Experience
Canadian Science Publishing  January 2012 - Present
Journal of Medical Internet Research   January 2012 - Present
Core Human Factors, Inc.   2011 - Present
kristinethornley.com   2008 - Present
Freelance Writer   2002 - 2007
St. Michael's Hospital/The Wellesley Hospital   1993 - 2000
Astra-Pharma Inc.   1992 - 1993

Skills
Textbooks, Line Editing, Copy Editing, Medical Editing, Journal Editing, Science Editing, Editing

Education
Boston University   2014 — 2016
Master of Science (MS), Health Communication

Ryerson University   2007 — 2009
Certificate, Publishing

University of Toronto   1987 — 1992
B.Sc., Neuroscience, Biology

Experience
Freelance writer   February 2011 - Present
Mergermarket  2004 - 2011
Thomson Reuters  2001 - 2004
BridgeNews  August 2000 - February 2001

Skills
Editing, Journalism, Research, Marketing Communications, Blogging, Feature Articles, Press Releases, Copywriting, Media Relations, Social Media, Storytelling, Ap Style, Public Relations, Newspaper, Publications, Newsletters, Corporate Communications, Web Content, Proofreading, News Writing, Creative Writing, Non-profits, Strategic Communications, Internal Communications, Content Management, Editorial, Social Networking, Magazines, Publishing, Social Media Marketing, Content Development, Online Journalism, Publicity, Business Journalism, Freelance Writing, Breaking News, Fundraising, Marketing, Investigative Reporting, Web Content Management, Energy, Technical Writing, Headline Writing, Newspapers, AP Style, Digital Media, New Media, Content Strategy, Facebook, Proposal Writing

Education
Purdue University
B.A., Communications

Experience
English Language Institute at the University of Florida  May 2014 - Present
University Press of Florida  March 2007 - Present
Freelance Writer   April 1990 - Present
Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas  August 2009 - March 2014
Santa Fe College  January 2005 - June 2007
Writing Lab at Santa Fe College   January 2007 - May 2007
University of Florida, Department of English   December 2002 - December 2003
Miami Book Fair International  1994 - 2000
University of Miami Writing Center, Dept. of English   1994 - 1997
Miami New Times  1993 - 1994

Skills
Blogging, Teaching, Journalism, Curriculum Development, Phonetics, Creative Writing, Integration of Arts &..., Writing about Climate..., History, Copy Editing, ESL, TV News Production, Magazines, Literature, Editing, Translation, Chicago Style, AP Style, Storytelling, Publishing, Social Media

Education
University of Florida   2002 — 2004
MFA, Creative Writing (Fiction)

State University of New York College at Purchase   1981 — 1984
BA, English

Experience
BlogTO  2015 - Present
Freelance Writer   September 2014 - Present
Freelance Writer   August 2013 - Present
Ryerson University  September 2013 - April 2015
Sirius XM Canada Inc.  June 2014 - September 2014
CTV News  May 2014 - June 2014
Wilfrid Laurier University Student Publications  September 2012 - January 2013
Wilfrid Laurier University  September 2011 - December 2012
Canada Dry Mott’s Inc. A Division of Dr Pepper Snapple Group   May 2012 - August 2012
The Change Foundation  May 2011 - August 2011

Skills
Event Planning, Editing, Microsoft Office, Marketing, Research, Social Media, Social Networking, Sales, Public Speaking, Leadership, Customer Service, Project Management, Public Relations, Blogging, InDesign, Writing, Copy Editing, Fact-checking

Education
Ryerson University   2013 — 2015
Master of Journalism, Journalism

University of Limerick   2013 — 2013
Study Abroad

Wilfrid Laurier University   2009 — 2013
Bachelor’s Degree, Communication Studies

Experience
American Welding Society  January 2014 - Present
Freelance Writer   January 2014 - Present
Bupa  November 2011 - January 2014
Caregiver Services Inc.  May 2009 - September 2010
North Central Florida Business Report  October 2008 - May 2009
The Gainesville Sun  September 2008 - May 2009
The Independent Florida Alligator  September 2008 - May 2009
The SHPiEL   January 2008 - May 2008

Skills
Writing, Editing, Video Editing, Creative Writing, Website Development, History, American History, Copy Editing, Customer Support, Archival Research, Archives, Journalism, Online Journalism, Communication, Advertising, Public Relations

Education
Queen's University Belfast   2010 — 2011
Master's degree, History

University of Florida   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (BS), Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs

Experience
NOOKLYN.COM   October 2013 - Present
Freelance Writer   May 2013 - Present
Freelance Makeup Artist/Hairstylist  May 2009 - Present
Trash and Vaudeville   October 2012 - May 2013
MAJOR MODEL MANAGEMENT  December 2011 - November 2012
Sephora  May 2011 - January 2012
Purchase College  April 2010 - October 2011
Art Association of Jackson Hole  May 2009 - August 2009
C&B Video   January 2005 - May 2009

Skills
Publicity, Creative Writing, Social Media, Real Estate, Editing, Proofreading, Copywriting, Blogging, Fashion Writing, Makeup Artistry, Acting, Clerical, Commercial Real Estate, Rental Real Estate, Apartments, Transcription, Proposal Writing, Market Research, Legal Research, Casting, Film Production, Media Production, Event Planning

Education
SUNY Purchase   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Creative Writing

Experience
laurenkiker.blogspot.com   March 2012 - Present
Freelance Writer   February 2013 - February 2013
Rochester City Newspaper  December 2012 - February 2013
Rochester Institute of Technology  February 2012 - February 2013
Her Campus  October 2011 - December 2012
Marketing International   October 2010 - June 2011

Skills
Social Media, Writing, Editing, Photography, Photoshop, InDesign, Microsoft Office, SEO, Newspapers, Editorial, Storytelling, Creative Writing, Blogging, Journalism, AP Style, Press Releases, News Writing

Education
Rochester Institute of Technology   2011 — 2013
Journalism

Experience
Tupperware Brands  July 2012 - Present
Cosumnes River College  2012 - Present
BeautiControl  July 2011 - Present
HEM Consulting   2004 - Present
freelance writer   1996 - 2015
dental hygienist and freelance writer   1996 - 2015
freelance writer   1996 - 2015
freelance writer   1996 - 2015
Sacramento City College  2007 - May 2012
Sacramento City College  January 2011 - June 2011

Skills
Writing Skills, Education, Dental, Rhetoric, Composition, Resume Writing, Technical Writing, Editing, Publishing, CVS, Portfolio Management, Executive Coaching, Team Leadership, Leadership Development, Organizational..., Educational Leadership, Health Education, Educational Consulting, Higher Education, Professional Services, Administration, Public Relations, Public Speaking, dental hygiene, Change Management, Columnist, Journalism, Book Reviews, Published Author, Dentistry, Clinical Research, Healthcare, System Administration, Leadership, Curriculum Design, Research, Coaching, Newsletters, Qualitative Research, Publications, Literature, Books, Adult Education, Prevention, Curriculum Development, Nutrition, Creative Writing, Social Media, Critical Thinking, Wellness

Education
University of Nevada-Reno   1997 — 2004
PhD, Composition and Rhetoric

University of Nevada-Reno   1995 — 1997
M.A, English Writing

University of St. Francis   1993 — 1995
B.S, Health Arts

Sacramento City College   1984 — 1986
AS, Dental Hygiene

Sacramento City College   1984 — 1986
AA, Physical Education

Sierra College   1983 — 1986
Pre-Dental Hygiene

American Dental Education Association   2011 — 2011
Allied Dental Faculty Leadership Development Program, Leadership Certificate

CareerFusion   2011 — 2011
Entrepreneurial, Writing and Presentation Skills for Dental Hygienists

