Craft thoughtful, lively, and accessible speeches, toasts, op-eds, and blog posts for diverse humans.

Taught business writing, creative writing, and literature courses to undergraduates; utilized both in-person and online formats to discuss readings and collaborate.

Create lively copy and thought-provoking remarks for Marketsmiths' clients.

Provide content-based intensive English-language instruction to immigrant students preparing for CUNY entrance exams.

Worked closely with members of a highly integrated communications team, providing strategic writing in support of senior executives within IBM. Conducted research concentrated in the Healthcare and Life Sciences industries; drafted speeches, presentations, scripts, op-eds, blogs and other internal/external communications as needed.

Researched and drafted speeches, talking points, op-ed pieces; edited proclamations and correspondence.

Freelance writing assignments completed by experienced poet, writer and speechwriter with advanced degrees in law, French literature, and creative writing; four years as mayoral staff speechwriter in New York City. Speeches referenced in The New York Times. Publications include articles, book reviews, short fiction, and poetry. Excellent verbal and written English language skills.

Taught variety of writing courses, including Law and Literature, Freshman Inquiry Writing Seminars, Writing for Engineers, Writing for the Sciences, and Introduction to Creative Writing

Spanish and French document review for Fortune 500 company represented by Proskauer Rose; analysis of documents for responsiveness, privilege, proprietary nature, etc. Hard copy and electronic review.

Spanish document review for Fortune 500 company represented by Fried Frank; analysis of documents for responsiveness, privilege, proprietary nature, etc. Hard copy and electronic review.

Conferenced personal injury and medical malpractice cases in New York State Supreme Court and the civil courts in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Queens; represented clients in mediation hearings and arbitrations; negotiated settlements; researched, wrote, and argued motions and appeals; interviewed prospective clients; prepared clients for depositions; defended and conducted depositions; prepared cases for trial. Trial Lawyers Care: Pro bono representation of clients applying for benefits from the September 11 Victim Compensation Fund.

Assisted in the development of literacy programs and materials. Provided editorial input from inception through finished product.