Contra Costa Times
Industry: Newspaper
DescriptionEast Bay Times is a daily newspaper based in Walnut Creek, California, U.S. that was previously published as the Contra Costa Times. The East Bay Times paper serves Contra Costa and eastern Alameda counties, in the eastern part of the San Francisco Bay Area. Circulation: 168,362 Daily; 180,440 Sunday Editor: Neil Chase Ceased publication: April 4, 2016 First issue date: 1947 Publisher: Sharon Ryan Headquarters: Formerly 2640 Shadelands Drive, Walnut Creek, California 94598 U.S People also search for: The Mercury News, Oakland Tribune,
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Contra Costa Times Employees
UC Office of the President June 2015 - Present
UC Office of the President April 2014 - Present
UC Office of the President December 2011 - April 2014
UC Office of the President February 2011 - December 2011
UC Office of the President September 2009 - May 2011
University of California 2006 - 2009
Contra Costa Times 2005 - 2006
Contra Costa Times 2001 - 2005
Contra Costa Times 1989 - 2000
Skills
Editing, Blogging, Copy Editing, Journalism, Web Content, Newsletters, Newspapers, Proofreading, Editorial, Strategic Communications, Community Outreach, Facebook, Publications, Creative Writing, Press Releases, Corporate Communications, Social Media, Nonprofits, Leadership, Feature Articles, Newspaper
Education
University of California, Berkeley 1975 — 1977
Bachelor's, Journalism, Economics
Pinole Valley High School
MUFG Americas February 2015 - Present
Wells Fargo May 2014 - February 2015
Wells Fargo May 2011 - May 2014
Wells Fargo Bank March 2010 - May 2011
Aramark Uniform Services June 2007 - October 2009
Contra Costa Times 2006 - 2007
Wells Fargo Bank April 2005 - August 2006
Bank of America March 2003 - March 2005
Bank of America January 1997 - March 2003
Skills
Banking, Training, Advertising, Marketing, Leadership, Customer Service, Loans, Management, CRM, Analysis, Customer Satisfaction, Sales, Time Management, Team Building, Business Development, Team Leadership, Process Improvement, Budgets, Customer Retention
Education
University of Phoenix 2006 — 2009
B.S., Business/Management
Bay Area News Group September 2011 - January 2014
Bay Area News Group 1990 - 2014
Bay Area News Group May 2007 - August 2011
Contra Costa Times March 2000 - May 2007
Heald College August 1999 - January 2000
Post-Tribune October 1997 - March 1998
Alameda Newspaper Group January 1986 - September 1997
Skills
Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Social Media Marketing, Advertising Sales, Advertising, Digital Media, Copywriting, Event Management, Marketing, Nonprofits, Editing, Strategic Partnerships, B2B, Community Outreach, Newspapers, Corporate Social..., Collaborative Leadership, Business/Contract..., Marcom, CSR, Strategic Public..., Employee Engagement, Employee Management, Employee Recognition, Hiring Employees, Project Management, Promotions, Cross Promotions, Trade Promotions, B2C, Business-to-Business, Business-to-Consumer, Business Writing, Creative Direction, Publishing, Leadership, Media Planning, Newsletters
Education
Syracuse University
MFA Candidate
Syracuse University
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Design and Visual Communications
The Sacramento Bee July 2000 - Present
Perpetual F Productions May 2012 - Present
Pacific Media Workers Guild 2006 - Present
Sacramento Comedy Spot July 2012 - July 2014
wilkes-barre times leader 2000 - 2000
The Kansas City Star 1999 - 2000
Contra Costa Times 1999 - 1999
Skills
Video Editing, Journalism, Contract Negotiation, Copy Editing, On-camera Talent, News Writing, Ap Style, Headline Writing, Newspaper, Investigative Reporting, Breaking News, Storytelling, Public Relations, Newspapers, Feature Articles, Editing, Web Content, Press Releases, New Media, Publications, AP Style, Newsletters, Blogging, Media Relations, Multimedia, Editorial, Copywriting, Online Journalism, Writing, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Public Speaking, Social Networking, Facebook
Education
Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College at Baton Rouge 1994 — 1999
Mass Communications, Mass Comm, political science
Casa Roble 1989 — 1993
Apple January 2014 - Present
Apple Inc. May 2011 - January 2014
San Jose Mercury News March 2010 - May 2011
The Wall Street Journal February 2008 - February 2010
Contra Costa Times November 2005 - January 2008
Skills
Newspaper, Editing, Headline Writing, Publications, Copy Editing, Journalism, Editorial, Content Strategy, Proofreading, Chicago Manual of Style, AP Style, Writing
Education
University of California, Berkeley 2001 — 2004
BA, Mass communications
University of Southern California June 2005 - Present
Big West Conference September 2004 - June 2005
USA Water Polo February 2004 - September 2004
Contra Costa Times October 2000 - February 2004
Skills
Press Releases, Sports, Media Relations, AP Style, Blogging, Social Media, Public Relations, Social Networking, Event Planning, Editing, Public Speaking, News Writing, Journalism, Copy Editing, Publicity, Sports Marketing, Video Production, Sports Writing, Storytelling, Event Management, Publications, Adobe Creative Suite, Newsletters, Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Feature Articles, Photoshop, Crisis Communications, iMovie
Education
University of Southern California 2015 — 2018
Master's Degree, Applied Psychology
University of Colorado at Boulder 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Science, Journalism
POPSUGAR July 2013 - Present
San Jose Mercury News April 2010 - July 2013
Contra Costa Times June 2009 - March 2010
The State Journal-Register May 2008 - July 2008
Skills
Headline Writing, Newspaper, Journalism, Copy Editing, Editing, Proofreading, InCopy, Ap Style, News Writing, Editorial, Breaking News, QuarkXPress, Magazines, Blogging, Facebook, Media Relations, Photoshop, Typography, Graphic Design, AP Style, SEO, Layout, Newspapers
Education
University of Central Florida 2005 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism
Contra Costa Times December 1976 - Present
Harte-Hanks, Inc. May 1993 - January 1996
Webb & Associates Advertising Agency October 1991 - May 1993
Skills
Digital Media, Strategic Public..., Media Planning, Online Advertising, Search Advertising, Advertising Research, Online Marketing, Newspapers, Advertising, Email Marketing, Digital Marketing, SEM, Advertising Sales, Marketing, New Media, Social Media, Media Relations, Social Media Marketing
Education
UC Berkeley Extension 1997 — 2000
marketing
San Jose State University 1975 — 1980
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
Amador Valley High School
Las Vegas/Henderson Media Companies October 2013 - Present
VegasSeven.com May 2013 - October 2013
Wendoh Media August 2012 - May 2013
Patch.com/AOL June 2012 - May 2013
MSNBC July 1995 - March 2011
Contra Costa Times 1992 - 1995
