Experience
L.A.D. Global Enterprises, Inc./MorUniversity   November 2014 - Present
Gear for Sports  July 2008 - November 2014
Sun Publications   2007 - 2008

Skills
Illustrator, Screen Printing, Graphic Design, Apparel, Layout, Adobe Creative Suite, Logo Design, Dreamweaver, Typography, InDesign, Illustration, Mac, Acrylic Painting, Watercolor, Painting, Social Media, Drawing, Adobe Freehand, Photoshop, Oracle, OASIS, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Blogging, Mac OS, Windows, Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, Branding, Art, Graphics, Sketching, Flyers, Image Editing, Business Cards, Invitations, Sportswear, Stationery, iOS, Medical Apparel, Microsoft Windows, PC, Adobe Bridge, SEO, Google+, Google Apps, Google Drive, Gmail, Macintosh Applications

Education
University of Kansas   2000 — 2003
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Painting

Johnson County Community College   1998 — 1999
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

Spring Hill High School   1994 — 1998

Experience
City of Overland Park  November 2010 - Present
Overland Park Police Department  October 2005 - November 2010
The Jones Store/Macy's   April 2003 - March 2005
Sun Publications   January 1993 - June 1995

Skills
Government, Budgets, Policy, Microsoft Office, Public Administration, Marketing, Local Government, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Administration, Public Safety, Community Outreach, Public Policy, Data Entry, Records Management, Volunteer Management, Emergency Management, Law Enforcement, Criminal Investigations, Customer Service

Education
Avila University   1993 — 1995
Communication and Media Studies

University of Nebraska-Lincoln   1978 — 1980
Journalism

University of Nebraska-Lincoln   1978 — 1980
Journalism

Southeast Community College-Lincoln, NE   1974 — 1976
Associate's Degree, Early Childhood Education and Teaching

St. Paul's

St. Paul's

Experience
Mount Baker Experience   December 2013 - Present
North Kitsap Herald   2012 - 2013
The Jefferson County & Port Townsend Leader   2003 - 2011
Aspen Daily News  2000 - 2003
The Stranger  1998 - 2000
Sound Publishing  1996 - 1998
Sun Publications   1992 - 1996

Skills
Copywriting, Advertising Sales

Education
University of Kansas
B.S Journalism, Marketing

Experience
Mollycoddle, LLC   January 2008 - Present
Etsy  2006 - Present
Monument Graphics   August 2003 - July 2007
CFM Direct  2000 - 2001
Sun Publications   1999 - 2000

Skills
Graphic Design, Illustrator, Mac, Copywriting, InDesign, Web Design, Art, Graphics, Social Media, QuarkXPress, Photography, Online Marketing, Logo Design, Email Marketing, Social Media Marketing, WordPress, Digital Photography, Advertising, Blogging, SEO, Adobe Creative Suite, Facebook, Social Networking, Photoshop

Education
Montana State University-Bozeman   1993 — 1999
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Graphic Design

Buffalo High School   1989 — 1993
High School Diploma

Experience
Kansas City Business Journal  August 2008 - Present
Kansas City Business Journal  2005 - August 2008
Sun Publications   January 2001 - June 2004
Lawence Journal-World   1998 - 1999
The Journal Herald   1983 - 1993

Skills
Newspapers, Headline Writing, News Writing, Journalism, Breaking News, AP Style, Copy Editing, Storytelling, Web Content, Editorial, Proofreading, Blogging, Press Releases, Editing, Copywriting, Online Journalism, Feature Articles, Investigative Reporting, Publications, Facebook, Content Management, Newspaper, Social Media, Ap Style, Online News, InCopy, Fact-checking, Magazines, Multimedia, Newsletters, Fiction Writing, Writing, Photography

Education
University of Kansas   1978 — 1980
Bachelor of science, Journalism

Experience
Star Tribune  November 2004 - Present
Sun Publications   April 1992 - October 2004

Skills
Advertising, Print, Newspaper, Advertising Sales, Recruitment Advertising, New Business Development, Promotions, Online Advertising, Brand Awareness, Customer Service, Cold Calling, Customer Relations, Consultative Selling, Account Management, Multimedia, Selling, Sales, Marketing, Magazines, Digital Media, Direct Marketing, Newspapers, Sales Management, Media Planning, Media Relations, Email Marketing, Digital Marketing, B2B, Sales Process, Online Marketing, Marketing Management, Media Buying, Interactive Marketing, SEM, Lead Generation, Salesforce.com, Integrated Marketing, Digital Strategy, Mobile Marketing, Sales Presentations, SEO, Mobile Advertising, Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Behavioral Targeting, B2B Marketing, New Media, Advertising Management, Media Sales, Social Networking

Education
St. Cloud State University

Experience
Sutton Law Office, P.A.   February 2012 - Present
The Kansas City Star  2005 - Present
Sanders, Warren and Russell   2005 - 2012
The Elder & Disability Law Firm, PLLC   2002 - 2005
Sun Publications   1995 - 2002
The Leavenworth Times  1992 - 1994

