Experience
Various  February 2008 - Present
Las Vegas Weekly  August 2010 - November 2014
Las Vegas Weekly  February 2008 - August 2010
Naples Daily News   September 2006 - February 2008

Skills
Magazines, Editing, News Writing, Feature Articles, Blogging, Online Journalism, Journalism, Writing, Storytelling, Digital Media, Multimedia, Content Development, Food & Beverage

Education
Tufts University   2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Spanish and Anthropology

Experience
Andy Kent, LLC   March 2007 - Present
Miami Dolphins  2007 - April 2014
Sports Media Exchange   July 2009 - March 2014
Naples Daily News, Naples, Fla.   October 1999 - February 2007
Naples Daily News   1999 - 2007
Boca Raton News  1996 - 1999

Skills
Storytelling, Publications, Blogging, Editing, Ap Style, Sports, Media Relations, Copy Editing, Copywriting, Journalism, Online Journalism, Web Content, News Writing, AP Style, New Media, Radio, Television

Education
Jacksonville University   1992 — 1994
Bachelors, Political Science

University of Florida   1985 — 1987

Experience
Orlando Sentinel  August 2014 - Present
Naples Daily News   June 2013 - August 2014
The National Press Foundation  May 2012 - June 2013
NeighborWorks America  October 2011 - May 2012
NeighborWorks America  June 2011 - September 2011
HandsOn Jacksonville  January 2011 - May 2011
Self  June 2010 - December 2010
Cantina Laredo  January 2008 - August 2010

Skills
Blogging, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Newsletters, Media Relations, InDesign, Public Relations, Editing, Email Marketing, Journalism, Photography, Advertising, Digital Media, Event Planning, Press Releases, Photoshop, Illustrator, Facebook, Research, Aerospace, Planetary Science, Astronomy

Education
University of North Florida   2006 — 2011
Communications, Journalism, Photography

Experience
Naples Daily News   May 2011 - April 2012
TruGreen LandCare  August 2010 - May 2011
Leslies Swimming Pool Supplies/Commercial Division   July 2004 - September 2009

Skills
Customer Service, •Develop a strong..., •Certified Google..., •Experienced in..., CRM, Salesforce.com, Sales Operations, Business Development, Sales, Management, Marketing Strategy, Advertising, Cold Calling, Budgets, Strategic Planning, Sales Management, Sales Process

Education
University of Phoenix   2007 — 2009
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General, 3.71

University of New Orleans   1986 — 1989
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Sociology, 3.25

Experience
Naples Daily News   June 2014 - Present
Record Publishing  January 2014 - May 2014
Daily Kent Stater  January 2013 - May 2013
"A" Magazine   January 2013 - May 2013
KentWired.com  August 2012 - December 2012
The Burr Magazine  January 2012 - December 2012
The Chautauquan Daily  June 2012 - August 2012
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden  March 2008 - August 2010

Skills
HTML, Joomla, Wordpress, Journalism, Online Journalism, CSS, JavaScript, Writing, News Writing, Breaking News, Online News, Newspaper, Dreamweaver, Blogging, AP Style, Feature Articles, Soundslides, Audacity, Associated Press style, Web Editing, Web Content, Storytelling, InDesign, Web Content Management, Tumblr, Facebook, Social Media, Headline Writing, SEO, Digital Journalism, InCopy, Social Networking, Editing, Multimedia, Magazines, Copy Editing, Fact-checking, Newspaper Design, WordPress, Newspapers, Proofreading, Photoshop, Final Cut Pro, Creative Writing, Press Releases, Editorial, Adobe Creative Suite, Video Editing

Education
Kent State University   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Magazine Journalism

Experience
BB Freelance Services   January 2011 - Present
Rushman-Micah Angel Foundation   May 2011 - January 2014
Florida Diversity Council   January 2011 - December 2013
State of Florida  1999 - 2000
NCH Healthcare System  1996 - 1999
Naples Daily News   1995 - 1998

Skills
Non-profits, Fundraising, Community Outreach, Volunteer Management, Program Development, Public Speaking, Grant Writing, Board Development, Grants, Philanthropy, Community Development, Budgets, Event Management, Public Relations, Staff Development, Leadership Development, Strategic Planning, Event Planning, Government, Media Relations, Organizational..., Strategic Communications, Social Networking, Virtual marketing, Virtual networking, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Youth Development, Social Entrepreneurship, Marketing Communications, Research, Newsletters, Proposal Writing, Press Releases, Training, Analysis, Leadership, Small Business, Nonprofits, Coaching, Higher Education, Program Management, Marketing, Policy, Curriculum Development, Team Building, Workshop Facilitation, Supported Employment, Vocational Education

Education
Hodges University
Bachelor of Science, Business

Hodges University-Naples campus
Master of Science, Management

Medaille College
Media Communications

SUNY at Buffalo
Communications, Business Law

Experience
Garland Networking Agency   January 2013 - Present
Snappypack LLC   August 2011 - August 2013
Independent Consulting and Sales   November 2008 - January 2010
Sun Publications  January 2008 - March 2008
Hillcrest Tranisitional Housing   October 2007 - January 2008
Naples Daily News   2000 - 2003

Skills
Advertising, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications, Social Media, Corporate Gifts, Event Planning, Public Relations, Social Media Marketing, Direct Marketing, Event Management, Customer Service, Trade Shows, Public Speaking, Email Marketing, Online Advertising, Brand Awareness, New Business Development, Social Networking, Microsoft Office, Leadership, Management, Small Business, Online Marketing

Education
University of South Florida   1984 — 1986

Mercer University   1982 — 1983

Experience
St. Louis Post-Dispatch  July 2000 - Present
United Media Guild   October 2009 - Present
Naples Daily News   December 1997 - July 2000
The Providence Journal  May 1995 - December 1997

Skills
Photojournalism, Environmental..., Photography, Digital Photography, Video, Journalism, Project Management, Union Relations, Union Experience, Union Labor, Union Organizing..., Labor Relations, Labor, Commercial Photography, Aerial Photography, Food Photography, Sports Photography, Wedding Photojournalism, Multimedia, Newspapers, Photo Mechanic, Storytelling, Breaking News