Skills
Journalism, New Media, Newspapers, Editorial, Digital Strategy, Breaking News, Online Journalism, Content Strategy, News Writing, Multimedia, Digital Media, Web Content, AP Style, Online Publishing, Headline Writing, Publications, Social Media, Social Networking, Newspaper, Feature Articles, Content Management, Storytelling, Copy Editing, Editing, Proofreading, Blogging, Publishing, Web Content Management, Media Relations, Content Development, Budget Management, Editorial Direction, Public Relations, Web Editing, Content Creation, Editorial Planning, Editorial Strategy, Digital Journalism, Copywriting, Consulting
Education
San Jose State University 1978 — 1982
Bachelors, Journalism/Communications
Accenture April 2015 - July 2015
Microsoft 2012 - 2014
msnbc.com 2006 - 2012
Knight Ridder Digital 2000 - 2005
San Francisco Bay Guardian 1999 - 2000
Contra Costa Times 1995 - 1999
Auburn Journal 1995 - 1995
Santa Maria Times 1994 - 1995
The Herald and News 1992 - 1994
Skills
Digital Media, New Media, Content Management, Journalism, Blogging, Social Media, Editing, Online Journalism, Content Strategy, Web Content, Storytelling, Editorial, Project Management, Cultural Diversity, Power User, Twitter, Mobile Communications, Team Management, American Politics, Economics, Business, Real Estate, Breaking News, News Writing, Content Development, Headline Writing, Newspapers, Publishing, Video, CMS, Web Content Management, Copy Editing, AP Style, Writing
Education
San Jose State University 1988 — 1991
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism
University of California Office of the President May 2012 - Present
University of California Office of the President October 2008 - April 2012
The Sacramento Bee June 2007 - August 2007
Contra Costa Times 2003 - 2006
The Kansas City Star February 2004 - May 2004
Belleville News-Democrat October 2003 - January 2004
The News Journal June 2002 - May 2003
The Review September 2000 - May 2002
Skills
Editing, Strategic Communications, Social Media, Storytelling, Facebook, Journalism, Integrated Marketing, Copy Editing, New Media, AP Style, Multimedia, Newsletters, public relations, SEO, Publications, Blogging, Press Releases, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Proofreading, Feature Articles, Breaking News, Social Media Marketing, media relations, Change Management, Newspaper, Investigative Reporting, Publicity, Web Content, Content creation
Education
San Francisco State University 2013 — 2014
Social Media Marketing Certificate, Social Media Marketing
Knight Digital Media Center UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism 2012 — 2012
Certificate in Social Media, Audience Engagement
University of California, Berkeley 2006 — 2008
MJ, Journalism
Knight Digital Media Center, UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism 2012 — 2012
Certificate, Data Visualization
University of Delaware 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History, journalism concentration
Newark High School 1996 — 1999
diploma
Crazy Quill Writing & Editing Services May 2012 - Present
Expense Reduction Analysts January 2008 - April 2012
Southwest Strategies 2004 - 2008
Transamerica Corporation 1980 - 1990
Contra Costa Times 1971 - 1980
Skills
Writing, Editing, Ghostwriting, Public Relations, Newsletters, Press Releases, Web Content, B2B, Marketing Communications, Employee Handbooks, PowerPoint, Publications, White Papers
Education
University of California, Berkeley
BA, Journalism
PC World November 2014 - Present
Maximum PC September 1998 - October 2014
Computerworld 1997 - 1997
Contra Costa Times 1993 - 1997
Skills
Editorial, Publishing, Blogging, Copy Editing, Journalism, Editing, Copywriting, Newspaper, Freelance Writing, Online Journalism, Magazines, Feature Articles, Web Content, Online Publishing, Content Development, Content Strategy, Newspapers, AP Style, Video Editing, WordPress, Technical Writing, Content Management, Publications, Press Releases, New Media, Storytelling, Digital Media, News Writing, Social Media, Proofreading
Education
San Francisco State University
The Wall Street Journal 2011 - Present
The Wall Street Journal 2009 - 2011
The Wall Street Journal 2004 - 2009
Contra Costa Times 1999 - 2004
The British Institutes 2003 - 2003
Skills
Editing, News Writing, Journalism, Social Media, Newspapers, Storytelling
Education
University of Michigan 1995 — 1999
Bachelor’s Degree, English
Contra Costa Times September 2007 - Present
Contra Costa Times 2005 - 2007
Knight Ridder 2004 - 2005
Contra Costa Times 1990 - 2004
Education
University of California, Berkeley
MPP, Public Policy
University of California, Berkeley
MJ, Journalism
University of California, Berkeley
BA, Political Science
University of California, Berkeley
BA, Journalism
Pixar Animation Studios July 2006 - Present
UC Berkeley Extension June 2007 - Present
various 2006 - Present
Knight Ridder Inc. February 2000 - June 2006
Contra Costa Times 2005 - 2006
Skills
Project Management, Performance Management, Organizational..., Strategic Planning, Editing, Journalism, Writing, Management, Publications, Social Media, Copy Editing, Marketing, Retail, Vintage Clothing, Antique Restoration, Antiques, New Media, Strategic Communications, Film, Research, Personnel Management, Microsoft Office, Event Planning, Written Communication, Event Management
Education
University of San Francisco 2004 — 2005
Master of Science, Organization Development
University of Southern California 1993 — 1997
Bachelor of Arts (2), minor, Print Journalism and Italian, cinema-television
Denver Business Journal April 2015 - Present
The Colorado Springs Gazette, LLC April 2013 - April 2015
Colorado Springs Business Journal June 2011 - April 2013
Colorado Springs Military Newspaper Group/Colorado Springs Business Journal October 2009 - July 2011
AdvantiPro September 2005 - April 2008
The Arizona Republic 2003 - 2005
Fort Worth Star-Telegram 2000 - 2003
Contra Costa Times 1997 - 2000
Reno Gazette Journal 1993 - 1996
Skills
Digital Photography, Microsoft Word, Blogging, Editing, Copywriting, Press Releases, Newsletters, Social Media, Public Relations, Copy Editing, Ap Style, Internal Communications, Journalism, Media Relations, Publishing, Storytelling, Magazines, Publications, AP Style, Social Media Marketing, News Writing, Publicity, Editorial, Social Networking, Leadership, Proofreading, Web Content, Facebook, Email Marketing, Online Marketing, Newspapers, Feature Articles, Advertising, Breaking News, Training, Strategic Communications
Education
The University of Kansas
B.S. Journalism, Journalism
Salesforce May 2015 - Present
SF Weekly March 2015 - May 2015
SF Weekly January 2011 - March 2015
San Francisco Examiner January 2010 - January 2011
Metro Newspapers June 2007 - May 2009
Contra Costa Times June 2006 - June 2007
The Stockton Record September 2004 - June 2006
Skills
