Project Resume
I’m a writer, editor and copywriter with over 1,000 published news and feature articles along with hundreds of other works.
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I’m a writer, editor and copywriter with over 1,000 published news and feature articles along with hundreds of other works for magazines, websites, startups, small businesses, and large corporate clients. Recent editorial projects include ghostwriting and editing several books, magazine articles, ad and website copy, case studies, ebooks, brochures, and other strategic written materials. Proven track record of meeting or exceeding company objectives (awareness, sales, attracting funding, competitive positioning, and similar) on tight deadlines and on tight budgets. Have worked on projects for companies ranging from “mom and pop” ventures to Fortune 500 conglomerates and agencies with a focus on bottom line results.
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1989 - Present
Writer, Copywriter, and Editor
Publish 1,000+ news and feature articles on business, technology, retail, consumer goods, entertainment, and new media topics in publications including The Economist, Business News Daily, Red Herring, The Industry Standard, PC Magazine, CNBC, CNET News, Computer Games, Entrepreneur, Inc Magazine, Small Business Trends, Broadband Europe, DailyIPTV, MTV, Rollingstone.com, and Entertainment Weekly. Develop story angles and scoops, research potential target publications, develop and maintain editorial relationships via email and phone, manage client relationships. Write and edit white papers, ebooks, case studies, site copy, and other materials with a strategic focus. Write advertising and other sales copy.
2021 - 2022
GlobalSpec (previously Engineering360)
Contributing Editor covering Internet and engineering developments and trends.
2009 - 2020
Small Business Trends
Writer covering latest small business news and trends.
2014 - 2015
IHS Markit
2008 - 2011
McCann Worldgroup
2008 - 2009
The Industry Standard
Feature and profile writer covering early Internet sites and services.
2000 - 2005
Ogilvy
Assisted with advertising and PR campaigns for digital firms.
EDUCATION
May 1999 – San Jose State University – B.S., Advertising, Marketing minor
Skills
Polished written and oral communication skills . Excellent sales and client service skills . Avid online and offline publicist and strategist . Fast learner and versatile . Excellent at meeting deadlines under pressure . Excellent project management skills . Experience with social media platforms including LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok . Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Edge, Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox
OTHER EXPERIENCE
Member of Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ), Online News Association (ONA), Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB), and Digital Analytics Association (DAA)