Patrick Toensmeier

Hamden, CT 06517 USA
Website: http://

Professional Experience

Top-notch writer and reporter has lengthy experience in trade and specialty publications. Broad experience in covering topics dealing with manufacturing, technology and product development; can write credibly on diverse B2B topics as well as news and general-interest features. Background includes web content and custom publications.

Total Media Industry Experience

28 Years

Media Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)

Plastics Engineering Magazine (10+), Defense Technology Int'l (6-10), Modern Mold and Tooling (6-10)

Corporate Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)

Gloucester Engineering (3-5), Rapp Advertising (6-10)

Other Work History

Self-employed, 2003-present; Modern Plastics Magazine, 1986-2003: Editor-in-Chief; Managing Editor; Staff Editor. Floor Covering Weekly, 1981-1986: Executive Editor; Managing Editor; Staff Editor

Technical Skills

Works with InCopy, part of K4 software; familiar with Quark Express

Computer Skills

Word PC and Mac operating systems; InCopy

Equipment

Mac laptop; PC desktop; audio recorder; Sony and Nikon digital cameras; Nikon 35mm camera

Work Permits & Visas

U.S. citizen

References

On request

Awards

McGraw-Hill Corporate Achievement Awards (2); Chemical Week Associates Editorial Award

Associations

Society of Plastics Engineers; Ancient Monuments Society