A veteran writer, researcher, analyst and social media innovator with strong social skills and managerial experience. Knowledge base and skill sets include the following:Communication: Writing skills honed by years of working as an editorial writer and columnist. As communication director for a non-profit environmental organization, developed the ability to explain complex legal, regulatory and scientific concepts to lay people.Social media/technology: Designed The Charleston Gazette’s first website and launched a successful reader forum on that site. Created and ran the popular RoundTable blog for The Roanoke Times and created a social media presence for Appalachian Mountain Advocates. Skilled in the use of Adobe InDesign, Wordpress, Final Cut Pro X, Microsoft Office and adept at learning new technologies.Research and analysis: Extensive experience in numerous areas of research and analysis from computer-assisted reporting utilizing databases and spreadsheet analyses to interviews.Social skills: Served as the public face of The Roanoke Times and Charleston Gazette editorial pages, including radio and television appearances and public speeches. Managed a staff of four.