I currently write for a regional newpaper as a general assigment reporter. I I've also written two manuscripts, awaiting publication, and am expanding my available creative writing services through the internet community. I have written for an number of newspapers in the San Francisco Bay Area throughout the 27 years I have been a member of The Fourth Estate.My outstanding abilities with communication landed me a wide variety of professional office support positions where my people skills and various talents connected people, needs, and business, largely in banking. I recently supported a senior vice president and staff of loan officers in media finance, and I have also had opportunities such as co-founding a chapter of Toastmasters International; being chairperson of vendor exhibits for a major bankwide convention; leading teams of volunteers for charitable and fundraising events; participating in non-profit activities, and promoting various interests through public relations.I'd like to connect with others in media, news, and writing. This is a time of much change and exciting new opportunities in our profession, and I intend to make the best of it!Specialties: creative communicationsreporting & writing news, soft news, and featurespress & public relationsbranding & identityprofessional senior management office supportevent planning & meeting coordinationfacilities management and restack experience