On Course   2011 — 2011
Adult Teaching Methodology

DH Methods of Education   2010 — 2011
Educational Methodology, Radiography, Adult Ed, Accreditation, Case Study, Instrumentation, TalEval, Ethics

Experience
MorleyWritten   November 2013 - Present
MorleyWritten - The Blog   January 2014 - Present
Freelance Writer   January 2013 - Present
Wilmette Public Schools  August 2014 - Present
Conroe Independent School District  August 2009 - June 2014
Oklahoma City Public Schools  August 2008 - June 2009
Pasadena Unified School District  August 2004 - June 2005
San Marino Unified School District  August 2002 - June 2004
North Chicago Community School District #187   August 2001 - June 2002

Skills
Creative Writing, Teaching Writing, Secondary Education, Curriculum Development, Elementary Education, Tutoring, Content Writing, Screenwriting, Project Planning, Website Writing, Organizational..., Blogging, Literature, Writing, Editing, Social Media, Public Speaking

Education
University of Oklahoma   2005 — 2007
Master's Degree (MPW), Professional Writing

Purdue University   1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Elementary Education and Teaching

Experience
Author, Inspirational Speaker   November 2008 - Present
Freelance Writer   May 2008 - Present
Become Endless - Online shopping. Book Club. Bookstore. Online Mall. Publisher.   August 2012 - Present
MoodTyme Events   August 2009 - Present
Smart Bareter   January 2007 - Present
Smart Bareter   January 2007 - Present
KineticBrainTrust   June 2005 - January 2013
The MAG group   August 2009 - 2010
Mommiesville Social Network   April 2008 - April 2009
LocalLaunch!  May 2007 - May 2008

Skills
Entrepreneurship, Social Networking, Social Media Marketing, SEO, Blogging, Marketing Strategy, Brand Development, Digital Marketing, Marketing, Start-ups, Customer Service, Graphic Design, Online Advertising, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Publishing, Management, Creative Writer, PPC, Event Management, Web Marketing, Marketing Research, Web Analytics, Leadership, SEM, Product Development, Poet, Copywriting, Online Marketing, Content Strategy, Event Producing, Training, Email Marketing, New Media, Social Media, Digital Strategy, E-commerce, Inspiring People, Facebook, Non-fiction Writer, Gratitude, Appreciation, Inspirational Writing, Poetry, Inspir, Interviews, Inspiration, Small Business, Strategic Partnerships, Sales

Education
Roosevelt University
Communication and Media Studies

Roosevelt University
Marketing

Experience
Scott Raven   January 2004 - Present
Freelance Writer   January 2002 - Present
Co-Founder of Mayhem Poets   January 2002 - Present
Raven Partridge Productions   February 2001 - August 2013
SLAMCHOPS   January 2007 - January 2009
New Street Poets   2004 - 2008

Skills
Improvisation, Physical Comedy, Theatre, Acting, Film, Comedy, Creative Writing, Entertainment, Stage, Drama, Voice Over, Television, Poetry, Screenwriting, Performing Arts, Plays, Producing, Commercials

Education
William Esper Studio   2000 — 2004

Rutgers University-New Brunswick   1998 — 2002
BA, Journalism and Media Studies, Theater Arts, English

Experience
The Canadian Press  November 2009 - Present
Brandon Sun - FP Newspapers   March 2009 - Present
Asia Times Online   March 2008 - Present
Freelancer  April 1998 - Present
Freelance Writer   January 1999 - December 2012
Travel Alberta  2010 - March 2011
Canwest  March 2010 - April 2010
Radio Taiwan International  May 2005 - August 2006
British Chamber of Commerce in Taipei   September 2002 - August 2006
Freelance ESL Teacher   April 1998 - August 2006

Skills
Journalism, Feature Articles, Travel Writing, Copywriting, Editing, Newsletters, Photography, Public Speaking, Storytelling, Copy Editing, Magazines, Publishing, Writing, Publications, Online Journalism, Radio, New Media, Public Relations, Social Media, Editorial, Training, Television, Research, Coaching, Blogging, Social Networking, Leadership, Teaching, Marketing Communications, Interviews, Web Content, Freelance Writing, Video, Feature Writing, Newspaper, Broadcast, Press Releases, Creative Writing, Advertising, News Writing, Proofreading, Content Management, Publicity, Breaking News, Content Development, Speech Writing, Broadcast Journalism, Headline Writing, Nonprofits, Media Relations

Education
University of Saskatchewan - Lutheran Theological Seminary   1984 — 1987
Master of Theological Studies, Theology, Biblical Studies

Augustana University College   1981 — 1984
NA, Classics, Religious Studies, Music, English

Camrose Lutheran College   1981 — 1984
free studies, Humanties, Music, Classics

Ryerson University   1978 — 1981
Bachelor's, Journalism, Economics, Political Studies, French

Experience
Freelance writer   May 2012 - Present
Portland 9-1-1   October 1992 - May 2012

Skills
Non-fiction, Published Author, Fiction Writing, Writing, Creative Non-fiction, Children's Books, Child Development, Publishing, Young Adult Literature, Experience Working with..., Emergency Services, Emergency Medical, Fire Science, Military History, American History, Animals, Natural Horsemanship, Historical Fiction, Camels, Parenting, Grandparenting, Writing for children, Blogger, Friend, Criminal Justice, Non-fiction Writer, Picture Books, American Military..., Book Blogging, Home Schooling, Creative Writing, Storytelling, Blogging, Freelance Writing, Editing, Proofreading, Copy Editing, Public Speaking, Publications, Web Content

Education
Portland Community College   1990 — 1992
Emergency Telecommunications

Experience
New York Life Insurance/ NYLIFE Securities   April 2012 - Present
New York Life Insurance Company  April 2010 - April 2012
New York Life Insurance Company  April 2009 - April 2010
Freelance Writer   June 2004 - April 2009

Skills
Product Management, Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Communications, Strategic Partnerships, Resource Allocation, Resource Management, Cultural Analysis, Performance Metrics, Business Savvy, Competitive Analysis, Team Leadership, Cross-functional Team..., Cross Selling, Financial Analysis, Public Speaking, System Design, Development & delivery..., Market Analysis, Territory Expansion, Market Penetration, New Product Roll Out, Operations Management, Holistic Financial..., Customer Satisfaction, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, C++ Language, Java, Creative Writing, Marketing, Product Marketing, Strategic Financial..., Product Knowledge, Market Research, Client Relations Skills, Training, Strategy, Leadership, Mutual Funds, Management, Retirement Planning, Investments, Financial Planning, Financial Services, Insurance

Education
Rollins College   1999 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts, Art History, Computer Science, Religious Studies

Experience
Highlands Elementary School  September 2014 - Present
GeekMom  May 2013 - Present
Freelance Writer   May 2013 - Present
Ocean Township Board of Education  September 2010 - June 2013
Neptune Township Board of Education  September 2008 - August 2010
The Ocean County Library  January 2008 - September 2008
Goldman Sachs  March 2006 - June 2007
Stevens Institute of Technology  February 2005 - September 2005
William Paterson University  November 2003 - February 2005
SAIC (formerly ProcureNet)   October 2002 - November 2003

Skills
Children's Books, Young Adult Literature, Library Instruction, Library Management, Library Programming, Library Research, Elementary Education, Cataloging, Library Science, Books, Editing, Research, Libraries, Social Media, Blogging, Copy Editing, Teaching, Creative Writing, Publishing, Public Speaking, Library, Collection Development

Education
Pratt Institute   2005 — 2007
Master of Science (MS), Library and Information Science

The University of Georgia   1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Fine and Studio Arts

