The Desert Sun
Industry: Newspaper
DescriptionThe Desert Sun is a local daily newspaper serving Palm Springs and the surrounding Coachella Valley in Southern California. It is owned by Gannett publications since 1988 and acquired the Indio Daily News in 1990 to become the sole local newspaper. Editor: Julie Makinen Founded: 1927 OCLC number: 26432381 Headquarters: 750 N. Gene Autry Trail; Palm Springs, CA People also search for: Los Angeles Times, USA Today,
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The Desert Sun August 2008 - Present
Los Angeles Times April 1997 - April 2007
Hartford Courant 1990 - 1997
Skills
Publishing, Newspaper, Cross-functional Team..., Management, Performance Management, Leadership, Change Management, Strategy, Operations Management, Social Media, Team Building, Sales, Coaching, Marketing, Project Management, Advertising, Newspapers, Organizational..., CRM, Recruiting, Training, Customer Service, Product Development, Program Management, Marketing Strategy, New Business Development, Customer Retention, Sales Management, Start-ups, Account Management, Budgets, Strategic Planning, Contract Negotiation
Education
Pepperdine University, The George L. Graziadio School of Business and Management 1998 — 2000
University of Hartford 1978 — 1984
Associates, Management
The Desert Sun December 2012 - Present
USA TODAY December 2012 - Present
Los Angeles Times May 2012 - September 2012
The Plain Dealer May 2011 - September 2011
USA TODAY May 2010 - August 2011
The Daily Orange January 2008 - May 2011
The Daily Orange May 2009 - January 2011
Raindance Film Festival June 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Journalism, Newspapers, Blogging, Social Media, Online Journalism, AP Style, Video, Publications, Sports, Breaking News, Editing, Storytelling
Education
Syracuse University
B.A., English & Textual Studies, Newspaper Journalism
The News-Press Media Group January 2004 - Present
The Desert Sun January 2001 - December 2003
The Desert Sun August 1999 - December 2000
Skills
Multimedia, Photography, Social Networking, Editing, Social Media, Blogging, Copy Editing, Social Media Marketing, Newspapers, Journalism
Education
University of Florida 1991 — 1995
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Communications / Photojournalism
Florida Atlantic University 1994 — 1994
Running USA February 2014 - Present
Detroit Media Partnership May 2008 - February 2014
Detroit Free Press/Talmer Bank Marathon 2008 - February 2014
The Desert Sun November 2005 - May 2008
Detroit Media Partnership 2002 - 2005
Springfield News-Leader 1999 - 2002
Battle Creek Enquirer 1997 - 1999
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Corporate Communications, Social Media, Journalism, Integrated Marketing, Sales, New Media, Digital Marketing, Media Relations, Email Marketing, Press Releases, Social Media Marketing, Direct Mail, Copywriting, Advertising, Direct Marketing, Marketing Communications, Online Advertising, Digital Media, Media Planning, SEM, Media Buying, Public Relations, Event Planning, Newsletters, Strategy, Marketing, Newspapers, Digital Strategy, Advertising Sales, Brand Management, Publishing, Blogging, Magazines, Brand Development
Education
Northwestern University 1993 — 1994
Masters of Science, Integrated Marketing Communications
University of Kansas 1987 — 1992
Bachelor of Science, Journalism
Minnesota Public Radio November 2014 - Present
Internet Broadcasting May 2008 - November 2014
Pioneer Press September 2004 - April 2008
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution May 2004 - August 2004
Star Tribune September 2003 - May 2004
The Minnesota Daily August 2002 - May 2004
Diversion May 2003 - August 2003
The Desert Sun January 2003 - May 2003
Skills
Copy Editing, Ap Style, AP Style, Journalism, Editing, Storytelling, Newspapers, Editorial, Video, Multimedia, Breaking News, Headline Writing, News Writing, Online News
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism
Frost & Sullivan September 2011 - Present
University of Hawaii at Hilo February 2009 - May 2010
The Fayetteville Observer April 2003 - June 2008
INLAND VALLEY TIMES September 1999 - March 2003
THE DESERT SUN April 1997 - September 1999
Pocono Record July 1994 - March 1995
The Daily Southerner September 1988 - June 1994
Skills
Newspapers, Copy Editing, Journalism, Content Management, Storytelling, Newsletters, Editing, Magazines, Publications, Editorial, News Writing
Education
King's College 1986 — 1988
B.A., Communications
Guadalupe Union School District September 2013 - Present
Santa Maria Joint Union High School District October 2012 - Present
San Luis Obispo Regional Transit Authority February 2011 - Present
Kenneth Klein Communication and Public Relations August 2009 - Present
Santa Barbara News-Press January 2011 - January 2015
Lee Enterprises September 2011 - December 2013
College of the Desert June 2002 - August 2009
City News Service August 2008 - December 2008
The Press-Enterprise October 2003 - October 2007
The Desert Sun July 1994 - October 2003
Skills
Media Relations, Public Relations, Research, Project Management, Public Safety, Copy Editing, Newspaper, Press Releases, Courts, Editing, Journalism, Blogging, Copywriting, Web Content, Newsletters, Public Affairs, Public Speaking, Photojournalism, Writing, Public Information, Court Reporting, Feature Articles, Breaking News, New Media, Negotiation, Social Networking, Building Relationships, Networking, Emergency Vehicle..., Newspapers, Publications, PIOS, AP Style, Storytelling, Online Journalism, Video, Community Outreach, Fact-checking, Speech Writing, Interviews, Community Development, Multimedia, Radio, Spokesperson, Publishing, News Writing, Photography, Editorial, Content Development
Education
College of the Desert 2002 — 2003
Public Safety Academy Certificate, Peace Officer Standards & Training Level 1, Emergency Vehicle Operations
University of California, Santa Barbara 1988 — 1992
BA, English, History
Pacific Road Usa Inc January 2012 - Present
Hotel Innvestor June 2014 - Present
The Desert Sun March 2005 - December 2014
The Daily Gazette November 1999 - December 2004
Skills
Public Relations, Writing, Sports Writing, Editing, Copy Editing, Blogging, Social Media Marketing, News Writing, Social Media, Digital Media, Marketing Strategy, Social Networking
Education
University of Southern California
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Literature (British and Commonwealth)
Providence High School
High School diploma
Coachella Valley Water District 2009 - Present
Coachella Valley Water District 2004 - 2009
The Desert Sun December 1999 - February 2004
Education
Humboldt State University 1990 — 1994
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Journalism
The Arizona Republic December 2014 - Present
The Arizona Republic July 2012 - Present
The Arizona Republic / azcentral.com September 1999 - June 2012
The Desert Sun 1994 - 1999
East Valley Tribune 1990 - 1994
Skills
Editing, Blogging, Social Media, Copy Editing, Media Relations, AP Style, Press Releases, News Writing, Journalism, Copywriting, Social Networking, Newspapers, Newsletters, Multimedia, Social Media Marketing, Feature Articles, Public Relations, Storytelling, Online Journalism, Editorial, Facebook, Web Content, Publications, Breaking News, Publishing, Magazines, Creative Writing, New Media, Proofreading, Publicity
Education
University of Southern California 1988 — 1990
Master's degree, Journalism
Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro 1983 — 1987
Bachelor's, Journalism
ParentMap September 2013 - Present
Self Employed Freelance Writer September 2008 - Present
ParentMap July 2012 - October 2013
Punkernoodle Baby January 2008 - August 2013
The Seattle Times 2011 - 2012
The Seattle Times August 2002 - September 2008
The Desert Sun May 2000 - August 2002
San Francisco Independent January 1999 - January 2000
Union Democrat May 1999 - August 1999
Skills
Wordpress Design, Copy Editing, Reportage, Movable Type, Twitter, Fluent French, Digital Media, Digital Photography, Content Management, Content Creation, Business Journalism, Legal Writing, Feature Writing, Corporate Blogging, Blog Management, Marketing Communications, Magazine Writing, Web Content, Joomla, Social Media..., Narrative Journalism, Blog Marketing, Webinars, Facebook Fan Page..., Content Sourcing, Producing Web Content, Creative Content..., Parenting Skills..., Web Content Creation, Feature Articles, Content Strategy, Magazines, WordPress, Editing, Editorial, Freelance Writing, Facebook, Publishing, Content Development, Blogging Software, MovableType, Breaking News
Education
University of Washington 2009 — 2011
Certificate of Memoir; Certificate of Literary Fiction, Creative Writing, Nonfiction
San Francisco State University
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism
NOLA.com May 2014 - Present
The Advocate May 2014 - May 2014
The Daily Reveille January 2013 - May 2013
Center for Academic Success August 2010 - May 2013
Private Tutor August 2011 - January 2013
The Daily Reveille August 2010 - January 2013
The Daily Reveille August 2010 - August 2012
The Desert Sun May 2012 - July 2012
Skills
AP Style, Journalism, Editing, Feature Articles, Social Media, Creative Writing, Press Releases, Facebook, Public Relations, News Writing, Writing, Editorial Writing, Newspapers, Storytelling, Blogging, Breaking News, Screenwriting
Education
Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College 2010 — 2013
Bachelor's Degree, Journalism
The Journal News 1983 - 2012
The Record September 1982 - March 1983
The Desert Sun October 1976 - April 1982
Skills
News and feature writing, Blogging, Storytelling, Editing, Editorial, QuarkXPress, Newspapers, AP Style, Feature Articles, Journalism, Public Relations, Photography, Breaking News, News Writing, Copy Editing, Headline Writing
Education
Humboldt State University 1972 — 1976
Bachelor's degree, Journalism
The Desert Sun March 2012 - Present
The Desert Sun May 2011 - February 2012
Skills
Media Sales, Social Media, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Advertising, Leadership, Online Advertising, Newspaper, Marketing Communications, Multimedia, Training, Salesforce.com, Video, PowerPoint, New Media, Marketing, Email Marketing, New Business Development, Digital Strategy, Graphic Design, Editing, Sales, Project Management, Digital Marketing, Newspapers
