After more than two decades in public relations and crisis counseling, I'm pursuing new opportunities. In addition to trying to sell a television pilot and resuming stand-up comedy, I'm looking to return to my journalism roots and start a niche publication or work at an established periodical. I'm also looking for teaching positions and consumer advocacy opportunities.

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Oversaw the corporate communications and investor relations departments of this mid-sized PR firm.

Oversaw the corporate communications division of then leading investor relations firm.

Founded and managed PR firm that was 50 percent owned by Christopher Thomas, a mid-sized advertising agency with offices in Long Island and Boston.

Oversaw specialty newspaper's bureaus in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Dallas, Atlanta, Chicago, New York, and London.

Worked as a copywriter on various accounts.

Covered banking and finance for The Detroit News when it was the leading newspaper in Michigan and one of the top dailies in the country. Was hired by pre-Gannett management.

Covered banking and finance for then prominent English language daily.