Education
Rochester Institute of Technology   1990 — 1995
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Photojournalism/International Relations

Medway High School   1986 — 1990
College Prep

Experience
Chase  March 2015 - Present
Admiral Farragut Academy  September 2014 - Present
ESPN  January 2011 - Present
Creative Loafing  July 2012 - Present
Naples Daily News   August 2007 - Present
Major League Baseball Advanced Media  January 2006 - Present
Gulf Aerospace, Inc.   August 2012 - August 2014
University of Tampa  August 2012 - August 2013
RaysDigest.com   September 2011 - May 2013
Tampa Bay Times - Times Publishing Co  January 2003 - September 2011

Skills
Flash Design, QuarkXPress, HTML, Ap Style, Journalism, Breaking News, Newspaper, InCopy, News Writing, Storytelling, Press Releases, Media Relations, Editing, Blogging, Copy Editing, Social Media, Sports Writing, Magazines, Sports, Newspapers, AP Style, Facebook, Public Relations, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking, Writing, Marketing

Education
University of South Florida   2004 — 2008
M.A, Journalism and Media Studies

St. Mary's College of Maryland   1996 — 1999
B.A., History

Experience
Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club  2004 - Present
Naples Daily News   September 1990 - November 2004

Skills
Event Planning, Customer Service, Event Management, Outlook, Microsoft Word, Corporate Events, Microsoft Office, Customer Satisfaction, Time Management

Education
State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota

Experience
Multimedia Consultants, LLC   August 2007 - Present
Appalachian State University  August 2012 - December 2013
Naples Daily News   2004 - 2007
Topeka Capital-Journal  2000 - 2004
The Augusta Chronicle  1988 - 2000
The York Daily Record   July 1985 - May 1988
The Robesonian  May 1981 - August 1985

Skills
Journalism, New Media, Publications, Feature Articles, Copy Editing, Editorial, Multimedia, Blogging, Editing, Magazines, Leadership, Newspaper, Advertising Sales, Ap Style, Advertising

Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill   1976 — 1981
Bachelor's degree, Journalism

Experience
Naples Daily News   August 2009 - Present

Education
Southwest Florida College   2004 — 2009
Associate's Degree, Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology, 4

Experience
American Society of News Editors  December 2012 - Present
Hometown News  March 2011 - November 2012
Freedom Communications Inc.  December 2008 - August 2010
Lee Enterprises  October 2007 - December 2008
Naples Daily News   June 2007 - August 2007
Vox Magazine  January 2007 - May 2007
Orlando Weekly  June 2006 - July 2006
Columbia Missourian  August 2005 - December 2005

Skills
Editing, InDesign, Proofreading, Storytelling, Newspapers, Publications, Social Media, Website Development, WordPress, Public Relations, Strategic Communications, Program Management, Feature Articles

Education
University of Missouri-Columbia   2013 — 2015
Master of Arts (MA), Strategic Communication

University of Missouri-Columbia   2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Journalism, Emphasis in Magazine Editing

Experience
Rainbow Springs State Park   August 2014 - Present
Tri-County Working Group, Suwannee-St. John's Sierra Club   May 2015 - Present
The Riverland News   October 2012 - Present
Rainbow River Conservation, Inc.   2012 - Present
Naples Daily News   June 2009 - December 2014
Miromar Lakes Beach and Golf Club  2004 - 2012
TNR, Miromar Lakes Beach and Golf Club`   June 2010 - December 2011
South County Regional Library   2009 - 2011
D and M Music   January 2005 - June 2009
USA Swimming, Inc.   2007 - 2008

Skills
writer, project..., productivity..., Training Needs Analysis, Public Speaking, planning, organizing, Blogging, Content Development, Editing, Technical Writing, Creative Writing, Content Writing, Content Management, Copy Editing, Instructional Design, Teaching, Research, Proofreading, Web Content, Freelance Writing, Social Networking, Articles, Publications, Volunteer Management, Volunteer Training, Not for profit, Journalism, News Writing, Newsletters, Press Releases, Editorial, Fundraising, Publicity, Newspapers, Facebook, Digital Media, Public Relations, Not for Profit, New Media, Breaking News, Copywriting, Social Media, Photography, Program Development, Media Relations, Online Marketing, WordPress, Email Marketing, Social Media Marketing, SEO, Video

Education
University of Indiana Graduate School of Business   1979 — 1979
Health Agency Executive Certification, not-for-profit health agency management (CERTIFICATION, not adv. degree in the conventional sense)

Stephen F. Austin State University   1964 — 1968
Zoology/Animal Biology/English

Ball High School   1961 — 1964
High School, Science focused (biology)

Lovenberg Jr. High

Experience
Naples Daily News   September 2011 - Present
SoundOff Media   April 2004 - Present
TBO.com  May 2007 - June 2011
The Tampa Tribune  2007 - June 2011

Skills
Headline Writing, Ap Style, Online Journalism, News Writing, Newspaper, Journalism, Storytelling, Multimedia, Copy Editing, Web Content, Web Content Management, Blogging, Content Management, New Media, Breaking News, Broadcast, Editing, Video, Facebook, Radio, AP Style, Newspapers, Feature Articles, Publications, Magazines

Education
University of South Florida   2002 — 2007
Masters, Multimedia Journalism

University of Central Florida   1998 — 2002
B.A. Liberal Arts, Mass Communications, Marketing, Psychology and Graphic Design

Experience
Naples Daily News   June 2012 - Present
Cotton On Group  December 2010 - June 2012
Claire's Accessories  May 2006 - December 2010
Sterling Jewelers  May 2001 - May 2006
Claire's Accessories  August 1999 - May 2001

Education
University of Central Florida

Valencia Community College

Experience
ASG Software Solutions  September 2008 - Present
Self Employed  2007 - Present
Naples Daily News   2003 - 2007
Community Foundation of Collier County  2001 - 2003
Professionals Organized for Leadership and Opportunity (P.O.L.O) of Collier County   July 2000 - June 2001
Florida Gulf Coast University Foundation   1999 - 2000
Economic Development Council of Collier County  1997 - 1999
Comcast Cable, Naples FL   1987 - 1996

