Extremely creative and versatile, high-energy communicator. More than 500 published articles. 36 years as Washington, D.C. communications analyst, writer, reporter, editor. Web content, Capitol Hill, daily newspapers, public affairs, federal government contractor, trade associations. Editor-in-Chief, first-place awards in both feature writing and editorials. Copy and substantive edit on thousands of articles. Love turning good writers into great writers. New ideas by the bushel. Empathy, perspicacity, with true calling in customer service. Sideline in professional speaking as "The Clutter Surgeon®". Strong public affairs background with press releases, press kits, and articles placed for clients in The Washington Post and The Washington Times. Leadership, magazine start-up, strategic planning, management & training. Grassroots membership & communications, information technology oversight, e-newsletter creation and production. Some video and television experience.Specialties: Content management technologies; public speaking, training, & coaching; B2B & industry publications management, design, printing, and production; trade association program management; public affairs & public relations; press kits; Web content writing, editing, and project management; newspaper & magazine reporting, feature writing, interviews (including as podcasts), photography; editorials, personal essays, columns, visual arts reviews, humor; custom workshop designs and presentations.
Listed skills include Content Management, Editing, Public Speaking, Project Management, and 28 others.