Experience
Freelance writer and editor  April 2010 - Present
Freelance Writer   October 2013 - October 2013
D. Silfies and Company, LLC   September 2013 - September 2013
D. Silfies and Company, LLC   April 2013 - September 2013
D. Silfies and Company, LLC   June 2013 - June 2013
D. Silfies and Company, LLC   December 2012 - December 2012
Private client  April 2010 - February 2011
Boston Tea Company   February 2010 - May 2010
JW Tumbles, Manchester, NH   September 2009 - December 2009
Foster's Daily Democrat, Dover, NH   March 1998 - May 2003

Skills
Copy Editing, Photography, Social Media, Advertising, Public Relations, Newspapers, Editing, Publications, Facebook, Photo Editing, Creative Writing, Writing, Press Releases, Letter Writing, Ghostwriting, Sponsorship Relations, Website Updating, Newspaper, Radio, Television, Digital Photography, Self Starter, Computer Literate, interpersonal..., Newsletters, Copywriting

Education
St. Joseph's College   1989 — 1993
BA, Mass Communications and English

St. Thomas Aquinas High School, Dover, NH   1985 — 1989

Experience
Orlando Science Center  December 2014 - Present
Freelance Writer   1998 - Present
Ivanhoe Village Main Street   February 2012 - September 2014
Orlando Ballet  June 2011 - January 2012
Blue Man Group  May 2008 - December 2008
Department of Theatre & Dance, Rollins College   2004 - 2007

Skills
Blogging, Public Relations, Social Media, Event Planning, Press Releases, Non-profits, Marketing Communications, Microsoft Office, Writing, Promotions, Customer Relations

Education
Rollins College   1993 — 1996
BA, Theatre

Mayor's City Academy

Experience
freelance writer   1999 - Present

Skills
Editing, Copy Editing, Proofreading, Creative Writing, Journalism, Blogging, Copywriting, Freelance Writing, Editorial, Web Content, Feature Articles, Non-fiction, Storytelling

Education
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-New Brunswick

Experience
Jersey Jack Pinball   September 2015 - Present
Freelance Writer   June 2012 - Present
Clippn   October 2014 - Present
Jersey Jack Pinball   February 2012 - Present

Skills
Comic Books, Editing, Creative Writing, Storytelling, Final Cut Pro, Video Production, Television, Video Editing, Social Media, Web Content, Radio, Video, Screenwriting, Broadcast Journalism, Public Relations, Film Production, Producing, Comics, Graphic Novels, Inventory Management, Inventory Control, Inventory Analysis, Inventory Valuation, Fishbowl Inventory, QuickBooks, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking, Sales, Sales Order Processing, UPS Shipping, Shipping Systems, Log Shipping, Thinking Outside The Box

Education
Rider University   2006 — 2010
BA, Television and Radio

Experience
Freelance writer   June 2012 - Present
Farwest Corrosion   September 2013 - January 2014
Grunt Style LLC   February 2011 - November 2011
Department of Defense Ft Lewis   June 2009 - December 2010
Sallie Mae  January 2006 - October 2006
Department of Defense West Point NY   April 2002 - December 2003
Rutgers University  1999 - 2000

Skills
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Customer Satisfaction, Outlook, Microsoft Office, Budgets, Powerpoint, Photoshop, Inventory Management, Sales&Marketing, Sales Management, Public Speaking, Team Building, Marketing Strategy, Team Leadership, Social Media, Sales Operations, Event Planning, Coaching, Event Management, Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Public Relations, Media Relations, Brand Development, Email Marketing, Direct Marketing, Marketing, Facebook, Strategic Communications, Telecommunications, Job Coaching, Self-driven, Photography, Multi Tasking, Creative Writing, Comfortable working..., Office Administration, Office Management, Leadership, Social Networking, Press Releases, Sales, Blogging, Advertising, Internal Communications, Time Management, Editing, Proofreading

Education
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-New Brunswick   1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs

Experience
NextGen Climate  April 2014 - Present
Freelance writer   March 2014 - Present
Comedy Central  April 2012 - February 2014
Time Out New York  October 2008 - December 2009
Time Out New York  January 2006 - October 2008

Skills
Fact-checking, Editorial, K4, Magazines, Copy Editing, Editing, Publishing, Journalism, Blogging, Feature Articles, Pop Culture, Photo Research, Web Content, Content Development, Content Strategy, Ap Style, Tumblr, Publications, Freelance Writing, Proofreading

Education
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-New Brunswick   1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government

Experience
Poet/Author   October 2014 - Present
Poet/Author   1990 - Present
Freelance Writer   May 1996 - Present
Centrale Electrique/Architects of the Atmosphere/Digital Buddha   1998 - 2014
Artist  1996 - 2014
Independent Producer  January 1990 - December 2008

Skills
Poetry, Creative Writing, News Writing, Performance Poetry, Music, Audio Editing, Film, Art, Editing, Radio, Social Media, Entertainment, Sound, Audio Engineering, Blogging, Music Production, Facebook, Recording, Writing, Journalism, Magazines

Education
Point Park University   1990 — 1996
Journalism & Communications

East Allegheny High School   1987 — 1990
High School

Enrico Fermi High School   1986 — 1987
High School

Experience
Freelance Writer   July 2015 - Present
GSD&M  November 2011 - July 2015
SicolaMartin  April 2011 - November 2011
everywhere  September 2010 - August 2011
Fitzgerald+CO  October 2005 - September 2010
AutoBlogGreen   March 2010 - August 2010
Austin Kelley Advertising  January 2004 - October 2005

Education
Portfolio Center   2001 — 2003
Copywriting

Creative Circus

Experience
Christie Digital Systems  August 2015 - Present
Yogi By Accident   January 2014 - Present
Freelance Writer   2005 - Present
DDPYOGA   November 2013 - Present
Christie Digital Systems  April 2013 - August 2015
University of Waterloo  September 2001 - December 2013
Christie Digital Systems  July 2012 - April 2013
Christie Digital Systems  August 2010 - July 2012
Crawford & Company (Canada)   December 2007 - July 2010
Imprint  April 2004 - July 2010

Skills
System Administration, SharePoint, Active Directory, Technical Writing, Troubleshooting, Networking, Leadership, Windows, Blogging, Servers, Network Administration, Project Management, Technical Support, DDPYoga, VMware, Software Documentation, Editing, Windows Server, Microsoft SQL Server, OS X, Book Reviews, Databases, Dell PowerEdge Servers, Oracle Applications, VMware View, IBM Servers

Education
University of Waterloo   1998 — 2009
BA, Religious Studies

triOS College   2007 — 2008
Honours, Network Specialist +

Queen's University   1988 — 1992
BA, Geography, Comp-Sci, Psychology

Experience
Freelance Writer   August 2014 - Present
Eat'n Park Hospitality Group  June 2010 - July 2014
Chair One Productions, LLC   February 2014 - March 2014

Skills
Final Cut Pro, Final Draft, Film, Screenwriting, Script Coverage, Storytelling, Story Structure

Education
Point Park University   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Screenwriting

Experience
UnitedHealth Group  June 2015 - Present
Amway  December 2014 - Present
Freelance Writer   January 2007 - Present
Creative Ability   June 2002 - Present

Skills
Public Speaking, Public Relations, Social Networking, Social Media, Blogging, Microsoft Word, Editing, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, WordPress, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Event Planning, Time Management, PowerPoint, Leadership, Team Building, Training, Entrepreneurship, Sales, Interviews, Volunteer Management, Recruiting, Creative Writing, Customer Service, Data Entry, Motivational Speaking, Small Business, Accounting, Team Leadership, Insurance, Financial Analysis, Payroll, Accounts Receivable, Newsletters, New Business Development, Career Counseling, Published Author, Workshop Facilitation, Personal Development, Employee Engagement, Teamwork, Network Marketing, Supplements, Executive Coaching, Fitness, Weight, Healing, Program Development

