Experience
Print Innovators   May 2012 - Present
The Free Lance-Star   May 2012 - Present

Skills
Office Administration, Customer Service, Fax, Internet, Superior Computer Skills, Microsoft Office, Copies, Scanners, Filing, Multi-line Phone, Publishing

Education
Northern Virginia Community College   2009 — 2011
Associate's degree, Business Administration and Management, General

colonial forge high school   2002 — 2006
high school diploma, General Studies

Experience
PEOPLE Magazine PEOPLE.com  April 2015 - Present
Hollywood Life  July 2013 - March 2015
Patch.com  May 2012 - June 2013
NBC Local Integrated Media   January 2011 - June 2012
The New York Times Blog - Fort Greene - The Local   August 2011 - December 2011
Bay State Banner  August 2008 - December 2009
Boston Magazine  May 2008 - August 2008
The Free Lance-Star   August 2006 - December 2007
Philadelphia Weekly  May 2007 - August 2007

Skills
CMS, Final Cut Pro, Photoshop, Wordpress, Social Media, Multimedia, Feature Writing, Feature Articles, WordPress, Publishing, Blogging, Newspapers, Journalism, Storytelling, Editing, Editorial, Press Releases

Education
CUNY Graduate School of Journalism   2010 — 2011
MA in Journalism, Health and Science

University of Mary Washington   2003 — 2007
B.A., English

Experience
Mary Washington Healthcare  March 2012 - Present
INTUIT  December 2010 - March 2012
The Free Lance-Star   May 1997 - November 2010

Skills
Event Management, Fundraising, Philanthropy, Strategic Corporate..., Event Planning, B2B, Donor Recognition, Donor Development, Project Management, Multiple Project..., Marketing, Leadership, Management, Online Marketing, Online Advertising, Sales, Customer Service, Social Networking, Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing

Education
Radford University - College of Business and Economics   1985 — 1989
BBA, Marketing

Experience
American Public Health Association  Web Content Strategist & EditorAmerican Public Health AssociationMay 2014 - Present
The Free Lance-Star   May 2013 - April 2014
Self Employed  January 1998 - April 2013
American Public Health Association  1994 - 1997
Gainesville Sun  1992 - 1994
Tallahassee Democrat  1992 - 1992
St. Petersburg Times  1990 - 1992
Independent Florida Alligator  1988 - 1990

Skills
Journalism, Newspaper, Editing, Feature Articles, Copy Editing, Editorial, Storytelling, Magazines, Proofreading, Publications, Publishing, Social Media, Newspapers, Blogging, AP Style, News Writing, Breaking News, Online Journalism, Research, Investigative Reporting, Freelance Writing, Web Content

Education
Johns Hopkins University   1995 — 1997
MA, Fiction Writing

University of Florida   1986 — 1990
BS, Journalism

Experience
Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce  May 2015 - Present
Caroline County Chamber of Commerce   May 2014 - Present
Wagon Wheel Creations   January 2014 - Present
Lifetouch Portrait Studios  January 2009 - Present
Caroline Progress   August 2006 - Present
The Free Lance-Star   February 1997 - August 2008
The Freelance Star Newspaper   February 1997 - August 2006

Skills
Digital Photography, Adobe Creative Suite, Graphics, InDesign, Photography, Graphic Design, Layout, Web Design, Photoshop, Advertising, Image Editing, Mac, Image Manipulation, Lightroom, QuarkXPress, Logo Design, WordPress, Email Marketing, Public Relations, Portraits

Education
Lynda.com   2013 — 2014
Online courses, WordPress

Shepherd University   1980 — 1982
Associate of Arts (AA), Photography/Graphic Design

Experience
Des Moines Register  News EditorHerald-ZeitungAugust 2009 - October 2009
Orlando Sentinel  July 2008 - April 2009
St. Louis Post-Dispatch  September 2007 - April 2008
The Palm Beach Post  May 2006 - September 2007
South Florida Sun Sentinel  September 2003 - May 2006
Society for News Design  2003 - 2005
The Free Lance-Star   May 2002 - September 2003

Skills
Storytelling, Newspaper Design, Journalism, Newspaper, Copy Editing

Education
University of Missouri-Columbia   1997 — 2001
Journalism

Experience
GMU Training and Certification   October 2013 - Present
The Free Lance-Star   June 2014 - August 2014

Skills
Film Production, Animation, Computer Software..., Video Editing, Gaffer, Photography, Photoshop, Premiere, After Effects, Final Cut Pro

Education
George Mason University   2012 — 2016
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Film and Video Studies

Experience
Art First Gallery   March 2015 - Present
Self employed  August 2012 - Present
Self-employed  May 2000 - Present
The Natural Path  October 2005 - Present
The Free Lance-Star   July 2015 - September 2015
Spotsylvania County Schools  February 2012 - August 2014
Art History Slide Librarian   August 2010 - December 2011

Skills
Painting, Photography, Research, Philosophy, Mythology, Writing, Microsoft Office, Editing, Abstract Paintings, Abstract Expressionism, Watercolor, Acrylic Painting, Abstraction, Plant Medicine, Herbalism, Natural Health Products, Nature's Sunshine Herbs, Curating, Fine Art, Digital Archiving, Image Archiving, Archival Preservation, Digitization, Mixed Media, Contemporary Art, Fine Art Photography, Digital Photography

Education
University of Mary Washington   2008 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Art History

Germanna Community College   2003 — 2007
Associate's degree

Experience
James Madison University  July 2015 - Present
James Madison University  March 2015 - Present
Massanutten Regional Library  January 2015 - Present
Pike-Amite-Walthall Library System (PAWLS)   May 2014 - December 2014
The Enterprise-Journal   January 2014 - April 2014
The Daily Progress  June 2013 - January 2014
The Roanoke Times  August 2012 - May 2013
The Free Lance-Star   May 2012 - August 2012
EMCVT, Inc.   May 2011 - July 2012
Educational Media Company at Virginia Tech, Inc. (The Collegiate Times)   August 2011 - May 2012

Skills
Library..., AP Style, Storytelling, Copy Editing, InDesign, Social Media, Blogging, Photoshop, Proofreading, Creative Writing, Facebook, Headline Writing, iMovie, Spanish, Illustrator, InCopy, Premiere, Team Management, Reporting, Chicago Manual of Style, written Spanish, spoken Spanish, MS Word, MS Powerpoint, MS Excel, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, Adobe InCopy, basic HTML, basic CSS

Education
James Madison University   2015 — 2017
Master’s Degree, English Language and Literature, General

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University   2009 — 2012
B.A., Dec. 2012, English (professional writing concentration), Spanish

Albemarle High School   2005 — 2009
Advanced studies diploma, General education

Experience
General Dynamics Information Technology  July 2015 - Present
General Dynamics Information Technology  December 2013 - July 2015
General Dynamics Information Technology  July 2012 - December 2013
Peek A Boo 3D   March 2012 - July 2012
The Free Lance-Star   March 2010 - March 2012
Computer Solutions  January 2008 - March 2010

Skills
Technical Support, Software Installation, Networking, Troubleshooting, Help Desk Support, Wireless Networking, BMC Remedy, Printers, Information Technology, Windows XP, Cisco VPN, SCCM, Windows 7, XP, Hardware, Computer Hardware, Symantec Endpoint..., Windows Vista, Microsoft Exchange, Blackberry Enterprise..., Windows XP Pro, Office 2010, Server Rooms, Microsoft Office, Mitel 3300, ARS - Active Roles..., Bitlocker Encryption, Connected Backup, Data Backup \​ Transfer, GOOD For Enterprise, HVD Support (Hosted..., McAfee Vulnerability..., Microsoft Exchange 2010, Microsoft Lync, Microsoft Office 2010, Mitel Phone Systems, Symantec Encryption, Software Remediation

Education
ECPI College of Technology   2008 — 2009
Associates, Computer Electronics Engineering Technology

Stafford High School   1985 — 1989
H.S. Diploma (Honor Graduate)

Experience
PlantsMap.com - Connecting People With Plants   January 2014 - Present
Search Initiatives  July 2007 - Present
Zope Corporation  September 2012 - April 2014
bzzHive.com   June 2012 - May 2013
GateHouse Media  July 2009 - January 2012
GateHouse Media  July 2006 - July 2009
CNHI  November 2004 - July 2006
The Free Lance-Star   April 1999 - November 2004
The Free Lance-Star   1996 - 1999

Skills
Executive Management, Sales Management, Consulting, Online Operations, New Business Development, Board of Director..., Acquisitions, Strategic Negotiations, Market Research, Start-up Consulting, Digital Marketing, Photojournalism, Online Advertising, Board of Directors, Social Networking, Newspapers, Digital Media, Publishing, Digital Strategy, New Media, SEO, Content Management, Strategy, E-commerce, Multimedia, Web Development, Advertising, Editorial, Lead Generation, Business Development, Mobile Devices, Advertising Sales, Social Media Marketing, Leadership, Management, Magazines, Strategic Partnerships, Mobile Marketing, Start-ups, Marketing, User Experience, Online Marketing, Creative Direction

Education
James Madison University   1986 — 1994
BS, College of Fine Arts and Communication

Experience
Entercom  March 2015 - Present
Cumulus Media  July 2012 - March 2015
CBS Radio  March 2010 - November 2011
CBS Radio  July 2009 - March 2010
The Free Lance-Star   December 2008 - July 2009
Radio One  June 2003 - December 2007
CBS Radio  March 2001 - June 2003

Skills
Brand Management, Social Media Marketing, Business Decision Making, Event Management, Cross-functional Team..., Budgeting, Advertising, Microsoft Office, Mac OS X, Team Building, Adobe Audition, Event Planning, Social Media, Multimedia, On-air, Organizational..., Community Outreach, Content Development, Radio Broadcasting, Helping Clients Succeed, Copywriting, Coaching, Marketing Strategy, Social Networking, Music, Audio Editing, Radio Production, Entertainment, RCS Selector, Scott Studios, Audio Vault, Email Marketing, Website Promotion, Sales Promotion, Radio Promotions, Data Analysis, Creative Solutions, Staff Development, Problem Solving, Strategic Planning, Radio Advertising, Voice Over, Public Speaking, Radio Promo Writing, Sales Process, Direct Sales, Sales Presentations, Radio, Radio Producing, Broadcast

Education
Columbia College Chicago   1990 — 1992
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Radio Broadcasting, 3.83

Northwestern University   1987 — 1989
General Studies, 3.75

Experience
Avon Products  May 2015 - Present
Avon Products  May 2011 - Present
5W Public Relations  July 2007 - May 2011
TBC PR   September 2004 - July 2007
The Free Lance-Star   January 2004 - August 2004

Skills
Media Relations, Public Relations, Press Releases, Social Media, Publicity, Social Media Marketing, Blogging, Facebook, Editing, Event Planning, Copywriting, Social Networking

Education
University of Mary Washington
BA, English

Experience
Dentons  July 2015 - Present
McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP  August 1996 - June 2015
Newsweek  September 1992 - August 1993
The Daily News  September 1991 - August 1992
The Free Lance-Star   September 1987 - July 1991

Skills
Mergers & Acquisitions, Public Policy, Corporate Law, Government, Leadership, Politics, International Law, Real Estate, Corporate Finance, Negotiation, Finance

Education
Emory University School of Law   1993 — 1996
JD (with honors), Law

Dartmouth College   1983 — 1987
BS (cum laude), Government

The Westminster Schools, Atlanta   1977 — 1983
High School

Experience
The Free Lance-Star   February 2006 - February 2013

Skills
Newspapers, Social Media, AP Style, Advertising, Digital Media, Online Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Editing

Education
Mary Washington College

The Maryland Institute College of Art

Experience
Novant Health, Inc.   March 2015 - Present
Davis Turner Photography   2004 - Present
European Pressphoto Agency  2004 - 2013
The Free Lance-Star   1998 - 2004
The Salina Journal   1995 - 1998

Skills
Newspaper, Photojournalism, Editorial, Environmental..., Lighting, Sports Photography, Travel Photography, Image Editing, Newspapers, Photos, Portrait Photography, Commercial Photography, Event Photography, Digital Photography, Portraits, Photography, Journalism, Magazines

Education
University of Missouri-Columbia
MA, Journalism

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
B.S.

Experience
The Free Lance-Star   April 2011 - Present
The Patriot-News  May 2010 - April 2011
Observer Newspapers  May 2009 - May 2010
UCF Chapter of Society of Professional Journalists   April 2009 - May 2010
Cox Radio  September 2008 - May 2010
UCF Undergraduate Research Journal   April 2008 - May 2010
The Central Florida Future  August 2006 - May 2010
CNN  January 2009 - April 2009
Orlando Business Journal  August 2008 - December 2008
News/Talk AM 580 WDBO   May 2008 - August 2008

Skills
Breaking News, Features, Newspaper, Journalism, Storytelling, Feature Articles, Editing, Radio, Ap Style, News Writing, Copy Editing, Video, Video Editing, Sound Editing, Broadcast, Editorial, Magazines, AP Style, Blogging, Facebook, New Media, Newspapers, Publishing, Social Media, Television, Media Relations

Education
University of Central Florida   2006 — 2010
BA, Journalism( minor in Political Science)

Plantation High School   2002 — 2006
High School diploma with honors

Experience
Sports Authority  April 2014 - Present
Sports Authority  January 2012 - April 2014
Sports Authority  May 2010 - January 2012
Sports Authority  January 2008 - May 2010
Sports Authority  November 2006 - January 2008
Sports Authority  November 2005 - November 2006
The Free Lance-Star   2004 - 2005

Skills
Merchandising, Inventory Management, Retail, AS400, Forecasting, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Vendor Relations, Budgeting, Allocation, Outlook, Planning, JDA, Microsoft Office, Retail Management, Strategic Planning, Negotiation, Purchasing, Replenishment, Advertising, Access, Team Building, Problem Solving, Account Management, Assortment, CPFR, Inventory Control, Merchandise Planning, Microsoft Excel, Sales, Store Management

Education
Georgia Southern University   2002 — 2003
Master of Science, Sports Management

James Madison University   1998 — 2001
Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing Information Systems

Experience
The New York Times  June 2015 - Present
The Free Lance-Star   January 2015 - May 2015
Reno Gazette-Journal  June 2014 - August 2014
Dyingscene.com   October 2011 - May 2014
Cornell College  August 2011 - May 2012
Cornellian News Paper   January 2011 - May 2012
Acting Manitou  June 2011 - August 2011

Skills
Photography, Blogging, Journalism, Adobe Creative Suite, Video Editing, Editing, Publications, Video Production, Newspapers, Nikon, Video, Microsoft Office, Cinematography, Canon DSLR, Strobe Lighting, AP Style, Audacity, Photojournalism, Photoshop, Multimedia, adobe, Digital Photography, Social Media

Education
Brooks Institute   2012 — 2015
Bachelor of Science (BS), Visual Journalism

Cornell College   2010 — 2012
Liberal Arts

Experience
World Health Organization  September 2014 - Present
Washington International Consultants   May 2011 - Present
Pan American Health Organization  February 2014 - June 2014
World Health Organization  July 2013 - August 2013
PAHO/WHO  1982 - 2011
World Health Organization  January 2009 - 2010
The Free Lance-Star   1974 - 1980

Skills
Editing, Writing, Corporate Communications, Translation, Public Relations, Media Relations, Proofreading, Research, Journalism, Copy Editing, Press Releases, Internal Communications, Social Media, Copywriting, Strategic Communications, Marketing Communications, Crisis Communications, Spanish, Nonprofits, French, Public Policy, International Relations, Policy Analysis, International..., NGOs, Government, Community Development, Speech Writing, Proposal Writing, Public Affairs, Corporate Social..., Newspapers, Leadership, Publications, Newsletters, Web Content, Blogging, Content Development, Report Writing

Education
University of Missouri-Columbia   1972 — 1974
MA, Journalism

The Johns Hopkins University   1968 — 1972
BA, social sciences

Amerinst

Experience
HS Ad North America  June 2014 - Present
Fallon  January 2015 - March 2015
Euromoney Institutional Investor  February 2010 - July 2012
The Free Lance-Star   June 2007 - January 2009
The Commonwealth Times  May 2006 - December 2006
The News Leader  May 2006 - August 2006
Bristol Herald-Courier  June 2005 - August 2005

Education
VCU Brandcenter   2012 — 2014
Master's Degree, Business/Branding (Copywriting)

Universitat de Barcelona   2007 — 2007
Study abroad, Spanish, Hispanic Studies

Virginia Commonwealth University   2002 — 2007
Bachelor of science, Journalism and Spanish

Experience
UVA Health System  2012 - Present
Freelance  1995 - Present
Ivy Publications, LLC   2007 - March 2014
Gallahans Home Furnishings   2002 - 2006
The Free Lance-Star   1997 - 2002

Skills
Photoshop, InDesign, Magazines, Advertising, Graphic Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Illustrator, Layout, Copywriting, Publications, Marketing, Logo Design, Public Relations, Graphics, Social Media Marketing, Publishing

Education
Appalachian State University   1989 — 1993
BS, Communications

Guilford Technical Community College   1993 — 1995
Associates Degree, Commercial Art

Experience
Ohio University  September 2009 - Present
Freelance photographer  2009 - 2013
The Free Lance-Star   July 2008 - June 2009
Operation Photo Rescue   February 2006 - June 2007
The Free Lance-Star   August 2004 - June 2007

Skills
Ap Style, Newspaper, Photojournalism, Journalism, Multimedia, Storytelling, Final Cut Pro, Editorial, Blogging, Editing, Copy Editing, Photography, News Writing, InDesign, Adobe Creative Suite, Video Production, Videography, Breaking News, Web Design, Newspapers, Magazines, Image Editing, Photoshop, Digital Photography, Producing, Visual Communication, Flash, Video

Education
Syracuse University   2007 — 2008
MA, New Media

Ohio University   2001 — 2003
BS, Photojournalism

University of Virginia   1999 — 2001
Political Science

Experience
Ithaca College  August 2015 - Present
Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation  November 2009 - June 2012
Rhonda Vanover Photography / www.rhondavanover.com   July 2008 - September 2009
South Florida Sun Sentinel  August 2005 - July 2008
The Free Lance-Star   July 2001 - August 2005
First Nations Development Institute  September 2000 - December 2000
Penn Camera  August 2000 - December 2000
Pratt Institute  1997 - 1999
Washington D.C. Metro Area   1997 - 1999
Potomac News  1995 - August 1997

Skills
InDesign, Lightroom, Aperture, Adobe Creative Suite, Film, Videography, Final Cut Pro, QuarkXPress, Video Production

Education
Pacific Northwest College of Art   2012 — 2014
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Visual Studies

Pratt Institute   1997 — 2000
BFA, Photography / Media Arts

Experience
Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards (CLARB)   March 2014 - Present
National Association of Bond Lawyers  July 2013 - March 2014
Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)   January 2012 - May 2013
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)   February 2008 - January 2012
Sylvan Learning Center  2001 - August 2011
Edelman  October 2007 - February 2008
The Free Lance-Star   January 2007 - May 2007
University of Mary Washington  August 2006 - May 2007
University of Mary Washington  August 2005 - May 2006

Skills
Public Relations, Press Releases, Newsletters, Event Management, Social Media, Writing, Editing, Web Content Management, Copy Editing, E-blast, Blogging, Informz, Community Management, Nonprofits, Storytelling, Event Planning, Research, Newspapers, Strategic Communications, AP Style

Education
University of Mary Washington   2003 — 2007
Business Administration, Journalism

South Lakes High School   1999 — 2003

Experience
Rambletype LLC   December 2013 - Present
Plants Map   September 2014 - Present
Germanna Community College  May 2013 - Present
Job.com  August 2013 - December 2013
The Free Lance-Star   November 2010 - August 2013
CNHI  2005 - November 2010
Fredericksburg.com   June 1997 - March 2005
The State  1995 - 1997
South Carolina Press Association  1993 - 1996

Skills
Digital Strategy, Digital Media, Project Management, Management, Leadership, Business Planning, Finance, Solution Development, Mobile Technology, New Media, Social Media, Blogging, Facebook, Newspaper, Social Media Marketing, Content Management, Copywriting, Advertising, Publishing, SEO, Newspapers, Journalism, Strategy, Advertising Sales, Online Advertising, Social Networking, Public Relations, Online Marketing, Content Strategy, Strategic Partnerships, Multimedia, Newsletters, Marketing, Magazines, Editorial, Strategic Communications, CMS, Copy Editing, Digital Marketing, Video, Editing, Lead Generation, Integrated Marketing, Web Content, Radio, Web Content Management, Broadcast, Content Development, Online Journalism

Education
University of South Carolina-Columbia   1992 — 1995
BA

Wade Hampton High School   1989 — 1992
High school diploma

Experience
The Free Lance-Star   September 2011 - Present
The Free Lance-Star   August 2007 - September 2011
Potomac News & Manassas Journal Messenger   July 2002 - August 2007
Potomac News & Manassas Journal Messenger   July 1998 - July 2002
The Washington Times  December 1997 - May 1998

Skills
Photoshop, Ap Style, Journalism, News Writing, Newspaper, Feature Articles, Editing, AP Style, Breaking News, Newspapers, Editorial, Storytelling, Newspaper Design, Radio, Copy Editing, Creative Direction, Entertainment, Multimedia, Online Journalism, Magazines, Publications

Education
Graduate School USDA
Travel Writing

George Mason University   1994 — 1998
BA, journalism

Experience
Education Week and Editorial Projects in Education   September 2008 - Present
The Free Lance-Star   December 2002 - March 2008
Corbis  1999 - 2002
Newsweek Magazine  July 1998 - October 1999
Knight Ridder/Tribune   September 1988 - July 1998
Chicago Tribune  1983 - 1988
Associated Press  1981 - 1983
Fosters Daily Democrat  1977 - 1979

Skills
Editorial, Photojournalism, Newspaper, Photography, Magazines, Editing, Storytelling, Digital Photography, Publications, Portraits, Newspapers, Portrait Photography, Online Journalism, Books, Publishing, Breaking News, Image Editing, News Writing, Journalism, Photos, Feature Articles, Blogging, AP Style, Travel Photography, Multimedia, Commercial Photography, Final Cut Pro, Video, Videography, Visual Journalism, Sports Photography, Copy Editing, Documentary Photography, Photo Research, Video Editing, Editorial Photography, Photo Mechanic, Photo Editor, Documentaries, Photographers, Video Production, Lightroom, Newspaper Design, Web Content, Studio Lighting, Environmental..., InCopy, Soundslides, Digital Journalism, Interactive Storytelling

Education
Rochester Institute of Technology   1973 — 1977
BFA, Photojournalism

Rutland High School

Experience
Bloomberg BNA  November 2014 - Present
Intuit  April 2013 - October 2014
Intuit  March 2012 - April 2013
Intuit  April 2007 - March 2012
Intuit  July 2005 - April 2007
Intuit  July 2002 - July 2005
Ruby Tuesday  April 1998 - June 2002
The Free Lance-Star   March 2000 - August 2001
Italian Oven  1996 - 2000

Skills
Sales Process, Strategy, Leadership, Coaching, Training, Selling, Solution Selling, Marketing, Sales Operations, Sales Management, Strategic Partnerships, Direct Marketing, Consultative Selling, Consultative Sales..., Tax Planning, Team Mentoring, Healthcare Research, HR Consulting, HR Research, Tax Planning Software, Tax Research, Compliance Training, Sales & Use Tax..., International Tax..., Legal Research, Sales, New Business Development, Salesforce.com

Education
Villanova University   2008 — 2008
Certificate Completed, SSGB, (Six Sigma Green Belt)

University of Mary Washington   1993 — 1996
Psychology/Philosophy

St. Vincent   1989 — 1993

Experience
Coldwell Banker Elite  June 2014 - Present
The Free Lance-Star   November 2011 - October 2013
Westminster Presbyterian Church  August 2009 - October 2011
CSI - Capitol Services Inc  2006 - 2009
E-Z Way Driver Testing, Inc.   September 2004 - August 2006

Skills
Event Planning, Event Management, Marketing, Market Research, Social Media, Data Analysis, Analytics, Microsoft Office, Office Administration, Public Relations, Program Management..., Digital Media, Online Advertising, Sales, Research, Training, Social Networking, Facebook, Newsletters, Social Media Marketing, Press Releases, Blogging, Marketing Communications

Education
Hope College   1999 — 2003
B.A., Communication, Spanish

Gull Lake High School   1995 — 2009

Experience
Alion Science and Technology  May 2010 - Present
Seltzer Film and Video   January 2010 - May 2010
CONDÉ NAST/MANDARIN ORIENTAL MAGAZINE, London   December 2009 - February 2010
NORTHROP GRUMMAN  November 2009 - December 2009
United Hemispheres Magazine   May 2009 - July 2009
PASADENA PRODUCTIONS, Paris   February 2009 - April 2009
The Sacramento Bee  November 2006 - March 2009
The Free Lance-Star   May 2005 - November 2006
Los Angeles Times  September 2004 - July 2005
KALX RADIO 90.7 FM   August 2004 - May 2005

Skills
Cross-cultural..., NATO, Media Relations, International Project..., Editing, International..., Editorial, Storytelling, Web Content, Multimedia, Video, Broadcast, Newspapers, Journalism, Technical Writing, International Relations, French, Italian, Facilitation, News Writing, Public Affairs, Social Justice, Media Outreach, European Integration, Breaking News, Copy Editing, Asset Life Cycle..., Writing, New Media

Education
University of California, Berkeley   2003 — 2005
Master’s Degree, Journalism

Bard College   1990 — 1994
Bachelor’s Degree, Film

Seoul American High School   1988 — 1990
HS diploma

United States Institute for Peace
Civil Resistance and the Dynamics of Nonviolent Movements

Experience
The Free Lance-Star   March 2011 - Present

Skills
Newspapers, Social Media, Social Networking, Social Media Marketing

Education
Germanna Community College   1998 — 2006
Associate's degree, Science

Experience
Dean Communications   January 2004 - Present
Saving Promise  2010 - 2011
City of Alexandria, VA  August 2005 - April 2007
The Free Lance-Star   October 2002 - August 2005
WBQB B101.5   1996 - 2002

Skills
Radio, Public Relations, Media Relations, Social Media, Storytelling, Press Releases, Marketing, Broadcast

Education
Saint Bonaventure University   1993 — 1994
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication and Media Studies

Olean High School   1989 — 1992

Experience
Selling Power Magazine   September 2014 - Present
push the envelope studio   January 2003 - Present
Odyssey Montessori   September 2013 - May 2014
The Free Lance-Star   2004 - August 2012
Fredericksburg Christian Schools  April 2011 - May 2012
iParent/Nurture Magazine   2000 - 2005
Collegiate Funding Services  April 1999 - March 2001
CDS Graphics   September 1993 - April 1997

Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, QuarkXPress, Microsoft Office, Photography, Illustration, Logo Design, Graphic Design, Magazines, Photoshop, Packaging, Typography, Posters, Image Manipulation, Graphics, Marketing, Mac, Art, Direct Mail, Corporate Identity, Layout, InDesign, Branding & Identity, Brochures, Image Editing, Banners, Business Cards, Art Direction, Pre-press, Adobe Acrobat, Illustrator, Newsletters

Education
Woodbury University   1990 — 1992
BS, Graphic Design

School of the Museum of Fine Arts   1989 — 1990
Design and foundation arts

The University of Georgia   1986 — 1988

Kennett High School   1982 — 1986

Experience
National Geographic Society  February 2014 - Present
National Geographic Society  May 2012 - January 2014
CHCI  February 2010 - May 2012
Modern Luxury DC Magazine   August 2009 - January 2010
Time Out New York  September 2008 - August 2009
Every Day with Rachael Ray  September 2008 - December 2008
The Free Lance-Star   August 2007 - December 2007
Connection Newspapers  May 2007 - August 2007

Skills
Editing, AP Style, Journalism, Copy Editing, Blogging, SEO, InCopy, QuarkXPress, InDesign, Chicago Style, Metadata, Ap Style, Publications, Feature Articles, Web Content, Magazines, Proofreading, Publishing, Social Media

Education
University of Mary Washington   2004 — 2008
BA, Journalism

Experience
Self-Employed  April 2007 - Present
University of Dayton  February 2012 - August 2014
Stivers School for the Arts  August 2009 - May 2011
Miami Valley Literacy Council  March 2009 - August 2009
Mazer Corporation  September 2004 - December 2008
The Salvation Army Family & Single Women's Shelter   September 2001 - November 2003
Goodwill Industries  August 2001 - May 2003
White Shield Center   October 2002 - February 2003
The Free Lance-Star   December 1998 - August 2001
Weber Associates, Inc   August 1999 - August 2000

Skills
Textbooks, Copy Editing, Editing, Proofreading, Content Development, Creative Writing, Editorial, Publishing, Academic Publishing, World History, Geography, Social Studies, Civic Education, History, American Studies, Government, Political Science, Anthropology, Education, Writing, Online Publishing, Web Content Creation, Web Content Management, Tutoring, Academic Writing, Books, Research, Journalism, Literature, Non-fiction, Grammar, Fact-checking, Curriculum Design, Freelance Writing, Content Writing, Fiction, Short Stories, Content Management, Ebooks, Creative Non-fiction, Newsletters, Teaching Writing, Copywriting, Blogging, Zines, Content Strategy, News Writing, Fiction Writing

Education
University of Dayton   2012 — 2012
Graduate coursework in Adolescent to Young Adult Education

Wright State University   2004 — 2005
Secondary Education and Teaching

George Mason University   2000 — 2001
Interdisciplinary studies

Lord Fairfax Community College   1998 — 2000
English, psychology, photography

University of Virginia   1994 — 1998
B.A, History

Experience
DataSync Technologies, Inc.   February 2011 - Present
The Free Lance-Star   March 2005 - February 2011

Skills
Web Development, WordPress, CMS, HTML, CSS, Google Analytics, SQL, Web Design, Content Management, Web Content Management, Flash, jQuery, Windows, XHTML, HTML 5, PHP, Apache

Education
University Of Mary Washington   2007 — 2009
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration

Germanna Community College   2005 — 2007
Associate's degree, Business Administration and Management, General

Experience
SANS Institute  August 2014 - Present
SANS Institute  February 2014 - August 2014
The Free Lance-Star   January 2012 - January 2014
The Free Lance-Star   July 2011 - January 2012
The Free Lance-Star   December 2005 - July 2011
The Free Lance-Star   August 2004 - December 2005
The Free Lance-Star   October 2001 - July 2004
The Free Lance-Star   August 1998 - October 2001
MedQuist  April 1997 - August 1998

Skills
Web Development, Content Management, Newspaper, HTML, Windows, Blogging, CMS, Project Management, SQL, Publishing, Information Technology, Information Architecture, Amazon Web Services..., Microsoft SQL Server, Network Administration, Linux System..., VMWare, EMC Storage, Vendor Relationships, SEO, Newspapers, VMware, Multimedia, AP Style, Web Design, Linux, Cloud Computing, Budgets, OS X, Social Networking, XML, Security, ITIL, Networking, Management, Data Center, Leadership, Servers, System Administration, Project Planning

Education
University of Mary Washington   2004 — 2008
BPS, Computer Programming, Network Security

Germanna Community College   2000 — 2000
Cisco Certification

ECPI University   1995 — 1996
AAS, Computer Programming, Systems Administration, Computer Networking, Electronics

ECPI University   1994 — 1996
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Electronics, Computer Programming and Systems Administration

Experience
Aireco Supply  August 2014 - Present
Montague, Miller & Company   May 2014 - August 2014
Jack's Aircraft   September 2012 - March 2014
The Free Lance-Star   January 2010 - July 2012
Remax Distinctive  January 2007 - January 2010
So Clean LLC.   2004 - 2007
Free Lance Star Publishing Company   1999 - 2003
Landry's Restaurants  1997 - 1998
Delaware North Companies  1996 - 1997

Skills
Sellers, Listings, Marketing, Photography, Buyer Representation, Photoshop, Pagination, Page Design, Illustrator, Payroll, Accounts Payable, Residential Homes, Referrals, Management, Social Media, Advertising, Customer Service, Budgets, Training, Newspapers, New Business Development, Sales, Negotiation, Sales Management, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Account Management, Contract Negotiation

Education
University of Maryland College Park   1998 — 1999
B.A., Studio Arts

Louisiana State University   1992 — 1995
n/a, Studio Arts/Pre-Med

Experience
Self-employed  June 2008 - Present
The Free Lance-Star   November 2008 - Present
Duke University Medical Center  June 2000 - May 2004

Skills
Internal Medicine, Medical Education, Board Certified, Healthcare, Medicine, Healthcare Management, Hospitals, Healthcare Information..., Public Health, Health Policy, Treatment, EMR, Patient Safety, Clinical Research, Epidemiology, Research, Physicians, Pediatrics, Nonprofits, Emergency Medicine, Surgery, Health Education, Medical Research

Education
Duke University School of Medicine   2000 — 2004
Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine Residency Program

Georgetown University   1996 — 2000
Doctor of Medicine (MD), Medicine

Siena College   1992 — 1996
Bachelor's Degree, Biology, General

Experience
Virginia iSpine Physicians   June 2015 - Present
Virginia Weight & Wellness   July 2011 - May 2015
YMCA  March 2005 - July 2009
The Free Lance-Star   July 2000 - September 2001
Muscular Dystrophy Association  January 1999 - October 1999
Starlight Theatre  June 1995 - September 1998

Skills
Office Management, Medical Education, Public Relations, Marketing, Healthcare Management, Fitness, Public Speaking, Wellness, Holistic Health, Weight, Customer Service, Medicine, Health Education, CPR Certified

Education
William Jewell College   1994 — 1998
Bachelor's degree, Communication, Pubic Relations

Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing   2009 — 2010
Nursing

Experience
The Free Lance-Star   March 2005 - Present
The Free Lance-Star   2000 - 2005
The Free Lance-Star   May 1997 - December 2000

Education
Radford University   1985 — 1989

Experience
Houston Chronicle  October 2013 - Present
Star Tribune  March 2007 - October 2013
Star Tribune  March 2005 - March 2007
News&Observer   November 1993 - February 2003
Daily Press  1985 - 1990
The Free Lance-Star   1983 - 1985
Lowell Sun  1982 - 1983

Skills
Editing, Strategic Leadership, Digital Media, Digital Strategy, Change Management, Communication, News Writing, Operating Budgets, Editorial, Corporate Communications, Internal Communications, Storytelling, Strategic Communications, Copy Editing, Journalism, Press Releases, Newspapers, Online Publishing, Content Strategy, Media Relations, Newspaper, Social Media, Publications, Copywriting, Publishing, Newsletters, Blogging, Content Management, New Media, Proofreading, AP Style, Web Content, Feature Articles, Content Development

Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Kenan-Flagler Business School   2000 — 2002
MBA

University of Virginia   1978 — 1982
Bachelor of Arts (BA), International Relations and Affairs

Experience
The Free Lance-Star   November 1988 - Present
Thalhimer's  1985 - 1988
La Vogue   1981 - 1985

Education
Sweet Briar College   1976 — 1980

Experience
Zeiders Enterprises, Inc.   August 2015 - Present
Ashley Furniture HomeStore Corporate  August 2014 - August 2015
Clear Channel Communications  February 2013 - August 2014
The Free Lance Star  December 2009 - February 2013
NRI  March 2008 - November 2009
Clipper Magazine  February 2006 - March 2008
Maryland Pennysaver  2004 - January 2005
Ruby Tuesday  2001 - 2003

Skills
Advertising, Recruiting, Sales, Management, Online Advertising, Cold Calling, Account Management, New Business Development, Leadership, Business Development, Team Building, Selling, Time Management, Training, Marketing, Customer Service

Education
University of Phoenix   2009 — 2011
Bachelors of Science, Business Management

Marymount University   1999 — 2002
Communication and Political Science

Experience
The Free Lance-Star   December 2011 - September 2015
MangoChick Design   2001 - 2011
Food & Water Watch  January 2007 - June 2008
Library of Congress  December 2003 - November 2006
Library of Congress  May 2003 - December 2003

Skills
Interaction Design, Web Content Management, Web Design, Graphic Design, Blogging, Illustration, Web Analytics, SEO, User-centered Design, Project Management, Dreamweaver, InDesign, Photoshop, CMS, Illustrator, Newspapers, Online Advertising, Copy Editing, Copywriting, Social Media, Advertising, Facebook, Information Architecture, CSS, New Media, Editorial, Think Tank, Politics, Political Communication, Publications, HTML, Web Content

Education
Savannah College of Art and Design
M.F.A, Illustration

Virginia Commonwealth University
B.A, Art History

Experience
Dana Romanoff Photography   May 2009 - Present
National Park Experience   2012 - 2015
The Charlotte Observer  April 2007 - June 2008
National Geographic Society  May 2007 - October 2007
The Free Lance-Star   May 2005 - April 2007
National Geographic Society  June 2000 - June 2001
VISIONS Service Adventures  July 2000 - 2001

Skills
Multimedia, Portraits, Reportage, Video, Weddings, Director of Photography, Producer, Journalism, Editorial

Education
Ohio University   2002 — 2004
Masters, Photojournalism, Visual Communication

University of Rochester   1996 — 2000
BA, Cultural Studies

School for International Training   1999 — 1999
Ghana: Arts and Culture

Experience
The Free Lance-Star   January 2007 - Present
work on another novel   1992 - Present
Richmond Times-Dispatch  1978 - 2006

Skills
Copy Editing, Journalism, Publishing, Books, Newspaper, Ap Style, News Writing, Breaking News, Storytelling, Feature Articles, Investigative Reporting, Blogging, Editing, Editorial, Publications

Education
Virginia Commonwealth University   1979 — 1981
M.A., English

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill   1967 — 1971
AB, Journalism

Experience
Ben Fredman Visuals   August 2013 - Present
Ben Fredman Visuals   August 2008 - Present
The Free Lance-Star   May 2008 - March 2009
The Dallas Morning   March 2008 - May 2008
The Star-Ledger  May 2007 - August 2007
The Muskegon Chronicle  January 2007 - April 2007
The Post Register  June 2006 - December 2006

Skills
Photojournalism, Video, Sound, Documentaries, Multimedia, Documentary Photography, Journalism, Editorial Photography, Storytelling, Newspapers, Newspaper, Cinematography, Camera, Final Cut Pro, Camera Operating, Videography, Digital Photography, Photography

Education
Florida State University   2011 — 2013
Master's Degree, Cinematography and Film/Video Production

University of Missouri-Columbia   2004 — 2007
B.A., Journalism — Photojournalism

Experience
The Free Lance-Star   October 2002 - Present
Germanna Community College  October 2000 - October 2002

Skills
Social Media, Editing, Public Speaking, Teaching, Copy Editing, Blogging, Feature Articles, Creative Writing, Community Outreach, Newspaper, Social Networking, Journalism, Research, Event Planning

Education
The University of Connecticut   1973 — 1975
Masters, Education

Experience
Harirs IT Services   February 2015 - Present
Harris IT Services  October 2014 - February 2015
SAIC (NASA)   December 2010 - October 2014
Net Commerce Corp. (National Guard)   July 2010 - December 2010
Clovis (Joint Chiefs of Staff)   January 2010 - July 2010
Harris IT Services (NRO)   October 2009 - January 2010
World I.T. Solutions (NMCI)   July 2009 - September 2009
Perot Systems Corporation  May 2009 - July 2009
Qimonda  October 2008 - January 2009
The Free Lance-Star   August 2005 - September 2008

Skills
Hardware, Troubleshooting, Integration, Databases, DNS, Active Directory, Norton Ghost, Networking, Testing

Education
Strayer University   2010 — 2015
Master's degree, Project Management

ITT Technical Institute   2005 — 2009
Bachelors, Network Security

ITT Technical Institute   2005 — 2007
Associates, Computer Networking

Experience
Fayetteville Public Works Commission  January 2014 - Present
Tek-Systems  October 2013 - January 2014
The Free Lance-Star   May 2011 - October 2013
James Bimen associates   June 2007 - April 2011
K-3 Technical Services, LLC   August 2007 - December 2009
Information Technology Management Company   April 2007 - June 2007
L-3 Communications  February 2006 - April 2007
United States Marine Corps  November 1998 - September 2006
L-3 Communications  2004 - 2005

Skills
Databases, Windows Server, Servers, Perl, VMware, Linux, System Administration, Security Clearance, Windows, Security, Technical Support, Virtualization, Testing, Bash, Apache, Programming, Nagios, CentOS

Education
Excelsior College
B.A, Liberal Studies

University of Mary Washington
Computer Science

Experience
The Free Lance-Star  

Skills
Newspapers, Journalism

Education
James Monroe High School   1975 — 1979
Germanna Community College, Arm of the Lord Bible College

Arm of the Lord Bible College

Germanna Community College

Experience
Northrop Grumman Corporation  April 2013 - Present
CRGT, Inc.   March 2006 - April 2013
The Free Lance-Star   March 1998 - December 2005
Institute for Defense Analyses  February 1997 - March 1998
Institute for Defense Analyses  May 1996 - February 1997
Institute for Defense Analyses  January 1993 - May 1996

Skills
Security+, F5 BigIP, Network Security, Security, CISSP, Configuration Management, Data Center, VMware, HTML, ITIL, Enterprise Architecture, Network Engineering, Information Assurance, LDAP, Red Hat Linux, System Administration, Security Clearance, Solaris, DNS, Disaster Recovery, Integration, Information Security..., Virtualization, Computer Security, Systems Engineering, System Architecture, Apache, Servers, Unix, DIACAP, Linux, Information Security, Vulnerability Management, Perl, Vulnerability Assessment, VMware ESX, VPN, Veritas Cluster Server, Unix Shell Scripting, Bash, ZFS, Veritas Volume Manager, Sun One LDAP, Team Leadership, Virtual Reality, Operating Systems, TCP/IP, Routers, System Deployment, Troubleshooting

Education
George Mason University   1985 — 1990
BS, Decision Sciences

Experience
Jasmine Velvet   November 2013 - Present
Jennifer Motl   January 1995 - Present
The Free Lance-Star   September 2000 - February 2015
Columbia St. Mary's   December 2005 - April 2012
Mary Washington Healthcare  2001 - 2005
Virginia Department of Health  November 1998 - April 2002
The Daily Progress  November 1997 - November 1998
NYU Medical Center  November 1996 - November 1997

Skills
Editing, Copy Editing, Publications, Newsletters, Freelance Writing, News Writing, Journalism, Blogging, Press Releases, Editorial, AP Style, Web Content, Storytelling, Media Relations, Creative Writing, Magazines, Newspapers, Writing, Social Media, Public Speaking, Nonprofits, Radio Broadcasting

Education
Virginia Department of Health Dietetic Internship
RD, Dietetics/Dietitian

Cornell University   1991 — 1995
BS, Nutrition & Communications

Ithaca High School   1990 — 1991

Naperville Central High School   1987 — 1990

Experience
Morgan Harrison Home Interior Design   June 2012 - Present
The Free Lance-Star   March 2012 - November 2012
StructureWise, Inc.   January 2009 - February 2012
Bliss  2001 - 2002
Brooklyn Law School  1998 - 2000
The Five O'Clock Club  1997 - 1998
Crate and Barrel  1995 - 1997
AP3C Architects  1995 - 1996
Chevron Corporation  1989 - 1995

Skills
Public Relations, Editing, Proofreading, Ap Style, Research, Project Management, Social Networking, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Microsoft Office, Training Facilitation, Copywriting, Training Management, Organization, Customer Service, Fact-checking, writing, AP Style

Education
San Diego State University-California State University
B.A., Liberal Studies-Education and Human Development

Experience
The Free Lance-Star   January 2013 - Present
Kaeser  June 2011 - August 2011
American Bus Association  June 2008 - June 2011

Skills
Marketing, Marketing Strategy, General Ledger, Public Relations, Microsoft Excel, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Event Management, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Writing, Interviewing Skills, Graphic Design, Copy Editing

Education
The University of Georgia   2008 — 2012
Journalism

Experience
Pamunkey Regional Library   October 2014 - Present
The Free Lance-Star   December 2007 - Present
Quarles Petroleum, Inc  December 2003 - October 2014
Virginia Neighbors   January 2010 - July 2010
ILM Corporation   August 2002 - December 2003

Skills
Writing, Digital Photography, Creative Writing, Copy Editing, AP Style, Microsoft Office, Data Entry, Customer Service, Newsletters, MLA style, Oral & Written..., Basic HTML, Literature Reviews, Deadline Oriented, Close Attention to..., PCI Standards, Financial Reconciliation, Inventory Accuracy, Online Publishing, Editing

Education
University of Mary Washington   2006 — 2009
Bachelor of Liberal Studies