Skills
Copy Editing, Ap Style, Newspapers, Feature Articles, AP Style, Publications, Journalism, Storytelling, Investigative Reporting, News Writing, Social Media, Online Journalism

Education
Kansas State University
Bachelor's, Communications

Experience
Stagnito Media  June 2010 - Present
BNP Media  September 2007 - June 2010
Stagnito Communications  December 2002 - August 2007
Sun Publications   August 1999 - May 2002
Star Community Newspapers  October 1996 - July 1999
Regional Publishing Co.   June 1994 - September 1996

Skills
Magazines, Newspapers, Editorial, Publishing, Publications, Copy Editing, Food, Newsletters, Journalism, Blogging, Editing, Copywriting, Web Content, Newspaper, Management

Education
Marquette University   1990 — 1994
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism

Harold L. Richards High School   1986 — 1990

Experience
Chicago Tribune Media Group  September 2013 - Present
Minneapolis Star Tribune  October 2011 - August 2013
Fayetteville Observer  January 2005 - September 2011
"Blue Streak: the highs, lows and behind-the-scenes hijinks of a national champion"   March 2010 - March 2010
Carolina Blue   2006 - 2010
The Poynter Institute  2008 - 2008
Naperville Sun  April 2003 - December 2004
Red Streak   November 2002 - April 2003
Sun Publications   July 1999 - November 2002

Skills
Newspaper, Journalism, Ap Style, News Writing, Storytelling, Copy Editing, Breaking News, Feature Articles, Headline Writing, Editing, Magazines, Web Content, Newspaper Design, Publications, Sports Writing, Photojournalism, Press Releases, Online Journalism, Editorial, Media Relations

Education
Poynter Institute for Media Studies (St   1998 — 1998
Journalism

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   1995 — 1998
Bachelor of Science, Journalism

Experience
Professional and Continuing Education at Oregon State University   July 2014 - Present
nSight, Inc.   2012 - 2014
Wilmington Town Crier   November 2011 - July 2013
WCTV: Wilmington Community Television   September 2011 - July 2012
Cassondra Reed   January 2011 - May 2011
JCPenney  2003 - 2011
University Daily Kansan  August 2010 - December 2010
Sun Publications   June 2010 - August 2010

Skills
Blogging, Copy Editing, Editing, Journalism, Editorial, Publications, Social Media, Press Releases, Facebook, AP Style, WordPress, Newspapers, Storytelling, News Writing, Final Cut Pro, Strategic Communications, Public Relations, Photoshop, Premiere, Adobe Illustrator, Project Management, HubSpot, Marketing Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing, Marketing Communications, SEO Copywriting, SEO, Personal Development

Education
University of Kansas   2009 — 2011
BS, Journalism

Experience
myrtle beach photography   February 2012 - Present
Freelance sports photography for various companies.   2008 - Present
freelance photographer services  May 1996 - Present
Sun Publications   2008 - 2011
The Olathe News  September 2005 - May 2008
The Springfield News-Leader   June 1999 - November 2004
The Emporia Gazette  June 1997 - May 1999

Skills
Portraits, Weddings, Photojournalism, Image Editing, Photography, Commercial Photography, Digital Photography, Sports Photography, Photoshop, InDesign, QuarkXPress, Editing, Graphic Design, Illustrator, Social Media

Education
The University of Kansas   1992 — 1997
B.S, Journalism, Photography, Magazine, Advertising

Experience
Teach For America  May 2013 - Present
Gonzaga University  September 2009 - Present
Honda Civic Promotion Project (MKTG 490 course)   January 2013 - Present
Shawnee Mission Medical Center  May 2012 - August 2012
Bruegger's Bagels  May 2010 - January 2012
Sun Publications   May 2009 - August 2009

Skills
skilled with use of..., Facebook, Social Media, Editing, Customer Service, Public Speaking, PowerPoint, Press Releases, Public Relations, Social Media Marketing, Advertising, Copy Editing, Photography, AP style writing, Newsletters, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Teamwork, Time Management

Education
Gonzaga University - School of Business Administration   2009 — 2013
Business Administration; Marketing Concentration, Minor in English

St. Thomas Aquinas High School (Overland Park, KS)   2005 — 2009

Experience
Congregation Or Zarua  July 2011 - Present
Jewcology.com   October 2010 - May 2012
Jewish Family Service of Central New Jersey   January 2011 - July 2011
Eliyahu Publications   August 2002 - July 2010
Jewish Community Center, Overland Park, KS   September 1999 - August 2002
Florence Melton Adult Mini-School  September 2000 - May 2002
Sun Publications   January 2000 - January 2002
Missouri Western State University--St. Joseph, MO   September 1999 - May 2000
Hebrew College  September 1998 - May 1999

Skills
Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe Flash, QuarkXPress, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Teaching Adults and..., Newspaper Design, Graphic Design, Newspaper Reporter, Grant Writing, Fundraising, InDesign, Blogging, Publications, Photoshop, Public Speaking, Research, Editorial, Teaching, Advertising, Editing

