful career as a senior finance exec, lending an in-depth level of knowledge to the stories & white papers that I write. My experience includes writing & designing corporate webinars, editing & writing for finance magazines & business newspapers, as well as for healthcare, finance, tech & B2B websites and publications. I've created content for custom publications, media organizations, academic journals, & corporate websites. I've ghostwritten for major finance execs & provided thought leadership for companies. If you're looking for someone who understands medical startups, logistics, private equity, derivatives & SEC filings, as well as the influence of blockchain, the cloud, and mobile, then I'm your person. I've written about tech, global banking, trade finance, airport construction, biometrics, the supply chain, insurance, & so much more.
Expertise
Editor
26 Years
Researcher
28 Years
Writer
28 Years
Specialty
Finance
26 Years
Business (general)
28 Years
Technology
23 Years
Industries
Magazine - Trade magazines/publications (B2B)
28 Years
Online/new media
25 Years
Newspaper - Local/Regional
27 Years
Total Media Industry Experience
28 Years
Media Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)
The Secured Lender Magazine (10+), Thomson Reuters (10+), Careers In Finance Markets (10+), Dice.com (10+), EFinancialCareers.com (10+), Emory Business Magazine (10+), FSO Magazine (10+), JobsInTheMoney.com (10+), Knowledge@Emory (10+), President & CEO Magazine (6-10), Publishers Weekly (6-10), Middle Market Growth Magazine (10+), Strategic Finance Magazine (1-2), BankNews Magazine (1-2), Emory Lawyer Magazine (3-5), ALM (10+)
Corporate Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)
Media Organizations (10+), Small Businesses (10+), Trampsteamer Media (10+), Undisclosed/Top Auditing firms (10+), Undisclosed/Top Finance firms (10+), Global banks (10+), Consulting firms (10+), Private Equity (10+), Tech firms (10+), Asset-based Lenders and Factors (10+), Alternative Finance (10+), Fintech (10+)
Other Work History
Senior Editor, Group SJR (part of WPP), New York, New York, July 2021-present
Managing Editor, FSO Magazine (Financial Services Outsourcing Magazine), Manalapan, New Jersey (4/07-9/08)
Regional Editor, NJ Biz, formerly known as Business News New Jersey, New Brunswick, NJ (5/97-5/98)
Online Editor/Writer, NJ Biz, formerly known as Business News New Jersey (1/97-4/97)
Prior Business Experience: Held the AVP post at an insurance intermediary for Lloyd's of London, serving as their senior underwriter for one of the leading commercial insurers. Analyzed financial statements, including 10-Ks and more. Drafted proposals and worked on contracts to ensure reinsurance treaty renewals. Served as College English Instructor.
Computer Skills
Word, Excel, Powerpoint
Equipment
Audio recorder, scanner, fax machine, laptop, two separate desktop computers (MAC and PC), two printers, digital cameras, etc.
Work Permits & Visas
U.S. citizen
References
References available upon request, including magazine editors & corporate clients
Awards
Fellowship recipient, The Society of Environmental Journalists (2004 and 2005)
Fellowship recipient, National Conference of Editorial Writers (May 2002)
First Place Award for Investigative Journalism, Working Press Association of New Jersey, A Thrift Tug of War, the cover story in the June 16, 1997 issue of BUSINESS NEWS New Jersey (6/98)
First Place Award for a Business & Economic Series, New Jersey Press Association, Compensating Downsized Workers & Towns, in the June 12, 1996 issue of The Suburban newspaper (4/97)
Associations
Society of Environmental Journalists
Society of American Business Editors & Writers