Marketing Editor and Writer who supports HNTB's West and Northwestern divisions. With the variety of collateral deliverables crossing my desk, I apply my historical knowledge to expand material, resulting in a refined product. I am responsible for working directly with marketing teams and technical staff to develop accurate and persuasive content for qualifications, proposals and reports. I write, interview, edit and format and also quality reviews to verify consistency in written project communication materials.

My first goal is to support our president and to support the SMPS Pacific Regional Conference committee as it plans for the 2025 conference, which our Seattle chapter will host. My second priority is to support each committee member and to learn what is needed so that I am prepared to begin my term as president.

Publication specialist at ICF, a leading provider of environmental solutions, including expertise in compliance with National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), and National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). ICF addresses regulatory permitting, surveying and engineering, transportation planning and operations, water supply, conservation planning, sustainability, and outreach issues.Main responsibilities include formatting and document management for documents including proposals, public comments, and environmental regulatory documents, which include environmental impact statements (EISs), environmental impact reports (EIRs), wetland delineation reports, mitigation agreements, and habitat management plans. Other skills and responsibilities include business development, especially proposal support and capture planning.Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Word template design, and the Adobe Suite (InDesign, PhotoShop, and Illustrator).

* Provide editing, proofreading, typing, and indexing services* Build web content* Transcribe interviews* Assist PhD students with the preparation of dissertation drafts* Offer writing and revising assistance for writers for whom English is a second language (ESL)* Member of the Editorial Freelancers Association (EFA)

* Taught composition, literature, and critical thinking for developmental education and transfer-level college students in classes ranging from 15-30 students* Collaborated in learning communities with librarians, counselors, and members of other academic disciplines to develop curricula for transdisciplinary courses* Developed course plans and presentations using a variety of media, including PowerPoint and blogging software* Designed and maintained a website for student enrichment and communication (www.harmonioushandbook.com)

COURSES TAUGHT:* Writing 109: Intro to College Writing* Writing 110: College Writing A* Writing 111: College Writing BPROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:* M-Learning: Learned methods for incorporating recent technology, including Wiki software, eBooks and iPads, for integration within the classroom curriculum, in order to promote learning and discussion within and beyond the classroom walls.

COURSES TAUGHT: * English 20: Basic Writing* English 52: Intro to College Composition* English 100: Freshman Composition* English 102: Intro to Literature* English 103: Critical / Argumentative WritingPROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT / COLLABORATIONS* Collaborated in First Year Experience learning communities with librarians and counselors to develop a curriculum and culminating transdisciplinary project to highlight the learned concepts in our courses*iFALCON Faculty Inquiry Group--Focus: Collaborate with faculty from various departments across the curriculum, including Speech, English, Counseling, and Physical Education Departments, to develop assignments and assessments to measure and improve Focus, one of the six “Habits of Mind” promoted through Cerritos College’s iFalcon campaign toimprove student retention and advancement through the college system.* StrengthsQuest Educator Training: Learned methods for using teachers’ and students’ Clifton StrengthsFinder results to create a classroom culture and campus culture emphasizing students’ strengths rather than weaknesses to maximize individual potential

COURSES TAUGHT: * English 1C: Applied Intermediate Composition

* Assisted and advised publisher of an independent non-profit press specializing in publication of poetry and fiction* Collaborated with authors by writing grant letters to government and nonprofit organizations* Edit and review manuscripts* Developed and maintained web page* Performed page layout and cover design of books