Education
Liberty University   2013 — 2014
Masters of Human Services & Counseling, Life Coaching

Roosevelt University   2006 — 2010
Bachelors, Finance/Accounting

Experience
Stitch Fix  October 2014 - Present
PIttsburgh Tribune Review  May 2014 - Present
eatPGH LLC   August 2009 - Present
University of Pittsburgh  January 2006 - September 2015
Ellevate Network  October 2009 - May 2015
Freelance Writer   October 2010 - November 2011

Skills
Blogging, Writing, Journalism, Public Relations, Fashion, Marketing, Magazines, Press Releases, Editing, Copywriting, Media Relations, Social Media, Facebook, Creative Writing, Web Content, Social Networking, Public Speaking, Storytelling, Newspapers, Project Management, Project Planning, Organizational Project..., Research, Event Planning, Books

Education
Point Park University   2008 — 2011
MA, Journalism

University of Pittsburgh   2002 — 2005
BSBA, Marketing

Experience
American Family Insurance  May 2014 - Present
American Family Insurance  December 2010 - Present
American Family  June 2010 - December 2010
American Family Insurance  May 2005 - June 2010
Freelance writer   2001 - 2004
International Truck and Engine  1995 - 2000

Skills
Business Analysis, Process Improvement, Requirements Gathering, Project Management, Visio, Vendor Management, Insurance, SharePoint, Software Project..., Data Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Program Management, Property & Casualty..., Customer Service, Strategic Planning, IT Strategy, Customer Data, CRM Integration, Management, Cross-functional Team...

Education
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater   2008 — 2012
Masters, MBA

Purdue University   1990 — 1994
BS, Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Experience
Mortar  September 2014 - Present
Freelance Writer   July 2014 - September 2014
Geometry Global  April 2013 - June 2014
Freelance ACD   September 2012 - April 2013
Isobar  April 2008 - September 2012
Hoffman/Lewis  September 2004 - March 2008
Grey Worldwide  February 2002 - November 2004
DVC  August 2001 - January 2002

Skills
Advertising, Interactive Advertising, Creative Strategy, Interactive Marketing, Copywriting, Creative Direction, Digital Strategy, Online Advertising, Digital Marketing, Broadcast, Integrated Marketing, Email Marketing, Video, Concept Development, Writing, Brand Development, User Experience, Creative Development, Outdoor Advertising, Marketing, Digital Media, Corporate Branding, Mobile Marketing, Direct Mail, Creative Writing, Voiceovers

Education
School of Visual Arts

Providence College

Experience
NJ Advance Media  May 2015 - Present
NJN Publishing  February 2004 - April 2015
Home News Tribune  August 2000 - February 2004
NJN Publishing  March 1997 - August 2000
Packett Publications   July 1994 - March 1997
Freelance writer   September 1990 - July 1994

Education
Rider University   1990 — 1994

Experience
Bank of America Merrill Lynch  February 2015 - Present
Monkee's LLC  May 2014 - February 2015
Freelance Writer   February 2011 - January 2015
Monkee's LLC  October 2012 - May 2014
Real Integrated  August 2011 - March 2012
Westwind Communications   February 2011 - June 2011
Mr Youth  February 2011 - May 2011
Marketing Werks  September 2010 - December 2010
The Brandmarket, Inc.   May 2010 - August 2010
Churm Media  May 2010 - August 2010

Skills
Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Marketing Communications, Event Management, Sales, Advertising, Integrated Marketing, Marketing, Creative Writing, Copy Editing

Education
Purdue University   2007 — 2011
B.A., Public Relations, Rhetorical Advocacy, Organizational Leadership and Supervision

Corona del Mar High School

Experience
Freelance Writer   July 2006 - Present
Warner Bros. Entertainment Group of Companies  August 2005 - Present
The Ultra Electric Mega Galactic   June 2008 - Present
OTEP   January 2010 - December 2012
New Regency Productions  July 2001 - August 2005
STUDIOCANAL Limited   July 1999 - July 2001

Skills
Leadership, Songwriting, Dance, Social Networking, Video Production, Video, Video Editing, Creative Writing, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Editing, Entertainment, Dreamweaver, Writing, Publicity

Education
Plymouth State University
Music Teacher Education

University of Massachusetts at Lowell
Music Performance

Experience
Freelance Writer   June 2012 - Present
Wedding Industry   1998 - Present
self employed musician and professional care manager   January 1980 - Present

Skills
More than 25 years..., Event Planning, Event Management, care management, Healthcare Management, Fundraising, Nonprofits, Public Speaking, Teaching, Customer Service, Community Outreach, Social Networking, Weddings, Microsoft Office, Corporate Events, Social Media, Trade Shows

Education
Rollins College   2013 — 2017
Master's Degree, Mental Health Counselor

UCF
BSW, Social Work

Experience
Pivotal Communications  Writer, Designer, TeacherFreelance writing and ideationMay 2010 - Present
Freelance writer   1980 - 2010
Kendall College  2005 - 2007

Skills
Advertising, Adobe Creative Suite, Marketing Communications, Creative Direction, Corporate Communications, Brand Development, Integrated Marketing, Graphic Design, Storytelling, Corporate Branding, InDesign, Layout, Art Direction, Brochures, WordPress, Copywriting, Social Media Marketing, Corporate Identity, Concept Development

Education
Pratt Institute   1963 — 1967
BFA, Advertising Design Visual Commun.

Experience
Oxford Communications  June 2013 - Present
Freelance Writer   March 2013 - Present

Education
Pratt Institute   2006 — 2010
BFA, Creative Writing

Hunterdon Central Regional High School   2002 — 2006

Experience
Markson Sparks   November 2011 - Present
Freelance Publicist  May 2013 - Present
Freelance Writer   2000 - Present
Public City   March 2011 - November 2011
Global Experiences  June 2010 - October 2011
Anna Livia Dublin International Opera Festival   April 2007 - December 2007
Markson Sparks - Sydney   March 2006 - April 2007
NHM Entertainment - Sydney   August 2004 - March 2006
APN Educational Media - Sydney   March 2003 - July 2004
Independent News and Media - London   August 2001 - February 2002

Skills
Writing, Public Relations, Event Management, Marketing Communications, Journalism, Social Media, Public Speaking, Research, Publicity, Media Relations, Copywriting, Contract Negotiation, Press Releases, Blogging, Facebook, Newsletters, Editing, Event Planning, Creative Writing, Social Networking, Feature Articles, Freelance Writing, Celebrity Management, Publishing, Marketing, Magazines, Entertainment, Radio, Publications, Film, Corporate Communications, Editorial, Television

Education
Rhodes University   1995 — 1999
BA Honours, Drama and Journalism

Experience
Carol Wolfe Photography   August 2002 - Present
Freelance Writer   January 1987 - Present
Various Colleges  August 1996 - June 2004
Educational Testing Service (ETS)   August 1996 - June 1997
ACT  March 1990 - August 1996
The University of Iowa  January 1989 - June 1995

Skills
Science, Research, Photos, Landscaping, Photography

Education
University of Iowa   1985 — 1989
Master's degree, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-New Brunswick   1982 — 1985
Master's degree, Chemistry

University of Delaware   1981 — 1982
Bachelor's degree, Nutrition Sciences

Burlington County College   1979 — 1981
Associate's degree, Chemistry

Experience
ARDX  August 2015 - September 2015
Virginia Farm Bureau  October 2014 - April 2015
Daily Press  November 2008 - September 2013
Suffolk News-Herald  May 2007 - October 2009
Freelance Writer   January 1996 - September 2008
Smithfield Times   October 2006 - April 2007
Suffolk News-Herald  May 1999 - September 2006
Virginian-Pilot  June 1992 - September 1996
Progress Index   June 1990 - May 1992
Roanoke-Chowan News-Herald  August 1987 - April 1990