Skills
Writing, Editing, Press Releases, B2B, Event Management, Newsletters, Social Media Marketing, Fundraising, Social Networking, Marketing Strategy, Magazines, Trade Shows, Email Marketing, Direct Marketing, Marketing, Public Relations, Social Media, Leadership, Corporate Communications, SEO, Online Marketing, Online Advertising, Marketing Communications, Advertising, Digital Marketing

Education
The Ohio State University
BA, Communications

Experience
Naples Daily News   September 2008 - Present
Eli Research  September 2002 - July 2008

Skills
Writing, Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Social Media, Editing, Direct Marketing, Customer Relations, Account Management, Proofreading, Word, Excel, Customer Service, Event Planning, Proposal Writing, Social Networking, Negotiation

Education
Santa Fe Community College
AA, English, Marketing & Fashion Design

Experience
Carrington Real Estate Services  June 2015 - Present
SW Florida Real Estate   October 2011 - June 2013
Naples Daily News   2006 - 2010
Saxotech, Inc   January 2003 - January 2006
Media Information Services, Inc.   January 2000 - January 2006
OpenPages, Inc  March 1993 - July 1999
ATEX, Inc  March 1984 - December 1992
Harris Corporation  February 1978 - March 1984

Skills
Content Management, Customer Relations, Government, Automotive, Account Management, Macromedia Director, Venture Capital, Server Architecture, Internet Services, Advertising, Sales Support, Consultative Selling, Social Media Marketing, Strategic Planning, Negotiation, Social Media, Sales Management, Microsoft Office, Proposal Writing, New Business Development, Product Management, Budgeting, Customer Service, Event Management, Product Marketing, Online Marketing, Web Content Management, Newspaper, Word, Selling, Newspapers, Sales, Management, CRM, Marketing Strategy, Sales Operations, Lead Generation, Budgets

Education
Northeastern University   1971 — 1973
BS, Marketing

Rutgers University
Communications

Experience
Naples Daily News   May 2013 - Present
Yahoo!  April 2012 - May 2013
WSJ.com  January 2004 - December 2013
SNL Financial  June 2010 - May 2011
The Wall Street Journal  February 1996 - November 2008
Harper Collins  2005 - 2008
Hanley-Wood Publications/BUILDER magazine   1985 - 1995

Skills
Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Writing, Public Speaking, Editing, Public Relations, Speech Writing, Outlook, Microsoft Office, Research, Media Relations, Press Releases, Social Media, Strategic Communications, Corporate Communications, English, Journalism, Event Planning, Copywriting, Event Management, Publicity, Proofreading, Newsletters, Blogging, Crisis Communications, Copy Editing, Internal Communications, Community Relations, Creative Writing, Marketing Communications, Newspaper, Windows, Spreadsheets, Stories, Editorial, Books, Podcasting, Radio, Video, Television, Web Content, AP Style, Publishing, Publications, Social Networking, Content Management, Content Development, SEO, Real Estate

Education
University of Oxford   1973 — 1975
MA, English

Princeton University   1969 — 1973
BA, English

Experience
College Media Association   October 2011 - Present
Doane College  January 1999 - Present
Lincoln Journal Star  February 1981 - August 1999
Lincoln Journal Star  1981 - 1999
The Lincoln Journal   1981 - 1995
Binghamton Sun-Bulletin   October 1979 - February 1981
Binghamton Press and Sun-Bulletin   1979 - 1981
Lakeland Ledger  1978 - 1979
Naples Daily News   1976 - 1978
Daily Kent Stater  1975 - 1976

Skills
Editing, Social Media, Higher Education, Blogging, Journalism, Newspaper, Public Speaking, Press Releases, Facebook, Ap Style, Teaching, Public Relations, AP Style, Newspapers, Publishing, Publications, Social Networking, Social Media Marketing, News Writing, New Media, Copy Editing, Writing

Education
University of Nebraska-Lincoln   2000 — 2004
MA, Journalism

Kent State University   1972 — 1977
BA, Journalism

Experience
The Hartford Business Journal  June 2013 - Present
Connecticut Green Guide   May 2012 - Present
The Hartford Business Journal  May 2010 - June 2013
The Boston Globe  September 2008 - May 2010
Various online and print publications  2009 - 2010
Naples Daily News   2005 - 2008
Sandusky Register  June 2003 - August 2005
The Lantern  October 2001 - June 2003

Skills
Journalism, News Writing, Newspaper, Ap Style, Breaking News, Investigative Reporting, Press Releases, Online Journalism, Proofreading, AP Style, Newspapers, Newsletters, Storytelling, Editorial, Feature Articles, Editing, Copywriting, Newspaper Design, Publishing, Publications, Media Relations, Headline Writing, Social Networking, Content Development, Freelance Writing, Fact-checking, New Media, Copy Editing, Multimedia, Social Media Marketing, Blogging, Web Content, Magazines, Content Management, Speech Writing, Crisis Communications, Web Content Management, InCopy, Social Media, Publicity, Content Strategy, Facebook, Public Relations, Digital Media, Creative Writing, Strategic Communications, Corporate Communications, Politics, Pagination, Broadcast Journalism

Education
The Ohio State University   1999 — 2003
Bachelors, Journalism

Frankenmuth High School

Experience
University of Georgia  August 2012 - Present
The Times, Gainesville, GA   November 2011 - July 2012
Naples Daily News   May 2008 - November 2011

Skills
Online Journalism, Photography, Public Relations, News Writing, Higher Education, Copy Editing, Event Photography, Press Releases, Travel Photography, Local Government, Emergency Services, Newspapers, Multimedia, AP Style, Feature Articles, InCopy

Education
The University of Georgia   2013 — 2016
Master of Arts (M.A.), Journalism

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill   2001 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication and Media Studies

Experience
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette  November 2012 - Present
Leadaloft   May 2012 - December 2012
The E. W. Scripps Company   May 2010 - September 2011
The E.W. Scripps Company   November 2007 - April 2010
Naples Daily News   August 2006 - November 2007
Daily Chronicle and Northern Illinois Publishing   1999 - 2006
KEY WEST CITIZEN   January 1992 - January 1995

