My Resume

Accomplished writer and editor with a thirst for knowledge and a drive to seek the path less taken. Strong background in technology, education and the arts. Self-starter who works well under deadline pressure. Leader who places high value on collaboration. Problem solver who gets the job done. Member: Internet Press Guild. Novelist: The Darkest Eyes. Pronouns: She/Her

EXPERIENCE

FREELANCE WRITER, EDITOR, 2020 - Present

Provide writing and editing services with a focus on technology. Write case studies, white papers and features on enterprise technology, security, sustainability, diversity and other issues. Edit study guides, manuals, journal articles and white papers on topics such as cybersecurity, privacy, governance and information security. Evaluate books, offering specific guidance on how to solve structural problems.


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MANAGING EDITOR, ECT News Network, 2005 - 2020

Managed all facets of content development for four online technology publications: the E-Commerce Times, TechNewsWorld, LinuxInsider, and CRM Buyer. Hired, trained and supervised editorial staff. Managed freelancer and contributor relationships. Edited and authored articles. Edited the book Women in Tech: 20 Trailblazers Share Their Journeys. 

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MANAGING EDITOR,  Newsfactor Network, 2003 - 2005

Developed and edited all content for a network of online business and technology publications.

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EDITOR, Triad Commerce Group, 2000 - 2003

Edited articles for business and technology publications.

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ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR, Pepperdine University, 1996 - 2000

Taught writing and critical thinking courses in the English Department. Pioneered the "Technologically Rich Classroom."

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ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR, University of North Carolina-Asheville, 1990 - 1994

Taught writing and critical thinking courses in the English Department. Participated in developing and teaching the unique "Arts and Ideas" course, a requirement for graduation.

EDUCATION

BA POLITICAL SCIENCE; MA SOCIAL SCIENCE, University of Illinois

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BA DRAMA, University of North Carolina-Asheville

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MFA SCREENWRITING, University of Southern California


SKILLS

Writing, editing, content development, critical thinking, strategic thinking, storytelling, leadership, collaboration, communication, research, fact-checking, social networking, blogging. Recruiting, teaching, training, supervising.

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