Education
Everett Community College 2004 — 2006
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
Kamiak High School 2002 — 2006
Agua Caliente & Spa Resort Casino December 2014 - Present
Freelance / Graphic Design Services October 2004 - Present
Apple Retail August 2010 - January 2012
Chief Protective Services October 2009 - May 2010
O'Linn Security January 2008 - October 2009
Big Rig Media LLC March 2008 - April 2008
M2MEDIA360 January 2006 - October 2007
Game Crazy December 2004 - November 2005
The Desert Sun February 2005 - May 2005
Outsourcing Services (OSI) April 2003 - November 2004
Skills
Mac, Flash, After Effects, Premiere, Photoshop, Adobe Fireworks, ActionScript, Illustrator, Adobe Creative Suite, Multimedia, Windows 7, Windows XP, CMS, Adobe Acrobat, XHTML, Adobe Illustrator, Windows Server, 3D Studio Max, Windows Server 2003, Microsoft SQL Server, Adobe Dreamweaver, Quark XPress, ActionScript 3.0, iOS, PC Hardware, Macintosh hardware, VMware Fusion, Parallels, WS-FTP, Fetch (FTP), Subnetting, Active Directory, Wireshark, Packet Tracer, Sites & Services, Routing and Remote..., Dynamic Host..., Domain Name System (DNS), ADDS Command Scripting, Mac OS X Terminal..., Microsoft Exchange, Group Policy, OS X, Dreamweaver
Education
Pittsburgh Technical Institute 2012 — 2014
Associate's degree - Information Technology, Network and System Administration/Administrator, 4.0
Pittsburgh Technical Institute 2002 — 2004
Associate's degree, Multimedia Technologies, 3.61
Palo Verde College 1995 — 1996
Psychology/Sociology, 3.5
Smekens Education Solutions September 2011 - Present
The Star Press March 2007 - August 2011
The Desert Sun July 2003 - February 2007
The Chronicle-Tribune May 2001 - June 2003
Skills
Proficient in InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Graphic Design, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications, Copy Editing, Newspaper, Newspaper Design, Small Business, Layout, Project Management, Publications, Logo Design, Multimedia, Newspapers, Press Releases, Illustration, Social Networking, Facebook, Web Design, Editing, Blogging, Editorial, Content Management, Photography, Social Media, Copywriting, Storytelling, InDesign, WordPress, Newsletters, Graphics, Journalism, Magazines, Video
Education
Ball State University 1997 — 2001
B.S., Journalism Graphics
Mission Wealth September 2014 - Present
G.R.E.E.N. Inc., Green Real Estate Excellence Network April 2012 - Present
Arbonne International July 2013 - Present
Full Spectrum Property Management February 2012 - June 2012
Demand Media November 2009 - February 2012
H & J Property Management January 2007 - December 2008
The Desert Sun June 2003 - December 2006
The Daily Sentinel January 2003 - June 2003
Canyon Wind Cellars October 2001 - January 2003
Mission Wealth Management LLC November 1999 - June 2001
Skills
Copy Editing, Editorial, Editing, Organic Gardening, Troubleshooting, Journalism, Layout, Newsletters, Non-profits, Media Relations, Problem Solving, Teamwork, Writing, AP Style, Newspapers, Nonprofits, Research, Blogging, Web Content, Marketing, Interviews, Copywriting, Social Networking, Publications, Press Releases
Education
University of California, Santa Barbara 1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Arts, Portuguese Literature
Riverside Polytechnic High School 1991 — 1994
St. Catherines 1984 — 1990
City of Poughkeepsie January 2014 - Present
Marist College August 2013 - Present
Swing Communication 2011 - Present
St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital 2009 - 2011
Palm Springs Unified School District 2007 - 2009
The Bottom Line Magazine 2006 - 2007
The Desert Sun 2004 - 2006
Elsevier Science 1999 - 2004
Skills
Social Media, Public Relations, Press Releases, Newsletters, Corporate Communications, Publishing, Magazines, Editing, Social Networking, Social Media Marketing, New Media, Event Planning, Advertising, Public Speaking, Publications, Online Advertising, Marketing Communications, Media Relations, Copy Editing, Blogging, Strategic Communications, Project Management, Internal Communications, Fundraising, Nonprofits, Adobe Creative Suite, Editorial, Research, Management, Leadership, Newspapers, Facebook, Interviews, Publicity, Marketing, Crisis Communications, Journalism, Copywriting, Event Management, Speech Writing, Web Content, Creative Writing, Content Development, Marketing Strategy, Proofreading, Freelance Writing
Education
Marist College 2011 — 2013
Masters, Public Administration, 3.90
Chapman University
Master of Science (M.S.) -- 15 Hours completed, Education
Western Kentucky University
BA, Journalism; Psychology
Triond March 2011 - Present
The Desert Sun 2011 - Present
Helium Inc. 2010 - Present
Examiner.com October 2009 - Present
Interim Home Health Care June 2008 - December 2010
Hospice and Palliative Care of Northern Colorado December 2008 - June 2010
Loveland Good Sameritan Retiermant Villiage October 2001 - May 2008
Skills
Freelance Writing, Author, Personal Care
Education
Front Range Community College 1995 — 1999
Nursing
Western Career College 1992 — 1993
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dahl Law LLC June 2015 - Present
Roetzel & Andress February 2014 - June 2015
Squire Sanders (US) LLP 2005 - February 2014
McDonald Hopkins LLC 2003 - 2005
U.S. Bankruptcy Court 2002 - 2003
Plymale & Associates 1999 - 2002
Nationwide Insurance May 1998 - October 1998
Ohio Attorney General's Office May 1997 - August 1997
Bill Lavender & Associates 1992 - 1997
The Desert Sun 1994 - 1996
Skills
Commercial Litigation, Appeals, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Courts, Arbitration, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Corporate Law, Mediation, Class Actions, Chapter 7, Construction Law, Restructuring, Chapter 11, Bankruptcy, Legal Assistance
Education
The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law 1997 — 2000
JD, Law
University of Redlands 1995 — 1997
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration and Management, General
Austin American-Statesman March 2015 - Present
The Desert Sun December 2010 - March 2015
The Desert Sun May 1999 - December 2010
La Puente Valley Mental Health August 1998 - April 1999
Centro de la Familia de Utah January 1997 - May 1998
Las Cruces Public Schools April 1991 - September 1996
Skills
Advertising Sales, Customer Service, Digital Media, Sales, Newspapers, Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Event Planning, Online Marketing, Marketing Strategy
Education
International Business College 1990 — 1991
Clerk Typist/Receptionist
New Mexico State University 1988 — 1990
35 Credit Hours, General Studies
Las Cruces High School 1985 — 1988
The Buffalo News June 2013 - Present
The Buffalo News July 2012 - June 2013
The Desert Sun January 2007 - August 2012
Skills
B2B, Online Marketing, Marketing, Public Relations, Social Media Marketing, Advertising, B2C, Online Advertising, Email Marketing, Newspapers, Media Relations, Press Releases, Social Media, Digital Marketing, Marketing Communications, Copywriting, Multimedia, Media Planning, Marketing Strategy, Editing, Digital Media, Social Networking
Education
James Madison University 1982 — 1986
BS, Communications
Sparta High School
HuffPost Live May 2013 - Present
225 Magazine July 2012 - August 2013
Chelsea Now November 2012 - May 2013
The Late Show With David Letterman September 2012 - May 2013
XXL Magazine May 2012 - June 2012
The Daily Reveille August 2011 - May 2012
LSU Alumni Magazine November 2010 - May 2012
The Desert Sun May 2011 - July 2011
The Daily Reveille August 2010 - May 2011
The Daily Reveille January 2009 - July 2010
Skills
Entertainment, Editorial, Journalism, AP Style, Copy Editing, Social Media, Editing, Post Production, Storytelling
Education
Louisiana State University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Mass Communication
The Boston Globe August 2006 - Present
The Arizona Republic August 2005 - August 2006
The Arizona Republic August 2000 - August 2005
USA TODAY August 1998 - August 2000
The Desert Sun August 1992 - August 1998
The Desert Sun August 1991 - August 1992
The Stockton Record 1989 - 1991
The Stockton Record 1989 - 1991
Skills
Ap Style, Journalism, Breaking News, Editorial, Information Graphics, Publications, Newspaper, Storytelling, Editing, AP Style, Graphics, Newspapers
Education
California State University-Sacramento 1979 — 1983
Business Administration and Management, General
SuiteAmerica May 2013 - Present
Del Sur Educational Foundation August 2011 - Present
The Desert Sun 1998 - 2000
HealthCare Dimensions January 1995 - August 1998
Skills
Budgets, Fundraising, Strategic Planning, Event Planning, Sales, Account Management, Public Speaking, Public Relations, Event Management, Marketing, Team Building, Medical Imaging
Education
Portland State University 1993 — 1995
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Community Health Education
Bellevue Community College 1991 — 1993
AA radiologic technology
The Desert Sun January 2006 - Present
San Angelo Standard-Times 2001 - 2005
The Gazette-Enterprise April 2000 - August 2001
Skills
Ap Style, News Writing, Feature Articles, Editing, Copy Editing, Journalism, Newspaper, Blogging, Creative Writing
Education
Texas State University 1996 — 2000
BA, Mass Communication
The Desert Sun April 2006 - Present
The Jewish Federation 2005 - 2006
City of Cathedral City 2005 - 2005
ReadyLink Healthcare December 2002 - December 2004
Alaska Seafood Connection 2001 - 2002
Skills
Microsoft Office, Social Media, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Editing, Budgets, Microsoft Word, Public Speaking
Education
Excellerated accounting 2000 — 2001
yes, Accounting
College of the Desert 1991 — 1993
None, Architecture
National Technological University 1988 — 1989
yes, Computer technology
The Desert Sun August 2012 - Present
The Advocate October 2010 - August 2012
Northwest Arkansas Morning News June 2008 - October 2010
The Commercial Dispatch 2004 - 2008
Skills
