Edit and write feature articles, compile short editorial sections and oversee the Luxury Homes section of the magazine. Also oversee the publication of Home & Design's annual Sourcebook.

Regularly wrote feature articles and essays on a freelance basis for the magazine.

Oversaw completion of home and design section of the magazine during its start-up phase, including generating story ideas, finding writers, assigning pieces and then editing them. Also wrote feature articles on home design-related topics.

Edit book manuscripts for Select Editions division on a freelance basis.

Edited books, wrote jacket copy, blurbs and authors' notes for the condensed books series.

Oversaw completion of articles for publication, including generating story ideas, finding writers and assigning pieces, then shepherding them through the editorial process. Also wrote articles on variety of travel-related subjects.

Assisted editors as well as researching, fact-checking and copy-editing travel magazine.DESIGN WORK:By Design: 2003-2005Launched a business in Bethesda buying and selling antiques and collectibles, which involved locating affordable quality merchandise and holding sales in local venues.Design Alternatives: 2000-2002Worked as an interior decorator in a firm I launched in Westchester County, New York.