Experience
Cal Poly State University  September 2001 - Present
Writer and Editor   January 2001 - Present

Skills
Writing, Teaching, Research, Editing, Higher Education, Lecturing, Microsoft Office, Bilingual-English/Spanis..., Intercultural..., Public Speaking, Microsoft Word, Grant Writing

Education
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
Master's degree, English

UCSB   1993 — 1997
Bachelor's degree, Latin American Studies

Experience
Multiple Sclerosis Foundation  August 2014 - Present
Corpus Christi Caller-Times  October 2013 - August 2014
Writer and editor   June 2013 - October 2013
NurseTogether.com  December 2012 - June 2013
Freelance writer, creator, content maker   July 2012 - December 2012
Palm Beach Daily News  September 2005 - July 2012
The Herald Times:  August 2001 - September 2005
The Post Tribune  January 2001 - May 2001
The Star  January 2000 - December 2000
The Post Tribune  October 1997 - January 2000

Skills
InDesign, InCopy, QuarkXPress, Microsoft Office, iMovie, Photoshop, Illustrator, Windows, Mac OS, Editorial, Salesforce.com, Employee Training, Content Development, SEO, Newspapers, News Writing, Breaking News, Copy Editing, Blogging, Editing, Social Media, Headline Writing

Education
Indiana University Bloomington   2001 — 2004
Mass Communication/Media Studies

Indiana University   1991 — 1996
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Fine/Studio Arts, General, Philosophy and Political Science

Experience
Writer and editor   May 2013 - Present
MSP Communications  November 2012 - May 2013
St. Paul Pioneer Press  February 2005 - November 2012
Fortune Magazine  March 1998 - February 2005
Time Inc.  June 1996 - March 1998
Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism  September 1997 - December 1997
The New York Times  January 1995 - January 1996
Augsburg Fortress Publishers  August 1982 - August 1993

Skills
Journalism, Copy Editing, Editorial, Editing, Feature Articles, News Writing, Storytelling, Publishing, Breaking News, Magazines, Online Journalism, Web Content, Newspaper, Multimedia, Headline Writing, Fact-checking, Proofreading, Content Development, Publications, Investigative Reporting, Newspapers

Education
Columbia University - Graduate School of Journalism   1993 — 1994
M.S.

St. Olaf College   1978 — 1982
B.A., English

Experience
Self-employed  2011 - Present
C Magazine  2008 - 2011
Writer and Editor   2005 - 2008
Teen People  2001 - 2004
Nylon Magazine  1999 - 2001
Harper's Bazaar  1995 - 1999

Education
University of California, Los Angeles
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History

Experience
Independent freelancer  2000 - 2014
Writer and Editor   1957 - 2000
TDSB  1970 - 1997

Skills
Non-fiction, Short Stories, Books, Fiction, Fiction Writing, Memoir, Book Reviews, History, Novels, ESL, Research, Teaching, Creative Writing, Writing, Copy Editing

Education
Mennonite Educational Institute, University of British Columbia, University of Toronto

The University of British Columbia

Experience
Selling Power  September 2010 - Present
Writer and Editor   April 2005 - Present
Cody's Books  February 2007 - February 2008
Community Associations Institute  May 2001 - April 2005
Carol Mann Agency  June 2000 - May 2001

Skills
Social Media, Blogging, Editorial, Press Releases, Email Marketing, Social Media Marketing, CRM, Lead Generation, Editing, Newsletters, Publishing, Marketing Strategy, Sales, SEO, Enterprise Software, Salesforce.com, Online Advertising, B2B, Online Marketing, Digital Media, Selling, Leadership

Education
Saint Mary's College of California   2007 — 2009
MFA, Fiction Writing

University of Virginia   1995 — 1999
BA, English, Modern Studies

George School   1991 — 1995

Experience
Your Home Companion   July 2012 - Present
Writer and Editor   June 2011 - Present
The Best Word   January 2004 - Present
Kingston Hill Retirement Home   2011 - 2012
Linn County Cooperative Extensions   2010 - 2012
Living Centers East and West   2006 - 2010
Cornell University  1990 - 2001

Skills
Research, Creative Writing, Proposal Writing, Editing, Copy Editing, Dissertation Editing, Listener, Public Policy, Master Gardener, Rain Gardens, Garden Coaching, Healing Gardens, Chaplaincy, Blogging, Teaching

Education
Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School   2001 — 2004
M.Div., preaching, social gospel, theology

