Professional Experience
The first book I wrote won me a Young Authors Award. It was titled "I Don't Want to be Kangaroo Anymore." I came up with the concept. Wrote the words. Heck, I even illustrated the dang book. I was in first grade. I am still working on my next book. Somewhere in between I've managed to get a bachelors in business, a masters in journalism, find true love and create two amazing little humans. I'd like to think I have a decent amount of life experience, but the truth is, just like every other human on this planet, I am forever in "school." Learning as I go. Seeking knowledge to propel me forward. Hoping to share that knowledge with others through words. I love the mystery surrounding an assignment, the confidence to pitch a great story and the gumption to tell a fellow freelance I know he can do better. If you have read this far, you also know I like to write. To balance this flaw, I take on positions editing...because, well, I am admittedly Type-A and mostly left-brained so it full-fills my need to plan, org
Expertise
- Writer 10 Years
- Editor 4 Years
- Copy Editor 1 Year
Specialty
- Environment & Nature 4 Years
- Lifestyle 9 Years
- Business (general) 2 Years
Industries
- Newspaper - Local/Regional 4 Years
- Magazine - Local/Regional magazines 9 Years
- Online/new media 4 Years
Media Client List (# Assignments Last 2 Yrs)
- Edible Sarasota(10+)
- The Business Observer(6-10)
- The Observer Media Group(10+)
- LWR Life Magazine(1-2)
Other work history
I've had jobs as an energy rater, copy editor, banker, bartender, waitress laborer, ropes course guide and more. I've been a managing editor of a weekly newspaper and a project manager for a custom home builder. I've managed the family business and my family for quite some time now!
Technical skills
Photography
Computer skills
Excel, Word, Data Entry, Powerpoint, Wordpress
General
How the Circus Came to Town
(Edible Sarasota 1/11/2019)
An in-depth look at the Circus Arts Conservatory based in Sarasota, Florida.
On Behalf of Our Water
(Edible Sarasota 10/28/2018)
Red-tide has afflicted my hometown for the longest stretch ever. This story addresses the issue and offers tips on how civilians can help mitigate future blooms.
Large Canvas
(Business Observer 7/22/2016)
An artist with a mind for business has made significant progress in a mission to disprove the starving artist myth. It has taken some serious hustle.
Sail Future
(Observer Newspaper 1/16/2014)
A college student turns his love of sailing into a way to facilitate growth and education of at-risk peers.