Versatile, accomplished communications strategist, writer/editor, marketing communications professional and former journalist, adept at creating, managing and guiding internal and external communications and content strategy and development for both digital and traditional platforms. Specialize in corporate communications in a B2B/B2C environment. Other areas of expertise include marketing communications and collateral development, writing/editing, public relations, digital/email marketing and brand building.Extensive experience and interest in the following areas: corporate communications, external/internal communications, marketing communications and collateral, executive communications, articles and blogs, web copy, digital marketing campaigns, printed publications, press releases/media pitches/talking points, research-based reports and white papers, case studies, video scripts, social media, award applications, presentations and infographics, the global economy and stock markets. Other experience: Understanding of journalistic best practices and media/public relations. Worked as a journalist with a statewide daily newspaper and weekly business journal (both in Little Rock, Arkansas) early in career. Covered everything from general business topics, public issues and controversies, politicians and the justice system/crime beat (yes, there was some overlap)--among many other topics. Have interviewed and written about former presidents (Bill Clinton), former Secretaries of State (Hillary Clinton), former governors (Clinton, Mike Huckabee and others), politicians at every level, Fortune 500 CEOs/CFOs and other business/civic leaders, and even a notorious rock groupie (most viral piece ever)!