Skills
Multimedia, Publishing, Social Media, Journalism, New Business Development, Advertising, Editorial, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Public Speaking, Writing, Blogging, Press Releases, Marketing Communications, Online Marketing, Media Relations, Social Networking, Budgeting, Email Marketing, Newspaper, Marketing, Strategy, Publications, Newspapers, Management, Budgets, Online Advertising, SEO, Public Relations, Video, Corporate Communications, Television, Content Strategy, SEM, Social Media Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Business Development, Fundraising, New Media, Digital Strategy, Magazines, Leadership, Editing, Copywriting, Broadcast, Digital Media, Storytelling, Facebook, Advertising Sales

Education
Loyola University New Orleans   1985 — 1989
BS, Communications, Journalism

Experience
Instore Magazine   August 2007 - Present
Houston Chronicle  2001 - 2007
Naples Daily News   1998 - 2001
Scripps Treasure Coast Newspapers  1989 - 1998
Daytona Beach News-Journal  1987 - 1989

Skills
Editorial, Business Writing, Copy Editing, Journalism, Newspaper, Web Content, Magazines, Publications, Storytelling, Proofreading, Headline Writing, News Writing, Editing, AP Style, Newspapers, Fashion, Copywriting, Blogging, Fact-checking, Newsletters, Publishing, Feature Articles, Creative Writing, Breaking News, Online Journalism, Publicity, Content Development, Freelance Writing, Content Strategy, Newspaper Design, Content Management, Press Releases, Web Content Management, Media Relations, New Media, Web Editing, Magazine Articles, Content Writing, Multimedia, Digital Journalism, Online Publishing, Facebook, Travel Writing, Digital Media

Education
Kent State University   1900 — 1904
B.A., Journalism and English

Experience
Naples Daily News - Journal Media Group   December 2007 - Present
Naples Daily News   December 2007 - Present
Development Dimensions International  1998 - 2005

Skills
Advertising, Newspaper, Account Management, Advertising Sales, Sales, Social Media Marketing, Cold Calling, Change Management, New Business Development, Marketing Strategy, Online Advertising, Budgets, B2B, Salesforce.com, Business Development, Email Marketing, Newspapers, Management

Education
Lahser High School

Macomb Community College

Experience
NPR  September 2012 - Present
KSNV-TV  February 2010 - April 2011
Greenspun Media Group  March 2008 - October 2009
Naples Daily News   January 2006 - February 2008

Skills
Video, Video Editing, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere Pro, Photography, Photoshop, Lightroom, Online Journalism, Journalism, Blogging, Entertainment, Television, Videography, Producing, Documentaries, Storytelling

Education
University of Kansas   2001 — 2005
Multimedia Journalism

Experience
The Naples Daily News   November 2006 - Present
The Tanner Co.   1992 - 2012
Naples Daily News   2005 - 2011
Champaign News-Gazette  1987 - 2006
White Mountain Independent  1983 - 1987
World Of Rodeo   1980 - 1981
Billings Gazette  June 1972 - May 1977

Skills
Copy Editing, Newspaper, QuarkXPress, AP Style, Breaking News, Editing, Journalism, Stories, InDesign, Facebook, Social Media, Magazines, Editorial, Adobe Creative Suite, News Writing, Writing, Photoshop, Proofreading, Layout, Graphic Design, Illustrator, Publications, Headline Writing, Copywriting, Blogging, Multimedia, InCopy, Mac, Newspaper Design, Pagination, Ap Style, Newspapers, Photography, Online Journalism, Storytelling, Investigative Reporting, Fact-checking, Web Content

Education
The University of Montana   1968 — 1972
BA, Journalism

University of Montana   1968 — 1972
MA, Journalism

Experience
TPM Media LLC  September 2014 - Present
TPM Media LLC  August 2013 - August 2014
TPM Media LLC  January 2013 - August 2013
Debtwire, Financial Times Group   October 2011 - December 2012
Bloomberg News  June 2011 - August 2011
The Post  September 2007 - June 2011
Naples Daily News   June 2010 - August 2010
Poynter   2009 - 2009

Skills
Writing, Financial Reporting, Sports Writing, Profiles, Journalism, Newspaper, Editing, Social Media, Storytelling, Editorial, Publications, Newspapers, Digital Media, News Writing, AP Style, Feature Articles

Education
Ohio University   2006 — 2011
Bachelor of Science, Journalism

Ohio University   2006 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy

Experience
Jacksonville Public Education Fund  June 2011 - Present
The Florida Times Union  January 2007 - June 2011
Naples Daily News   October 2004 - January 2007

Skills
Ap Style, Copy Editing, Media Relations, Public Relations, Journalism, Newspaper, Editing, Storytelling, Press Releases, News Writing, Social Media, Blogging, Feature Articles, Strategic Communications, Publications, Research, Web Content, Web Content Management, Content Development, Grant Writing, Report Writing, Education Policy, Public Policy, AP Style, Crisis Communications, Newsletters, Corporate Communications, Nonprofits, Newspapers, Community Outreach, Speech Writing, Internal Communications, Volunteer Management, Community Development

Education
Swarthmore College   1999 — 2004
BA, Sociology & Anthropology

Coral Gables Senior High
International Baccalaureate Diploma

Experience
Hearst Media Services - Connecticut Area   February 2014 - Present
Hearst Media Services - Connecticut Area   September 2012 - February 2014
The News-Press Media Group  October 2010 - September 2012
Naples Daily News   August 2007 - October 2010
Naples News Media Group   September 2007 - April 2009
TL Sports & Enterainment   2005 - 2009
The Hamilton Spectator  2002 - 2007
The Easter Seal Society, Ontario  April 2001 - September 2002
Corus Entertainment  July 1993 - March 2001

Skills
Sales Management, Training & Development, CRM software, Newspaper, Event Planning, Magazines, Multimedia, Publications, Radio, Sponsorship, Advertising Sales, Social Media, Online Marketing, New Business Development, Media Planning, SEM, Event Management, Digital Marketing, Public Relations, Consultative Selling, Online Advertising, Salesforce.com, CRM, Newspapers, Sales, New Media, Marketing, Sales Process, Advertising, Selling, Leadership, Social Media Marketing, Digital Media, SEO, Email Marketing, Broadcast, Real Estate, Google Adwords..., Marketing Strategy