Education
Pro Data, Inc.   2011 — 2011
Certificate, Graphic and Web Design

Boston University
PhD, History and literature of ancient Israel

Experience
Cablevision  January 2003 - Present
Gateway  October 2001 - February 2002
Sun Publications   June 1997 - August 2001
Louisburg Herald   May 1993 - May 1997

Skills
Event Management, Marketing Communications, Magazines, Marketing Strategy, Business Development, Advertising Sales, Customer Service, Strategic Planning, Advertising, Account Management, Social Media Marketing

Education
The University of Kansas   1974 — 1981
BSJ, Advertising

Experience
RPM Advertising  January 2014 - Present
KMLM Editorial Services   September 2009 - Present
American Hospital Association  April 2011 - February 2013
Loyola University Medical Center  April 2006 - May 2009
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons  September 2004 - April 2006
National Safety Council  March 1997 - March 2004
Sun Publications   1992 - 1997
City News Bureau of Chicago  September 1988 - June 1992

Skills
Newsletters, Copy Editing, Proofreading, Web Content, Ap Style, Editing, Journalism, Medical Writing, Writing, AP Style, Publications, Newspapers, Press Releases, Storytelling, Freelance Writing, Content Development, Magazines, Copywriting, Editorial, Blogging, Publishing, Ghostwriting, News Writing, Magazine Articles, Creative Writing, Feature Articles, Media Relations, Online Journalism, Research, Strategic Communications

Education
Columbia College Chicago   1985 — 1988
Journalism

Experience
Kevin Blayney Photography   August 1988 - Present
KB Photos   August 1988 - Present
Sun Publications   September 1989 - November 2005

Skills
Photography, Photojournalism, Magazines, Event Photography, Conferences and Seminars, Editorial, Advertising, Brochures, Special Project Photos, Corporate Events, Portrait Photography, On Location, Special Events, Commercial Photography, Headshots, Flyers, Direct Mail, Commercial Product..., Studio Photography, Fashion Photography, Wedding Photography, Enviromental Portraits, Location Photography, Babies, Portraits, Press Releases, Still Life, Food Photography, Business Cards, Anniversaries, Publications, Lighting, Weddings, Aerial Photography, Newsletters, Lifestyle, Architectural..., Photo Editing, Retouching, Web Design, Lifestyle Photography, Black & White, Fine Art, Studio Lighting, Birthdays, Photos, Fine Art Photography, Promotions, Digital Photography, Image Manipulation

Education
University of Central Missouri   1980 — 1985
B.S., Aviation, Photography

Hickman Mills   1977 — 1980
Bachelor of Science, general

Experience
Patterson Professional Services   2008 - Present
CB Services, LLC   2008 - Present
Florida Association of Museums   2008 - Present
Springuel Consulting   2006 - Present
Katharine Butler Gallery   2004 - 2006
Sun Publications   2004 - 2006
University of Colorado Art Museum   2000 - 2002
Denver Art Museum  1995 - 1998

Skills
Writing, Research, Museums, Editing, Non-profits, History, Fine Art, Education, Interpretive Planning, Nonprofits, Visual Arts, Cultural Heritage, Museum Collections, Art, Museum Education, Curating, Art Exhibitions, Art History, Art Handling, Art Education

Education
University of Colorado at Boulder   1998 — 2002
Master of Arts (MA), Art History

Experience
Self Employed  January 2015 - Present
In Extenso Press, LLC   January 2015 - Present
RR Donnelley Hoechstetter   November 2004 - January 2015
Superior Printing   January 1987 - July 2004
New Image Press   March 1982 - January 1987
Industrial Areas Foundation  1978 - 1981
Sun Publications   1974 - 1978

Skills
Writing, Editing, Brand Development, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, Advertising, Direct Mail, Brochures, Offset Printing, Print, Integrated Marketing

Education
University of Pittsburgh, Writing Major   1968 — 1972
BA, Writing

Experience
NevelApp Inc   2013 - Present
David Nevels Mobile App Development   August 2011 - January 2013
Sun Publications   March 1997 - August 2011
Sun Publications   August 2007 - April 2008
NPG Newspapers   March 2005 - August 2007
Dispatch Tribune Newspapers   March 1997 - August 2004
ITT Aerospace Controls (Neo-Dyn)   1979 - 1992
Foley Advertising & Display   1975 - 1979

Skills
Online Advertising, Social Media, Advertising, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Planning, Email Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications, Sales Management, Copywriting, Product Development, Management, B2B, SEO, Marketing, Online Marketing, Mobile Applications, Social Networking, Publishing, Digital Media, Digital Marketing, Public Relations, Direct Mail, Advertising Sales

Education
TAD Technical Institute   1992 — 1993
Electronic Technician, Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician

Kansas City College of Medical and Dental Assistants   1975 — 1976
Certified Medical Assistant, Medical/Clinical Assistant

Central Missouri State University
Business Administration and Management, General

Experience
Self-Employed  June 2015 - Present
The Mutual Fund Store  June 2013 - May 2015
Kansas City Quality Improvement Consortium   October 2012 - June 2013
Kansas City Regional Association of REALTORS®  March 2009 - October 2012
Sun Publications   December 2007 - October 2008
The Wyandotte West/Piper Press   May 2007 - December 2007

