SKILLS
· Writer. Subjects I write about include construction, engineering, retail, technology, and business. I specialize in profiles, but I can pull together a solid "nuts and bolts" article.
· Editor. I have experience editing and proofreading magazines, literary manuscripts, academic journal articles, textbooks, and graduate dissertations.
· Copywriter. I write brochure copy, newsletters, web content, advertorials, and other copywriting needs.
EXPERIENCE
· Contributing Editor 2006-Present, Diversity/Careers in Engineering and Information Technology
Data Security Writer, 2009-Present, IT Business Edge
· Editor, 2006-2008, Writer’s Literary
· Author, The Phillies Fan’s Little Book of Wisdom, Taylor Trade, March 2006
Author, 29 Things to Know about Catholicism, Turner Publishing, May 2010
· Editorial Assistant 1991-1998, Research/Penn State Magazine. Wrote articles on research by Penn State faculty and graduate students.
· Newsletter Editor, Department of Architectural Engineering, Penn State 2000-2004. Wrote articles and edited the bi-annual newsletter sent to alumni. Also wrote press releases and web content and edited grant proposals for the department
PUBLISHING CREDITS
The Christian Science Monitor, Catholic Digest, Diversity/Careers in Engineering and Information Technology, eContent, Family Energy, Rural Builder, Mid-Atlantic Construction, Concrete Today, Hard Hat News, Notre Dame Magazine, Central PA Magazine, GC Mid-Atlantic, Concrete Decor, Souvenirs Gifts and Novelties, Philly Style, American Builders Quarterly, Green Business Quarterly, Plenty.com, North American Wind Power, Water Efficiency and more.
EDUCATION
Pennsylvania State University, B.A. English with writing option. Also did course work in political science.