Research, conduct interviews, and write daily stories of the unique people, places, events, history, performing and visual arts, culture, historic properties, and entertainment in Shreveport and Bossier City and northwest Louisiana. Serve as Managing Editor in her absence. The Shreveport-Bossier Advocate is part of the Georges Media Group including the New Orleans Times Picayune, Baton Rouge Advocate, and Acadiana Advocate.

Manage editorial content, freelance writers, photography, and production of monthly community magazine in northwest Louisiana under tight deadlines. Develop and write or assign unique stories of people, places, businesses, non profits, arts, culture, and news in the community.

Contributing writer to 318 Forum, SB Magazine, and Shreveport Magazine. Awarded 8th place nationally in Writers Digest magazine article category 2018. Increased funding as grant writer for Children and Arthritis, Inc., Geaux4Kids, Inc., and FIRSTChance non profits. Helped Geaux4Kids, Inc. transition into a statewide organization and Northwest Louisiana YWCA to relaunch organization. Board Member for Shreveport Symphony Guild and Shreveport Opera Guild. Managed marketing communication and advertising to revive annual community shopping boutique fundraiser Les Boutiques de Noel. Business writer for BenefitPerqs, Inc. Insurance, Certified Financial Planner and tax advisor.

Managed complex branding and website technology migration project for 50 departments, centers, and the Graduate School. Served as Managing Editor for the first edition of the alumni Arts & Sciences Magazine. Managed Dean's Office internal and external correspondence, printed materials, public relations and events.

Operated consistently profitable, award-winning stationery, invitation, and gifts retail business with unique business model. Managed client projects requiring creativity, quality control and timely and accurate delivery. Managed business marketing, advertising, branding, product selection, operations, and staff. (closed by new owner 2021)

Nasdaq corporate identity and brand manager. Provided oversight, art direction and approvals for the writing, design, and distribution of informational, marketing and technical publications in a fast-paced environment. Special project: Opening of Nasdaq MarketSite in NYC Times Square.

Worked with Director in creating new division within Nasdaq in response to SEC recommendations. Focused on financial literacy and education for individuals.

Managed team of associates creating technical publications, newsletters, manuals and correspondence to trading firms related to trading systems and SEC rulings in a fast-paced environment. Provided all editorial and technical approvals. Responsible for timely and accurate distribution of information.

Wrote, directed graphic design, obtained all approvals, and managed printing and distribution of technical publications, newsletters, and corporate correspondence in a fast-paced environment. Handled all logistics and materials for trade shows. Special project: Managed redesign and production of large trade show booth.

Wrote, directed graphic design, obtained all approvals, and managed printing and distribution of technical publications and corporate correspondence in a fast-paced environment.

Event planner responsible for site, travel, meals, presentations and materials for external Marketing Board meetings, comprised of C-level executives of companies trading on Nasdaq. Editor/proofreader of marketing and advertising projects and executive correspondence. Special projects: departmental reorganization and crisis communications teams.