Breaking News, AP Style, Newspapers, News Writing, Feature Articles, Journalism, Online Journalism, Investigative Reporting, Editorial, Web Content, Blogging, Headline Writing, Politics, Storytelling, Copy Editing, Editing, Writing, Social Media, Copywriting
Education
The University of Texas at Austin 1996 — 2000
BA in Journalism, Newspapers/Magazines
Trinchero Family Estates May 2014 - Present
E&J Gallo Winery June 2013 - May 2014
E&J Gallo Winery June 2011 - June 2013
The Wine Outlet April 2008 - February 2009
Publicis Consultants PR 2006 - 2009
Contra Costa Times 2004 - 2006
Skills
Market Research, Marketing Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Marketing Communications, Social Media, Digital Marketing, Public Relations, Marketing, Online Advertising, Brand Management, Digital Media, Wine, Integrated Marketing, Customer Insight, Event Management, Marketing Research, Winemaking, Sales, Management, Brand Development, Strategy
Education
University of California, Los Angeles - The Anderson School of Management 2009 — 2011
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Marketing
Northwest Wine Academy (South Seattle Community College) 2008 — 2009
Wine Sales and Marketing
University of California, Los Angeles 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International Development
Nader Khouri Photography March 2008 - Present
Contra Costa Times 1999 - 2008
San Jose Mercury News 1998 - 1998
Skills
Photojournalism, Photography, Weddings, Editorial, Storytelling, Newspapers, Nikon, Photos, Advertising, Breaking News, Image Editing, Sports Photography, Digital Photography, Portrait Photography, Event Photography
Education
San Francisco State University 1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Photojournalism
DNAinfo (New Media News LLC) 2013 - Present
Clear Channel Outdoor 2010 - 2013
Star Tribune 2007 - 2007
St. Paul Pioneer Press 2004 - 2007
San Luis Obispo Tribune 2001 - 2004
San Luis Obispo Tribune 1999 - 2001
Contra Costa Times 1998 - 1999
Akron Beacon Journal 1996 - 1997
The Washington Post 1990 - 1994
Skills
Publishing, Advertising Sales, Advertising, Digital Media, Media Planning, Online Advertising, Digital Marketing, New Media, Integrated Marketing, Digital Strategy, Newspapers, Marketing Strategy, Media Buying, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications, Email Marketing, Marketing, Social Media, Business Strategy, Direct Mail, Direct Marketing, Lead Generation, Media Relations, Mobile Marketing, Online Marketing, Strategic Partnerships, Team Leadership, Sponsorship, Brand Development, Content Strategy
Education
University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business 1994 — 1996
MBA
University of Washington 1986 — 1990
BA, Political Science
saratoga high school
saratoga high school
Duke University 2008 - Present
Contra Costa Times April 1986 - March 1992
Skills
Journalism, Public Speaking, Public Policy, New Media, Non-profits, Editing, Publishing, Copy Editing, Strategic Communications, Proofreading, Newsletters, Newspapers, Blogging, Media Relations, Press Releases, Nonprofits, Books, Politics, Publications
Education
University of California, Berkeley 1976 — 1986
Ethics and journalism
Duke Divinity School 1972 — 1976
M. Div., Bioethics/Medical Ethics
University of Missouri-Columbia 1974 — 1975
MA, Journalism
Duke University 1968 — 1972
BA, English, Religion
University of Manchester England 1970 — 1971
Visiting Student, English Literature
Las Vegas Sun 2010 - 2011
The Virginian-Pilot January 2005 - January 2009
The San Diego Union-Tribune 1999 - 2004
Los Angeles Times 1989 - 1999
San Francisco Chronicle 1987 - 1989
Contra Costa Times 1983 - 1987
Skills
Newspaper, Copy Editing, News Writing, Ap Style, Journalism, Headline Writing, Storytelling, Breaking News, Editing, Editorial, Writing, Publications, Press Releases, Online Journalism, Media Relations, Fact-checking, Magazines, Newspapers, AP Style, New Media, Newsletters, Publicity, Investigative Reporting, Feature Articles, Strategic Communications, InCopy, Content Management, Web Content, Publishing, Multimedia, Copywriting, Television, Content Development, Photojournalism, Blogging, Speech Writing
Education
San Jose State University 1970 — 1972
BA, Journalism, political science
Tyco SimplexGrinnell October 2014 - Present
Tyco Integrated Security (formally ADT) September 2012 - October 2014
ADT June 2011 - August 2012
ADT May 2003 - June 2011
Tech Systems, Inc. January 2002 - January 2003
Contra Costa Times January 1997 - January 2001
Sensormatic January 1995 - January 1997
Transdyn 1991 - 1995
Skills
IP Cameras, Access Control, Video Analytics, Alarm Systems, CCTV, Fire Alarm, Biometrics, Leadership, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Sales Management, Life Safety, Security Management, Physical Security, Loss Prevention, Burglar Alarm, Contract Negotiation, Analytics, Sales Operations, Low Voltage, Corporate Security, IP CCTV, Security Training, Management, Operational Planning, Change Management, P&L Accountability, Fire Protection, Security Operations, Security Audits, P&L Management, Risk Assessment, CRM, Information Technology, Microsoft Office, PSIM, SaaS, Large Systems..., IPS, DVR, Cabling, Video over IP, Problem Solving, Statistical Data..., Managerial Finance, Surveillance, Security, Intrusion Detection
Education
University of Phoenix
B.S, Business Management
The Personal MBA
Master the Art of Business
Diablo Magazine March 2000 - Present
Napa Sonoma magazine 2008 - Present
The Valley Times 1998 - 1999
Contra Costa Times 1993 - 1999
Contra Costa Times 1996 - 1998
Skills
Editing, Social Media, Journalism, Storytelling, Publications, Editorial, Publishing, Blogging, Fact-checking, Magazines, AP Style, Feature Articles, Web Content, Newspapers, Social Networking, News Writing, Travel Writing, InCopy
Education
University of Colorado Boulder 1980 — 1984
BS, Journalism
Stoneleigh-Burnham School 1977 — 1980
Parents' Press November 2013 - Present
Clayton/Concord Pioneer June 2011 - Present
Peggy Spear Writing/Editing May 2011 - Present
Patch.com November 2010 - May 2011
Bay Area Parent October 2006 - September 2010
Contra Costa Times September 2002 - September 2006
Diablo Publications January 1993 - January 1997
Education
University of California, Berkeley 1982 — 1986
BA, English/Journalism
Kaiser Permanente July 2010 - Present
San Francisco Performances August 2006 - August 2010
Contra Costa Times 2002 - 2006
Contra Costa Times 2000 - 2002
Skills
Publications, Copy Editing, Journalism, Web Content, Newsletters, News Writing, Ap Style, Media Relations, Public Relations, Press Releases, Editorial, Storytelling, Editing, Feature Articles, Corporate Communications, Internal Communications, Copywriting, Crisis Communications, Content Development, Content Management, Strategic Communications, Web Content Management, New Media, Newspapers, Blogging, Web Design, Online Journalism, Publicity, Creative Writing, AP Style, Content Strategy, Web Development