Editing, Newspapers, Journalism, AP Style, Feature Articles, Storytelling, Copy Editing, Newspaper, Editorial, Public Speaking, News Writing, Copywriting
Education
Loyola University New Orleans 2001 — 2004
Journalism
Louisiana State University 1989 — 1994
BLA, Landscape Architecture
Prescott Newspapers, Inc. 2011 - Present
technotrans america, Inc. 2007 - 2009
Signature Offset 2005 - 2006
The Desert Sun 2003 - 2005
The Wall Street Journal 1999 - 2003
USA TODAY 1989 - 1999
Skills
Offset Printing, Product Development, Continuous Improvement, New Business Development, Project Management, Manufacturing, Budgets, Operations Management
Education
Rochester Institute of Technology 1984 — 1988
B.S., Printing Mgmt. and Applied Sciences
The Desert Sun April 2013 - Present
The Battle Creek Enquirer February 2009 - March 2013
The Herald Bulletin August 2007 - February 2009
The Indianapolis Star March 2007 - August 2007
The Sydney Morning Herald September 2006 - December 2006
Skills
Newspaper, Writing, Blogging, Politics, Journalism, Storytelling, Editorial, Copy Editing, Magazines, Editing
Education
Northwestern University 2005 — 2006
Master of Science, Reporting and Writing
Indiana University Bloomington 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology, Anthropology, Art History
The Desert Sun October 2014 - Present
Palm Desert Digital Media October 2013 - October 2014
Geekly Group, LLC January 2012 - December 2013
Totib Conversions April 2011 - February 2012
Media Management Inc. April 2010 - January 2011
IAC Urbanspoon/CityGrid February 2009 - April 2010
DFI Marketing (now Reynolds & Reynolds) April 2008 - January 2009
Time Inc.'s MNI July 2006 - October 2007
LoJack Corporation May 2004 - July 2006
nVest.com & Naviant.com May 2000 - February 2002
Skills
Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Web Analytics, Competitive Analysis, PPC, SEM, Social Media Marketing, Research, Online Advertising, SEO, CRM, Email Marketing, Strategy, Digital Media, Analytics, Account Management, Advertising, SaaS, Social Media, Marketing, Online Marketing, Sales, Selling, Strategic Planning, Sales Operations, Sales Management, Lead Generation, Start-ups, Training, Salesforce.com, Strategic Partnerships, E-commerce, B2B
Education
Pacific University 1987 — 1991
B.A., English, Political Science
Trinity College 1989 — 1990
Welsh Literature
Desert Publications, Inc. (Palm Springs Life) April 2010 - 2013
Saputo-Beale Enterprises January 2004 - April 2010
The Desert Sun Publishing Company (Gannett) 1997 - 2004
The Desert Sun 1997 - 2004
Skills
Press Releases, Editing, Editorial, Magazines, Publications, Copywriting, Blogging, Publishing, Creative Writing, Journalism, Broadcast, Newspapers, Dependable Team Player, Entertainment, Copy Editing, Creative Direction, Proofreading, Online Journalism, Public Relations, News Writing, Web Content, New Media, Facebook, Digital Media, Content Development, Storytelling, Publicity, Advertising, Newsletters, Feature Articles, Content Strategy, Headline Writing, Photography, Freelance Writing, Marketing Copy, Digital Photography, InDesign, Graphic Design, Investigative Reporting, Video, Media Relations
Education
University of California, Los Angeles
BA, English Lit, emphasis Creative Writing
City of Indio October 2014 - Present
City of Indio December 2012 - Present
Computer Gallery December 2009 - December 2012
Desert Technical Services September 2008 - January 2010
The Desert Sun January 2007 - September 2008
The Desert Sun December 2005 - January 2007
The Desert Sun August 2001 - December 2005
The Desert Sun August 1999 - August 2001
The Desert Sun May 1998 - August 1999
Skills
Windows Server, Windows 7, Hyper-V, Virtualization, Cisco Technologies, Project Management, IT Management, Active Directory, Capital Budgeting, Department Budgeting, Network Engineering, Network Design, Microsoft Exchange, Firewalls, Network Security, End User Training, VMware, SharePoint, Security, VPN, DHCP, Management, VoIP, Information Technology, Software Installation, Disaster Recovery, Integration, System Administration, System Deployment, Servers, Windows, Networking, TCP/IP, DNS, Group Policy, Help Desk Support, WAN, Wireless Networking, HP Blade, VMware Infrastructure, HP, Troubleshooting, IT Service Management, Network Administration, Server Administration, vSphere, Backup Solutions, Antivirus, IIS, Microsoft SQL Server
Education
Western Governors University 2014 — 2015
Master of Science (M.S.), Information Security and Assurance
California State University-San Bernardino - College of Business and Public Administration 1996 — 1998
BA, Business
CHEARL LLC September 2013 - Present
Gerson Lehrman Group 2009 - Present
TheJournal News December 2006 - December 2008
North Jersey Media Group October 2004 - December 2006
The Journal News 2000 - 2004
Times Herald-Record 1998 - 2000
Gannett Retail Advertising Group (Gannett Co.) 1997 - 1998
The Desert Sun 1988 - 1990
Skills
Advertising, Digital Media, Online Advertising, Behavioral Targeting, Newspaper, Digital Marketing, Email Marketing, New Media, Media Planning, Social Media Marketing, Publishing, Social Media, Integrated Marketing, Marketing Strategy
Education
Center for Creative leadership, San Diego California 2009 — 2009
Executive leadership
Mercy College 1975 — 1977
BBA, General Business
The Desert Sun December 2014 - Present
The Desert Sun January 2013 - December 2014
The Desert Sun June 2009 - January 2013
United Press International February 2009 - May 2009
The State Press August 2008 - December 2008
Sierra Service Project June 2008 - August 2008
Cape Times February 2008 - April 2008
The State Press September 2007 - December 2007
Cronkite Borderlands Project August 2007 - December 2007
State Press Magazine November 2007 - November 2007
Skills
Editing, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, Web Producing, Reporting, Social Media, Web Development, MySQL, Twitter, Facebook, Foursquare, Newspaper, Newspapers, Copy Editing, Journalism, Photoshop, AP Style, Publishing, Publications, Video, Editorial
Education
Arizona State University 2004 — 2008
BA, Journalism and Mass Communication
The Daily Reveille January 2013 - Present
The Daily Reveille August 2012 - November 2012
The Desert Sun June 2012 - July 2012
The Daily Reveille January 2012 - May 2012
The Daily Reveille August 2010 - December 2010
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Research, Photoshop, Social Media, Teamwork, Public Speaking
Education
Louisiana State University 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Mass Communication
The Tribune, San Luis Obispo November 2008 - Present
The Maui News May 2007 - November 2008
The Desert Sun November 2004 - May 2007
North County Times January 2003 - May 2004
Turlock Journal/Madera Tribune October 2001 - January 2003
Skills
Journalism, Editing, Headline Writing, Copy Editing, Layout, AP Style, Newspapers, News Writing, Publications, Feature Articles, Online Journalism, Editorial, Newspaper, Breaking News, Newspaper Design, Web Content, Press Releases, Content Management, New Media, Copywriting, Investigative Reporting, Proofreading, Storytelling, Blogging, Writing, Social Media, Publishing, Social Networking, Newsletters
Education
Fresno State 1996 — 2001
MFA, Creative Writing
San Jose State University 1989 — 1994
BA, English
Chicago Tribune September 2007 - Present
San Bernardino Sun November 2004 - August 2007
The Desert Sun October 2003 - November 2004
City News Service January 2000 - October 2003
WICD-TV 1998 - 1999
WPGU-FM 1996 - 1999
Skills
Blogging, Storytelling, Engagement, Online Journalism, Journalism, Social Media, Feature Articles, Editing, Publications, Newspapers, Video, Multimedia, Radio, Broadcast, Publishing, Facebook, Copy Editing
Education
University of Illinois 1995 — 1999
Bachelor's degree, Journalism
Gold Prospectors Association of America November 2011 - Present
Apple Retail September 2009 - August 2011
M2MEDIA360 January 2008 - January 2009
The Desert Sun May 2005 - March 2007
California Horsetrader 2002 - 2004
Skills
iWork, Mac, Mac OS X, Social Media, Salesforce.com, Customer Service, Graphic Design, Photoshop, Facebook, Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, iLife, Marketing, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, New Business Development, Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Strategic Partnerships, Trade Shows
Education
Cal Poly Pomona 1997 — 1998
Desert Regional Medical Center 2010 - Present
The Desert Sun July 2008 - October 2010
Gannett Co., Inc. 2007 - October 2010
Lansing State Journal May 2007 - July 2008
Livingston County Daily Press & Argus August 2005 - May 2007
Lansing State Journal September 2002 - August 2005
Gannett Wisconsin Newspapers November 2000 - September 2002
Rockford Register Star March 1999 - November 2000
Rockford Register Star July 1995 - March 1999
Skills
Online Marketing, Public Relations, Publications, Marketing Communications, Advertising, Digital Media, Marketing Strategy, Newspapers, Publishing, Social Media, Online Advertising, Social Media Marketing, SEO, Media Relations, Marketing, Editing, Media Planning, Email Marketing, Press Releases, Copywriting
Education
Kent State University 1985 — 1989
Bachelor's, Journalism
Berkeley Initiative for Mindfulness in Law September 2013 - Present
UC Berkeley October 2011 - April 2013
Natural Resources Defense Council May 2012 - August 2012
California Department of Justice January 2012 - April 2012
Environmental Defense Fund June 2011 - August 2011
Fairmont Hotels and Resorts April 2009 - July 2010
Katzenbach Partners LLC August 2007 - July 2008
Business Week September 2006 - May 2007
The Desert Sun November 2004 - February 2006
The Arizona Republic June 2004 - October 2004
Skills
New Media, Environmental Law, Hospitality, Non-profits, Editing, Social Media, Research, Fundraising, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Media Relations, Strategic Communications, Strategy, Event Planning, Spanish, Public Relations, Journalism, Politics, Entrepreneurship, Project Management, Leadership, Communication, Mindfulness, Environmental Policy, Policy, Start-ups, Policy Analysis, Management Consulting, Nonprofits, Ropes
Education
University of California, Berkeley - School of Law 2010 — 2013
J.D.
