Covers markets and pricing the chlor-vinyls chemical chain at this independent market intelligence service and its weekly online magazine, ICIS Chemical Business. Portfolio includes polyvinyl chloride, soda ash, caustic soda, ethylene dichloride, vinyl chloride monomer and hydrochloric acid. Monitor markets, economies, new products, production capacities, supply chain dynamics and price trends. Produce stories for the weekly magazine and real-time online reports. Supervise a group of markets… Show more Covers markets and pricing the chlor-vinyls chemical chain at this independent market intelligence service and its weekly online magazine, ICIS Chemical Business. Portfolio includes polyvinyl chloride, soda ash, caustic soda, ethylene dichloride, vinyl chloride monomer and hydrochloric acid. Monitor markets, economies, new products, production capacities, supply chain dynamics and price trends. Produce stories for the weekly magazine and real-time online reports. Supervise a group of markets reporters Show less

Monitoring the online report, news coverage, breaking news and trend stories at this weekly business publication.

Reported and wrote stories for The Dallas Morning News, Fort Worth Star-Telegram and other business and lifestyle publications. Conceptualized and wrote web site content for educational foundation and other clients.

Covered economics, technology, energy and other topics on a temporary contract as a fill-in when the business desk was short-staffed because of sick and maternity leaves. Wrote about the growth in Texas' wind energy, changing dynamics in the workplace, the last voyage of the Exxon Valdez and consolidation in the natural gas exploration and gathering operations.

Worked with corporate clients to devise and implement employee communications strategies for wellness programs, compensation schemes, annual enrollment, personal finance and other intiatives. Specialized in web site content, including video and animation. Wrote and designed booklets, guides and project branding.

Promoted and guided media coverage of the 2010 Census, including research for story ideas, strategic planning and reporter contacts.

Consultant for media relations, Web site content, publicity and crisis communications.

Covered education for five years and then returned to business coverage: development and trade.