Education
Mohawk College   2001 — 2004
Certificate

Mohawk College
Human Resources

Experience
Naples Daily News   March 2003 - Present
Diocese of Metuchen  December 2000 - December 2002

Skills
QuarkXPress, InDesign, Layout, Illustrator, Graphics, Photoshop, Advertising, Editorial, Art, Publications, Newspapers, Microsoft Word, Pagination, Adobe Acrobat, Web Design, Magazines, Creative Direction

Education
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-Newark
Bachelor’s Degree, Art & Design, 3.4

Experience
SB Nation  November 2014 - Present
Washington Examiner  August 2014 - Present
Washington Examiner  May 2013 - August 2014
CLS Strategies  January 2013 - May 2013
Columbia Missourian  August 2011 - December 2012
The American Spectator  May 2011 - August 2011
Bleacher Report  January 2011 - April 2011
Naples Daily News   May 2010 - August 2010

Education
University of Missouri-Columbia   2009 — 2012
bachelor of journalism, print and digital news

Community School of Naples   2005 — 2009
high school diploma

Experience
Naples Daily News   June 2015 - Present
Gainesville Sun  August 2014 - May 2015
Orlando Sentinel  May 2014 - July 2014
The Independent Florida Alligator  January 2014 - May 2014
Gainesville Sun  January 2014 - May 2014
The Independent Florida Alligator  June 2013 - May 2014
WUFT-FM  August 2013 - December 2013

Skills
Creative Writing, Journalism, Editing, Blogging, Social Media, Facebook, Copy Editing, Research, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Photoshop, Microsoft Excel, English, Illustrator, InDesign, Final Cut Pro, iMovie, WordPress

Education
University of Florida   2011 — 2015
Bachelor's of Science in Journalism, Journalism

University of Florida   2011 — 2015
Bachelor's of Science in Journalism , Journalism

Experience
Self  January 2004 - Present
The Washington Post Magazine  2008 - Present
Self-Employed  1996 - 2015
New Castle News Journal   October 2005 - August 2006
Scripps Howard News Service  May 2003 - September 2005
Naples Daily News   October 1996 - June 2001
Queens Tribune  1987 - 1988

Skills
Painting, Drawing, Conceptual Art, Magazines, Art, Editorial, Illustration, Oil Painting, InDesign, Illustrator, Fine Art, Graphic Design, Multimedia, Photography, Layout, Adobe Creative Suite, Art Direction, Graphics, Newspaper, Portraits, Editing, Web Design, Digital Photography, Storytelling, Blogging, Curating, Art History, Photoshop, Visual Arts, Publications, Adobe Acrobat, Newspapers, QuarkXPress, Mac, Journalism, Pre-press, Image Editing, Publishing, Copy Editing, Books, Storyboarding

Education
Maryland Institute College of Art   2006 — 2006
None, Fine Art/Painting

University of Wisconsin-Madison   1981 — 1986
BA, History

Experience
Naples Daily News   March 2015 - Present
Randstad USA  2007 - 2009
Grimco, Inc.   June 2005 - January 2007

Skills
Sales, Temporary Staffing, Permanent Staffing, Management, Sales Management, Business Strategy, Business Planning, Cold Calling, Social Media, Marketing Strategy, Social Networking, Marketing, Strategic Planning

Education
Purdue University   2000 — 2005
Selling and Sales Management

lake central high school   1997 — 2000
Diploma

Experience
Canary for Hire, Sole Proprietorship   January 2010 - Present
Epic Food Concepts   January 2015 - Present
Naples Daily News   June 2012 - December 2014
Naples Daily News   November 2011 - June 2012
Stubblefield Equipment Service, Inc.   March 2001 - December 2009
The RxFiles Corporation   November 1999 - March 2001
NFIB  September 1998 - November 1999
Nortel  May 1993 - September 1998
Garfield-Linn Advertising, Chicago   January 1991 - March 1993

Skills
Management, Public Relations, Sales, Direct Mail, Strategy, Marketing, Entertainment, Event Planning, Event Management, Marketing Strategy, B2B, Budgets, Public Speaking, Project Management, Newsletters, Graphic Design

Education
Oakland University   1985 — 1987
Vocal Performance

Experience
Tani Hurley Public Relations Inc.   1993 - Present
Zia Bahamas   2009 - Present
Naples, Fl  1990 - 1994
Naples Daily News   August 1990 - November 1992
The Boston Globe  1986 - 1990

Skills
Press Releases, Public Relations, Freelance Writing, News Writing, Travel Writing, Editing, Marketing, Copywriting, Newsletters, Media Relations, Blogging, Web Content, Social Media Marketing, Storytelling, Social Media, Journalism, Advertising

Education
Texas Christian University, Ft. Worth, TX
Master of Arts (M.A.), English

University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
B.A., English

Experience
Tribune Publishing  December 2013 - Present
Tribune Company  September 2013 - December 2013
Tribune Company  February 2012 - September 2013
Tribune Company  April 2011 - March 2012
Naples Daily News   2010 - April 2011
Naples Daily News   October 2009 - October 2010
University of Dayton Recplex  May 2008 - August 2008

Skills
IAB Ad Operations..., Process Improvement, Online Advertising, Advertising, Email Marketing, Public Speaking, Management, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Dart for Sales Manager, Dart for Publisher, Public Relations, Sales, Social Networking, Marketing Communications, Newsletters

Education
University of Dayton   2005 — 2009
Bachelor's degree, Public Relations Major, Marketing Minor

University of Dayton   2005 — 2009
Bachelor's Degree, Public Relations and Marketing

Experience
Stanford University  October 2013 - Present
University of California, Davis  October 2002 - October 2013
University of California, Davis  October 2001 - October 2002
Parker Communications  April 1995 - September 2001
Sacramento Bee  September 1999 - September 2000
Naples Daily News   April 1993 - May 1995
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette  June 1992 - June 1993
Anne E. W. Stone & Associates   January 1990 - March 1992
Bill McCollum, R-Florida, 5th district   June 1989 - September 1990