Washington University in St. Louis 2000 — 2004
B.A.
John Burroughs School 1994 — 2000
FG Creative, Inc. March 2014 - February 2015
Gannett March 2013 - October 2013
Gannett August 2011 - October 2013
The Desert Sun January 2011 - August 2011
The Desert Sun November 2007 - January 2011
The Desert Sun May 2006 - November 2007
Skills
Digital Media, Online Advertising, Advertising, Newspapers, Advertising Sales, Direct Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Online Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Media Planning, Email Marketing, Social Networking, New Media, Public Relations, Digital Marketing, Creative Direction, Social Media
Education
California State University-San Bernardino 2000 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Communications
Gannett Des Moines Design Studio January 2012 - Present
The Desert Sun August 2005 - December 2011
The San Diego Union-Tribune August 1994 - August 2005
Skills
Newspaper Design, Editing, News Writing, Journalism, Web Content, Newspapers, Editorial, Final Cut Pro, Storytelling, Breaking News, Multimedia, Headline Writing, Feature Articles, Publications, New Media, Online Journalism, AP Style
Education
University of Florida 1989 — 1993
BS Journalism, Magazine journalism, German language
Desert Water Agency April 2008 - Present
The Desert Sun March 2007 - March 2008
The Desert Sun 2007 - 2008
The Desert Sun, a Gannett newspaper 2007 - 2008
Education
Northwestern University 2011 — 2013
Master's degree, Public Administration
Arizona State University 2003 — 2006
Gannett Publishing Services February 2012 - December 2013
Des Moines Register July 2010 - January 2012
The Desert Sun September 2008 - July 2010
The Desert Sun January 1996 - September 2008
Lennox Inc October 1980 - September 1995
Skills
Digital Media, Newspaper, Email Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing, Social Media, Newspapers, Content Management, Publishing, Sales, Advertising, Online Advertising, Public Relations, New Media, Advertising Sales, Multimedia, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Media Planning, Direct Marketing, Digital Strategy
Education
Northern Michigan University
The Petaluma Argus-Courier 1975 - 2011
Sierra Sun 1973 - 1975
Tahoe Daily Tribune 1972 - 1973
The Desert Sun 1970 - 1971
Skills
Writing, editing,..., Newspaper, Journalism, Storytelling, Feature Articles, Editorial, Ap Style, Editing, Social Media, Copy Editing, Photojournalism, Publications, Magazines, News Writing, Publishing, Blogging, Copywriting, Newsletters, Web Content, Content Development, Press Releases
Education
Prescott College 1967 — 1970
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature/Letters
Palm Springs High School 1963 — 1966
Harborside Health Center, Oakland CA January 2011 - Present
Self-Employed Freelance Writer and Editor August 2005 - Present
CannBe May 2010 - January 2011
The Pacific Sun March 2008 - May 2010
Gayot Publications July 2005 - February 2008
The Desert Sun November 2007 - January 2008
Maui Time Weekly July 2002 - August 2007
Skills
Editorial, Copy Editing, Editing, Magazines, Journalism, Publications, Blogging, Social Media, Proofreading, Copywriting, Newspaper, Storytelling, Newspapers, Newsletters, Social Networking, Press Releases, Media Relations, Public Relations, Publishing, Creative Writing, Feature Articles, SEO, Photography, AP Style, News Writing, Web Content, Content Management, Content Strategy, Online Journalism, Video, Publicity, Content Development, Books, SEO copywriting, Writing, Social Media Marketing
Education
University of California, Santa Cruz 1994 — 1997
BA, Marine Biology
Palm Springs High School
Edward Jones October 2009 - Present
The State Media Company October 2006 - March 2009
The Tennessean 2004 - 2006
The Times January 2000 - January 2004
The St. Petersburg Times 1997 - 2000
Detroit Newspapers 1993 - 1997
The Californian 1989 - 1993
The Desert Sun 1988 - 1989
Pensacola News Journal 1985 - 1988
Skills
Team Building, Marketing, Leadership, Advertising, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Management, Customer Retention, Sales, Integrated Marketing, Customer Service, Project Management, Change Management, Newspapers, Recruiting, Financial Modeling, New Business Development
Education
Saint Louis University 1981 — 1985
Business Administration, Marketing
West Springfield Elem. 1971 — 1976
The Desert Sun October 2012 - Present
Desert Sun Publishing November 1998 - May 2011
Skills
Copy Editing, Journalism, Magazines, Editorial, Editing, Blogging, Publishing, Proofreading, Creative Writing, Newspaper, Publications, Copywriting, Photography, Freelance Writing, Books, Ap Style, Travel Writing, Web Content, Social Media, News Writing, Fact-checking, Press Releases
Education
Gavilan College & College of the Desert 1997 — 1999
Associate's degree, Business Administration and Management, General
San Jose State University 1956 — 1962
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Social Work
Self November 2013 - Present
Self-Employed October 2004 - Present
Serenity for the Self-Employed June 2008 - Present
Freelance Copyeditor and Proofreader January 2008 - Present
Black Point Press August 2010 - August 2011
UnderstandingHealth August 2005 - March 2006
Santa Cruz Sentinel 2000 - 2004
The Desert Sun 1999 - 2000
New York Blade 1998 - 1999
The Princeton Packet 1997 - 1998
Skills
Headline Writing, Profiles, Narrative Journalism, Copywriting, Copy Editing, Editing, Proofreading, Line Editing, Column Writing, Non-fiction, News Writing, Publishing, Web Content, Storytelling, Newspaper, Columns, Freelance Writing, Feature Articles, Editorial, Journalism, Publications, Creative Writing, Magazines, Fact-checking, AP Style, Online Journalism, Magazine Articles, Text Editing, Newspapers, Research
Education
Columbia University - Graduate School of Journalism 1996 — 1997
MS
University of California, Santa Cruz 1992 — 1996
BA
City of Desert Hot Springs May 2015 - Present
It's Your Nickel June 2010 - Present
Coachella Valley Weekly October 2013 - August 2014
JustAnswer and Pearl.com December 2012 - November 2013
Candidate for Mayor DHS 2013 2012 - November 2013
The Desert Sun June 2012 - May 2013
Author 2012 - 2013
Wells Fargo Advisors December 2007 - November 2010
JP & Co January 1997 - January 2007
LANCOME,Division of L'Oreal January 1992 - January 1997
Skills
Spanish, Multilingual, French, English, Investments, Banking, Economics, Risk Management, Finance, Public Speaking, Business Planning, Strategic Planning, Sales, Budgets, Portfolio Management, Business Strategy, Marketing, Management, Negotiation, Leadership, Event Planning, Public Relations, Team Leadership, Strategy, Social Networking, Entrepreneurship, Blogging, Small Business, Nonprofits, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Fundraising, Advertising, Marketing Strategy, Online Marketing, Online Advertising, Start-ups, Marketing Communications, Strategic Communications, Training, Event Management, Business Development, Editing, New Business Development, Media Relations, Facebook, Publishing, Email Marketing, Press Releases, Market Research
Education
IESE Business School - University of Navarra 1988 — 1990
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), International Finance and Marketing
Bauer College, University of Houston 1981 — 1985
BBA, Finance
Phillips Exeter Academy 1976 — 1980
Preparatory High School, College/University Preparatory and Advanced High School/Secondary Diploma Program
Phoenix New Times August 2011 - Present
The Desert Sun October 2010 - August 2011
Phoenix New Times July 2009 - October 2010
Hoodlums Music & Movies June 2009 - October 2010
Sony Music Entertainment May 2008 - August 2010
Cronkite New Media Innovation Lab January 2010 - May 2010
The State Press June 2009 - August 2009
The Blaze 1260 AM May 2008 - May 2009
KTVK Channel 3 January 2008 - May 2008
The Blaze 1260 AM May 2007 - May 2008
Skills
New Media, Blogging, Facebook, Digital Media, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Final Cut Pro, Editing, Content Strategy, Entertainment, Multimedia, Broadcast, Newspaper, Newspapers, Creative Direction, Marketing, Radio
Education
Arizona State University 2006 — 2010
B.A, Digital Journalism, Justice Studies
UXPin May 2015 - Present
Meriwest Credit Union February 2011 - May 2015
Kayak.com May 2009 - January 2011
The Palo Alto Daily News/Media News Group December 2008 - April 2009
The Salinas Californian September 2007 - December 2008
The Desert Sun June 2007 - August 2007
Access, student magazine January 2007 - May 2007
Gannett 2007 - 2007
The Spartan Daily , sudent newspaper September 2003 - December 2006
The Arizona Republic January 2006 - July 2006
Skills
InDesign, Photography, Blogging, Copy Editing, Social Media, Newsletters, Journalism, Graphic Design, Social Networking, Web Design, Video Editing, Marketing Communications, Magazines, Layout, Social Media Marketing, Photoshop, Editing, Adobe Creative Suite, Illustrator, Adobe Acrobat, QuarkXPress, PowerPoint, Mac, Facebook, Copywriting, Editorial, Writing, Graphics, Publications, Flash, Digital Photography, Multimedia, MS Office Suite, Lightroom, Adobe Software, Photo Editing, Photojournalism, Outlook, Photo Mechanic, Newspaper, AP Style, Logo Design, Typography, Display Advertising, Mobile Advertising, Marketing, Advertising, Email Marketing, Storytelling
Education
San Jose State University 2002 — 2007
B.S. Journalism and Mass Comunications, Photojournalism
Live Oak High School 1998 — 2002
Clark County Regional Flood Control District June 2013 - Present
SEIU Nevada November 2012 - April 2013
ProgressNow Nevada November 2008 - November 2012
Las Vegas Review-Journal October 2003 - November 2008
Las Vegas Sun October 1998 - October 2003
The Desert Sun October 1997 - October 1998
The Reporter, Lansdale February 1993 - October 1997
Skills
Writing, Grant Writing, Planning & Organizing..., Social Media, Online Organzing, Organizational..., Non-profit Board..., Non-profit..., Journalism, Blogging, Newspaper, Press Releases, Media Studies, Volunteer Management, Nonprofits, Government, Media Relations, Message Development, Fundraising, Newspapers, Research, Public Relations, Public Policy, Legislative Relations, Newsletters, Editing, Public Speaking, Storytelling, Public Affairs, News Writing, Grants, Social Networking, Board Development, Crisis Communications, Management, Ap Style, Speech Writing, Strategic Communications, Breaking News, Corporate Communications, Spokesperson, Coalitions, Grassroots Organizing, Event Management, Strategic Planning
Education
Syracuse University 1988 — 1992
BA, Broadcast Journalism/American History
Montgomery County Community College 1995 — 1995
Certifications, Fire Science/Fire-fighting
Federal Government in Washington DC 2009 - Present
California Rubber Magazine September 2008 - Present
The Orange County Register September 2012 - August 2014
NFL.com May 2010 - September 2011
California Rubber September 2008 - June 2010
VCF Westside July 2006 - October 2007
Orange County Register October 2000 - June 2006
San Bernardino County Sun April 1999 - September 2000
Green Bay Press-Gazette April 1996 - April 1999
The Desert Sun August 1991 - March 1996
Skills
Copy Editing, Research, Editorial, News Writing, Editing, Blogging, Newspaper, Journalism, Magazines, Project Management, Leadership, Newspapers, Management, Breaking News, Instructional Design, Feature Articles, Publications, AP Style, Video, Training, Sports, Budgets, Writing, Microsoft Excel, Press Releases, Social Media, Nonprofits
Education
University of California, Los Angeles 2007 — 2008
Certificate
Oral Roberts University 1985 — 1990
B.S.
