Newstead Group International LLC is part of Newstead Group International, an international network of Insurance brokers and consultants specializing in Trade Credit and Political Risk insurance, working closely with clients to find the best coverage available to protect them against losses due to non payment of receivables.

Special Correspondent for Richmond Times-Dispatch, central Virginia's daily newspaper, with specific responsibilities as opera critic and craft beer industry columnist. Other articles as assigned, including popular music, fitness and more. Articles can be seen at Richmond.com by searching for "Garrigue."

Marketing manager for world's leading manufacturer of musical instrument cases. Efforts focused on updating website to become a user friendly, mobile responsive, e-commerce site offering highly detailed information for over 350 products, building a Social Media presence focused on two primary brands, and increasing targeted event presence and sales.

Project Manager for development and launch of new products, including new instruments, packages, accessories, and seasonal offerings. Within 16 months had overseen launch of 14 new products for this over 150 year old global company headquartered in Germany. Helped develop ads, product support sheets, product packaging copy and design, marketing strategy, trade show and retail POP displays, value added product inserts, and response cards. Wrote and edited print and online publication, supervised Artist Relations program, wrote all copy for i-phone app which sold over 40,000 downloads. Secured product placement on American Idol and America's Got Talent.

As a photojournalist, executed creative strategies for comprehensive and engaging coverage of Collegiate Schools (K-12), one of the top independent private schools in the country. Wrote, edited and posted stories and accompanying photo galleries using Content Management System. Coverage included news and profiles of students, alumni, faculty, speakers and entertainers. Chronicled special events, community service, arts, athletics, summer camps and trips, and development efforts. Multimedia coverage often included galleries and hyperlinks to landing pages, blogs and videos. As Athletic Filming Coordinator, filmed football, soccer, field hockey, basketball, and lacrosse, produced copies for coaches and athletes to enhance preparation for future performance. Scheduled and managed all filming, communicated and coordinated with Athletic Directors and coaches to ensure all filming needs were met. As School Photographer, took and edited photographs for use in publications, marketing, website, and large format campus displays.Additional roles included Journalism Adviser, Substitute English and Journalism teacher, summer Journalism teacher, and Soccer Coach.

In Marketing Communications role, served as Managing Editor and lead writer for 9 Times, a 40 page monthly music magazine aimed at a retail consumer audience. Determined coverage and editorial strategy, collaborated with Advertising Manager and Graphic Designers on layout, supervised and edited staff writers and freelancers. Also, Assistant Manager for top selling retail location of leading independent music retailer, and handled purchasing from several independent distributors. During this period, the company grew from two to six locations, and sales in purchasing area grew over 20%.