Skills
News Writing, Journalism, Newspapers, AP Style, Headline Writing, Investigative Reporting, Newspaper Design, Feature Articles, Social Media, Copy Editing, Breaking News, Online Journalism, Publications, Magazines, Facebook, Storytelling, Freelance Writing, Fact-checking, Editorial, Web Content, Public Relations, Web Editing, Business Journalism, Newsletters, New Media, Associated Press style, Content Management, Press Releases, Writing, Blogging, Media Relations, Editing, Copywriting, Proofreading

Education
Radford University   1983 — 1987
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Double majors, English and journalism

Experience
Edelman  July 2015 - Present
Freelance-Writer  August 2012 - Present
MacAndrews & Forbes  July 2013 - July 2015
The Taunton Press - Fine Gardening magazine   August 2010 - March 2013
Connecticut Home Health Care, LLC   July 2009 - October 2010

Skills
Facebook, Social Media, Writing, Editing, Proofreading, Copy Editing, Online Research, Adobe Acrobat, Blogging, Research, File Management, Database Administration, Publishing, Editorial, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Content Management, Spreadsheets, Adobe Bridge, InCopy, Outlook Express, Public Speaking, Photography, Chicago Manual, Track-It, Google Analytics, Books, Microsoft Office, Magazines, Social Networking, Management, Interviews, SEO, Twitter, Event Management, Outlook, Event Planning, Service-now.com, LexisNexis, Creative Writing

Education
Purchase College, SUNY   2005 — 2009
B.A., Literature

Experience
The SHARE Food Program, Inc.   August 2015 - Present
Northern Children's Services  October 2014 - Present
SHARE Food Program  2011 - Present
Freelance Writer   2006 - Present
William Jeanes Memorial Library  2006 - 2013
Philadelphia Unemployment Project -- PUP   2010 - 2010
Greater Philadelphia Coalition Against Hunger  2002 - 2009
PathWays PA  2005 - 2006
The Jewish Publication Society (JPS)   1999 - 2001
Stapeley in Germantown   1993 - 1997

Skills
Editing, Grant Writing, Program Development, Policy Analysis, Donor Engagement, Project Management, Nonprofits, Content Development, Community Outreach, Major Donor Cultivation, Public Relations, Web Content Creation, News Writing, Public Libraries, Report Writing, Collaborative Problem..., Non-profit Board..., Advocacy, Donor Development, Volunteer Recruiting, Social Justice, Analytical Skills, Motivated self-starter, Strategic Partnerships, Field Supervision, Organizational...

Education
Temple University
MSW, Community Organization and Planning

Rosemont College
Graduate Program in English and Publishing

Experience
ARI  January 2015 - Present
Freelance Writer   January 2000 - Present
ARI  September 2012 - January 2015
ARI  July 2010 - September 2012
NCO Group  August 2005 - April 2010
NCO Group  January 2004 - August 2005
Faulkner Information Services  December 2000 - October 2003
Slack Inc.  August 2000 - December 2000
Faulkner Information Services  August 1999 - August 2000

Skills
Proposal Writing, Editing, Press Releases, Social Media, Marketing Communications, Corporate Communications, CRM, Marketing, Leadership, Account Management, Strategy, Market Research, Management, SEO, Strategic Planning, Sales Operations, New Business Development, Team Building, Interviews, Process Improvement

Education
Rutgers University – Camden   1994 — 1999
BA, English

Experience
Ed Ogden Painting   September 2002 - Present
Freelance Writer   January 2011 - Present
Estate Buyers   January 2011 - January 2014
AFI, LLC   February 2003 - February 2010

Skills
Marketing, Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Foreclosures, Contract Negotiation, Entrepreneurship, Customer Service, Real Estate, Sellers, Residential Homes, Public Speaking, Team Building, English teacher middle..., Property, Sales, Writing, Copywriting, Proofreading, Article Writing, Copy Editing, Problem Solving, Problem Analysis, Problem Management, Collaborative Problem..., Fitness Training, Martial Arts, Shooting Sports, Individual Counselling, Client Counseling, Student Counseling, Academic Tutoring, Tutoring, Disaster Response, Disaster Risk Reduction, Survival Skills, Survival Training, Coaching, Short Sales, Investment Properties, Marketing Strategy, Management, Leadership

Education
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee   1977 — 1979
B.A., Journalism & Speech Communication, 3.9

Plymouth State University   1972 — 1974
Kinesiology and Exercise Science

Experience
Freelance Writer   October 2013 - Present

Skills
Branding & Identity, Copywriting, Creative Direction, Illustration, Photography, Information Design, Storyboarding, Digital Illustration, Newsletters, Short Stories, InDesign, Creative Strategy, Brochures, Graphic Design, Illustrator, Art, Magazines, Art History, Poetry, Journalism, Books, Fine Art, Facebook, Freelance Writing, Creative Writing

Education
Ft Hays State University   2013 — 2017
ART EDUCATION

Pittsburg State University   1982 — 2000
BA, English Literature, Art, Communications

Experience
Sunhillo Corporation  May 2013 - Present
AtGames Digital Media  June 2014 - Present
Armchair Creative Services, L.L.C.   May 2013 - Present
Armchair Arcade, Inc.   September 2003 - Present
Freelance Writer   January 1994 - Present
Lux Digital Pictures   January 2009 - January 2015
Pearson North America  June 2013 - May 2014
Taylor & Francis Group  November 2012 - March 2014
Taylor & Francis Group  November 2012 - December 2013
The GalaxE Group   April 2007 - May 2013

Skills
Publishing, Blogging, Editing, Content Management, Web Content, Writing, Technical Writing, Video Games, Books, Journalism, Proofreading, Editorial, Publications, Content Development, Creative Writing, Social Media, Social Networking, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Magazines, Content Strategy, Copy Editing, Creative Direction, Online Publishing, Newsletters, Digital Media, HTML, Outlook, Marketing, New Media, Feature Articles, Business Strategy, Strategic Planning, History, Entertainment, Visio, Microsoft Word, Copywriting, CMS, Social Media Marketing, Storytelling, Photoshop, InDesign, WordPress, GameMaker: Studio..., Soldering, Premiere, Windows, Management

Education
Various   1996 — 2015

American Fitness Training of Athletics   2009 — 2012
AFTA Certified Personal Trainer, Personal Training and Nutrition

Rider University   1990 — 1994
BA, Communications

Sayreville War Memorial   1986 — 1990

Experience
Fitch Ratings  June 2006 - Present
Independent Musician  1989 - Present
Freelance Writer   1995 - Present
Supreme Sound Studio, Inc. Music School   January 2014 - Present
Self Employed  2001 - Present
Ziff Davis Media  November 2005 - June 2006
Stryker Orthopaedics  August 2004 - November 2005
Fairleigh Dickinson University  September 2002 - September 2005
ADP  February 2004 - August 2004
Thomson Financial  January 2000 - February 2004

Skills
User Interface Design, User Experience, Web Design, Songwriting, Music, Photoshop, Writing, Creative Writing, Drums, Teaching, Social Media, Bands, Guitar, WordPress, Composition, Dreamweaver, Video Editing, CSS, Web Development, Creative Direction, Singing, Facebook, Copywriting, Band, Film, Social Networking, Mac, Graphic Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Art Direction, Photography, Film Scoring, Website Development, Advertising, Digital Media, Video Production, Social Media Marketing, Joomla, Bass, Problem Solving, Percussion