Earlham College   1972 — 1974
English Language and Literature/Letters

Experience
University of Cincinnati  January 2013 - Present
Writer and Editor   December 2012 - Present
F+W Media, Inc.   2006 - 2012
InkTank   2005 - 2008

Skills
Writing, Editing, Online Marketing, Social Networking, Creative Writing, Magazines, Teaching, Online Advertising, Art, Copy Editing, Publications, Blogging, Journalism, Proofreading, Publishing, Web Content, Copywriting, Editorial, Storytelling, Literature, Short Stories, Fiction, Content Development, Non-fiction

Education
University of Iowa   2003 — 2005
M.F.A, Iowa Writers' Workshop, Fiction

Ohio University   2000 — 2002
M.A., English, Creative Writing

Ohio University   1996 — 2000
B.A., English, Creative Writing

Experience
Writer and editor   March 2015 - Present
The Dodo  March 2014 - March 2015
McMahon Group  December 2013 - March 2014
New York University  September 2012 - December 2013
Scholastic  May 2013 - August 2013
University of Pennsylvania  May 2010 - May 2012
University of Pennsylvania  June 2008 - May 2010

Skills
Bioengineering, Journalism, Cell Culture, Microscopy, Western Blotting, Research, Biotechnology, Fluorescence Microscopy, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Confocal Microscopy, Immunohistochemistry, Matlab, Lifesciences, Blogging, Experimental Design, Biomedical Engineering, Neuroscience, Editing, Editorial, Social Media, Statistics, Copy Editing, Writing, Proofreading, Microsoft Office, Publishing, Life Sciences, Publications, Science, Creative Writing

Education
NYU   2012 — 2013
Master's degree, Journalism, SHERP

University of Pennsylvania   2006 — 2010
BSE, Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering

Experience
Bruce Benidt Consulting   April 2001 - Present
Writer and editor   1968 - Present
University of St Thomas  1986 - 2009
Shandwick, Mona Meyer McGrath & Gavin, Minneapolis Star Tribune   November 1989 - April 2001
Minneapolis Star Tribune  1976 - 1989

Skills
Marketing, Feature Articles, Editing, Public Relations, Books, Storytelling, Newsletters, Content Development, Presentation Coaching, Strategic Communications, Magazines, Speech Writing, Media Relations, News Writing, Public Speaking, Journalism, Corporate Communications, Workshop Facilitation, Proofreading, Executive Coaching, Teaching, Web Content, Newspapers, Press Releases, Internal Communications, Publications, Publicity, Community Outreach, Messaging, Crisis Communications, AP Style, Writing, Social Media Marketing, Publishing, Marketing Communications, Content Strategy, Blogging, Editorial, Social Media, Copy Editing, Spokesperson, Media Skills Training, Copywriting, Advertising, Creative Writing, Reputation Management

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   1974 — 1975
MA, Journalism

New College   1968 — 1972
Bachelor's degree, History, literature, education

New College of Florida   1968 — 1972
BA, English, history, education, psychology

Washburn High

Experience
Writer and Editor   2000 - Present
The New York Times  May 2005 - April 2015
Worth Magazine  August 2011 - April 2013
Consumers International  1995 - 2000
The Chronicle of Higher Education  1994 - 2000
The Orange County Register  1989 - 1994
The Los Angeles Herald Examiner   1987 - 1989

Skills
Consumer Law, Journalism, Newspaper, Copy Editing, Editing, News Writing, Blogging, Ap Style, Investigative Reporting, Editorial, Online Journalism, Fact-checking, Breaking News, New Media, Web Content, Storytelling, Feature Articles, Speech Writing, Business Journalism, Social Media, Newspapers, Publications, AP Style, Magazines, Headline Writing, Creative Writing

Education
University of California, Berkeley
Bachelor's Degree, History and Journalism, Graduated with High Honors

Yale Law School
Masters of Studies in Law

Experience
Writer and Editor   2001 - Present
Guideposts Books   September 2001 - December 2003
The Reference Works   September 1999 - August 2000
92nd Street Y Poetry Center   May 1997 - August 1999
Penguin Putnam  May 1995 - May 1997

Skills
Editing, Copywriting, Editorial, Publishing, Publications, Books, Magazines, Non-profits, Brochures, Copy Editing, Proofreading

Education
The New School   2006 — 2008
MFA, Creative Writing

Indiana University Bloomington
B.A., English

Experience
The Mash-Up Americans   July 2013 - Present
Writer and Editor   September 2011 - Present
BusinessWeek  May 2007 - December 2009
Conde Nast  October 2004 - May 2007
VNU Business Media  September 2001 - October 2004