Wheaton North High School 1981 — 1985
Diploma
Alpha Media July 2014 - Present
AAF Desert Cities January 2013 - June 2015
O'Bayley Communications January 2013 - July 2014
Kaminsky Productions January 2013 - July 2014
Retrotel, Inc. January 2012 - December 2012
The Desert Sun November 1992 - January 2012
Skills
Coaching, Access, Account Management, Advertising, Advertising Sales, B2B, Blogging, Broadcast, Budgets, Corporate Communications, Customer Service, Digital Marketing, Digital Media, Direct Marketing, Editorial, Email Marketing, Event Management, Event Planning, Facebook, Film, Graphics, Leadership, Management, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, Media Planning, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Networking, New Business Development, New Media, Newspapers, Nonprofits, Online Advertising, Photography, Online Marketing, Press Releases, Program Management, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Recruiting, SEM, Sales, Sales Management, Salesforce.com, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking, Start-ups
Education
College of the Desert 1993 — 1995
Accounting, Business
The Inquisitr News February 2015 - Present
Freelance July 2014 - Present
SF State Marketing Team February 2014 - June 2014
SFBay.Ca June 2013 - June 2014
Golden Gate Xpress Newspaper September 2013 - December 2013
SF Weekly September 2012 - December 2012
USA Today College January 2012 - June 2012
The Desert Sun June 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Journalism, Copy Editing, Newspaper, News Writing, Editing, Storytelling, Feature Articles, Online Journalism, Editorial, Blogging, Magazines, Ap Style, Breaking News, Newspapers, Web Content, Fact-checking, AP Style, Multimedia, Social Media, Public Relations, Publications, New Media, Content Strategy
Education
San Francisco State University 2012 — 2014
Bachelor's degree, Journalism
Los Angeles Pierce College 2008 — 2011
Journalism, Journalism
MANILA Consulting Group August 2010 - Present
AFYA INC February 2014 - Present
TRS Consulting January 2008 - Present
Navigant Research August 2013 - December 2014
The Spine Institute at RMA Orthopedics July 2013 - May 2014
The Mercury/Freelance March 2009 - June 2010
Mile High Newspapers, Inc. August 2006 - May 2008
Casper Star-Tribune March 2006 - September 2006
The Desert Sun January 2005 - September 2005
Wyoming Tribune-Eagle November 2002 - January 2005
Skills
Technical Writing, Editing, Publications, Copy Editing, Newsletters, Content Management, Proofreading, Web Content, Copywriting, Proposal Writing, Software Documentation, Research, Press Releases, Project Management, Data Analysis, Social Media, Visio, Microsoft Office, Journalism, EndNote, InDesign, Microsoft Publisher, PowerPoint, Newspapers, Public Relations, Publishing, Freelance Writing, Feature Articles, Public Speaking, Editorial
Education
South Dakota State University 1991 — 1994
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), News Editorial and International Political Science
University of Wyoming 1989 — 1990
Computer Science
OptumRx October 2014 - Present
Veronica Fults, LLC June 2012 - Present
Ellucian November 2012 - October 2014
Informative Graphics August 2012 - November 2012
Optum November 2006 - June 2012
The Salt Lake Tribune 2002 - 2006
Reno Gazette-Journal 2001 - 2002
The Desert Sun 1999 - 2001
The Vail Daily 1997 - 1999
Skills
Integrated Marketing, Interactive Marketing, Copywriting, Copy Editing, Writing, Newsletters, Web Content, Proofreading, Editing, Press Releases, Ap Style, News Writing, Concept Generation, Storytelling, Marketing, AP Style, Content Strategy, Marketing Communications, Interviews, Blogging, Advertising, Feature Articles, Strategic Communications, Email Marketing, Journalism
Education
The University of Kansas 1991 — 1995
B.S., Journalism
Hyatt Regency January 2007 - April 2013
The Press Enterprise January 2003 - May 2006
The Antelope Valley Press January 2002 - November 2002
The Desert Sun May 2001 - December 2001
The Press-Telegram May 1982 - May 2001
Press-Telegram January 1993 - January 1994
Skills
Advertising, Newspaper, Leadership, Editing, Magazines, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Media Planning, Recruiting, Newspapers, Advertising Sales, Sales, Digital Media, Email Marketing, Online Advertising, New Media, Copywriting, Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Facebook
Education
Leadership Long Beach 1999 — 1999
California State University-Long Beach 1980 — 1982
B.A., Philosophy
Long Beach City College 1977 — 1979
Associate of Science, Business
USA TODAY January 2015 - Present
USA WEEKEND February 2014 - December 2014
Gannett Co. Inc. / USA TODAY June 2011 - January 2014
Gannett Co. Inc. March 2010 - June 2011
Gannett Co. Inc. February 2007 - August 2010
The Desert Sun February 2006 - February 2007
Velocity / The Courier-Journal July 2003 - February 2006
The Courier-Journal December 1999 - July 2003
The Courier-Journal June 1998 - November 1999
The Courier-Journal May 1996 - May 1998
Skills
Digital Media, Newspaper, New Media, Social Media, Journalism, Publishing, Storytelling, Magazines, Publications, Copy Editing, Editorial, Content Strategy, Blogging, Copywriting, Web Content, Strategy, Content Management, Writing, Ap Style
Education
Indiana University Bloomington 1985 — 1989
BA, Journalism
Self-Employed February 2008 - Present
The Desert Sun December 2006 - January 2008
National Semiconductor February 2003 - October 2003
Horiba Instruments July 2001 - February 2003
IBM January 2001 - June 2001
Electronic Arts October 2000 - March 2001
Biztro 1999 - 2000
Skills
Technical Writing, Photography, Photoshop, Marketing, Copywriting, Customer Service, Content Management, Web Content, Copy Editing, Editing, Blogging, Newsletters, Social Media, Publicity, Event Planning, Proofreading, Advertising, Teaching, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Web Design, Television, Creative Writing, Social Media Marketing, Email Marketing, Press Releases, Facebook, Event Management, Nonprofits, Fundraising, Publications, Social Networking, Magazines, Publishing, Art, Journalism, Feature Articles, Storytelling, Newspapers, Online Marketing, WordPress, Content Strategy, Video, Marketing Communications, Adobe Creative Suite, Entertainment, Video Production, Film Production, Graphic Design, Video Editing
Education
University of California, Irvine 1993 — 1999
Equivalent BA, English, Biological Sciences
Humboldt State University 1986 — 1988
None, Forest Ecology
Robert A. Millikan
Robert a Millikan
NBCUniversal, Inc. June 2013 - Present
KABC-TV June 2010 - June 2013
Internet Brands, Inc. July 2009 - June 2010
The Desert Sun November 2006 - June 2008
UC Berkeley: Graduate School of Journalism January 2006 - June 2006
The Daily Californian August 2005 - June 2006
Skills
Journalism, Copy Editing, Ap Style, Facebook, Social Media, Multimedia, Content Strategy, Content Management, News Writing, AP Style, Blogging, New Media, Newspapers, Feature Articles, Editing, Digital Media, Editorial, Press Releases, Copywriting, Web Content
Education
University of California, Berkeley
B.A., Mass Communications
Gannett May 2015 - Present
Indy StarMedia December 2010 - May 2015
The Arizona Republic/Azcentral.com/Republic Media May 2008 - September 2009
The Arizona Republic/azcentral.com December 2004 - May 2008
The Arizona Republic December 2003 - December 2004
The Arizona Republic January 2003 - December 2004
Reno Gazette-Journal 1998 - 2002
The Desert Sun September 1996 - June 1998
The Tennessean/Nashville Banner February 1995 - August 1996
The Post Tribune June 1992 - February 1995
Skills
Advertising, Audience Development, Digital Media, Newspaper, Online Advertising, Advertising Sales, Business Development, Publishing, Email Marketing, Magazines, Journalism, Online Publishing, Media Planning
Education
Northwestern University 1988 — 1992
BSJ, Journalism
Metamora high school 1984 — 1988
Desert Sun Media Group December 2014 - Present
The Desert Sun April 2003 - Present
Bee Charmer Inn October 1996 - May 2002
Skills
Newspaper, Ap Style, News Writing, Journalism, Feature Articles, Editorial, Web Content, Social Media, Breaking News, Multimedia
Education
California State University-Fullerton 1982 — 1984
BS, Physical Education/Athletic Training
California State University-Sacramento 1981 — 1982
Physical Education/Athletic Training
Pasadena City College 1979 — 1981
AA, Physical Education/Athletic Training
Desert Sun Media Group July 2014 - Present
Jono Investments, LLC November 2007 - Present
Lee Enterprises January 2011 - June 2013
Lee Enterprises October 2008 - January 2011
The Desert Sun September 1998 - September 2007
Pensacola News Journal March 1996 - September 1998
Children's Home Society of Florida October 1992 - December 1994
Skills
Product Development, Newspaper, Digital Media, Online Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Advertising, Email Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Project Management, Mobile Applications, Digital Strategy, Advertising Sales, Newspapers, SEO, Digital Marketing, Public Relations, SEM, Mobile Marketing, Online Marketing, Creative Direction, Direct Marketing, Marketing Communications, Media Planning, Publishing, New Media
Education
Florida State University 1995 — 1996
M.L.S.