Education
Chubb Institute   1997 — 1998
Programming Diploma, Mainframe Programming

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-Newark   1988 — 1993
BA, Theater Arts & Speech

Don Bosco Tech High   1984 — 1988
Diploma

Experience
Freelance Writer   July 2015 - Present
Professional Organizer  January 2001 - Present
Dwellworks  July 2014 - July 2015
Cherie Rose Collection   June 2012 - May 2013
Living Spaces Redesign   May 1991 - July 2012
University of Utah Red Butte Garden & Arboretum   February 2009 - January 2011
Bennet Kravitz   February 2008 - August 2009
A Victorian Garden   2009 - 2009
Garden Architects   1991 - 2009
Hines & Wasser Landscape Architects   2001 - 2003

Skills
Interior Design, Home Staging, Furniture, Renovation, Flooring, Art, Public Speaking, Real Estate, Furnishings, Window Treatments, Photography, Residential Design, Social Media, Publishing, Copy Editing, Writing, Small Business, Home, Organizational Design, Styling, Staging, Lifestyle, Space Planning, Landscape Design, Layout, Teaching, Interiors, Color Consultation, Lighting, Space planning, Blogging, Residential Homes

Education
Rhode Island School of Design   1975 — 1980
Bachelors of Interior Architecture and Bachelors of Fine Art, Interior Architecture, the History of Art and Architecture

Experience
Science Growth Labs, LLC  May 2013 - Present
Freelance Writer   December 2012 - May 2013
Circle of Confusion  June 2012 - September 2012
Circle of Confusion  September 2011 - September 2012
Red Varden Studios  June 2011 - September 2011
Green Lifestyles Film Festival   January 2011 - May 2011
Pomona College Office of Admissions  August 2010 - May 2011
The Student Life Newspaper  September 2007 - December 2010
Pomona College Office of Campus Life   April 2009 - May 2010

Skills
Blogging, Facebook, Editing, Wordpress, Photoshop, InDesign, Microsoft Office, Google Docs, Tumblr, HTML, Twitter, Salesforce.com, Sketching, Design, New Media, Final Cut Pro, Research, Social Media, Content Marketing, SEO, Copywriting, Television, Journalism, Film

Education
UCLA   2015 — 2017
Master of Arts (M.A.), Cinema & Media Studies

Pomona College   2007 — 2011
B.A. (double), Media Studies, Art

POBJFK

POBJFK

POBJFK

Experience
inVentiv Health Clinical  August 2009 - Present
University of the Sciences in Philadelphia  August 2011 - Present
Freelance Writer   April 2009 - August 2009
School  September 2002 - June 2009
New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services  November 1999 - June 2001
US Food and Drug Administration  July 1991 - May 1992

Skills
Project Management, Customer Service, Presentations, Regulatory Writing, Mentoring

Education
University of the Sciences in Philadelphia   2008 — 2011
MS, Biomedical Writing

Saint Joseph's University   1994 — 1997
MS, Psychology (Biopsychology concentration)

Rosemont College   1987 — 1991
BA, Chemistry

Regulatory Affairs Professional Society
RAPS Regulatory Affairs Dual Certificate (Medical Devices and Pharmaceuticals)

Experience
Freelance Writer   December 2009 - Present
Plymouth Rock Assurance  April 2013 - Present
Plymouth Rock Assurance New Jersey  April 2012 - April 2013
Plymouth Rock Assurance New Jersey  November 2010 - April 2012

Skills
Creative Writing, Report Writing, Copywriting, Editing, Social Media, Management, Marketing

Education
Rutgers University   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (BA), English Language and Literature, General

Experience
Northern Management Consultants   January 1995 - Present
Freelance Writer   January 1985 - Present
Drexel University  September 1995 - June 2015
Lansdowne Borough Council   January 2002 - December 2004
Behavioral Counseling Sciences   September 2000 - December 2004
Eastern Delaware County Council of Governments   January 1999 - December 2004
Lansdowne Economic Development Corporation   January 1999 - December 2004
Lansdowne Borough Council   January 1998 - January 2004
2003  January 1995 - January 2004
Lansdowne Borough Council   January 2000 - January 2002

Skills
Project Planning, Technology Needs..., Grant Writing, Strategic Planning, Non-profits, Change Management, Policy, Management Consulting, Program Evaluation, Project Management, Leadership, Program Development, Event Planning, Customer Service, Organizational..., Crisis Intervention, Training, Social Services, Employee Training, Fundraising, Public Speaking, Workshop Facilitation, Strategy, Nonprofits, Leadership Development, Management, Supervisory Skills, Community Outreach, Conflict Resolution, Mental Health, Psychology, Psychotherapy, Staff Development, Volunteer Management

Education
Saint Joseph's University   1986 — 1993
MS, Health Care Administration

University of Montevallo   1971 — 1975
BA, History/Psychology

Experience
SNL Financial  April 2011 - Present
Freelance Writer   October 2008 - April 2011
Association for Financial Professionals  June 2008 - October 2008
Steel Business Briefing  March 2007 - December 2007

Skills
Editing, Media Relations, Social Media, Public Relations, Press Releases, Copywriting, Proofreading, Journalism, Copy Editing, Corporate Communications

Education
Point Park University   1994 — 1998
BA, Journalism and Communications

Experience
Bucks County Community College  August 2006 - Present
Freelance Writer   January 2005 - Present
Bucks County Community College, Continuing Education   March 2012 - Present
Bucks County Community College  August 2002 - August 2006
Rutgers University Libraries  May 2000 - August 2002
Middlesex Community College  January 2002 - May 2002
Hamilton Public Library, Hamilton, NJ 08619   September 1993 - April 2000

Skills
social media, Mind Mapping, Writing, Teaching, Public Speaking, Research, Information Literacy, Higher Education, Editing, Creative Writing, Blogging, Books, Proofreading, Social Networking, Literature, Instructional Technology, Facebook, Clarinet, Music Theory, Music History, Music Analysis, Journalism, College Teaching, Social Media, Distance Learning, Library Instruction, Library Science, Community Outreach, LibGuides, Educational Technology, Staff Development, Publishing, Storytelling, Copy Editing, Classroom

Education
Rutgers University-New Brunswick   1990 — 1993
MLS, Library Science

Temple University   1986 — 1989
M.M., Music Theory

Experience
Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research  March 2014 - Present
Freelance writer   June 2002 - Present
Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research  February 2011 - March 2014
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of the Northwest  November 2007 - February 2011
Portland State University  September 2005 - June 2007
Miller Nash LLP  November 2001 - June 2005
Babcock & Jenkins  2000 - 2001

Skills
Publications, Magazines, Editing, Research, Newsletters, Press Releases, Copy Editing, Teaching, Social Media, Proofreading, Web Content, Creative Writing, Blogging, Photography, Technical Writing, Internal Communications, Copywriting, Proposal Writing, Content Management, Editorial, Journalism, Content Development, Content Strategy

Education
Portland State University   2005 — 2007
M.F.A., Creative Writing, Nonfiction

University of Colorado Boulder   1993 — 1996
B.F.A., Film

South Burlington High School   1984 — 1988

Experience
Freelance Writer   2015 - Present
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage  June 2013 - Present
Psychster, Inc.   February 2010 - 2012
Oregon Health & Science University  June 2009 - February 2010
University of California  September 2002 - June 2009
Consortium for Integrative Health Studies   August 2006 - August 2008
Cascadia Field Station, University of Washington Dept of Forest Services   April 2001 - September 2002
University of Washington Department of Psychology   September 2000 - September 2002