Education
University of California, Berkeley
BA, Communications and Public Policy
Infinite Spada April 2012 - Present
Burson-Marsteller February 2011 - April 2012
Financial Dynamics August 2010 - November 2010
The California Aggie October 2007 - June 2010
Ziegler Associates June 2009 - September 2009
Contra Costa Times July 2008 - September 2008
KCBS July 2007 - September 2007
Skills
Public Relations, Media Relations, Corporate Communications, Strategic Communications, Internal Communications, Press Releases, Newsletters, Message Development, Editing, Blogging
Education
University of California, Davis 2006 — 2010
B.A., Communication, English, Education
University of California, Berkeley 2012 — 2013
Integrated Marketing Communications
CEA Global Education - Barcelona 2010 — 2010
Sports and Culture in Contemporary Spain
Mother Jones August 2015 - Present
San Francisco Business Times April 2014 - August 2015
The Arizona Republic 2012 - March 2014
The Arizona Republic December 2004 - July 2012
The Recorder September 2001 - November 2004
MTV Interactive / Sonicnet.com May 2001 - September 2001
Contra Costa Times September 1997 - May 2001
Skills
Editing, Breaking News, Social Media, News Writing, Investigative Reporting, Blogging, Television, Research, Project Management, Supervisory Skills, Analysis
Education
University of Michigan
Bachelor's Degree
Denver College Attainment Network (DenverCAN) April 2015 - Present
Denver Scholarship Foundation 2014 - 2015
Denver Scholarship Foundation 2013 - 2014
Denver Scholarship Foundation 2008 - 2013
Denver Scholarship Foundation 2007 - 2008
High Horizons - A Project of The Princeton Review 2004 - 2007
Pueblo of Jemez, Department of Education 2001 - 2004
Contra Costa Times 1999 - 2001
Skills
Program Development, Community Outreach, Relationship Management, Proposal Writing, Editing, Building Relationships, Grant Administration, Project Management, Organizational..., Educational..., Donor Stewardship
Education
University of Denver - Daniels College of Business 2015 — 2016
Candidate, Certificate in Leadership, Latino Leadership Institute, (Emphasis in Business, Government, and Philanthropy)
University of Colorado Denver 2012 — 2016
Candidate, Master of Public Administration (MPA), School of Public Affairs
University of Colorado Boulder 1994 — 1999
Bachelor of Science, with Honors, School of Journalism and Mass Communication; Minor in Political Science
Shopatron January 2012 - Present
Shopatron March 2011 - Present
Ticker Media LLC June 2007 - Present
JES Publishing June 2009 - March 2011
SWIFT COMMUNICATIONS, INC June 2005 - June 2007
Point Reyes Light Newspaper September 2001 - June 2005
Contra Costa Times May 1999 - September 2001
Solem & Associates June 1997 - March 1999
Skills
Press Releases, SEO, Blogging, Online Marketing, Online Advertising, Newspapers, Social Media Marketing, E-commerce, Event Planning, Email Marketing, Breakdance, Social Networking, Running Errands, Publishing, SEM, Puppets, Operations Coordination, Facebook, Advertising, Newspaper, Lunch, Journalism, Contemporary Dance, Medical Massage
Education
University of Oregon 1993 — 1997
bachelor of arts, History
Hull's Walnut Creek Chapel July 2015 - Present
UC Berkeley July 2014 - Present
Communications consultant January 2004 - Present
Future State Inc. August 2012 - July 2015
Future State Inc. August 2006 - August 2012
East Bay Business Times 2002 - 2007
Hull's Walnut Creek Chapel 2003 - 2005
UC Berkeley 2002 - 2003
Contra Costa Times 2000 - 2001
Skills
Contract Negotiation, Content Development, Public Speaking, Voice Over, Sourcing, Copywriting, Editing, Journalism, Recruiting, Consulting, Newsletters, Blogging, Corporate Communications, Public Relations, Creative Direction, Publications, Marketing, Strategic Communications, Feature Articles, Press Releases, Project Management, Internal Communications, Social Media, Web Content, Social Networking, Proposal Writing, Books, Content Strategy, Marketing Communications, Interviews, Television, Video, Food Writing, Home Canning, Jamming
Education
San Francisco State University
BA, Journalism
University of California, Berkeley
MA, Journalism
Ygnacio Valley High
Diploma
Bay Area News Group June 2014 - Present
The Fresno Bee August 2005 - April 2013
Contra Costa Times August 2001 - July 2005
Contra Costa Times September 2000 - July 2001
Skills
QuarkXPress, InDesign, Word, Copy Editing, Ap Style, Newspaper, Journalism, Headline Writing, Editing, Web Content, Publications, Proofreading, Newspaper Design, Content Management, Press Releases, Breaking News, Social Media Marketing, Online Journalism, Newspapers, Microsoft Word, Layout, InCopy, Grammar, Fact-checking, Associated Press style, AP Style
Education
San Jose State University 1998 — 2000
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism
Solano Community College 1995 — 1998
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Journalism
Levi Strauss & Co. December 2012 - Present
G2 Insurance Services April 2012 - October 2012
HCC Specialty Underwriters March 2009 - April 2012
HCC Specialty March 2009 - March 2012
Contra Costa Times August 2008 - September 2008
Trinity University September 2006 - May 2008
Roughing It Day Camp June 2005 - August 2007
Skills
Spanish, GIS, Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, InfinityQS, Salesforce.com..., Epic Systems, Insurance, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Data Entry, Sales, Research
Education
Trinity University 2006 — 2008
BA, Sociology
Acalanes High School
San Francisco Chronicle 2000 - Present
San Francisco Examiner May 2000 - November 2000
Contra Costa Times 1996 - 2000
Skills
Ap Style, Newspaper, Breaking News, Journalism, News Writing, Storytelling, Feature Articles, Online Journalism, Investigative Reporting, Fact-checking, Computer-assisted..., AP Style, Headline Writing, Business Journalism, Newspapers, Copy Editing, Digital Journalism
Education
University of California, Berkeley 1992 — 1996
BS, Mass Communication/Media Studies
Concord Transcript January 2012 - Present
Walnut Creek Journal January 2012 - Present
Pleasant Hill Record January 2012 - Present
Martinez Record January 2012 - Present
Contra Costa Times January 2012 - Present
Bay Area News Group January 2012 - Present
Los Angeles County Museum of Art 1992 - 2000
Skills
Public Relations, Event..., Event Management, Press Releases, Newsletters, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Newspapers, Editing, Leadership, Community Development, Volunteer Management, Marketing, Publicity, Blogging, Media Relations, Copy Editing, Journalism, Social Media, Social Networking, Feature Articles, News Writing, Storytelling, Web Content, Breaking News, AP Style, Facebook, Publications, Proofreading, Online Journalism, Editorial, Magazines, Multimedia, Investigative Reporting