Skills
Copywriting, Press Releases, Editing, Strategic Communications, Newsletters, Web Content, Fundraising, Public Relations, Community Outreach, Research, Program Development, Crisis Communications, Publications, Publishing, Storytelling, Feature Articles, Published Author, Feature Writing

Education
University of Florida   1987 — 1989
graduate credits in Journalism, Journalism and Mass Communications

University of Pittsburgh   1986 — 1987
credits toward Master of Arts, Political Science

Pennsylvania State University   1982 — 1986
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science

Experience
Penny Taylor   1983 - Present
Naples City Council   2000 - 2010
Naples Daily News   1980 - 1983

Skills
Photographer, Political Campaigns

Education
Rochester Institute of Technology
post-graduate studies, PHOTOGRAPHY

University of South Florida
BA, Photography

Experience
NewsMax Media, Inc.   June 2012 - March 2015
Fortris Corporation   November 2011 - May 2012
Palm Beach Media Group  May 2011 - August 2011
Adrian Rogers Pastor Training Institute   May 2011 - August 2011
Shamin Abas Public Relations  September 2010 - December 2010
Naples Daily News   May 2010 - August 2010

Skills
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, InDesign, Photoshop, Digital Photography, Dreamweaver, Wordpress, Outlook, PowerPoint, Customer Service, SDL Email Manager, Social Media, Email Marketing, WordPress, SEO

Education
Palm Beach Atlantic University-West Palm Beach   2008 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs

Experience
Laughlin Constable  July 2012 - Present
Zeppos & Associates, Inc.   April 1995 - July 2012
Naples Daily News   October 1990 - April 1995
Naples Daily News   July 1988 - October 1990

Skills
Crisis Communications, Media Relations, Strategic Communications, Press Releases, Public Relations, Event Planning, Publicity, Crisis Management, Strategic Planning, Message Development, Media Outreach, Corporate Communications, Social Media, Governmental Affairs, Public Affairs, Writing, Advertising, Integrated Marketing, Copywriting

Education
Northwestern University   1984 — 1988
BSJ, Journalism

Rufus King High School

Rufus King High School

Experience
Naples Daily News   April 2013 - Present
Naples Daily News   January 2006 - April 2013
Lawrence Journal-World  August 2004 - December 2005
The Kansas City Star  May 1999 - 2004
Wausau Daily Herald  June 2003 - August 2003

Skills
Ap Style, Journalism, Headline Writing, Blogging, Editorial, Newspaper Design, News Writing, Web Content, Storytelling, Multimedia, InCopy, Social Media Marketing, Photojournalism, Magazines, Editing, Final Cut Pro, Newspapers, Online Journalism, Breaking News, Photography, Photoshop, Copy Editing, QuarkXPress, Publications, AP Style, Feature Articles, Newspaper, Pagination, Soundslides, New Media, Fact-checking, Photo Mechanic

Education
The University of Kansas   2001 — 2004
BA

Kansas City Kansas Community College   1999 — 2001

Experience
Northern Virginia Daily  March 2012 - Present
Northern Virginia Daily  August 2007 - March 2012
Sacramento Bee  January 2006 - January 2007
sacbee.com   October 2000 - January 2006
San Antonio Express-News  July 1997 - October 2000
Naples Daily News   August 1994 - July 1997
Newport News Daily Press   February 1989 - July 1994
Alexandria Daily Town Talk  June 1983 - February 1989
Johnson City Press Chronicle   1981 - 1983
Erie Times/Morning News   1980 - 1981

Skills
News reporting,..., Content Management, Social Media, Web Analytics, WordPress, Proofreading, Blogging, Copy Editing, Editing, Graphic Design, Email Marketing

Education
Kent State University   1973 — 1977
bachelor of science, news; photojournalism

Experience
SEIU Local 1991   January 2013 - Present
Florida New Majority  August 2012 - December 2012
City of Miami Beach  April 2009 - June 2012
Miami Book Fair International  June 2008 - November 2008
MOLI  December 2007 - September 2008
Miami Sun Post   July 2005 - July 2008
Category305.com   2006 - 2007
Miami New Times  October 2000 - July 2005
Naples Daily News   June 1998 - October 2000

Skills
Editing, Journalism, Blogging, Editorial, Public Relations, Magazines, Ap Style, Copy Editing, Newspaper, News Writing, Speech Writing, Feature Articles, Media Relations, Storytelling, Creative Writing, Press Releases, AP Style, Community Outreach, Publicity, Social Media, Strategic Communications, Politics, Publishing, Social Media Marketing, Web Content, Facebook, Content Development, Newspapers, Breaking News, Crisis Communications, Social Networking, Books, Content Strategy, Marketing, Copywriting, Online Journalism, Publications, Marketing Communications, Community Development, Corporate Communications, Government, Newsletters

Education
University of South Florida   1995 — 1998
B.A.

Manatee High

Experience
New Hampshire Union Leader  July 2012 - Present
ColoradoBiz   February 2007 - March 2012
University of Colorado  January 2003 - December 2011
Blues Revue magazine   November 1997 - December 2011
Daily Camera  April 2005 - February 2007
Boulder Daily Camera  1998 - 2007
Daily Camera  February 1998 - April 2005
Naples Daily News   April 1994 - January 1998
THE STUART NEWS  May 1989 - April 1994

Skills
Content Development, Journalism, Editing, Management, Publications, Newspaper, Interviews, Editorial, Copywriting, Writing, Newsletters, Web Content, Video Production, Press Releases, Social Media, Blogging, Proofreading, Strategic Communications, Storytelling, Copy Editing, Business Development, Media Relations, Public Relations, Video, Email Marketing, Newspapers, Entrepreneurship, Feature Articles, Magazines, Public Speaking, News Writing, WordPress, AP Style, Freelance Writing, Creative Writing, Publicity

Education
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO   1987 — 1989
Master of Arts, Journalism and Mass Communication