Skills
Content Creation, Ghostwriting, Copy Editing, Social Media, Project Management, Managing Volunteers, Marketing Communications, Email Marketing, InDesign, Photoshop, QuarkXPress, Photography, News Writing, Feature Articles, Volunteer Management, Content Strategy, Editing, Newsletters, Publications, AP Style, Public Relations, Creative Direction, Social Media Marketing, Editorial, Newspapers, SEO Copywriting

Education
Park University
BA, Communication Arts - Journalism

Experience
DST Systems  February 2006 - Present
DST Systems  August 2004 - February 2006
Cerner Corporation  February 2002 - August 2004
Primedia (Wireless Review magazine)   May 2000 - November 2001
Sun Publications   August 1992 - March 2000

Education
Syracuse University   1988 — 1992
Bachelor's of Science, Magazine Journalism, Cultural Anthropology

Southwest High School, KCMO   1984 — 1988
diploma

Experience
VeriShip, Inc., TicketSolutions, VeriProcess, ERC   April 2012 - August 2015
You're Invited Weddings & Events   January 2007 - August 2015
ShareAware   November 2011 - March 2012
PowerPlay Entertainment Center   December 2008 - November 2011
Stouse, Inc.   January 2007 - June 2008
Sun Publications   August 2005 - August 2006
US Army MWR Marketing Division   June 2004 - May 2005

Skills
Marketing, Advertising, Event Management, Event Planning, Customer Service, Graphic Design, Photoshop, Illustrator, Social Media Marketing, Management, Sales, Adobe Creative Suite, Administrative Work, Email Marketing, Trade Shows, Promotions, Art, Administrative Duties, Fashion Shows, Online Advertising, Accounts Receivable

Education
Johnson County Community College   1997 — 2001
Associates of Arts

Experience
Commerce Bank  September 2012 - Present
The Heard Word   June 2010 - October 2012
First National Bank of Olathe  December 2006 - June 2010
Corporate Communications Group  2003 - 2006
The Olathe News  2001 - 2003
Sun Publications   1994 - 2001

Skills
Strategic Planning, Marketing, CRM, Media Relations, Brand Management, Project Management, Public Relations, Social Media, Banking, Account Management, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, Corporate Communications, Management, Editing, Advertising

Education
MidAmerica Nazarene University
BA Management and Human Relations

Missouri State University
Print Journalism; Literature

Experience
Celia Colista   March 2012 - Present
Content Mosaic   September 2012 - October 2014
Comedy Central  September 2009 - September 2011
HNW  October 2007 - January 2009
The Conference Board  February 2006 - October 2007
Time Inc Custom Publishing  2003 - 2005
Sun Publications   1997 - 2000
Sun Publications   1997 - 2000

Skills
Editorial, Copywriting, Entertainment, Integrated Marketing, Editing, Custom Publishing, Writing, Social Media, Web Content, Content Management, Journalism, Digital Media, Social Media Marketing, Facebook, Newsletters, Online Marketing, Publishing, Marketing Communications, Publications, Blogging, New Media, Creative Direction, Video, Advertising, Magazines

Education
University of Missouri-Columbia   1995 — 1997
MA, Journalism

Washington University in St. Louis
BA, Economics and French

Grosse Pointe South High School
High School Diploma

Detroit Waldorf School

Experience
Self Employed Dental Marketing Consultant   April 2014 - Present
Canyon Ridge Pediatric Dentistry   December 2012 - April 2014
Boraz Pediatric Dentistry   April 2004 - December 2012
Sun Publications   1981 - 1993
Kansas City Magazine  1976 - 1980

Skills
Public Speaking, Medicine, Social Media, Editing, Newsletters, Event Planning, Copy Editing, Contract Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Negotiation, Small Business, Marketing, Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Nonprofits, Social Networking, Brand Development, Branding & Identity, Integrated Brand..., Online Marketing, Media Relations, Blogging, Advertising, Event Management, Copywriting, Email Marketing, Fundraising, Press Releases, Marketing Strategy, Proofreading, Community Outreach, Journalism, Corporate Communications, Online Advertising, Trade Shows, Photography, Direct Marketing

Education
University of Kansas
Bachelor of Science (BS), Journalism

Experience
RedEye  June 2012 - Present
Tribune Company  January 2010 - June 2012
Sun-Times News Group  September 2008 - September 2010
Sun Publications   November 2006 - September 2008
Sun Publications   March 2005 - November 2006
Sun Publications   March 2005 - October 2005
Sun Publications   March 2003 - February 2005
Sun Publications   July 1999 - March 2003
Columbia Missourian  October 1998 - May 1999
Columbia Missourian  August 1998 - December 1998

Skills
Newspapers, Copy Editing, Storytelling, Editing, Headline Writing, Publishing, Sports, Leadership, Web Editing, AP Style, Journalism, News Writing, Breaking News, Feature Articles, Editorial