Education
University of Missouri-Saint Louis 1988 — 1989
Educational Leadership and Administration, General, Graduate study
Webster University 1983 — 1988
Business Management, Marketing, BA
buccigraphic May 2009 - Present
Social Butterfly World January 2013 - Present
Rogue Media November 2012 - February 2013
Swan Advertising October 2012 - October 2012
The Geary Company August 2012 - August 2012
jewishink llc February 2010 - May 2011
greenspun media group November 2005 - May 2009
las vegas sun October 2003 - November 2005
Las Vegas Sun March 2000 - October 2003
contra costa times May 1999 - March 2000
Skills
Layout, InDesign, Publications, Newspaper, Photography, Copywriting, Illustrator, Visual Communication, Flyers, Advertising, Catalogs, Photoshop, Typography, Corporate Identity, Graphics, Logo Design, Posters, Adobe Creative Suite, Art Direction, Magazine Design, Adobe Muse, Quark Xpress, Brochures, QuarkXPress, Illustration, Graphic Design, Newspapers, Magazines, Mac, Web Design, Creative Direction, Social Media, Editorial
Education
Solano Community College 1981 — 1984
graphic art
northolt high school 1973 — 1980
John S. Knight Journalism Fellowships at Stanford February 2011 - Present
John S. Knight Fellowships at Stanford University January 2010 - February 2012
Robin Evans July 2007 - February 2012
Society of Professional Journalists-Northern California Chapter 2008 - 2010
San Francisco Business Times 1990 - 2009
Yahoo! 2007 - 2007
San Jose Mercury News 1998 - 2007
Contra Costa Times 1990 - 1998
San Francisco Progress 1985 - 1990
Skills
Product Development, Journalism, Blogging, Storytelling, Editing, Feature Articles, Management, Project Planning, Magazines, New Media, Newsletters, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Project Management, Web Content, Publications, Breaking News, Web Design, News Writing, Editorial, AP Style, Newspapers, Research, Newspaper, Media Relations, Social Media, Communications Planning, Social Networking, Photography, Adobe Creative Suite, Event Planning, Photoshop, Copy Editing, Documentaries, Public Relations, Videography, Illustration
Education
Bay Area Video Coalition 2008 — 2009
Web certificate program, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, InDesign, Flash, Illustrator, HTML, CSS, Final Cut Pro
University of Maryland College Park
B.S., business, journalism
Santa Cruz Sentinel October 1998 - Present
San Jose Mercury News August 1997 - October 1998
Contra Costa Times 1995 - 1997
Skills
Newspaper, Stories, Copy Editing, Journalism, Editorial, AP Style, Blogging, Storytelling, Editing, Newspapers, News Writing, Media Relations, Video, Digital Media, Web Content, Feature Articles, Breaking News, Headline Writing, Dinosaurs, Newspaper Design, Online Journalism, Sports Writing, Basketry
Education
San Jose State University 1994 — 1999
Bachelor of Science (BS), Journalism
Gannett September 2014 - Present
Journal Communications/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel July 2011 - September 2014
San Francisco Chronicle/Hearst Media Services April 2010 - July 2011
Yellowbook USA 2007 - 2009
Yellow Book USA 2007 - 2007
Denver Newspaper Agency 2005 - 2007
The Minneapolis Star Tribune 2000 - 2005
Baltimore Sun 1997 - 2000
Contra Costa Times 1994 - 1997
Daily News,Los Angeles 1984 - 1994
Skills
Enterprise Software, Team Leadership, Strategy, Digital Marketing, CRM, Newspaper, Training, Leadership, Marketing Strategy, Newspapers, Salesforce.com, Digital Media, Advertising, Advertising Sales, Email Marketing, Sales Management, SEO, New Media, Online Advertising, Sales, Lead Generation, Management, Marketing, SEM, Digital Strategy, Recruiting, Publishing, Social Media Marketing, Mobile Marketing, Account Management, Creative Direction, Social Media, Online Marketing, Direct Marketing, Media Planning, B2B
Education
University of Southern California 1979 — 1983
BS, Journalism
Freelance January 2012 - Present
Contra Costa Times September 2009 - November 2011
Contra Costa Times August 2007 - September 2009
San Francisco Chronicle September 2000 - August 2007
Israel21C December 2001 - November 2002
San Francisco Daily Journal June 1999 - September 2000
Alameda News Group January 1995 - June 1999
Skills
Writing, Editing, Copy Editing, Media Relations, Web Content, Content Management, Research, Content Strategy, News Writing, Storytelling, Editorial, Newspapers, Publications, Headline Writing, Public Relations, Feature Articles, AP Style, Journalism
Education
Stanford University
M.A., English
UC Berkeley
B.A., English
Sustainable Business Institute May 2013 - August 2013
The Sankofa Center May 2013 - August 2013
Ohlone College September 2012 - May 2013
Contra Costa Times September 2011 - May 2013
Ohlone College January 2012 - May 2012
The UPS Store September 2009 - May 2010
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Leadership, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Dreamweaver, InDesign, Photoshop, Facebook
Education
University of California, Davis 2014 — 2018
Design
University of California, Davis
Detroit Free Press August 2010 - Present
Detroit Free Press January 2003 - August 2004
Contra Costa Times February 2002 - June 2002
The Kansas City Star October 2001 - January 2002
Fort Worth Star Telegram June 2001 - October 2001
The Michigan Daily 1997 - 2001
Education
University of Michigan 1997 — 2001
Organizational Studies
Gannett Healthcare Group 2006 - Present
Nurse.com (formerly NurseWeek/Nursing Spectrum) magazine February 2000 - Present
Tico Times 1991 - 1993
Contra Costa Times 1989 - 1991
Hartford Courant 1985 - 1988
Education
San Francisco State University
BA, Journalism, International relations
optional
Microsoft September 2013 - Present
NBC NEWS DIGITAL (formerly msnbc.com) March 1999 - March 2013
msnbc.com 1999 - 2003
Seattle Post-Intelligencer December 1995 - March 1999
Contra Costa Times August 1986 - December 1995
Skills
Breaking News, Digital Media, Social Media, Digital Journalism, Copy Editing, Strategic Planning, SEO, Journalism, Web Content Management, Content Strategy, Project Management, Headline Writing, Content Management, Editing, Online Publishing, Entertainment, Sports, Content Development, Editorial
Education
San Francisco State University 1986 — 1988
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism
San Jose Mercury News 2010 - Present
Bay Area News Group September 2007 - Present
Contra Costa Times 1998 - 2007
Education
University of Arizona 1975 — 1980
Contra Costa Times December 2009 - Present
AMF Media Group July 2009 - September 2009
Contra Costa Times September 2007 - June 2009
Contra Costa Times September 2007 - June 2009
Vallejo Times-Herald July 1998 - August 2007
California Aggie January 1992 - July 1998
Skills