Florida State University 1988 — 1992
B.S.
Dalton High School 1984 — 1988
InterMedia 3, Inc. August 1994 - Present
The Desert Sun October 1991 - January 1994
Skills
Microsoft Office, Team Building, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Non-profits, Sales, Marketing, Public Relations, Strategic Planning, Product Development, Social Media, System Administration, Microsoft Word, Leadership, Budgets, Nonprofits, Research
Education
University of Michigan 1990 — 1991
MSW, Social Work
The News-Press ReporterThe
The Desert Sun 1999 - 2003
Palm Springs Desert Sun 1999 - 2002
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 1991 — 1993
Antioch University Santa Barbara July 2014 - Present
The Desert Sun October 2006 - June 2014
The Island Packet/The Beaufort Gazette October 2000 - October 2006
Skills
Newspaper, Ap Style, Journalism, Copy Editing, Blogging, Editing, Content Management, Online Journalism, Breaking News, Multimedia, AP Style, Newspapers, Photography, Editorial, New Media, Web Content, Storytelling, Media Relations, Headline Writing, Publications
Education
Beloit College 1993 — 1997
Communications/Journalism
Institute for Media, Culture and Ethics at Bellarmine University 2006 - Present
The Courier-Journal July 1993 - January 2006
The Desert Sun December 1988 - July 1993
Florida Today August 1986 - December 1988
Lansing State Journal August 1984 - August 1986
Battle Creek Enquirer October 1979 - August 1984
USA TODAY July 1982 - February 1983
Skills
Proofreading, Online Advertising, Event Management, Facebook, Books, Non-profits, Digital Marketing, Politics, Event Planning, Community Outreach, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Interviews, Marketing Strategy, Digital Media, Community Development, Microsoft Excel, Creative Writing, Marketing, Strategic Communications, Newsletters, SEO, Customer Service, Team Building, Program Development, Nonprofits, Creative Direction, Leadership Development, Research, Leadership, Eye for Details, Fundraising, Strategic Planning, Higher Education, Management, Email Marketing, Grant Writing, PowerPoint, Volunteer Management, Social Networking, Copywriting
Education
University of Florida 1971 — 1971
Masters of Arts, Journalism and Communication
Youngstown State University 1967 — 1970
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
Bellingham Herald October 2003 - Present
The McClatchy Company 2003 - 2008
The Desert Sun, Palm Springs, CA 1999 - 2003
The Desert Sun 1999 - 2003
Gannett 1999 - 2003
The Appeal-Democrat 1993 - 1999
The Tribune, Fort Pierce, FL 1991 - 1993
The Anaheim Bulletin 1986 - 1991
Fort Pierce Tribune 1981 - 1983
Skills
Newspaper, Copy Editing, Editorial, Journalism, News Writing, Ap Style, Breaking News, Editing, Newspapers, AP Style, Web Content, Publications, WordPress, Storytelling, Headline Writing, Magazines, Media Relations, Publishing, Blogging, Feature Articles, Press Releases, Content Development, Copywriting, Online Journalism, Proofreading, Photography, Fact-checking, Newsletters
Education
California State University-Long Beach 1976 — 1979
BS, Journalism
Rancho Alamitos High School 1970 — 1974
The Birmingham News March 2003 - February 2014
Pasadena Star-News January 2002 - March 2003
The Desert Sun January 2000 - January 2002
Skills
Press Releases, Media Relations, Ap Style, Newspaper, Newspapers, Breaking News, Headline Writing, AP Style, Editing, Copy Editing, Journalism, Online Journalism, Editorial, News Writing, Public Relations, Proofreading, Copywriting, Feature Articles, Storytelling, Blogging, Social Media, Investigative Reporting, Publications, Magazines, Newsletters, Web Content
Education
Auburn University 1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Journalism
Schools Excess Liability Fund September 2005 - Present
N&R, LVN, Freedom, Gannet, etc. January 1997 - August 2005
The Desert Sun 2003 - 2005
Skills
Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, InDesign, Microsoft Excel, AP Style, Public Safety, Journalism, Public Relations, Copy Editing, Creative Writing, Feature Articles, Event Planning, Newspaper, Customer Service, Editing, Budgets, Team Building, Publications, Strategic Communications, Press Releases, Newspapers, News Writing, Web Content, Blogging
Education
University of Nevada-Reno 1997 — 1999
Journalism, Journalism
Desert Sun Publishing/Gannett 2007 - Present
The Desert Sun February 1991 - Present
Gannett 1989 - Present
The Desert Sun (Palm Springs, CA) 1989 - Present
The Desert Sun 1998 - 2011
Renewable Energy Ventures 1983 - 1986
Skills
Media Relations, Social Media, Public Relations, Copywriting, Ap Style
Education
Los Angeles City College 1970 — 1972
AA, History, theater
The Desert Sun October 1999 - Present
The Desert Sun (Palm Springs, CA) October 1999 - Present
Visalia Times Delta 1997 - 1999
The Arizona Daily Star September 1986 - October 1997
Arizona Daily Wildcat August 1990 - May 1992
San Antonio Light May 1990 - August 1990
Skills
Copy Editing, Newspaper, Ap Style, Breaking News, Journalism, News Writing, Sports, Newspapers, Online Journalism, AP Style, Headline Writing, Feature Articles, Editorial, Web Content, Blogging, Newspaper Design, Publications, Media Relations, Magazines, Social Media, Storytelling, Sports Writing, Editing, Image Editing, Photojournalism, Digital Media, Press Releases
Education
University of Arizona 1986 — 1992
HELIX Environmental Planning, Inc. April 2011 - Present
Rose Wojnar Editor and Designer July 2009 - Present
Aquent September 2010 - December 2010
The San Diego Union-Tribune March 2001 - July 2009
Vicus.com March 2000 - December 2000
THE DESERT SUN January 1989 - January 2000
The Victorville Daily Press July 1987 - June 1989
Skills
Microsoft Word, InDesign, Adobe Acrobat, Keynote, iMovie, Garageband, Photoshop, Copy Editing, Storytelling, News Writing, Proofreading, Technical Documentation, Editing, Multimedia, Newspapers, Journalism, Feature Articles, Illustrator, Mac, Publishing, Layout, Publications, Freelance Writing, Dreamweaver
Education
San Diego Continuing Education 2009 — 2010
Multimedia certificate, Print and web design
Lynda.com 2009 — 2009
Certificate, Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign
Michigan State University 1979 — 1984
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism
The Desert Sun April 2005 - December 2014
The Desert Sun (Palm Springs, CA) April 2005 - December 2014
Desert Sun Publishing/Gannett 2005 - December 2014
Skills
Editing, Copy Editing, AP Style, Feature Articles, News Writing, Social Media, Newspapers, Blogging, Journalism, Press Releases
Education
University of California, Santa Barbara 1988 — 1996
Reno Gazette-Journal June 2008 - Present
The Desert Sun September 2004 - June 2008
San Gabriel Valley Tribune 2002 - 2004
Skills
Multimedia, Photos, Editorial, Journalism, Social Media, Content Management, Feature Articles, Newspapers
Education
Brooks Institute of Photography 1994 — 1995
University of California, Santa Barbara 1991 — 1994
WGCU Public Media June 2015 - Present
The News-Press 2003 - Present
Florida Gulf Coast University 2010 - Present
The Desert Sun 1998 - 2003
Schoolyard, Inc. 1996 - 1998
New Times 1994 - 1996
Skills
Visual Communication, Geographic Information..., Newspapers, Newspaper Design, Multimedia, 3D graphics, Information Design, Tablet Publishing, Publications, Advertising, QuarkXPress, Headline Writing, Flash Animation, AP Style, Journalism, Editorial, Storytelling, Illustration, News Writing, User Interface Design, Graphic Design, 3D Graphics, Management, Image Editing, Information Graphics, Magazines
Education
Massachusetts College of Art 1996 — 1998
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Information and Interface Design
California State University-Chico 1985 — 1990
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Design and Visual Communications, General
University of California, Riverside March 2007 - Present
The Press Enterprise November 2001 - March 2007
The (Riverside, Calif.) Press-Enterprise 2001 - 2007
Worldwide Newsroom January 1999 - August 2001
San Bernardino County Sun September 1995 - December 1998
The Desert Sun June 1992 - August 1995
The Desert Sun Newspaper 1992 - 1995
Skills
Journalism, Media Relations, Newspaper, Research, Copy Editing, Editing, News Writing, Storytelling, Editorial, Social Media, Feature Articles, Newsletters, Newspapers, Magazines, Press Releases, Crisis Communications, Creative Writing, AP Style, Strategic Communications, Copywriting, Speech Writing, Blogging, Publications, Interviews, Public Relations, Photography, Facebook, Publishing
Education
University of Redlands
M.A., Liberal Studies
University of Southern California 1969 — 1973
