Pursue funding from corporate, government, and foundation sources to support WriteGirl (www.writegirl.org), a nonprofit mentoring organization serving Los Angeles youth. Work independently and collaboratively to generate funding requests totaling more than 50% of annual budget through the following: •Write and submit letters of inquiry, grant proposals, funder reports, and fundraising materials•Prepare project budgets and supporting documents included in grants and reports•Research and identify appropriate funding sources and manage grants calendar•Meet with potential funders during site visits and events•Review grant contracts, coordinate execution, and ensure grant requirement compliance•Oversee and coordinate donor acknowledgments and communications•Consult with Executive Director and development staff to prepare board-approved annual budget•Participate in annual goal-setting and strategic planning for the organization

Review, select, and edit material for inclusion in creative writing anthologies published by WriteGirl. Anthology submissions include poetry, scenes, essays, short stories, and songs written by WriteGirl teens and program mentors. WriteGirl anthologies have received 91 national and international book awards. http://www.writegirl.org/publications/

Wrote content and conducted research for innovative product line, including books, stationery and gifts.

Researched assigned topics and wrote numerous articles about health, fitness, and consumer products for search marketing company.

Wrote five voice-over scripts for 26-part educational video series about American Government. Intelecom is an award-winning distance learning company.

Writer for CBS sitcom, "Love & Money."

Writer for NBC sitcom, "Lateline."