Resume



PROFESSIONAL WRITING & EDITING SERVICES

  • Marketing/Advertising
  • Broadcast Media
  • Editing
  • Speeches
  • Nonfiction Articles/Publications
  • Critical Reviews and Features
  • Political Campaigns
  • Newsletters
  • Blogs
  • Websites
  • Social Media
  • Public Relations
  • Brochures & Collateral
  • Resumes & Cover Letters
  • Ghost Writing

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

Award-winning professional writer and editor with cumulative 20+ years’ experience in broadcast and print media; and 19 years’ experience as ghostwriter and owner of writing/editing business. Seasoned writer, editor, proofreader, and educator recognized for outstanding skills in strong argumentative/persuasive skills; extensive academic training; thorough knowledge of grammar, mechanics, and editorial style; and keen understanding of effective communication with impact.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Office: Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel); Google Suite; Adobe PhotoShop & Reader

Project management: Asana & Basecamp

Content management: CopyCache, Shortlist

Web/Blogs: WordPress

EDUCATION:

M.A., English, University of Nevada, Reno, 1998

B.A., English (minor in French), Emory University, Atlanta, GA, 1994

AWARDS/ACHIEVEMENTS:

2019       2nd Place, Best Critical Writing, Nevada Press Association (NPA)

2018       1st Place, Best Critical Writing, NPA

2016:      1st Place, Best Nonstaff Story, NPA

2015:      2nd Place, Best Critical Writing; 3rd Place, Best Special Section, Editorial, NPA

2014:      1st Place, Best Critical Writing; 3rd Place, Best Nonstaff Story, NPA

2013:      2nd Place, Best Critical Writing, NPA

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

FREELANCE WRITER/EDITOR (November 2003 – Present):

  • Experience writing and editing in the following subject matter: Arts, food and drink, education, health care, personal finance, politics, travel, parenting, manufacturing, accounting, cybersecurity
  • Ghostwriter of nonfiction, fiction, business, memoir, and self-improvement books, including several installments in the Rich Dad Advisor series
  • Editor (development, content, line/copyediting) for a wide range of books, papers, and publications
  • Writer of nonfiction articles for various print and online lifestyle and business publications
  • Copywriter of print, broadcast media, websites, newsletters, brochures, professional biographies, person statements, political campaign messaging, resumes, press releases, and various print collateral

MANAGING EDITOR – edible Reno-Tahoe magazine, Reno, NV (Sept. 2012 – Present)

  • Work with publishers to develop editorial calendar and plan issue content, including fielding queries from publicists, advertisers, writers, and community.
  • Responsible for assigning stories and photography to freelance contributors, consulting with sources, editing story submissions in according with style guide, and proofing content in design phase.
  • Maintain catalogue of story ideas and develop/maintain contributor guidelines.
  • Track freelance budget and oversee payment amounts for contributors.
  • Helped conceive and establish COOKS!, a special annual publication targeting home cooks, launched in 2011; helped develop columns and story ideas, made all writing and photography assignments, established budget-tracking system, worked with publishers and manufacturers to secure photography and product information, and proofed issue in design phase.

MANAGING EDITOR – edible Sacramento magazine – Sacramento, CA (June 2017 – Dec. 2018; Nov. 2021 – August 2022)

  • Work with publisher to develop editorial calendar and plan issue content, including fielding queries from publicists, advertisers, writers, and community.
  • Find and develop relationships with freelance contributors and sources.
  • Assign stories and photography to freelance contributors, consulting with sources, editing story submissions in according with style guide, and proofing content in design phase.
  • Maintain catalogue of story ideas and develop/maintain contributor guidelines.
  • Track freelance budget and oversee payment amounts for contributors.

 MANAGING EDITOR/PARTNER – Lucky Bat Books, Reno, NV (Oct. 2011 – Present)

  • Field queries from writers seeking publication; read synopses and sample chapters to make determinations about bringing authors to publication under Lucky Bat.
  • Oversee publication process of books, from conceptualization through writing, editing, formatting, layout, print-on-demand, and e-book publishing. Includes hiring and overseeing subcontractors (designers, etc.); serving as communications liaison between publishers, author, and subcontractors; and ensuring that final products are in line with author and publisher wishes.
  • Perform extensive editing services, ranging from developmental editing, which involves coaching client to rework or reorganize content, all the way to final proofreading.
  • Perform e-book formatting and conversion using variety of software, and publication on all major e-book retailing sites (Amazon, Nook Press, etc.).

MANAGING EDITOR – Family Pulse Magazine (Oct. 2010 – Feb. 2012)

EDITOR – RLife Magazine (July 2007 – Aug. 2009)

 

ADDITIONAL RELATED EXPERIENCE:

Business Communications Instructor – Click Bond, Inc. (on site – ongoing); Hurley Write (Remote – Fall 2021)

English Instructor – Truckee Meadows Community College, Reno, NV (Jan. 2019 – Present)

Core Writing Instructor – University Of Nevada, Reno (Aug. 2001 – Present)

Lead Faculty/Communications Instructor – University. of Phoenix, Reno, NV (Sept. 2010 – Dec. 2015)

Associate EditorFamily Pulse Magazine, Reno, NV (Oct. 2005 – Sept. 2009)

Creative Services Producer – KRXI/KAME-TV, Reno, NV (Jan. 2000 – Nov. 2003)

Account Coordinator – Rose-Glenn Group, Reno, NV (Aug. 1999 – Jan. 2000)

Promotions Director – KREN-TV, Reno, NV (June 1998 – July 1999)

 

PUBLICATIONS & PRESENTATIONS:

Publications: Edible Sacramento, Edible Reno-Tahoe, Reno News & Review, Nevada Business, Nevada’s Washington Watch, Family Pulse, RLife, Washoe Family, RENO Magazine, Nevada Business Journal, Nevada Home, Northern Nevada Business Weekly, Wolf Pack Edge, Petfolio, Northern Nevada Family Life

Blogs: Contributor, Reno Moms Blog (www.renomomsblog.com), May 2013 – Present

“Ask the Guidance Counselor – Online Teacher,” Online-Education.net

Web Sites: LudmilaCPA.com, Jobs.PaloAltoNetworks.com, OnlineSchools.org, OnlineColleges.com, WorldWideLearn.com, LearnHowToBecome.org, Online-Education.net, BeautySchoolsDirectory.com, CosmetologySchoolsNearMe.com

Additional:           Ronald McDonald House Charities: 8-minute informational video, PSAs (writer & producer)

AOL Time Warner /Warner Business Books: Rich Dad Advisor Series books (writer)

COMMUNITY SERVICE/ACTIVITIES:

Board Member, Jerry Whitehead Elementary School Parent Faculty Association, 2016-2020

Member, Marketing Committee to the Reno Arts & Culture Commission, 2008-September 2016