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Portland, OR, US

Portland, OR

Author of the coming-of-age stories "Willa," published August 2019, and "Trailing Tennessee," published October 2013.Reported on business, agriculture, and technology for Oregon Business. Conducted interviews with CEOs and government officials, read financial reports, wrote, edited, and proofed analytical articles.Reported for several other publications.

Molalla, Oregon

Community journalism, primarily focused on local sports and business, for a weekly newspaper. Attended games and interviewed athletes and coaches daily. Wrote weekly business stories and assisted in police and fire reporting. Took action photos to accompany articles and formatted photos for web and print. Wrote hundreds of articles and took hundreds of.

Portland, Oregon

This was a three-month contract position. I worked closely with advertising clients and designers to develop ads that fit individual company ethos. Copy edited marketing materials, created indexes, and proofed Travel Oregon, Travel Salem, and the Oregon Coast Visitor Guide. Ran the Discover Portland events calendar, newsletter, and Twitter.

Portland, Oregon

Reported to an executive committee and communicated with project and department managers. Wrote press releases and marketing copy for books. Developed marketing plans, organized events, and created collateral goods. Researched audience and customer demographics, as well as local, regional, and national sales opportunities. Read query letters and reviewed.

Portland, Oregon

Edited all stories for the sports section and generated story ideas. Managed a staff of reporters, which included assigning beats and developing their stories and writing styles. Section layout, headline writing, fact checking, and copy editing.

Portland, Oregon

Wrote a biweekly comic strip. Developed characters and stories and targeted specific audiences. Worked with an artist and project manager under a tight production schedule.

Okinawa, Japan

Community journalism. Reported on community events for Stripes Okinawa and stayed informed on local happenings. Pitched stories to editors. Took photographs and conducted interviews.

Production Manager, Precision Guided Munitions, Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, 2009-10Missile Crew Chief, Precision Guided Munitions, Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, 2007-08Missile Crew Chief, Precision Guided Munitions, Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, 2005-06Missile Technician, Precision Guided Munitions, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida.

Ms, Publishing And Writing

Bs, Arts And Letters

Screenwriting