Editing, Copywriting, Copy Editing, Writing, Feature Writing, Speech Writing, Web Editing, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Interviewing, Research, Public Speaking, Online Research, Internet Research, Legal Research, Conducting Interviews, Interview Preparation, Background Checks, AP Style, Editorial, Feature Articles, Interviews, Multimedia, Newspapers, Press Releases, Storytelling
Education
University of California, Davis 1993 — 1998
Bachelor; Davis, Arts; English/Communications double major
Redwood High School 1989 — 1993
High school
Corona del Mar Today March 2009 - Present
My own January 2007 - Present
Coast Kids Magazine 2007 - September 2011
Contra Costa Times March 1992 - January 1995
Kansas City Star 1989 - 1992
Skills
Storytelling, Feature Articles, Newspapers, Magazines, Breaking News, Journalism, AP Style, Business Development, News Writing, Copy Editing, Online Journalism, Blogging, Editorial, Editing, Media Relations, Copywriting, New Media, Publishing, Newsletters, Social Media
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 1985 — 1989
BJ, journalism
Parkway Central 1982 — 1985
American Chemical Society February 2012 - Present
Howard Hughes Medical Institute February 2008 - January 2012
D.C. Science Writers Association April 2010 - May 2011
Journal of the National Cancer Institute March 2006 - February 2008
Peace Corps April 2004 - July 2005
Contra Costa Times August 1998 - February 2004
Northern California Science Writers Association 2001 - 2004
Boca Raton News July 1997 - July 1998
Skills
Editing, Journalism, Magazines, Storytelling, Science, Freelance Writing, Science Journalism, Web Content, Research, Science Communication, Publicity, Breaking News, Newspapers, Social Media, Newsletters, Multimedia, Editorial
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 1995 — 1997
MA, journalism
Trinity University 1991 — 1994
BA, physics, communications
Stanford University January 2007 - Present
San Jose Mercury News October 1988 - December 2006
Contra Costa Times 1985 - 1988
Skills
Ap Style, Copy Editing, Headline Writing, Publications, Newspaper, Blogger, Journalism, Editorial, Editing, Storytelling, Online Research, Website Development, Publications Production, Brochures, News Writing, Magazines, Blogging, Investigative Reporting, AP Style, Newspapers, Web Content, Proofreading, Online Journalism, Content Development, Feature Articles, Content Strategy, Content Management, Breaking News, Publishing, Online Publishing
Education
University of California, Berkeley 1981 — 1983
MJ, Journalism
University of California, Santa Barbara 1977 — 1979
BA, Music
Alameda Sun April 2006 - Present
Hills Newspapers March 2000 - April 2006
Contra Costa Times 2001 - 2004
Skills
Publishing, Newspaper, Books, Copy Editing, Journalism, Editing, Magazines, Press Releases, Copywriting, Publicity, Newsletters, Content Management
Education
University of Maryland College Park 1981 — 1983
MA, German
Genentech January 2010 - Present
PDL BioPharma/Facet Biotech April 2006 - December 2009
Contra Costa Times June 2000 - March 2006
CostPlus World Market December 1996 - June 2000
Skills
Financial Modeling, SAP, Budgets, Forecasting, Mergers, Microsoft Excel, Cross-functional Team..., Process Improvement, Financial Goals, Financial Reporting, Strategic Planning, Pharmaceutical Industry, Strategic Financial..., Essbase, Business Planning, Financial Analysis, Long Range Planning, Hyperion Enterprise, Hyperion Planning, Management, Finance, Program Management
Education
University of San Francisco
MBA, Finance
University of San Francisco
Bachelors of Science, Economics and Finance
The Seattle Times May 2014 - Present
Bay Area News Group July 2012 - May 2014
Gold Mobile 2009 - September 2012
Los Angeles Times January 2009 - September 2009
Los Angeles Times June 2007 - December 2008
Los Angeles Times Media Group 2005 - June 2007
San Francisco Chronicle 2000 - 2005
Contra Costa Times 1998 - 2000
The Fresno Bee August 1993 - August 1998
The Sacramento Bee May 1988 - July 1993
Skills
Advertising Sales, Digital Media, Lead Generation, B2B, Online Advertising, Mobile, Mobile Applications, Mobile Solutions, Mobile Software, Software Sales, Enterprise Software, Digital Marketing, Digital Media Sales, Change Management, Sales Management, Team Management, Team Leadership, Achieving Results, Leadership Development, New Business Development, Newspaper, Publishing, Sales Process, Goal Development, Online Marketing, Online Sales, Mobile Marketing, Advertising, Sales, Leadership, Mobile Devices, Solutions Marketing, Media Planning, Newspapers, Account Management, Digital Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Strategic Partnerships, Strategy, Email Marketing, Social Media, New Media, Integrated Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Marketing
Education
University of Oregon 1984 — 1989
Bachelor of Science, Journalism
Boston Globe September 2009 - Present
America Online May 2009 - April 2010
Seattle Post-Intelligencer October 2005 - March 2009
Major League Baseball.com March 2002 - October 2005
Contra Costa Times February 1998 - February 2002
Los Angeles Daily News March 1993 - February 1998
Skills
Newspaper, Sports, Copy Editing, Storytelling, AP Style, Sports Writing, Journalism, Newspapers, Feature Articles, Social Media Marketing, Blogging, Television
Education
University of California, Berkeley 1987 — 1991
Mass Communications, Journalism
TheInfoPro, a service of 451 Research March 2009 - April 2015
Self-employed January 2002 - August 2010
The 451 Group April 2007 - February 2009
Ziff Davis Media February 2005 - April 2007
Contra Costa Times August 2003 - February 2005
Monterey County Herald January 2002 - August 2003
Centre Daily Times June 2001 - August 2001
Skills
Associated Press style, Newspaper, Copy Editing, Proofreading, AP Style, Editing, Publications, Newspapers, Newsletters, QuarkXPress, Editorial, Magazines, Web Content, CMS, News Writing
Education
San Jose State University 1998 — 2001
BS, Journalism
Johns Hopkins University Carey Business School June 2013 - Present
ESPN June 2008 - August 2011
Capital-Gazette newspapers, Annapolis, MD June 2007 - June 2008
Baltimore Examiner March 2006 - May 2007
Contra Costa Times September 2004 - December 2004
Fort Worth Star-Telegram May 2004 - August 2004
WMAR-TV June 2003 - August 2003
The Baltimore Sun September 2001 - May 2003
Skills
Social Media, Public Relations, Copy Editing, SEO, Sports Writing, Time Management, Freelance Writing, Multimedia, Internal Communications, Media Relations, Storytelling, Newspapers, Corporate Communications, Social Media Marketing, Press Releases, Writing, Sports, Social Networking, Journalism, Facebook
Education
Towson University 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Science, Mass Communications with a concentration in Journalism
Bay Area News Group Interactive 2007 - Present
Contra Costa Times September 2004 - Present
Education
San Jose State University 1998 — 2002
Bay Area News Group November 2012 - Present
Bay Area News Group October 2009 - December 2013
Bay Area News Group September 2006 - September 2009
CBS Radio January 2006 - September 2006
Contra Costa Times May 2004 - December 2005
Skills
Online Advertising, Advertising, Training, Advertising Sales, Newspaper, Social Media Marketing, Digital Media, Newspapers, Social Media, Marketing Strategy, Digital Marketing, Leadership, New Media, Sales Operations, Sales, Project Management, Process Improvement
Education
University of California, Berkeley 2000 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Mass Communication/Media Studies
Bay Area News Group 2004 - Present
Contra Costa Times 1999 - 2004
Contra Costa Times 1996 - 1999
Santa Maria Times 1992 - 1996
Electronic Color 1990 - 1992
The News-Star 1988 - 1990
Skills
Editing, Newspapers, Magazines
Education
University of Kansas
Bachelor of Science, Jounalism
University of California, Office of the President June 2007 - Present
University of California 2007 - March 2010
California State University, East Bay July 2004 - June 2007
East Bay Business Times 1998 - 2000
San Francisco Business Times 1996 - 1998
Contra Costa Times 1984 - 1994
Skills
Editing, Copy Editing, Media Relations, Strategic Communications, Publications, Public Relations, Journalism, Web Content, Press Releases, Ap Style, Newsletters, Social Media, Blogging, Newspaper, Storytelling, Online Communications, Newspapers, AP Style, Feature Articles, Speech Writing, Content Development, Proofreading, Corporate Communications, Editorial
Education
University of California, Berkeley 1983 — 1985
Master's of Journalism, journalism
UC Santa Barbara
Bachelor's degree, English
San Francisco Media Company December 2014 - Present
AmeriForce Publishing, Inc. January 2014 - December 2014
Newspaper National Network 2000 - 2014
Contra Costa Times 1994 - 2000
Skills
Advertising Sales, Digital Media, Media Buying, Media Planning, Online Advertising, Integrated Marketing, Digital Strategy, Digital Marketing, Mobile Advertising, New Media, Media Strategy, Mobile Marketing, Interactive Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Email Marketing, Outdoor Advertising, Advertising
Education
University of California, Los Angeles 1980 — 1982
Providence Health & Services 2012 - Present
Puget Media July 2005 - Present
T-Mobile USA March 2006 - November 2010
The Arizona Republic February 2003 - July 2005
McClatchy Newspapers: Tri-City Herald and Tacoma News Tribune August 1992 - February 2003
Contra Costa Times August 1988 - August 1992
Skills
Newsletters, Internal Communications, Editing, Journalism, Storytelling, Newspapers, Copy Editing, Publications, Strategic Communications, Web Content, Media Relations, News Writing, Copywriting, Magazines, Publicity, Social Media, Corporate Communications, Press Releases, Crisis Communications, Content Strategy, Web Content Management, Research, Leadership, Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Content Development, Editorial, Social Media Marketing, Speech Writing, Facebook, New Media, Social Networking, Digital Media, Creative Writing, Communications Planning, Communication Training, Feature Articles, Content Management, Publishing, Multimedia, Radio, Advertising, Online Marketing, Integrated Marketing, AP Style, Strategic..., Script Writing
Education
University of Washington 2012 — 2013
Professional certificate, Private investigation
University of Auckland
Political Science
University of Idaho
bachelor's of science, Journalism
Standard & Poor's May 2007 - Present
Contra Costa Times August 2005 - May 2007
The Press Democrat June 2003 - July 2005
Skills
Ap Style, Copy Editing, AP Style, Newspaper, Newspapers, Journalism, News Writing, Storytelling, Publications, Web Content, Proofreading, Headline Writing, Publishing, Editing, Press Releases, Graphic Design, Online Journalism, Breaking News, Editorial, Newsletters, Layout
Education
San Jose State University 1998 — 2003
B.S., Journalism
Bay Area News Group 2014 - Present
Contra Costa Times 2004 - Present
MediaNews May 1996 - Present
Fairfield Daily Republic 2002 - 2006
Fairfield Daily Republic June 2000 - March 2005
Fairfield Daily Republic 2000 - 2005
Skills
Copy Editing, QuarkXPress, Newspapers, Layout, Newspaper, Storytelling, Headline Writing, Web Content, Journalism, AP Style, Proofreading, InDesign, Editing, Feature Articles, Editorial, Breaking News, Publications, Online Journalism, Newspaper Design, Investigative Reporting
Education
Seattle University 1995 — 1997
BA, Communications/Print Media
Death Penalty Focus January 2015 - Present
Self-Employed July 2012 - Present
Microsoft Corporate Citizenship & Public Affairs August 2013 - September 2014
California Right to Know August 2012 - November 2012
San Francisco Chronicle October 2004 - May 2009
The Seattle Times 2002 - 2004
Contra Costa Times 2000 - 2002
Skills
Journalism, Writing, AP Style, Creative Non-fiction, Newspaper, Storytelling, Editing, Facebook, News Writing, Editorial, Social Media, Press Releases, Multimedia, Media Relations, Newspapers, Web Content, Non-fiction, Publications, Proofreading, Ap Style, Online Journalism, Fact-checking
Education
University of Oregon 2010 — 2012
Master of Science (MS), Literary Nonfiction
San Francisco State University 1994 — 1998
BA, Journalism
The Jewish Federations of North America 1999 - 2009
Jewish Community Endowment Fund of the Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco 1997 - 2000
Contra Costa Times 1989 - 1999
Skills
Philanthropy, Nonprofits, Strategic Communications, Board Development, Fundraising, Media Relations, Press Releases, Public Relations, Non-profits, Volunteer Management, Community Outreach
Education
The George Washington University 1979 — 1983
B.A., Political Science and Journalism
Lincoln Child Center December 2013 - Present
California Scholastic Journalism Initiative August 2010 - Present
self employed August 2009 - Present
Youth Service Bureau August 2012 - October 2013
Novato Youth Center September 2011 - June 2012
San Francisco Chronicle June 2006 - July 2009
San Francisco State University and University of San Francisco 2005 - 2006
Associated Press 2004 - 2005
The Recorder 1999 - 2004
Contra Costa Times July 1993 - December 1998
Skills
Journalism, Nonprofits, Newspapers, Family Therapy, Publications, Adolescents, Psychology, CBT, Freelance Writing, Copy Editing, Editing, Storytelling, Blogging, Newspaper, News Writing, AP Style, Publishing, Books, Psychotherapy, Mental Health, Therapists, Case Management, Interventions, Web Content, Case Managment, Crisis Intervention
Education
University of San Francisco
Master of Arts (M.A.), Counseling Psychology with a Concentration in Marriage and Family Therapy, 4.0 GPA
San Francisco State University
Journalism, Minor in Speech Communications, Cum Laude
NHL.com March 2011 - Present
SportsXchange September 2008 - Present
MLB.com April 2009 - Present
NBA.com November 2010 - Present