Education
University of Missouri-Columbia   1995 — 1999
journalism

Experience
ViewFromTheMidwest.com   December 2011 - Present
Sun Publications   June 2008 - August 2011
Creede/Mineral County Chamber of Commerce   2007 - 2008
Olathe Daily News  August 1995 - July 2001

Skills
Copy Editing, Editing, Web Design, Newspaper, Stories, Editorial, QuarkXPress, Web Content, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Journalism, Publicity, News Writing, Press Releases, Photojournalism, AP Style, Writing, Online Journalism, Blogging, Investigative Reporting, Newsletters, Ap Style, Storytelling, Advertising, Public Relations, Newspaper Design, Newspapers, New Media, Feature Articles, Magazines, Media Relations, Headline Writing, Video, Copywriting, Proofreading, Layout, Publications, Social Media, Creative Writing, InCopy, Politics, Facebook, Fact-checking, Digital Media, Books, Content Strategy, Breaking News, Publishing, Online Publishing, Multimedia

Education
Johnson County Community College   2011 — 2012
Journalism, Journalism/Web Design and Development

University of Kansas   1973 — 1974
Journalism, Journalism

Experience
OOIDA/Land Line Now   2006 - Present
OOIDA/Land Line Magazine   April 2005 - August 2006
Vance Publishing  April 1999 - April 2005
Sun Publications   April 1997 - April 1999

Skills
Newspaper, Publications, Editing, Broadcast, Radio, Journalism, Magazines, Web Content, Media Relations, Press Releases, Proofreading, Newsletters, Copywriting, Corporate Communications, Crisis Communications, Storytelling, Social Media, Online Journalism, Copy Editing, Feature Articles, Blogging, Interviews, News Writing, Editorial, Strategic Communications, Investigative Reporting, Politics, Newspapers, Broadcast Journalism, Publishing, AP Style, Internal Communications, Content Development, Content Strategy, Facebook, Public Relations, Publicity, Video Production, Creative Writing, New Media, Speech Writing, Content Writing, Social Networking, Communication Training, Breaking News

Education
Kansas State University   1990 — 1994
Bachelor, Journalism

Experience
Littler Mendelson  July 2015 - Present
810 WHB   July 2009 - Present
Metova   August 2014 - July 2015
General Dynamics Information Technology  May 2011 - July 2014
Sprint  October 2007 - March 2010
Cubic Applications  October 2002 - October 2007
Kansas City Royals  January 1998 - September 2002
Kansas City Royals  November 2000 - June 2001
Sun Publications   September 1997 - January 1998
Emporia Gazette  June 1996 - March 1997

Skills
Social Media, Management, Copywriting, Editing, Press Releases, Social Media Marketing, Blogging, Media Relations, Content Management, Copy Editing

Education
The University of Kansas   1991 — 1996
BS, Business Communications

The University of Kansas
B.S, Business Communications (Public Relations)

Experience
Ginger Belle Gifts~ gingerbellegifts.com   December 2012 - Present
Midwest Medical  August 2010 - September 2012
CR Bard  2005 - 2006
DeRoyal  2000 - 2005
Kforce  1998 - 2000
Sun Publications   May 1998 - November 1998

Skills
Medical Devices, Orthopedic, Urology, Sales Operations, Surgeons, Sales Force Development, Disposables, Surgery, Market Development, Product Launch, Cold Calling, Operating Room, Capital Equipment, Group Purchasing, Spine, Durable Medical..., Surgical Instruments, Interventional Radiology, Product Development, Pharmaceutical Sales, Medical Sales, Orthopedics, OR Sales, GPO Contracts, Spine Device, Sales Force

Education
Iowa State University   1994 — 1998
BA, Advertising, Marketing

Iowa State University

Experience
Epsilon  2007 - Present
The Smitten Kitten   2004 - 2010
G2 Design & Digital   2006 - 2007
AlphaGraphics Lisle Naperville   October 2004 - October 2006
Sourcebooks, Inc.   April 2002 - October 2004
CFM Direct  2000 - 2002
Sun Publications   October 1998 - April 2000

Skills
Logo Design, Art Direction, Direct Mail, Catalogs, QuarkXPress, Advertising, InDesign, Graphic Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Brochures, Layout, Posters, Typography, Custom Invitations, Save the Dates, Wedding Invitations, Book Design, Book Covers, Digital Production...

