Television and film reviews and criticism.

I am an agented author who has been writing and publishing novels and short fiction for 17 years.

Review fiction submissions and make recommendations to the publisher/editor. Interview contributors for monthly "Author Spotlight" feature.

Collaborated with other members of the Development team to write copy for the Hospital and Foundation’s web page, blogs, social media, online fundraising appeals, and other electronic and print materials for a diverse array of fundraising goals. Also contributed to preparing fundraising project summaries, funding proposals, stewardship reports, and other written materials for internal and external audiences. Additionally, collaborated with other members of the Development Department to communicate the impact of philanthropy and recognize the contributions of donors. Types of projects included online content, stories for Hospital publications, formal proposals, letters of inquiry, brochures and flyers, direct mail pieces, invitations, acknowledgment, general correspondence, and event scripts.

Edited two 12-16 page newsletters per year: coordinated columns with board members and staff, set and managed deadlines, arranged interviews and feature articles for each issue, interacted with alumni contributors, proofread the newsletter at every stage, and worked with the art designer and director of communications to develop the finished product for printing and distribution. Collaborated to make the print edition available in an electronic format for subscribers on the website.

Reviewed fiction and poetry submissions and work with the editor/publisher to select work for each issue.

-Assisted in transition to tapeless/digital workflow for promo creation, tagging, andlongform program processing. Designed and implemented new procedures to adapt to newtechnology initiatives, including video-on-demand and high definition services.-Tested in-house media asset management software, created test matrices, andcommunicated bugs and enhancements to programmers -Interface with Library Services, Advertising & Promotions, and Post Productionpersonnel for daily edit session needs.-Manage storage space and file organization on Avid ISIS servers; ensure media protection; backup and archive projects; maintain user profiles and access privileges for Avid Symphony, Interplay, and FTP server.-Transfer file-based digital media from tape archive, SAN, FTP server, and online music libraries to Avid ISIS; digitize from tape sources and perform file conversions as needed.-Create user documentation, provide system and process training, and troubleshoot for clients and production companies.-Handle special projects initiated by the Manager of Post Production.

-Responded to clients' requests in a timely manner, ensured the smooth flow of tapes and materials into and out of the video library.-Logged tapes in Library database, maintained database records, assisted clients with researching and locating materials, tracked tape movement among clients, and organized the physical collection.-Supported all responsibilities of Library Services for all staff positions as needed: coordinated edit sessions, filled duplication requests, prepared programming for air, maintained the commercial library, and processed source materials and stock for quality control.-Created detailed user documentation for Library systems and workflows.-Provided support for special projects and productions initiated by other departments.

-Handled acquisition and distribution of media stock for Network Operations and other departments. Monitored stock inventory and coordinated purchases with vendors. Tracked stock usage and entered billing work orders.-Provided after-hours library support for all departments and offered general assistance to other library personnel.-Assisted with transition of library database to new software: created a trouble-shooting matrix to track all bugs and enhancements for the Library database, tested software throughout its implementation, communicated issues to programmers, and provided light technical support and user documentation.-Designed a custom report for researching programming scheduled across three networks and provided user requirements to programmers.

Contributed television, film, theater, and game reviews to the science fiction and fantasy website Tor.com, including a popular re-watch of the original Star Trek series with episode reviews and critical analysis of each episode.

-Researched, designed, and documented business requirements and system specifications for data-tracking application. Served as liaison between users, programmers, and management throughout software development.-Tested and evaluated high-level software applications for New York Stock Exchange throughout all phases of development. Designed user test cases and tracked bug lists for programmers.-Documented procedures and functionality of software in online help guides and print manuals. Copyedited documents and manuals prior to distribution.-Trained personnel in use of software applications and provided technical support and troubleshooting.-Updated and maintained content of company website. Created online databases to track information for clients.

-Managed the Alumni Affairs website: redesigned navigation and layout, created online alumni e-mail directory, provided multimedia online content, and updated event information on a daily basis.-Proofread the alumni magazine and adapted print issues to electronic versions for online access.-Implemented and maintained databases in Act! and Microsoft Access, importing and organizing raw data from a Paradox database of student and alumni information.-Researched and drafted biographies for students under consideration for scholarships. Drafted letters to alumni donors and parents.-Provided computer support, such as installation of hardware and software and troubleshooting.-Performed general office work, including typing, preparing mass mailings, and answering phones for the Dean of the Engineering School. Completely reorganized filing system for office records and school archives.