Associated Press August 2008 - Present
CBSSports.com July 2009 - December 2012
Contra Costa Times February 1979 - July 2008
Skills
Sports Writing, Feature Articles, Ap Style, Editing, Newspaper, News Writing, Journalism, Sports, Storytelling, Blogging
Education
University of Oregon 1972 — 1977
Bachelor of Science, Journalism and History
Bay Area News Group reporter/editor/columnistNewspapers1987 - Present
Contra Costa Times 1989 - 2009
Bay Area News Group, Contra Costa Newspapers, Hills Newspapers 1987 - 2008
Skills
Ap Style, News Writing, Newspaper, Breaking News, Headline Writing
Education
San Francisco State University 1986 — 1989
BA, Journalism
Montera
San Diego State University May 2012 - Present
Visit California October 2011 - May 2012
The San Diego Union-Tribune August 2010 - June 2011
The San Diego Union-Tribune April 2008 - August 2010
The San Diego Union-Tribune January 2006 - April 2008
The Sacramento Bee September 2002 - December 2006
The San Jose Mercury News September 2000 - August 2002
The Orange County Register December 1996 - September 2000
Contra Costa Times January 1986 - December 1996
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor's, Journalism
Bytemark, Inc. September 2014 - Present
The Topps Company December 2012 - September 2014
The Topps Company June 2011 - December 2012
Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions February 2010 - June 2011
Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions June 2009 - February 2010
Michael Foster Designs June 2007 - April 2009
Contra Costa Times September 2004 - September 2005
UCLA Daily Bruin 2000 - 2004
Skills
Copy Editing, Editing, Project Management, Proofreading, Program Management, Publishing, Social Media, QuarkXPress, Content Strategy, Editorial, Content Management, Marketing Communications
Education
University of California, Los Angeles 2000 — 2004
BA, English, Women's Studies
NYU SCPS
San Jose Mercury News November 2012 - Present
Bay Area News Group (Contra Costa Times / Oakland Tribune) 1990 - November 2012
Contra Costa Times October 1990 - November 2012
Knight Ridder Newspapers 2000 - 2006
Education
University of California, Santa Barbara 1975 — 1980
B.A., Film Studies
San Francisco Chronicle September 1996 - 2009
San Francisco Daily Journal 1993 - 1996
Oakland Tribune 1989 - 1991
Contra Costa Times 1986 - 1987
Skills
iMovie, Photoshop, Newspaper, Line Editing, Editorial, Ap Style, Journalism, Copy Editing, Headline Writing
Education
Bay Area Video Coalition
University of California, Berkeley
B.A., Political Science
University of California, Davis - School of Law
None, Law
Hanley Wood Business Media February 2006 - July 2013
Alexander & Edwards Publishing January 2001 - January 2006
Contra Costa Times April 2000 - January 2001
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review October 1997 - March 2000
Lancaster Eagle-Gazette May 1995 - August 1997
Skills
Editing, Copy Editing, Magazines, News Writing, Conference Organization, Content Management, Web Content Management, Publications, Management, Publishing, Proofreading, Public Speaking, Feature Articles, Custom Publishing
Education
University of Pittsburgh 1991 — 1995
Bachelor of Arts, French Studies
Magagnini Network, LLC June 2011 - Present
Contra Costa Times September 2000 - December 2003
Education
San Francisco State University 1991 — 1995
BS, Business/Marketing
Barger & Wolen LLP October 2008 - Present
Contra Costa Times 2000 - 2005
Skills
Class Actions, Personal Injury, Arbitration, Corporate Law, Mediation, ERISA, Employment Law, Workers Compensation, Contract Negotiation, Insurance
Education
University of California, Hastings College of the Law 2005 — 2008
JD, Law
Freelance writer June 2014 - Present
Myself June 2014 - Present
Times-Herald newspaper 2003 - June 2014
Contra Costa Times 1999 - 2003
Times-Herald 1997 - 1999
Times-Herald 1997 - 1999
Benicia Herald 1989 - 1997
Point Reyes Light 1985 - 1989
Skills
Journalism, News Writing, Storytelling, Feature Articles, AP Style, Copywriting, Newspapers, Online Journalism, Editing, Blogging, Creative Writing, Press Releases, Copy Editing, Editorial, Media Relations, Digital Photography, Social Media, Awesomeness
Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Bachelor of Science, Journalism
Bay Area News Group 2012 - February 2015
Contra Costa Times January 2010 - December 2011
Contra Costa Times March 1982 - December 2011
Education
UC Berkeley 1964 — 1973
BA, Journalism
American Academy of Ophthalmology May 1998 - Present
Alameda Newspaper Group January 1996 - May 1998
Napa Valley Register 1991 - 1996
Contra Costa Times 1990 - 1991
Skills
Management, Ophthalmology, Editorial, Strategic Communications, Copy Editing, Content Development, Publications, Copywriting, Clinical Research, Social Media, Video, Press Releases, Blogging, Media Relations, Corporate Communications, Editing, Content Management, Public Speaking, Nonprofits, Magazines, Association Management, Medical Education, Content Strategy, Public Relations, Journalism, Publishing, Newsletters, Web Content, Publicity, Multimedia, Marketing Communications
Education
University of California, Berkeley 1985 — 1989
BA, Political Science
Mergermarket 2013 - Present
Oakland Tribune 2007 - 2011
Contra Costa Times 2000 - 2007
Skills
Online Journalism, Newspapers, Breaking News, Editorial, Feature Articles, Journalism, News Writing, Storytelling, AP Style, Copy Editing
Education
University of Michigan 1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature
De Anza College October 2000 - Present
Contra Costa Times September 1999 - October 2000
Education
San Jose State University
B.A., English with Concentration in Career Writing
Contra Costa County Library October 2001 - Present
Contra Costa Times April 2002 - January 2010
San Francisco Opera Guild October 1989 - August 1991
Colonial Theater January 1986 - October 1989
Big Apple January 1983 - January 1985
Geller Management Agency January 1980 - January 1983
Education
University of California, Irvine 1975 — 1977
Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.), Theatre: Directing/Acting
SECONDARY TEACHING CREDENTIAL University of California, Berkeley
BA DRAMATIC ARTS
University of California, Berkeley 1969 — 1971
Bachelor's degree, Dramatic Arts
Bay Area News Group July 2009 - Present
Contra Costa Times August 2000 - July 2009
Education
UC Berkeley
RBC Capital Markets August 2013 - Present
Merrill Lynch May 2007 - April 2012
Big 5 Sporting Goods November 2006 - April 2007
Contra Costa Times February 2006 - June 2006
Valley Yellow Pages January 2005 - January 2006
Skills
Fixed Income, Investments, Series 7
Education
UC Irvine 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Film/Cinema/Video Studies
SFGate.com December 2000 - Present
Contra Costa Times April 1986 - December 2000
Contra Costa Times May 1982 - April 1986
Education
Solano Community College