B.A., Journalism
The Desert Sun September 1999 - Present
The Burlington Free Press May 1996 - August 1996
The Day May 1995 - August 1995
Skills
Journalism, Street Photography, Fine Art Photography, Environmental..., Photojournalism, Photos, Art
Education
University of Nebraska-Lincoln 1993 — 1997
Bachelors, Journalism
Pacific Daily News February 2015 - Present
Pacific Daily News 2010 - February 2015
Pacific Daily News February 2007 - June 2010
Pacific Daily News 2001 - 2010
The Desert Sun 2000 - 2000
The Daily Astorian 1998 - 2000
Skills
Photography, Editing, Photoshop, Copy Editing, Journalism, QuarkXPress, Digital Photography, News Writing, Studio Lighting, Photo Mechanic, Newspaper, Ap Style, Storytelling, Breaking News, Photojournalism, Commercial Photography, Newspapers, Online Journalism, Editorial, Portrait Photography, Proofreading, Interviews, Mac, Press Releases, Media Relations, Video Production, Video Editing, Documentary Photography, Web Content, Image Editing, Feature Articles, Social Media, Video, Videography, AP Style, Publications, Newsletters, Media Production, Photos
Education
Brooks Institute of Photography 1994 — 1998
Bachelor's degree, Commercial Photography
上智大学 / Sophia University 1994 — 1998
BA, Journalism
The Desert Sun
Education
Université de Picardie Jules Verne (Amiens) 1996 — 2000
Massage Envy Spa Palm Desert December 2013 - Present
The Desert Sun March 2013 - March 2014
Thin Ops Communications March 2009 - March 2010
West Business Services 2005 - 2008
Skills
Selling, Account Management, Sales, Training, Sales Process, Sales Management, Call Centers, Cold Calling, Customer Service, Sales Presentations, Telemarketing, Trigger Point Therapy, Aromatherapy, Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Therapeutic Massage, Reflexology, Chair Massage, Hot Stone Massage, Sugar Scrub, B2B, Call Center, Sales Operations, Coaching, Consultative Selling, Customer Retention, Swedish, Team Building
Education
Kaplan College-Palm Springs 2013 — 2013
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
UCLA Office of Media Relations and Public Outreach September 2012 - Present
UCLA Office of Media Relations and Pubic Outreach July 2011 - September 2012
UCLA Office of Media Relations and Public Outreach April 2005 - July 2011
UCLA Office of Media Relatons and Public Outreach October 2003 - April 2005
Adler Public Affairs January 1998 - October 2003
The Press-Enterprise 1994 - 1998
The Desert Sun 1989 - 1994
The Camarillo Daily News February 1987 - August 1988
Skills
Media Relations, Public Relations, Crisis Communications, Conent marketing, Strategic Communications, Editorial, Messaging, Press Releases, Editing, Publicity, Storytelling, Leadership, Journalism, Copy Editing, Corporate Communications, Social Media, Copywriting, News Writing, Internal Communications
Education
Medill School of Journalism, Northwestern University 1988 — 1989
Master of Science, Journalism
University of California, Santa Barbara 1982 — 1986
Bacheler of Arts, Communications
Retired August 2009 - Present
rental manager 2012 - 2012
Rental Manager 2012 - 2012
The Desert Sun August 2006 - July 2009
Gannett August 2006 - July 2009
Collier County Govt 2002 - 2006
Skills
Multimedia, Content Management, Web Development, HTML, CSS, Programming, Start-ups, Photography, PHP, Problem Solving, Databases, Access, JavaScript, CMS, Integration, MySQL, Administration, Photoshop, MongoDB, NoSQL
Education
The University of Chicago - Booth School of Business 1971 — 1975
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Accounting and Business/Management
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 1961 — 1966
No Degree, Physics / Applied Math
Babe's Bar-B-Que & Brewhouse January 2009 - Present
The Desert Sun 2004 - 2008
Indian Ridge Country Club 1999 - 2004
Skills
Customer Service, Event Planning, Customer Relations, Advertising, Public Relations, Marketing Strategy, Event Management, Account Management, Product Development, Direct Marketing, Social Media, Online Advertising, Fine Dining, Wine, Management, Online Marketing, Team Building, Fundraising, Business Strategy, Sales, Public Speaking, New Business Development, Digital Media, Social Networking, Email Marketing, Promotions, Restaurant Management, Strategy, Advertising Sales, Media Relations, Digital Strategy, Press Releases, Social Media Marketing, Mobile Marketing, Marketing Communications, Digital Marketing, Media Planning, Publicity, Copywriting, Integrated Marketing, Facebook, Media Buying, Lead Generation, Newspapers, New Media, Marketing
Education
University of San Diego 1990 — 1994
Bachelor of Science, Politicial Science/Business
Culinary Institue of America, Napa Valley 2001 — 2001
Wine Mastery, Preliminary Sommelier
Yuma Sun September 2014 - Present
The Desert Sun April 2010 - September 2014
East Valley Tribune May 2002 - May 2010
East Valley Tribune May 2006 - June 2008
East Valley Tribune August 2001 - August 2002
Casa Grande Dispatch 1996 - 2001
Skills
Ap Style, Editorial, AP Style, Blogging, Journalism, Newspaper, Headline Writing, Editing, News Writing, Social Networking, Online Journalism, Feature Articles, Breaking News, Interviews, Storytelling, Layout, Newsletters, Content Management, Facebook, Photojournalism, Fact-checking, Digital Media, Corporate Communications, Copy Editing, Web Content, Publications, Newspapers, Press Releases, Magazines, Multimedia, Investigative Reporting, Media Relations, Political Reporting, Publishing, Proofreading, New Media, Publicity
Education
Arizona State University 1990 — 1994
Saguaro High School 1986 — 1990
Farmington Municipal Schools August 2014 - Present
The Durango Herald November 2008 - September 2014
Colorado Mountain Club September 2012 - May 2014
Colorado Mountain Club July 2009 - May 2011
Colorado Mountain Club January 2007 - January 2009
Fort Collins Coloradoan June 1996 - September 2005
The Desert Sun November 1989 - June 1996
Skills
Blogging, Feature Articles, Public Relations, Photography, Editing, Copy Editing, Management, Leadership, Publications, Mac, Journalism, AP Style, Newsletters, Newspapers, Newspaper, Non-profits, Nonprofits, Publishing, Web Content, Microsoft Office, QuarkXPress, Multimedia, Event Planning, New Media, Layout
Education
Colorado State University 1979 — 1982
Journalism
Aflac July 2012 - Present
Ledger-Enquirer February 2005 - December 2011
The Desert Sun 1999 - 2005
Skills
AP Style, Blogging, Copy Editing, Ap Style, Editorial, News Writing, Feature Articles, Journalism, Newspaper, Newspapers, Editing, Publications, Storytelling, Press Releases
Education
Indiana State University
BS, Communications
City of Palm Springs August 2011 - Present
The Matli Group July 2005 - Present
SMG Palm Springs August 2005 - August 2011
SMG Palm Springs September 2004 - August 2005
The Desert Sun October 1991 - September 2004
Skills
Employee Benefits, Training, Human Resources, HRIS, Benefits Administration, Employee Relations, Performance Appraisal, Performance Management, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Team Building, Social Media, Personnel Management, Recruiting, Deferred Compensation
Education
University of California, Riverside 2006 — 2008
Certificate, Human Resources Management
Clark College
Associates, Geology/Physics
Palm Springs Art Museum November 2013 - Present
Kevin Broadie Computer Services April 2004 - Present
California State University, San Bernardino November 2011 - May 2012
The Desert Sun September 1999 - July 2009
College of the Desert May 2004 - August 2004
Skills
Photoshop, Social Media, WordPress, Graphic Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Email Marketing, InDesign, Web Design, SEO, Illustrator, Advertising, HTML, Social Media Marketing, Web Development, Photography, Social Networking, Microsoft Office, Blogging, Digital Marketing, Online Advertising
Education
California State University-San Bernardino
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Graphic Design and Marketing
College of the Desert
Certificate, Digital Design and Production
FairWarning May 2015 - Present
Investigative Reporting Program at UC Berkeley September 2014 - April 2015
Investigative Reporting Program at UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism September 2013 - August 2014
The Orange County Register March 2006 - August 2013
The Sacramento Bee August 2005 - February 2006
The Desert Sun May 2003 - July 2005
Investigative Reporters and Editors, Inc. January 2000 - April 2003
Columbia Missourian August 2001 - December 2002
The Seattle Times May 2002 - August 2002
The Modesto Bee May 2001 - August 2001
Skills
AP Style, Advertising, Ap Style, Blogging, Breaking News, Computer-assisted...