University of New Hampshire   1981 — 1984
BA, English and Communication

Experience
Artis—Naples  September 2014 - Present
United Arts Council Collier   February 2012 - Present
Gulfshore Life  April 2011 - September 2014
Naples Daily News   December 2009 - April 2011
Naples Daily News   April 2006 - December 2009
The E.W. Scripps Company   December 2003 - April 2006
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel  June 2000 - August 2000

Skills
Stories, Magazines, Editing, Storytelling, News Writing, Publications, Web Content, Online Journalism, Ap Style, Blogging, Newspaper, Feature Articles, Journalism, Editorial, Photojournalism, Investigative Reporting, Freelance Writing, New Media, Newspapers, Books, Headline Writing, Publicity, Speech Writing, Copy Editing, Multimedia, Breaking News, AP Style, Newsletters, Web Content Management, Proofreading, Content Strategy, Content Development, Copywriting, Newspaper Design, Publishing, Creative Writing, Fact-checking, InCopy, Content Management, QuarkXPress, Media Relations

Education
University of Missouri-Columbia   1998 — 2003
BJ, Magazine Journalism

Experience
Naples Daily News   November 2013 - Present
The Tampa Tribune  March 2012 - November 2013
Media General; Florida Communications Group   July 2004 - March 2012
Media General  March 2002 - July 2004
Richmond Times-Dispatch, Media General   November 1990 - July 2004
Gannett  January 1984 - November 1990

Skills
Team Building, Cost Containment, Process Management, Restructuring, Newspaper, Leadership, Advertising, Digital Media, Strategy, Project Management, Social Media, Product Development, Cost Accounting, Broadcast, Multimedia, Sales, Publishing, Advertising Sales, Media Relations, Marketing, Newspapers, Publications, New Media, Email Marketing, Online Advertising, Content Management, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing, Magazines, Copy Editing, Direct Mail, Public Relations, Editing, Blogging, Marketing Communications, Project Planning, Content Strategy, Editorial, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Partnerships, Copywriting, Creative Direction, Social Networking, Storytelling, Media Planning, Mobile Marketing, AP Style, Journalism, Online Marketing, Press Releases

Education
Union University   1983 — 1987
BS, Management, Marketing and Psychology

Experience
Naples Daily News   Senior Business Reporter$

Skills
AP Style, Newspapers, News Writing, Breaking News, Journalism, Copy Editing, Storytelling, Online Journalism, InCopy, Editorial, Magazines, Publications, Blogging, Investigative Reporting, Editing

Education
Miami-Dade Community College

University of Florida
Journalism

Experience
Naples Daily News   May 2011 - Present
Naples Daily News   August 2006 - June 2011
The Miami Herald  January 2005 - July 2006
The Miami Herald  June 1999 - August 2003
The Miami Herald  August 1998 - June 1999

Skills
Copy Editing, News Writing, Multimedia, Ap Style, Journalism, Newspapers, AP Style, Breaking News, Editorial, Publications

Education
University of Maryland College Park   2003 — 2004
MA, Public Affairs Reporting

University of Miami   1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Science (BS), Journalism/ International Studies

Experience
Indy Star Media  January 1992 - Present
Naples Daily News   September 1981 - July 1991
Marion Chronicle-Tribune  1980 - 1981

Skills
Graphic Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Advertising, Publishing, Editing, Copywriting, Photoshop, Writing, Social Media, Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Newspaper, InDesign, Microsoft Office, Illustrator, QuarkXPress, Magazines, Customer Relations, Publications, Customer Service, Layout, Graphics, Illustration, Art, Newsletters, Newspapers, Email Marketing, Brochures, Direct Mail, Logo Design, Photography, Creative Direction, Branding & Identity, Art Direction, Blogging, Press Releases, Social Media Marketing, Dreamweaver, Editorial, Brand Development, Digital Photography, Online Marketing, Web Design, Multimedia

Education
Indiana University-Purdue University at Fort Wayne   1978 — 1980
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Commercial and Advertising Art

Marion High School   1975 — 1978

Experience
Sarasota Herald-Tribune  June 2006 - Present
Naples Daily News   December 2000 - May 2006
Times Record News  July 1998 - November 2000
UPI  January 1998 - June 1998
CSC Intelicom   April 1996 - July 1997

Skills
Newspaper, Ap Style, Newspaper Design, Headline Writing, Journalism, Copy Editing, Feature Articles, AP Style, Fact-checking, Newspapers, Breaking News, News Writing

Education
University of Illinois Springfield   1997 — 1998
M.A., public affairs reporting

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   1993 — 1997
B.A., liberal arts and sciences

Experience
Naples Daily News   October 2014 - Present
The News Journal/Delawareonline.com, Gannett   August 2012 - September 2014
The Associated Press  July 2008 - August 2012
The Birmingham News  July 1998 - July 2008
Mobile Press Register  July 1993 - July 1998
The Journal Newspapers  September 1992 - July 1993
Education Daily   October 1991 - September 1992
The Journal Newspapers  September 1989 - August 1991
The Associated Press  May 1986 - September 1989

Skills
Journalism, Ap Style, Newspaper, News Writing, Headline Writing, Breaking News, Copy Editing, Storytelling, Feature Articles, Editorial, Editing, Investigative Reporting, Publications, Blogging, Media Relations, Magazines, Online Journalism, Proofreading, Computer-assisted..., AP Style, Newspapers, Fact-checking, Web Content

Education
Louisiana State University   1981 — 1986
BA, Journalism

Experience
Messiah Lutheran Church - Yorba Linda, CA   July 2015 - Present
St. Philip Lutheran Church Glenview, IL   August 2013 - June 2015
Community Lutheran Church  September 2011 - August 2012
Luther Seminary  January 2010 - August 2011
Naples Daily News   April 2007 - August 2009

Skills
Writing, Editing,..., Preaching with graphics..., Worship Leadership,..., Innovator for Creative..., Helped lead stewardship..., Copy Editing, Editing, Magazines, Video Editing, Community Outreach, Pastoral Care, Church Events, Music, Stewardship, Theology, Youth Ministry, Religion

Education
Luther Seminary   2009 — 2013
Master of Divinity (M.Div.), Divinity/Ministry