Education
Northern Illinois University   1994 — 1997
Bachelor’s Degree, Major in Art, emphasis in Visual Communication, Minor in Journalism

Loyola University of Chicago   1993 — 1994

Experience
University of Chicago  May 2004 - Present
Earth Tech  2002 - 2003
Chicago Tribune  2001 - 2001
Sun Publications   August 1999 - 2000
American Marketing Association  1998 - 1999
Village Voice Media  1996 - 1998

Skills
Publications, Logo Design, Layout, Web Design, Graphics, Brochures, Newsletters, Magazines, Photography, Illustration, Publishing, Mac, Posters, Copy Editing, SQL, Editing, Typography, Advertising, Editorial, Art, QuarkXPress, Adobe Creative Suite, Writing, Social Media, InDesign, Newspapers, Social Media Marketing, Content Management..., Drupal, Wordpress

Education
Ball State University   1991 — 1995
B.S., Journalism-Design and Magazine Writing

Ascend Training

Experience
Cantina  January 2015 - Present
Boston Globe Media  November 2012 - January 2015
Boston Globe Media  November 2012 - January 2015
The Virginian-Pilot  November 2008 - 2012
Link  July 2006 - September 2007
Pilot Media: The Virginian-Pilot, PilotOnline.com, Pilot Targeted Media   1999 - July 2007
Sun Publications   1996 - 1998

Skills
User Experience, User Interface Design, HTML5, HTML, CSS, CSS3, jQuery, Web Design, Web Development, Semantic Markup, mobile first, Responsive Web Design, Information Architecture, Web Content Optimization, SASS, Gulp, Adobe Creative Suite, Git, Github, Agile Methodologies, Typography, Art Direction, Front-end Development, Front-end Coding, Front-end Design, Wire Framing, Wireframes, JIRA, SVG, Logo Design, freelance web design, Web Testing, freelance web..., Web Technologies, Journalism, web prototyping, Management, Editorial, Magazines, Graphic Design

Education
Eastern Illinois University   1992 — 1995
Bachelor of Science (BS), Journalism

Illinois Central College   1990 — 1992
Associate's degree, Journalism

Experience
Courtney Consulting, Inc.   2003 - Present
eAutoWorlds Publishing, LLC   May 2009 - June 2014
Cox Enterprises, Inc.   December 2007 - January 2009
Family Values Printing, Inc.   February 1997 - November 2007
Courtney Real Estate Team/Remax   April 2004 - September 2007
Sun Publications   August 1994 - January 1997

Skills
Marketing, Advertising, Sales, Team Building, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Strategy, Automotive, B2B, Sales Management

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   1989 — 1993
Bachelor of Science, Advertising

Experience
Allured Business Media  January 2015 - Present
Wilton Industries  February 2011 - January 2015
AtHome America  August 2004 - January 2011
The Pampered Chef  May 1999 - August 2004
Ziff-Davis, Inc  August 1993 - May 1999
Sun Publications   July 1992 - February 1994

Skills
Newsletters, Marketing Communications, Editing, Advertising, Public Relations, QuarkXPress, Microsoft Word, Creative Direction, Proofreading, InDesign, Copy Editing, Publishing, Time Management, Graphic Design, Training, Editorial, Corporate Communications, Strategic Communications, Adobe Creative Suite, Copywriting, Catalogs, Creative Writing, Microsoft Office, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Sales, Brochures, Marketing, Social Networking, Adobe Acrobat, Leadership, Photoshop, Publications, Magazines, E-commerce, SEO copywriting

Education
Lewis University   1989 — 1993
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism and English (Double

Experience
Sun Times Media  November 2008 - Present
Sun-Times News Group  June 2008 - November 2008
The Naperville Sun   January 2001 - October 2008
Sun Publications   November 1997 - January 2001
Copley Chicago Newspapers  1997 - 2000
The Waukegan News Sun   April 1990 - August 1997
The Quad City Times   August 1985 - April 1990

Skills
Television, Publications, Online Journalism, Breaking News, Copywriting, Publishing, Film, Digital Media, News Writing, Magazines, Press Releases, Media Relations, Blogging, Newspaper, Feature Articles, Photography, Content Development, Content Management, Editing, Multimedia, Advertising, Copy Editing, Proofreading, New Media, Social Media, Newsletters, Mac

Education
Northern Illinois University   1981 — 1985
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism

Experience
Robert Elsenpeter and Associates   January 2000 - Present
Star Tribune  2002 - 2008
CaptionMax  2005 - 2006
Sun Publications   April 1999 - May 2000
Press Publications  January 1996 - April 1999

Education
University of Phoenix   2001 — 2004
BS, Information Technology

Experience
Curious Eye Productions   2003 - Present
The Kansas City Business Journal   1999 - 2002
Sun Publications   1998 - 1999
Morningstar Communications Company  1998 - 1998
WDAF-TV  1996 - 1998

Education
The University of Kansas   1994 — 1997
Masters, Journalism

The Hebrew University   1993 — 1994
NA, Graduate program for oversees students

The University of Kansas   1990 — 1993
BGS, Theater and Film

Experience
Sun Publications   November 2001 - Present
The Liberty Tribune   November 1991 - July 2000

Education
Park University   1989 — 1991
BA in journalism, journalism, communication theory

Experience
TLC Marketing Company, LLC   January 2009 - Present
Builders Publishing Company  November 2005 - September 2008
Sun Publications   1994 - 2005

Skills
Advertising Sales, Newspaper, Publicity, Advertising, Promotions, Journalism, Newsletters, Writing, Consultative Selling, Marketing Strategy, Sales Management, Social Media Marketing, Feature Articles, Public Relations, Selling, Publishing, Sales, Marketing Communications, Online Advertising, Strategic Planning, Creative Direction, Copywriting

Education
The University of Kansas   1983 — 1987
BS, Journalism

Experience
Old Town School of Folk Music  2012 - Present
Self-employed  2008 - Present
Old Town School of Folk Music  2001 - Present
Sun-Times News Group  2006 - 2008
Sun Publications   January 2000 - January 2006
Oswego/ Montgomery   January 1999 - January 2000
MUSIC INC. MAGAZINE   January 1998 - January 1999
WAUSAU DAILY HERALD  January 1996 - January 1998

Skills
Editing, Copy Editing, Publications, Storytelling, Newspapers, Magazines, Proofreading, Writing, Breaking News, Fact-checking

Education
Northwestern University   1994 — 1995
MSJ, Journalism

University of Oregon
B.A, Journalism and Music Performance

Experience
The Best Times   October 2012 - Present
Deer Creek Communications   July 1998 - Present
Sun Publications   April 2004 - December 2010
Liberty Group Publishing  July 1998 - April 2004
The Martin Group  1991 - 1998
WXVT-TV15   May 1983 - November 1991

Skills
Sales Management, Marketing, Sales,..., Advertising, Advertising Sales, Writing, Customer Service, Publishing, Editing, Marketing Strategy, Promotions, Copywriting, Voluntary Employee..., Collectibles, Creative Writing, Sales, Marketing Communications, Magazines, Publications, Social Media Marketing, Newspapers, Media Relations, Public Relations, Digital Media, Marketing, Social Media, New Business Development, Event Management, Online Marketing, Management, Fundraising, B2B, Social Networking, Blogging, Facebook, Digital Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Direct Mail, Media Planning, New Media, SEO, Media Buying, Publicity, Copy Editing, Journalism, Web Content, Content Strategy, Multimedia, Event Planning, Editorial, Storytelling

Education
Mississippi State University   1970 — 1972
BA, Communications

Leland High School   1965 — 1968
College/University Preparatory and Advanced High School/Secondary Diploma Program

MDCC

MDJC

MDJC
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

Experience
City of Kansas City, Missouri  1997 - 2008
Sun Publications   1990 - 1993

Education
University of Missouri-Kansas City   1995 — 1997
MPA, Public Administration

University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law   1993 — 1997
JD, Law, Public Administration

The University of Kansas   1974 — 1990
BGS, Journalism, Liberal Arts and Sciences

Experience
Olathe Kansas School District   August 2006 - Present
Johnson county Med-Act  February 1981 - February 1991
Sun Publications   1980 - 1983

Skills
Ambulance, Prehospital Care, Paramedic, Research, BLS, Leadership Development, Fundraising, Project Management, Ghostwriting, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Editing, Event Planning, Volunteer Management, Social Media, Curriculum Design, Teaching, Microsoft Office, Blogging, Nonprofits, PowerPoint, Strategic Planning, Process Improvement, Program Management, Healthcare, Team Building, Training, Microsoft Word, Leadership

Education
Johnson County Community College
Assoc, Arts, Science/paramedic

Experience
Sun Publications   1992 - 1994
Press Newspapers   1990 - 1992
Press-Republican Newspapers  1989 - 1992
Suburban Life Graphic   1988 - 1989
DuPage Press Service   1987 - 1988

Education
Columbia College Chicago   1997 — 2002
Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   1983 — 1987
Bachelor of Science, Journalism

Experience
Special Projects INK   May 2011 - Present
Women's Empolyment Network (WEN)   August 2011 - December 2011
Anthem College  August 2010 - April 2011
Dex Media  October 2008 - July 2010
Sun Publications   April 2005 - September 2008

Skills
Non-profits, Fundraising, Social Media Marketing, Email Marketing, Advertising, Marketing Communications, Press Releases, Copywriting, Social Media, Online Advertising, Media Relations, Public Relations, Marketing Strategy, Nonprofits, Management

Education
Baker University   2009 — 2010
Master of Science, Management

University of Missouri-Kansas City   1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts, Communication; Mass Media

Experience
Warrensburg Daily Star-Journal   April 2008 - Present
Warrensburg Daily Star-Journal   April 2008 - Present
Sun Publications   March 2005 - April 2008
Sun Newspapers  2005 - 2008
Journal Newspapers of Southern Illinois   1982 - 1988

Skills
Journalism, Editing, Ap Style, Editorial, Writing, Publications, Copy Editing, Photojournalism, Copywriting, Digital Photography, Feature Articles, Press Releases, Fact-checking, Layout, Newsletters, Headline Writing, Breaking News, Creative Writing, Photoshop, Public Relations, Columns, Media Relations, Proofreading, News Writing, Multimedia, Newspaper, Image Editing, Newspapers, Magazines, AP Style, Photography, Books, Graphic Design, Investigative Reporting, Publishing

Education
University of Central Missouri   1978 — 1981
M.A., Journal-Mass Communication

University of Central Missouri, University of Missouri-St. Louis, St. Louis Community   1978 — 1981
Master of Arts (M.A.), Mass Communication/Media Studies