Skills
Nutrition, Nutritional Therapy, Nutritional Counseling, Health Education, Scientific Writing, Content Development, Nutritional Assessment, Technical Writing, Educational Lectures, Nutritional Protocols, Nutritional..., Health Psychology, Medical Writing/Editing, Behavioral Health, Education-Based Content, Psychoneuroimmunology, Mindfulness Based..., Ayurveda Food Therapy, Social Psychology, Blogging, Report Writing, Traditional Chinese..., White Papers, SPSS, Physiological Stress..., Critical Thinking, Herbalism, Research and..., Metabolism, Qualitative Research, Quantitative Research, Research Design, Market Research, Focus Groups, Statistics, User Experience Research, Usability Testing, Microsoft Office, Consumer Research, Project Management, Peer Training &..., Regulatory Compliance, Experimental Research..., Press Coverage/Publicity, Social Behavior, Case Studies, Psychographic..., Remote Usability Testing, Statistical Data..., Data Analysis

Education
University of California Irvine   2002 — 2009
PhD, Psychology & Social Behavior

Center for Advancement   2012 — 2013
Certificate of Completion, Nutritional Therapy

University of California, Irvine   2002 — 2006
M.A, Social Ecology

University of Oregon   1993 — 1995
BA, Psychology, Philosophy

University of Wisconsin-Madison   1991 — 1993
Psychology

Experience
freelance writer   2011 - Present
working on Riding the Cyclone   2009 - December 2011
D. E. Shaw Research   February 2008 - May 2009
Engineering Design Team   March 2006 - February 2008
Saltire Software   February 2006 - February 2006
Galois Connections   September 2005 - February 2006
Proteome Software   April 2005 - May 2005
Fast-Talk Communications, Inc.   September 2002 - December 2002
Computas AS   November 2001 - May 2002
GemStone Systems, Inc.   January 2000 - April 2001

Skills
HTML, User Interface Design, C, Software Documentation, Python, Research, Teaching, Computer Science

Education
Univ. of Pennsylvania   1977 — 1978
M.S., Applied Linguistics

Reed College   1971 — 1975
B.A., Psychology (Linguistics)

Putney School   1967 — 1971

Wilson elementary

Experience
Jericho Hill Interactive   December 2010 - Present
Alfred State College  2006 - Present
Freelance Writer   1982 - Present
Social Technologies  November 2004 - July 2009
Shaping Tomorrow   2001 - 2006
University of Houston-Clear Lake  February 2002 - June 2004
FuturesWatch/Applied Futures Inc.   1992 - 2004
Burntsand  1999 - 2001
Cambridge Knowledge Systems Corp.   1998 - 1999
Back & Associates   1992 - 1997

Skills
Strategy, Social Media, Digital Media, Research, Storytelling, Project Management, Creative Writing, Foresight, Content Strategy, Future Trends, Systems Thinking, Analysis, Business Strategy, Strategic Planning, Emerging Technologies, E-Learning, Interactive Storytelling, Scenario Planning, Content Management, Futurism, Strategic Thinking, New Media, Transmedia, Teaching, Management Consulting, Journalism, Editing, Content Development, Writing, Transmedia Storytelling, Instructional Design, Photography, Qualitative Research, Strategic Consulting, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking, Training, e-Book Design, Digital Storytelling, Public Relations, Video Production

Education
SUNY Polytechnic Institute   2010 — 2011
Master of Science

University of Houston - Clear Lake   2002 — 2004

University of Houston-Clear Lake   1991 — 1993
Master of Science

Ryerson University   1971 — 1973
Bach. of Applied Arts

Experience
MarketWatch  October 2014 - Present
TheStreet  June 2009 - Present
TheStreet.com and MarketWatch   April 2009 - Present
Freelance Writer   April 2008 - Present
MSN  October 2012 - October 2013
BostonNOW  March 2008 - April 2008
Metro Newspaper  November 2005 - March 2008
Herald News  August 2003 - November 2005
Herald News  May 2002 - August 2003
The Jersey Journal  May 1998 - May 2002

Skills
Layout, Writing, Copy Editing, Newspaper, Editing, Social Media, Journalism, Proofreading, Web Content, Photoshop, Editorial, Publications, Creative Writing, New Media, Publishing, News Writing, Newspapers, AP Style, Digital Media, Fact-checking, Headline Writing, Breaking News, Storytelling, Video, Newsletters, Content Strategy, Blogging, Interviews, Feature Articles, Magazines, Online Journalism, Business Journalism, Press Releases, Radio, Investigative Reporting, Content Management, Film, Copywriting

Education
S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University   1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Journalism

Syracuse University   1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Science (BS), Journalism

Experience
Common Sense for an Uncommon Bond   June 2011 - Present
Freelance Writer   2011 - 2012
El Centro Humanitario  October 2010 - July 2011
University of Colorado Denver  January 2011 - May 2011
El Centro Humanitario  January 2010 - May 2011
NICE Systems  February 2007 - February 2009

Skills
Public Speaking, Marketing Communications, Microsoft Excel, Research, Teaching, Microsoft Word, Event Planning, Management, Customer Service, Political Science, Political Campaigns, Peace Studies, Peacemaking, Conflict Resolution, Organic Gardening, Recycling, Creative Writing, Grant Writing, Program Development, Music, Art, Nonprofits, Program Evaluation, Policy Analysis, Editing

Education
University of Colorado at Denver   2009 — 2011
Master's, Political Science

Regis University   2003 — 2006
BS, Sociology and Peace & Justice

Experience
Kolot Chayeinu   January 2015 - Present
Berkeley Carroll School  June 2005 - June 2014
Brooklyn Heights Montessori School  2014 - 2014
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society  2001 - 2006
Metropolitan Lithotriptor Associates   2001 - 2005
Freelance Writer   2001 - 2005
National Hemophilia Foundation  1995 - 2001

Skills
Public Relations, Publications, Nonprofits, Newsletters, Editing, Writing, Web Content Management

Education
New Canaan Country School

New Canaan Country School

New Canaan Country School

Swarthmore College
BA

Pomona College
BA

Millikan High School

Experience
self  January 2012 - Present
open.salon.com   2011 - 2013
freelance writer   2003 - 2012
Military Academy   2003 - 2008
Synagogues   1998 - 2003

Skills
Journalism, Blogging, Marketing Communications, Social Media, Editing, Publications, Blogger, Editorial, Web Content, Publishing, Storytelling, Magazines, Copy Editing, Non-fiction, Creative Writing, Proofreading, Newspapers, Freelance Writing, Feature Articles, Books, Content Development

Education
Sarah Lawrence College
Creative Writing

City University of New York-Queens College
Political Science/Communications

SUNY/New Paltz
Political Science/Creative Writing

Experience
Freelance Writer   Legal AssistantSchwabe Williamson & WyattMarch 2014 - Present
Dunn Carney Allen Higgins & Tongue LLP  October 2009 - February 2012
Kell, Alterman & Runstein   March 2012 - 2012

Skills
Legal Research, Creative Writing, Editing, Civil Litigation, Legal Assistance, Legal Writing, Litigation Support, Westlaw

Education
Portland State University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Psychology

Experience
CBS Television  July 2014 - June 2015
TNT Network   January 2014 - May 2014
Gay Rosenthal Productions  September 2013 - December 2013
Fox Filmed Entertainment  2010 - 2013
Freelance Writer   2007 - 2010
Morrison & Foerster LLP  2003 - 2007
Estacada Public Library   1999 - 2002

Skills
Cast & Crew's PSL3, Entertainment Partners'..., Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Editing, PowerPoint, Creative Writing, Final Draft, Research, Event Planning, Legal Research, Social Media, Administrative..., Time Management, Data Entry, Screenwriting, Office Administration, Social Networking, Script Coverage, Entertainment, Payroll, Facebook

Education
Portland State University

Experience
Freelance Writer  

Skills
Freelance Writing, Proofreading, Creative Writing, Copy Editing, Fiction Writing, Short Stories, Fact-checking, Content Editing, Non-fiction Writing, Blogging, Academic Writing, Teaching Writing, Feature Articles, Book Reviews

Education
Queen's University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Bachelor of Arts Honours (B.A.H.), Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.)