University of Missouri-Columbia   2003 — 2006
B. J., Magazine Journalism

Experience
The Rocky Mountain News  April 2001 - Present
Daily Camera  February 1998 - April 2001
Naples Daily News   April 1994 - January 1998
The Stuart News  December 1989 - April 1994

Education
University of New Hampshire-Manchester   1981 — 1986
BA, English, psychology

Experience
Naples Daily News   August 2011 - Present

Education
University of Iowa   2011 — 2011
Studied abroad in Dublin, Ireland, Fiction writing

Kent State University   2006 — 2010
Bachelor's, Newspaper Journalism

Experience
Naples Daily News   ACCOUNT MANAGERE.W.Scripps/Naples Daily News1992 - Present

Education
Oakwood University
English Language and Literature/Letters

University of Iowa
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), JOURNALISM & ADVERTISING

Experience
Chisago County Press   February 2015 - Present
Hyatt Coconut Plantation Resort  August 2014 - October 2014
Naples Daily News   January 2006 - August 2014
Minnesota Twins  February 2005 - April 2005

Skills
Digital Media, Online Advertising, Media Planning, Advertising Sales, New Media, Social Media Marketing, Direct Marketing, Email Marketing, Digital Marketing, Advertising, SEM, Press Releases, Media Relations, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Sales, Social Media, New Business Development, Marketing Strategy, Social Networking, Facebook, Online Marketing, Account Management, Copywriting, Integrated Marketing, Public Relations, Customer Service, Newspapers, Event Planning, Branding, Campaign Strategies, Campaign Management, Creative Solutions, Publicity, Social Media Consulting, Slogans

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication and Media Studies

Stilwater Area High School
Diploma

Experience
Paul Herrera Strategic Consulting   August 2014 - Present
Inland Valleys Association of Realtors®   November 2010 - Present
Economic Development Agency, County of San Bernardino   August 2006 - November 2010
The Press-Enterprise  October 2003 - July 2006
Naples Daily News   June 2001 - October 2003

Skills
Strategic Communications, Media Relations, Public Relations, Journalism, Government, Policy, Leadership, Politics, Management, Entrepreneurship, Budgets, Publications

Education
University of Missouri-Columbia   1997 — 2000
Bachelor, Journalism

California State Polytechnic University   1995 — 1997
Business Administration and Economics

Experience
LSG Sky Chefs  August 2010 - Present
Naples Daily News   July 2008 - July 2010
Delphi Automotive Systems  1997 - 2004

Education
Purdue University   1991 — 1996
BS, Electrical Engineering

Experience
NOLA.com The Times-Picayune  December 2013 - Present
New Orleans CityBusiness  April 2013 - November 2013
New Orleans CityBusiness  February 2010 - April 2013
Naples Daily News   June 2009 - August 2009
Orlando Sentinel  January 2009 - April 2009
Orlando Business Journal  May 2008 - September 2008

Skills
Ap Style, Journalism, Online Journalism, Breaking News, Newspaper, Storytelling, News Writing

Education
University of Central Florida   2005 — 2009
B.A., Journalism

Experience
Chicago Tribune Media Group  May 2014 - Present
Chicago Tribune Media Group  April 2013 - May 2014
Chicago Tribune Media Group  June 2012 - April 2013
Naples Daily News   January 2012 - May 2012
The Huntsville Times  September 2011 - December 2011
The Gazette (Colorado Springs, CO)   June 2011 - August 2011
Ohio University Student Senate  August 2010 - June 2011
The Post  June 2010 - June 2011
Thread Magazine  March 2010 - June 2011
Ohio University  August 2008 - June 2011

Skills
QuarkXPress, Illustrator, Mag +, Dreamweaver, Flash, Photoshop, InDesign, Mac, PC, After Effects, HTML & CSS, Adobe Creative Suite, CSS, HTML, Layout, Graphic Design, Image Editing, Multimedia, Magazines, Typography, Final Cut Pro, Digital Photography, Visual Communication, Logo Design, Information Graphics, Illustration, Art Direction, Graphics, Adobe Acrobat

Education
Ohio University   2007 — 2011
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, Informational Graphics/Publication Design

Experience
Coastal Breeze News   January 2010 - Present
Heartland Sun Times   2010 - Present
Vanilla Graphics & Design   2008 - Present
Naples Times   2010 - 2012
Naples Daily News   2008 - 2009
Naples Daily News   2006 - 2008

Skills
Editorial, Graphic Design, Art Direction, Newspaper, Advertising, Production, Copy Editing, InDesign, Adobe Acrobat, Editing, Magazines, Proofreading, Layout, Graphics, Mac, Photoshop, Adobe Creative Suite, QuarkXPress, Copywriting, Word, Microsoft Office, Excel, Creative Development, AP Style, Photo Editing, Typography, Newsletters, Publications, Microsoft Excel, Newspapers, Publishing

Education
University of Puget Sound   1990 — 1992
AA General Design, Design and Publishing

Factory of Visual Arts   1970 — 1973
AA Fine Arts, Drawing, weaving, ceramics

University of Hawaii at Manoa   1967 — 1968

Alaska Methodist University   1966 — 1967

Roosevelt High School   1964 — 1966
Graduate, General, Arts

Experience
Naples Daily News   May 2013 - Present
SW Florida Golf   December 2012 - March 2013
Gannett Digital  June 2011 - June 2012
Gannett Digital Marketing Services  March 2007 - June 2011
Gannett Inc  March 1998 - March 2007

Skills
Management, Sales, Media Buying, Publishing, Social Media, HTML, Online Advertising, JavaScript, SEO, Social Media Marketing, CSS, PHP, Lead Generation, Marketing

Education
University of South Florida
B.A

Experience
Naples Daily News   2012 - Present
Modular Document Solutions  August 2010 - July 2012

Skills
Salesforce.com, Cold Calling, Social Media Marketing, Consultative Sales..., Aquisition, Advertising, Lead Generation, Sales Presentations, Advertising Sales, SEM, Direct Marketing, B2B

Education
State University of New York College at Fredonia   2001 — 2006
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication