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
*** MANAGING EDITOR, ECT News Network, 2005 - 2020Managed 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. *** MANAGING EDITOR, Newsfactor Network, 2003 - 2005Developed and edited all content for a network of online business and technology publications. *** EDITOR, Triad Commerce Group, 2000 - 2003Edited articles for business and technology publications. *** ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR, Pepperdine University, 1996 - 2000 Taught writing and critical thinking courses in the English Department. Pioneered the "Technologically Rich Classroom." *** 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*** BA DRAMA, University of North Carolina-Asheville*** 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.