Professional, native command of written and spoken American English. Experienced journalist, skilled interviewer of SMEs (including ESL), internet research. Areas of writing/editing expertise include government, education, legal, technical and cold research-and-write. Mastery of MS Word; familiar with Excel, PowerPoint, Google Docs and SaaS. Web content development and management. Obsessive attention to detail without losing big picture. AP, CMOS. WSJ, NYT, APA and in-house styles. Self-starting independent worker; fast learner; inclusive leader and collaborative team player; mentor; excellent customer/client service.
Staff Experience
Legal content editor - Virtuoso Content LLC (current)Reporter/columnist, Editorial Board - The Union (current)Staff monitor and marketing – Hospitality House (4 years)Managing Editor – Xcell Journal, Xilinx Inc. (3 years)Senior Technical Editor – Raytheon Engineering Services Co. (0.5 year)News and Features Editor – Robot Science & Technology (0.75year)Editor/Legal Reporter – The Bureau of National Affairs, Inc. (3 years)Copy Editor/Reporter – The Sacramento Business Journal (1.5 years)Reporter/editor – Colfax Record (1 year)Reporter/Editor/Photographer – Auburn Journal (3 years)Reporter – KAHI radio (0.5 year)Assistant Promotion Director – KXTV, Channel 10 (3 years)
Freelance & Contract
Screenplays, documentaries, videos, nonprofit marketing, grant writing and administration, corporate and education newsletters, newspaper and magazine features, event photography, web content and management, political campaigns, op-eds and advocacy.
Academic Education
Postgraduate Studies: Creative Writing, Psychology and Computer Science – Sonoma State University, Rohnert Park, California MFA, Theater Arts (TV/Film) – UCLA, James P. Pendleton Foundation AwardBA, Psychology – UCLA, cum laude
In-Service and Continuing Education
Continuing education credits in English and journalism, computer applications, education and training, leadership, interpersonal skills, and time/work management. Committed to lifelong learning.
Professional Awards
Emmy nomination (regional)Sigma Delta Chi (California) National Newspaper AssociationCalifornia Newspaper Association California State Fair Media Awards (2) Sacramento Advertising Club (6)
Academic Awards
Phi Beta KappaUC Regents ScholarJames P. Pendleton GrantNational Science Foundation Grant
Volunteer Experience
Nevada County Continuum of CareOne Source – Empowering Caregivers Hospitality House Community ShelterSacramento Single Fathers Group Do It Now Foundation Committee to Bridge the Gap