Skills
Storytelling, Copy Editing, Magazines, Journalism, Newspaper, Newspapers, Editorial, Feature Articles, Editing, Ap Style, Web Content, Breaking News, Publishing

Education
Northwestern University   1997 — 2001
BSJ, Journalism

Experience
Novel, THE UNFINISHED WORK OF ELIZABETH D   2005 - Present
Writer and editor   1992 - Present

Skills
Journalism, Storytelling, Fiction, Editing, Blogging, Publications, Feature Articles, Published Author, Essayist, Editorial, Social Media..., Freelance Writing, Copy Editing, Television, Interviews, Magazines, Writing, Publishing

Education
Columbia University - Graduate School of Journalism   1992 — 1993
MS

Colgate University   1985 — 1989
BA

Staples

Experience
Lesley University  September 2001 - Present
Writer and Editor   September 1995 - Present
Northeastern University  September 1992 - June 1999
Assumption College  September 1985 - June 1989

Skills
Writing, Editing, Copy Editing, Research, Proofreading, English Grammar, Teaching, Literature, Books, Tutoring, Music, Non-fiction, Academic Publishing, Courses, Word, Fiction, Creative Writing, Content Development, Newsletters, Copywriting, Higher Education, Grant Writing, ESL, Grammar, Instructional Design, Manuscript Editing, Literary, Textbooks, Educational Publishing, Manuscripts, English Literature, Editors, Writing Skills, Line Editing, Teaching English, Rewriting, Classroom Instruction

Education
Northeastern University   1990 — 1992
Master's Degree, Writing and Literature

Boston University   1977 — 1979
Master of Sacred Music, Music and Religious Studies

Boston University   1971 — 1974
Bachelor of Music, Vocal Performance

Experience
Therapeutic Research Center  September 2015 - Present
Writer and Editor   July 2015 - Present
Raven Tools   December 2013 - May 2015
Raven Tools   August 2010 - December 2013
The Tennessean  January 2009 - August 2010
The Tennessean  April 2007 - December 2008
The Tennessean  August 2000 - March 2007
Ryder Transportation  August 1997 - December 1999
Smith & Sellers   June 1996 - July 1997

Education
Middle Tennessee State University   1996 — 1999
B.S., Mass Communications, Summa Cum Laude

Riverdale High School   1992 — 1996
Diploma, Salutatorian

Experience
Fahlgren Mortine  March 2014 - Present
Ritter Public Relations   January 2013 - February 2014
Communications Consultant  October 2012 - January 2013
The Fearey Group  October 2011 - October 2012
J.R. Simplot Company   February 2011 - October 2011
Writer and Editor   February 2011 - October 2011
Allred for Idaho   January 2010 - November 2010
Idaho Mountain Express  June 2008 - July 2009
Boise Weekly  April 2007 - June 2008
Thomson Reuters  2005 - 2008

Skills
Blogging, Public Speaking, Public Affairs, Editing, Press Releases, Ap Style, Journalism, Copywriting, Newsletters, Copy Editing, Media Relations, Social Media, Public Relations, Newspaper, Editorial, Publications, Public Policy, Corporate Communications, Strategic Communications, Internal Communications, Crisis Communications, Political Campaigns, Political Communication, Social Media Marketing, Annual Reports, Fundraising, AP Style, News Writing, Politics, Storytelling, Web Content, Feature Articles, Publishing, Message Development, Communications Planning, Reputation Management, Strategy, Publicity, Speech Writing, Marketing Communications, Messaging, Social Media Strategist, Facebook, Spokesperson, Event Management, New Media, Content Development, Television, Community Outreach, Content Strategy

Education
University of Oregon   1999 — 2000
Master's, Journalism

Colorado College   1991 — 1995
Bachelor's Degree, English/Creative Writing

Jesuit High School   1986 — 1990

Experience
Writer and Editor   EditorVarious MediaJune 2006 - Present
Hilary Dole Klein   January 1990 - Present

Skills
Copy Editing, Non-fiction, Editing, Magazines, Proofreading, Freelance Writing, Books, Editorial, Writing, Creative Writing, Journalism, Web Content, Publishing, Photography, Publications, Fiction, Newsletters, Public Relations, Feature Articles, Storytelling, Literature, Content Development, Blogging, Travel Writing, Ghostwriting, AP Style, Newspapers, Copywriting, Short Stories, Fiction Writing, Magazine Articles, Published Author

Education
New York University   1967 — 1969
MA, English/Comparative Literature

Stanford University   1963 — 1967
BA, English

Experience
Washington County Board of Education  July 2015 - Present
Writer and Editor   2013 - Present
Mattingly & Nally-Martin, PLLC/ Office of the Marion County Attorney   April 2012 - July 2015
Parkview BP   August 2011 - April 2012
Campbellsville University  August 2010 - December 2011
Parkview BP   August 2006 - August 2011
Campbellsville University  August 2010 - May 2011
Campbellsville University  May 2008 - May 2010
The Lebanon Enterprise   2009 - 2010
The Central Kentucky News-Journal   2009 - 2010

Skills
Public Speaking, Higher Education, Community Outreach, Training, Press Releases, Research, Strategic Communications, Marketing Communications, Leadership, Student Affairs, Public Relations, Customer Service, Editing, Microsoft Office, Time Management, Interviews, Social Networking, Facebook, Event Planning, Social Media, Fundraising, Management, Event Management, Blogging, Legal Research, Nonprofits, Social Media Marketing, PowerPoint, Sales, Legal Writing, Newsletters, Microsoft Word, Media Relations, Copy Editing, English, Journalism, Speech Writing, Advertising, Publications, Photography, Publicity, Marketing, Storytelling, Proofreading, Internal Communications

Education
Campbellsville University   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Science, Mass Communications (Public Relations emphasis), English

Washington County High School   2002 — 2006
Diploma, General Studies

Experience
MLB Advanced Media  February 2013 - Present
Writer and Editor   September 2009 - Present
Edgenuity Inc.  February 2012 - February 2013
New York State Psychiatric Institute  January 2012 - January 2013
Say Yes to Education  November 2011 - February 2012
New York State Psychiatric Institute  September 2010 - June 2011
Harlem United  June 2010 - July 2010
Harlem United  September 2009 - May 2010
Kaplan K12 Learning Services  September 2005 - August 2009
Holtzbrinck Publishers  September 2004 - August 2005

Skills
Psychotherapy, Mental Health, Social Services, Motivational..., Editing, Mindfulness, Teaching, Editorial, Stress Management, E-Learning, Staff Development, Wellness

Education
New York University Silver School of Social Work   2009 — 2011
Master of Social Work, Clinical Social Work

YogaWorks 200-Hour Teacher Training   2010 — 2010
Registered Yoga Teacher (200 Hours)

New York University Summer Publishing Institute   2004 — 2004
Certificate, Print and Online Publishing

Brandeis University   2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts, European Cultural Studies, Spanish, Journalism

Experience
mollywatsonwrites.com   February 2008 - Present
About.com  January 2008 - Present
The Barbarian Group  2010 - 2011
mediabistro.com  2007 - 2011
Sunset Magazine  2008 - 2009
Sunset Magazine  2005 - 2008
Writer and Editor   April 2001 - July 2005
Click Magazine  October 2000 - April 2001

Skills
Curating, Craft, Food Writing, Blogging, Editorial, Travel Writing, Magazines, Editing, Web Content, Copy Editing, Content Strategy, Content Development, Publishing, Journalism, Copywriting, Publications, Storytelling, Cooking

Education
Stanford University   1993 — 2000
M.A. and Ph.D., Modern European History

Reed College   1988 — 1992
B.A., History

Tante Marie's Cooking School
Professional Culinary Certificate

Experience
Hanley Wood  2014 - Present
Writer and Editor   2000 - Present
American Bankers Association  2012 - 2013
Hanley Wood  2002 - 2012
Key Communications, Inc.   2007 - 2007
Army Times Publishing Co  2000 - 2001
Key Communications, Inc.   1997 - 2000

Skills
Newsletters, Magazines, Publishing, Editorial, Editing, Blogging, Publications, Advertising, Marketing, Feature Articles, Storytelling, Newspapers, QuarkXPress, Creative Direction, Leadership, Writing, Social Media, Freelance Writing, Microsoft Office, AP Style, Google Analytics, BrightSpot, Woodwing, Tridion, Team Leadership, Editorial Process, Award Winner, Content Management, Strategic Content...

Education
University of Mary Washington
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History

Experience
Become A Family   ManagerAquron CorporationFebruary 2013 - Present
Garland Independent School District  2006 - Present
Writer and Editor   January 1990 - Present
Mathematics  January 1990 - Present
City of Garland  2006 - 2011
ATT  1977 - 2001

Skills
Excel, Community Outreach, Non-profits, Event Planning, Microsoft Office, Newsletters, Customer Service, Writing, Social Media, Strategic Planning, Organizational..., Budget Management, Data Analysis, Teaching, Nonprofits, Team Building, Leadership, Policy, Public Speaking, Government, Budgets, Volunteer Management, Leadership Development, Public Relations, Community Development, Grant Writing, Editing, Research

Education
Thomas Jefferson College of Law San Diego   1975 — 1977
law

University of Houston   1968 — 1970

Experience
Writer and Editor   January 2008 - Present
Council on Brain Injury   January 2007 - Present
ReMed  June 1991 - November 1998

Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale   1989 — 1991
Master of Arts (MA), Rehabilitation Administration

University of Richmond   1982 — 1986
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology and Women's Studies

Experience
State Bar of California  August 2012 - Present
LimeHealth LLC   April 2010 - Present
Writer and editor   March 2010 - August 2012
Consumer Health Interactive/CVS Caremark   March 2000 - February 2010
Contra Costa Times/Knight Ridder   April 1997 - December 1999
The Business Press  August 1995 - March 1997
Los Angeles Times  December 1989 - May 1995
The Daily Journal, Caracas Venezuela   January 1988 - August 1988

Skills
Editing, Video Editing, Team Management, Writing, Graphic Design, Intercultural..., AP Style, Chicago Style, Web Development, SEO copywriting, Medical Writing, Healthcare Reporting, Online Journalism, Multimedia Journalism, Video Journalism, White Papers, Business Intelligence, Creative Writing, Ghostwriting, Journalism, Stories, Magazines, Newsletters, News Writing, Newspaper, Web Content, Content Management, Copy Editing, Books, Multimedia, Investigative Reporting, Grant Writing, Final Cut Pro, Book Reviews, Website Development, Academic Writing, Wordpress, Wordsmithing, Headline Writing, Fiction Writing, Brainstorm Facilitation, Editorial, Storytelling, Ap Style, Publications, Newspapers, Video, Blogging, Video Production, Breaking News

Education
University of Southern California
MA

University of California, Santa Cruz
BA

Berkeley City College   2009 — 2009

Bay Area Video Coalition   2008 — 2008

Experience
Township of Maplewood  May 2015 - Present
Township of Maplewood  February 2008 - Present
Maplewood Township   2007 - Present
Fordham University School of Law  1997 - 2009
Writer and Editor   1998 - 2008
Fordham University School of Law  2000 - 2002
The Legal Aid Society  1985 - 1993
VISTA  1981 - 1982

Skills
Legal Writing, Government, Courts, Training, Grant Writing, Public Speaking, Teaching, Criminal Law, Non-profits, Civil Litigation, Program Development, Nonprofits, Trials, Appeals, Project Management, Community Outreach, Negotiation, Microsoft Office, Editing, Higher Education

Education
Antioch School of Law
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

New York University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Philosophy/Political Science

Experience
American International School, Vienna  2015 - Present
Writer and Editor   August 2007 - Present
U.S. Department of State   June 2004 - August 2006
Time Out Istanbul in English  August 2003 - August 2006
Donnellon Public Relations  March 1999 - July 2002
Patuxent Publishing  October 1996 - January 1999

Skills
Editing, Writing, Public Relations, Research, Marketing Communications, Brand Development, Report Writing, Feature Writing, Speech Writing, Proposal Writing, Technical Writing, Creative Writing, Marketing Strategy, Market Research, Feature Articles, Exceptional People..., Publishing, Press Releases, Publications, Publicity, Magazines, Newspapers, Social Media, Marketing, Copywriting, Blogging, Media Relations, Nonprofits, Journalism

Education
James Madison University   1991 — 1995
B.A., English, Psychology

University of London
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature/Letters

Experience
Writer and Editor   January 1995 - Present

Skills
Chicago Style, AP Style, Writing, Creative Writing, Image Editing, Public Relations, Film Production, News Writing, Web Content, Novels, Journalism, Social Media, Proofreading, Art, Script Development, Content Writing, Text Editing, Developmental Editing, Line Editing, Research

Education
University of Washington   2013 — 2013
Certification, Editing

Seattle Pacific University
English Literature

Joe Blasco Make-up Center, Los Angeles, CA.
Certification, Film and Photography Make-up Artistry