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 1999 — 2002
Journalism, Journalism
SEIU Local 221 August 2015 - Present
R. Adam Ward June 2004 - Present
San Diego County Employees Retirement Association (SDCERA) September 2014 - June 2015
Mid-City CAN November 2010 - September 2014
The San Diego Union-Tribune November 2004 - November 2008
The Desert Sun December 1999 - July 2004
Skills
University of San Diego..., Institute of Cultural..., Gamaliel community..., National Conflict..., International..., San Diego Press Club, San Diego Society of..., Public Relations..., Editing, Social Media Marketing, Newspaper, Newsletters, Non-profits, Public Relations, Newspapers, Copywriting, Nonprofits, Storytelling, Marketing Communications, Photography, Marketing, Radio, Video, Email Marketing, Press Releases, Web Content, Media Relations, Journalism, Copy Editing
Education
Ball State University 1998 — 1998
The University of Kansas 1994 — 1997
bachelors of the arts, journalism
NBCUniversal, Inc. May 2014 - Present
Journalism Association of Community Colleges September 2008 - June 2015
Los Angeles Daily News July 2013 - May 2014
San Fernando Valley Business Journal August 2012 - July 2013
Golden Gate Xpress May 2011 - May 2012
Golden Gate Xpress January 2011 - May 2011
Los Angeles Pierce Community College 2006 - 2009
Los Angeles Daily News August 2007 - August 2008
Los Angeles Daily News June 2007 - August 2007
The Desert Sun September 1998 - August 1999
Skills
InDesign, News Writing, Social Media, Multimedia, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Copy Editing, Photoshop, Ap Style, Twitter, Online News, Newspaper Design, Project Management, Writing, Editing, Leadership, Journalism, Team Leadership, Blogging, Breaking News, WordPress, Creative Writing, Digital Photography, Magazines, Social Networking, Newsletters, Audacity, Headline Writing, Publications, Photojournalism, Publishing, Copywriting, Fact-checking, Media Relations, Public Speaking, New Media, Web Content, Layout, Press Releases, Proofreading, Public Relations, Sports Writing, Video Editing, Beat Reporting, Broadcast Journalism, Content Development, Content Management, Content Strategy, InCopy, Mac
Education
San Francisco State University 2010 — 2012
Journalism
Los Angeles Pierce College 2005 — 2009
Associates, Journalism
KMIR News August 2012 - Present
Kinetic Properties September 2009 - Present
The Desert Sun October 2010 - August 2012
Skills
Marketing Communications, Integrated Marketing, SEO, Sales, Digital Media, Advertising, New Business Development, Online Advertising, Marketing Strategy, CRM
Education
Ohio University 2006 — 2009
BA, Marketing
Ohio Northern University 2005 — 2006
Marketing
Centerville High School 2001 — 2005
United States Postal Service November 1987 - Present
IABC Phoenix Chapter July 2012 - June 2013
IABC Phoenix Chapter July 2011 - June 2012
The Desert Sun April 1984 - October 1987
Skills
Public Affairs, Crisis Communications, Strategic Communications, Press Releases, Corporate Communications, Internal Communications, Feature Articles, Spokesperson, Newsletters, Public Relations, Social Media, Speech Writing, Marketing Communications, Communications Planning, Storytelling, Photography, Communication Training, Copywriting, Editing, Copy Editing, Journalism, Event Planning, Event Management, Graphic Design, Media Relations, Media Relations Training, Proofreading, Podcasting, Content Strategy, Content Writing
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 1981 — 1983
B.S., Journalism
The Press-Enterprise January 2015 - Present
Target Media Partners February 2013 - Present
OC Register March 2011 - November 2012
The Orange County Register July 2007 - February 2012
LA TIMES January 2007 - July 2007
The Desert Sun September 2006 - December 2006
Auto Trader February 2001 - September 2006
Skills
Advertising Sales, Interactive Marketing, Account Management, New Business Development, Consultative Selling, Online Advertising, Cold Calling, Sales Management, Selling, Lead Generation, Sales, Digital Media, Advertising, Email Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Salesforce.com, SEM, Mobile Marketing, SEO, Customer Retention, Direct Mail, Behavioral Targeting, Customer Satisfaction, Management, Direct Marketing, Sales Operations, Media Planning, Online Marketing, Mobile Advertising
Education
Chaffey College 1998 — 2000
Center for Family Therapy June 2013 - June 2014
PeaceHealth June 2013 - June 2014
University of Oregon September 2012 - June 2014
Southwest High School March 2011 - June 2012
Macalester College January 2012 - April 2012
Macalester College September 2011 - December 2011
The Desert Sun January 2011 - April 2011
California Winter League January 2011 - March 2011
Skills
Editing, Family Therapy, Journalism, Feature Articles, Higher Education, Microsoft Office, Moderate Spanish, Social Media, Newspapers, Teaching, Press Releases, Couples Counseling, Academic Tutoring, Coaching Baseball, Intercollegiate..., Admissions Counseling, Sports Writing, Mental Health, Media Relations, Research, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Therapists, Nonprofits
Education
University of Oregon 2012 — 2014
Master's Degree, Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
Macalester College 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts, English, Media Studies, History
South Eugene High School 2002 — 2006
The Desert Sun October 1990 - Present
Skills
Advertising Management, Sales Management, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Customer Service, English, Windows, Research, Outlook, Google Adwords, Salesforce.com, Project Management
Education
Loyola Marymount University 1985 — 1989
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication and Media Studies
Eight4Nine Restaurant & Lounge April 2015 - Present
Culinary Specialties Inc. August 2013 - 2014
LifeWorks Restaurant Group February 2013 - May 2013
The Stanford Park Hotel March 2012 - December 2012
The Salish Lodge & Spa May 2011 - January 2012
The Lafayette Park Hotel and Spa July 2006 - May 2011
The Viceroy Hotel & Spa February 2003 - July 2006
Carousel Catering 2002 - 2004
The Desert Sun 2000 - 2002
Skills
Serv-Safe Certified, Food & Beverage, Hospitality Industry, Hotels, Hospitality, Catering, Restaurants, Resorts, Hotel Management, Menu Development, Banquets, Pre-opening, Cooking, Event Planning, Food Service, Customer Service, Sales, Sales Presentations, Direct Sales, Sales Process, Chef, Serve Safe Certified, Revenue Analysis, Hospitality Management, Event Management, Recipes, Food, Fine Dining, Culinary Skills, Cuisine, Restaurant Management, Gourmet, New Restaurant Openings, Food Preparation, Culinary Management, Menu Costing, Italian cuisine, Sanitation, Food Quality, Mediterranean, Culinary Education
Education
Western Culinary Institute 1996 — 1997
Culinary Arts, Culinary Arts
California State University-Northridge
Allied American University October 2011 - Present
University of Phoenix September 2011 - Present
Kaplan College Palm Springs May 2009 - Present
Desert Entertainer 2006 - Present
Desert AIDS Project August 2007 - March 2009
The Desert Sun 2000 - 2005
The Desert Sun 2000 - 2005
Skills
Teaching, Writing, Copy Editing, English, Public Speaking, Non-profits, Public Relations, Coaching, Social Media, Creative Writing, Editing, Research, Higher Education, Event Planning, Social Networking, Marketing Communications, Blogging, Customer Service, Instructional Design, Newsletters, Budgets, Community Development, Resume Writing, Copywriting, Curriculum Design, Editorial, Project Management, Photoshop, Classroom, Publications, Critical Thinking, Facebook, Advertising, Fundraising, Press Releases, Training, Event Management, Journalism, Photography, Publishing, Staff Development, Social Media Marketing, Leadership Development, Marketing Strategy, Online Marketing, Outlook, Adult Education, Strategic Planning, Curriculum Development, Microsoft Excel
Education
University of Utah 1979 — 1981
MFA
Bradley University 1976 — 1979
BA
ROI Catalysts January 2010 - Present
Bay Area News Group March 2003 - November 2011
Asian American Journalists Association 2004 - 2005
Crittenden Research 2001 - 2002
The Desert Sun 2000 - 2001
Xkidz Music Sports Television 1997 - 2000
The San Diego Union-Tribune May 1996 - October 1996
The Chicago Tribune January 1996 - May 1996
Colorado Daily 1993 - 1996
Skills
Journalism, Editing, Social Media, Storytelling, Interviews, Entrepreneurship, Newsletters, Television, Community Outreach, Blogging, Facebook, Social Networking, Public Relations, New Media, Media Relations, Copywriting
Education
University of Colorado Boulder 1991 — 1995
Journalist, Journalism
Andy Gomperz Photography 2010 - Present
Cold Call Cowboy Productions, dba iMediaPro 2005 - 2010
USFilter 2001 - 2004
Cold Call Cowboy Productions 1999 - 2001
The Desert Sun 1988 - 1999
The Camarillo Daily News 1986 - 1988
Education
California State University-Northridge 1979 — 1986
BA Journalism, Photojournalism
Tribune Publishing Company June 2014 - Present
Media General April 2011 - August 2012
Media General - FCG Communications April 2011 - September 2011
Raymar Inc. May 2010 - April 2011
Florida Trend Magazine 2009 - 2011
The Orange County Register 2004 - 2007
The Press-Enterprise 1999 - 2004
The Desert Sun 1997 - 1999
The Orange County Register 1989 - 1997
The Bakersfield Californian February 1983 - June 1989
Skills
AP Style, Newspapers, News Writing, Copy Editing, Journalism, Team Management, Feature Articles, Publications, Storytelling, Headline Writing, Editorial, Editing, Publishing, Online Journalism, Newspaper, Breaking News, Proofreading, Press Releases, Magazines, Content Management, Blogging, Newsletters, Web Content, Microsoft Excel, Dreamweaver
Education
California State University-Northridge 1979 — 1981
bachelor of arts, Journalism
Cal State Bakersfield 1978 — 1979
The Tao Group September 2013 - September 2014
Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining September 2005 - February 2012
Harrah’s Entertainment August 2005 - September 2005
The Desert Sun May 2005 - July 2005
American Casino and Entertainment Properties, LLC and Stratosphere Hotel and Casino February 2002 - April 2005
Central Parking Systems September 2000 - January 2002
Stephen Gould Paper Co March 2000 - September 2000
Eden LLC July 1998 - March 2000
Skills
Accounting
Education
Hudson County Community College 1999 — 2001
Associates, Accounting
University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Accounting
The Desert Sun 2012 - December 2014
The Desert Sun March 2008 - December 2014
Redlands Daily Facts October 2004 - March 2008
Redlands Daily Facts October 2004 - March 2008
Skills
Public Relations, AP Style, Feature Articles, Breaking News, Editing, Journalism, Newspapers, Online Journalism, Magazines, Press Releases, News Writing, Publications, Copy Editing, Newspaper Design, Web Content, Copywriting, Proofreading, Social Media, Editorial, Storytelling, Facebook, Creative Writing, Newsletters
Education
Northwestern University Medill School of Journalism 1975 — 1976
master of science, Journalism
San Diego State University 1971 — 1975
bachelor of arts, journalism
San Diego State University-California State University 1971 — 1975
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism with distinction