UCM   1978 — 1980

Experience
TriStar Publishing, Inc.   August 2013 - Present
MetroMedia, Inc.   November 2010 - August 2013
Sun Publications   May 2007 - November 2010
University Photography  May 2006 - May 2007
Red Carpet Guide / Cass County Conservative   2005 - 2006

Skills
Advertising, InDesign, Photography, Layout, Graphic Design, Image Manipulation, Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Illustrator, QuarkXPress, Magazine Design, Image Editing, Graphics, Direct Mail, Publications

Education
Park University   2002 — 2004
B.A., Graphic Design

University of Northern Iowa   1998 — 2000
Art

Experience
community college  2012 - Present
Sun Publications   January 1996 - Present
Oakland Unified School District  January 1994 - Present
UC Berkeley Childcare   January 1990 - January 1993
ERI Realty   January 1987 - January 1991
Super Magazine   January 1981 - January 1983
Head Start Program  January 1981 - January 1981
Onlooker, bi   January 1979 - January 1981
Sun Magazine   January 1977 - January 1981

Skills
Editing, Research, Teaching

Education
School District oakland   1996 — 1996
Research

MSEducation/PsychologyCal State University, HaywardMASociologyDelhi School of Economics   1994 — 1995
BA, Geography/History

Cal State University, Hayward   1992 — 1994

California State University-East Bay

Cañada College
Sociology

Chabot Community College

Las Positas and Chabot

Mission College

Experience
Morpho Detection, Inc.   October 2011 - Present
Marcus Thomas LLC  June 2010 - August 2011
Edelman PR  October 2006 - May 2010
GMMB  November 2005 - September 2006
GMMB  January 2003 - November 2005
Sun Publications   July 2002 - July 2003

Skills
Strategic Communications, Press Releases, Marketing Strategy, Integrated Marketing, Editing, Crisis Communications, Corporate Communications, Copy Editing, Content Management, Marketing, Media Relations, Event Planning, Leadership, Message Development, Public Relations

Education
The University of Kansas   1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Science, Journalism

Experience
self employed  2010 - Present
Hallmark Cards  1988 - 2009
Sun Publications   1983 - 1986

Skills
Writing, Editing, Proofreading, Press Releases, Journalism, Copywriting, AP Style, Newsletters, Social Media, Editorial, Newspaper, Copy Editing, Stories, QuarkXPress, Storytelling, Creative Writing, Freelance Writing, Web Content, Content Development, Feature Articles, Speech Writing

Education
University of Kansas
B.S., Journalism

Experience
TMF Health Quality Institute  2004 - Present
Sun Publications   1999 - 2003
Columbia College  1997 - 1998

Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, Dreamweaver, Premiere, Microsoft Office, Videography, Photography, Photo Editing, Layout, Video Editing

Education
Columbia College   1994 — 1998
BFA, Graphic Design

Wray High School

Experience
Omnific Publishing   January 2010 - Present
Chicago Lights  January 2007 - Present
Self-Employed  January 2000 - Present
Comer Youth Center   September 2006 - May 2007
After School Matters  September 2003 - May 2005
Associated Publications   December 2001 - August 2002
CITY 2000   January 2000 - June 2001
Sun Publications   May 1999 - December 1999

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

Education
University of Missouri-Columbia   1997 — 1999
MA, Journalism--magazine emphasis

National Critics Institute   1998 — 1998

William Jewell College   1992 — 1996
BA, English and Communication double major

Experience
Bolingbrook DCTC   March 2012 - Present
Bolingbrook Community Television   2012 - 2014
Bolingbrook Community Television   2012 - 2014
Bolingbrook Community Television   2012 - 2014
Indian Prairie School District  January 2007 - April 2010
Indian Prairie School District 204  January 2007 - April 2010
Sun Publications   April 2003 - July 2003
Valley View School Distrist 365U   September 1995 - June 2003
Valley View School District 365U  September 1995 - June 2003

Skills
Writing, Education, Editing, Publications, Storytelling, Press Releases, Public Speaking, Photography, Customer Service..., Library Research, Leadership Development, Team Building, Customer Service, Lesson Planning, Teaching, Management, Social Networking, Nonprofits, Grant Writing, Mental Health, Fundraising, Classroom, Event Planning

Education
Concordia College   2010 — 2012
Master of Arts: School; Bachelor of Arts, Counseling; Television Production/Journalism

Columbia College Chicago   1984 — 1988
BA, Television Productuion

Whitney Young High School   1980 — 1984
Diploma

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Experience
Saint Leo University  March 2014 - Present
Disco Donnie Presents  May 2013 - Present
FedEx Ground  May 2009 - Present
Saddlebrook Resort  August 2012 - April 2013
Sun Publications   September 2011 - August 2012
Saint Leo University  2011 - 2012
CNN  September 2011 - September 2011

Skills
News Writing, Technical Writing, Corporate Communications, Intercultural..., Customer Service, Advertising, Peer Mentoring, Mentoring New Hires, Typing

Education
Saint Leo University   2014 — 2016
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Human Resources Management

Saint Leo University   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication Management