University of Toronto
Master of Education (M.Ed.)

Experience
Nsight Entertainment   2007 - Present
Film and Television Industry  August 2004 - Present
Freelance Writer   January 2008 - Present
Media Information Services  2006 - 2009
Shurley Instructional Materials, Inc.   August 2008 - September 2008
Shurley Instructional Materials, Inc.   2006 - 2008
Deluxe Corporation  2003 - 2005
Graphic Communication Arts H.S., (NYC Board of Ed.)   2003 - 2004
Video Monitoring Services  2000 - 2001
Advertising Information Services, (News Quest, AVR)   1993 - 2000

Skills
Broadcast, Film, Producers, Sales, Digital Media, Advertising, Social Media, Social Networking, Post Production, Television, Feature Films, Facebook, Social Media Marketing, Creative Writing, Film Production, Final Cut Pro, New Media, Entertainment, Video, Video Production, Video Editing, Copywriting, Blogging, Editing, Radio, Acting, Commercials, Creative Direction, Radio Broadcasting

Education
Post University   2013 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies

Saint John's University   2000 — 2000
B.S. Journalism, Journalism

Experience
Ferrara and Company   January 2013 - Present
Grey Group  November 2012 - January 2013
Grey  March 2004 - December 2011
Freelance Writer   2000 - 2003
McCann Erickson  1997 - 1998
Della Femina Rothschild Jeary & Partners  1994 - 1997
Eisaman Johns and Laws Advertising   1988 - 1994
Revlon  1983 - 1988
macys  1982 - 1984

Skills
Pharamceutical copy:..., Digital: email blasts,..., Beauty copy: Hair and..., Digital, Hair, Skin Care, Beauty, Banners, Beauty Industry, Creative Direction, Television, Brand Development, Creative Strategy, Interactive Advertising, Art Direction, Concept Development, Copywriting, Social Media Marketing

Education
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
BA, English/Communications

Experience
Freelance Writer   1999 - Present
Self Employed  1999 - 2009
Flare Magazine  1997 - 1999

Education
Ryerson University
Journalism, Magazine Journalism

Experience
Green Living Communications   January 1990 - Present
Freelance writer   January 1985 - January 2000
Freelance business writer   January 1990 - January 1999
Hike Ontario   January 1996 - January 1998
Green Living: The Urban Guide to the Environment   January 1989 - December 1992

Skills
Strategic Communications, Non-profits, Environmental Awareness, Conservation Issues, Climate Change, Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency, Forest Carbon, Biodiversity, Forest Ecology, Marketing Strategy, Climate Action Planning, Public Relations, Leadership, Community Engagement

Education
Ryerson University   1979 — 1982
BA, Journalism

Experience
Freelance Writer   January 2012 - Present
Patch.com  September 2010 - January 2012
CIBC World Markets  September 1997 - April 2006

Skills
Blogging, Web Content, Editing, Publishing

Education
Rutgers University   1993 — 1997
B.S., Women's Studies

Experience
Freelance Writer   January 2012 - Present
Research  December 2014 - Present
Child Advocates, Inc.   October 1994 - September 2014
Government agencies and nonprofit organizations   1983 - August 2014
Obama for America  October 2012 - November 2012
Child Advocates, Inc.   June 2010 - December 2011
Oregon City Public Schools  October 2005 - November 2007
Oregon City Public Schools  March 2004 - October 2005
Willamette Writers  1999 - 2004
Oregon Department of Human Services  1992 - 2002

Skills
Writing, Public Speaking, Editing, Community Outreach, Creative Writing, Teaching, Child Advocacy, Child Welfare, Training, Thinking Outside The Box, Foster Care & Adoption, Foster Care, Parenting, Youth & Family..., Advocacy, Program Development, Managing Volunteers, Newsletters, Blogging, Volunteer Management, Copy Editing, Nonprofits, Press Releases, Publications, Proofreading, Storytelling

Education
Prescott College
•B.A. Humanities

Experience
Technology Business Research, Inc.   May 2015 - Present
EBSCO Information Services  June 2014 - June 2015
Freelance Writer   January 2003 - June 2015
NEFCO Fire Investigations  September 2012 - June 2013
Sacred Heart School  September 2008 - June 2010
Sacred Heart School  January 2006 - January 2008
Beaupre & Co. Public Relations   January 1992 - January 2002

Skills
Press Releases, Fact-checking, Newspapers, Copywriting, Public Relations, Proofreading, Publications, Copy Editing, Press Kits, Customer Success Stories, Company Overviews, Management Biographies, Magazine Articles, Business Letters, Interviews

Education
Roger Williams University
Bachelor of Arts Degree, Career Writing

Experience
freelance writer   July 1996 - May 2012
Sports Illustrated  1986 - 1992

Skills
Editing, Publications, Feature Articles, Copy Editing, Research, Editorial, Magazines, Fact-checking, Freelance Writing, Publishing, Fundraising, Blogging, Journalism

Education
Oxford University   1982 — 1984
MPhil, English Language and Literature/Letters

Princeton University   1974 — 1978
BA, English

Experience
Freelance Writer   2008 - Present
Rouge 98   April 2005 - Present
Crimson Hair Studio   May 2014 - Present
BlckBts   July 2014 - Present
Perry Milou: Fine Pop Artist   November 2014 - March 2015
- Freelance  December 2013 - March 2014
Bacardi Global Brands Inc   June 2013 - July 2013
PhillyROC   March 2012 - April 2013
Philadelphia City Paper  January 2008 - September 2008

Skills
Fiction, Non-fiction, Short Stories, Web Content, Creative Writing, Blogging, Freelance Writing, Copywriting, Literature, Project Management, Creative Non-fiction, Creative Nonfiction..., Book Reviews, Copy Editing, Feature Articles, Fiction Writing, Novels, Editing, Press Releases, Social Media Marketing, Digital Media, SEO copywriting, Photoshop, Marketing Strategy, Story Editing, Editorial, Social Media, Project Development, Writing, Public Relations, Social Networking, Content Management, WordPress, Advertising

Education
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-Camden   2006 — 2008
Master, Literature

Experience
Freelance Writer   January 2010 - Present
JA Ranch   February 2007 - Present
ConocoPhillips  October 1980 - September 1997
Pierce for Governor   June 1993 - November 1994
Urban Petroleum   June 1980 - October 1980
KQ Oil Company   August 1976 - December 1979
Cities Service International   November 1973 - November 1979

Education
California Technical
None, Business/Science

Colorado School of Mines
PhD, Geophysics

Marquette University
BS, Business

Rice University
Masters, Geophysics

Experience
n/a  August 2010 - Present
freelance writer   2015 - 2015
Daily Record  1975 - 1982

Skills
finger-picking guitar, frailing the banjo, general revelry, restoring antique..., botching home-repair..., Legal Research, Criminal Law, Litigation, Courts, Private Investigations, Criminal Investigations, Legal Writing, Criminal Justice, Government, Microsoft Office, Police, Homeland Security, Research, Evidence, Enforcement, Customer Service, Counterterrorism, Investigation, Public Speaking, Emergency Management, Firearms, Intelligence Analysis, Civil Litigation, Policy, Westlaw, Fraud, Internal Investigations

Education
Rutgers University School of Law - Newark   1979 — 1982
J.D.

Fairleigh Dickinson University-College at Florham   1972 — 1975
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History

Bayley Ellard High School   1967 — 1971