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Cathedral City, CA, US

Fall River, MA, US

With Palm Springs Ghosts, led tours of Palm Springs sharing local history and haunting stories

Greenwich, CT, US

For a number of tour operators (including Globus, WorldStrides, Education First) manage on-tour operations. Exercise independent judgment and discretion to meet guests’ needs and expectations. Research, create, and deliver compelling commentary to guests on the historical, geological, cultural, and ecological aspects of destinations. Pre (and re) confirm.

As a freelance journalist I cover travel, arts and entertainment, health, minority communities, the environment, and politics. I've penned personal essays; reviewed numerous books and movies; interviewed and profiled artists, authors and activists; and written feature articles for numerous publications including DAP Health, Plus, Glamour, The Advocate.

Los Angeles, US

Oversaw day-to-day management of Out Traveler print and digital (OutTraveler.com) wrote and edited content, managed contributors, evaluated analytics and strategized to grow audience. Collaborated with equalpride's other brands (The Advocate, Out, Plus, Pride, The Advocate Channel) and sales & branding to meet company-wide goals.

Los Angeles, US

Put together and edited the 100+ page 2022 NYC Pride guide. Wrote and edited text. Secured art and other assets, oversaw design and production. Managed team.

Los Angeles, California, US

Relaunched 80-page quarterly Out Traveler magazine in print after a 12 year hiatus. Established magazine sections, departments, and overall design. Conceived and actualized issue themes, assigned and solicited content, interviewed subjects. Produced short-form, breaking, and long-form content for both digital and print. Oversaw launch of Out Traveler’s.

Los Angeles, California, US

Production editor for Out, The Advocate, Plus magazines.

For Retrograde Communications client Pride Media's LGBT news magazine, wrote and edited content for print that is later reprinted online at Advocate.com. The Advocate is the property of Pride Media, and their staff runs the website while Retrograde Communications has taken over editorial.

Co-founded full-service editorial services and content creation agency. Create and manage content. Manage marketing communications for company and clients. Strategically employ branding consistency, graphic design, creative marketing and compelling content to attract and retain target audiences. Clients include the venerable LGBT news magazine The.

For Retrograde Communications client Here Media's health brand, serve as first line editor for online and print channels, editing the work of contributors and other staff. Write features and articles for print and online, enter material into content management system, pitch stories, assign work, (Prior to 1/1/2016 was a contributing editor who worked.

My literary novel, Swimming Upstream (SwimmingUpstream.Life), examines gender, kinship, indigenousness, and the rippling impacts of trauma and secrets. When a stranger appears at Flint Douglass' door it sends the teen reeling down a rabbit hole of unraveling mysteries and explosive secrets about his family and identity. As Flint uncovers the truth, his.

Create and manage content for an online news provider. Manage an entertainment channel. Write articles and profiles, post regular blogs, distribute weekly newsletter, monitor forum. Format content utilizing CMS and HTML.

Co-authored Queerly Beloved, the memoir about how my co-conspirator Diane and I survived the transition from lesbian couple to husband and wife. We also co-authored the award-nominated Blind Eye mystery series (Blind Curves, Blind Leap and Blind Faith).

New York, NY, US

I sat on the board of Lambda Literary Foundation, the organization dedicated to nurturing, celebrating, and preserving LGBT literature. Successfully petitioned for the creation of a new Lambda Literary Award category to celebrate Graphic Novels.

US

Report on stories for longest running LGBT programing on American radio.

Sub-contracted for companies like Google and Bing, evaluating search results to improve search engine optimization. Intensive training in which results search engines promote above others and why; as well as what will get a page demoted in search results. Post-Panda.

Portland, Oregon, US

Provided services to diverse population of homeless youth in transitional housing for non-profit organization dedicated to improving the health and self-sufficiency of marginalized people.

Co-founded non-profit effort to bring attention to best green practices around the country.

Founded re|new|velope in Portland, Oregon to keep padded envelopes from ending up in landfills. Collaborated with local companies, government offices and private citizens to collect, refurbish and re-use these envelopes. Clients included Portland Mercury and Portland Mayor Sam Adams.

Portland, Oregon, US

I co-founded, co-hosted, produced and contributed content to weekly, hour-long radio show on sexuality and gender issues. Researched topics, located and pitched potential guests, wrote interview questions, recorded and edited pre-produced audio pieces, promoted show, co-hosted live show, uploaded audio to web.I also covered environmental issues for KBOO's.

Reported on environmental and sustainability issues for monthly cable access television program, Sustainable Today. A production of The Center for a Sustainable Today, the news show presents information about sustainable actions and provides the tools for viewers to become sustainable today. I researched topics, connected with potential guests, wrote.

Regular contributor to national magazine. Wrote articles on environmental subjects. Interviewed and profiled entertainers; reviewed books. Contribute photographs to the magazine and video to website. Wrote a regular blog.

As a frequent contributor to the feminist publication, Bitch, I wrote articles (including about transsexual athletes and reality TV weight loss shows), profiles and book reviews.

Co-founded monthly literary salon in Portland, Oregon. Featuring established and emerging LGBT authors and spoken word artists, QLit drew large audiences, writers from around the country and regular open mic performers.

I regularly contributed pieces to Portland, Oregon's LGBT newspaper, Just Out, specializing in profiles of trans and gender variant artists and entertainers.

I wrote and self syndicated the weekly column, TransNation, in which I profiled transgender and gender variant individuals. TransNation ras in LGBT publications from San Francisco to Boston and online at Gaywired.com and Shewired.com.

Developed and implemented publicity campaigns for clientele of authors and artists. Wrote and distributed press releases and garnered interviews, profiles of clients and reviews of their products. Created web content, utlized new media (blogs, listservs) and social networking sites like Myspace and Facebook. Founded and organized a seven author reading.

I provided marketing and publicity for Homofactus Press, a start-up publishing company dedicated to publishing books by underserved writers.

As a freelance graphic designer created event posters, promotional postcards, book covers, magazine ads and corporate identity material including logos, stationary and business cards. Designed and built multiple page web site. Skilled in the Adobe creative suite, including Photoshop, Acrobat, InDesign and Illustrator. Competent with HTML and content.

Los Altos, US

As a Ranger I patroled lands, maintained trails, fought fires, provided emergency medical services and natural resource management for Open Space preserves in the Santa Cruz Mountains. I monitored impact of feral pigs on native plants, assisted with mapping roads and trails, and led interpretive programs. I maintained databases on evidence, closed trail.

Los Altos, US

As acting maintenance & construction supervisor I planned, directed and monitored the work of 8-person crew.. Sat on committees including details and specifications committee. Oversaw large capital improvement project including handball court removal, parking lot paving and demolition and construction of new shop building. Generated bids for roofing.

Enforced regulations, maintained park lands and buildings. Removed exotic species, restored native habitats.

Data entry, correspondence, lobbying, grant writing for conservation organization. Wrote website copy.

Oakland, CA, US

Managed mid-level donors. Maintained database and produced financial reports. Assisted with direct mail campaign.

Co-founded national magazine. Directed all aspects of distribution, circulation and marketing. Managed sales staff. Processed payments and returns. Developed marketing campaigns including sucessful bulk mail and events. Wrote ad copy, book reviews and articles.

ID, US

In this seasonal position I collected benthic samples and current readings and then separated aquatic insects (by species) from samples. Participated in numerous studies including long term impact of the 1988 Yellowstone National Park fire on aquatic ecosystem.

Nyu Hospitality And Tourism Industry Essentials Certificate

M.A., Rhetorical Criticism

Certificate, Graphic Design

B.A., Peace And Global Studies