Write feature articles on personalities and trends in the greater Charleston area.

Delivered substantive editing and copyediting on a wide range of texts, including books on technical and scientific subjects. Communicated technical concepts effectively. Analyzed effectiveness of communication and streamlined complex content into clear, comprehensible text. Provided expertise in grammar and style. Consulted with authors and gave guidance on improving text clarity and effectiveness for multiple audiences. Maintained expert knowledge of various style guides.

Edited and copyedited novels and nonfiction manuscripts for publication.

Reviewed destinations, created optimum itineraries for a variety of users to maximize customer satisfaction with the website.

Edited history book manuscripts; prepared historical photographs for publication using Photoshop; laid out books using InDesign; created and edited book covers.

Author, five comprehensive guidebooks for travelers to SC, NC, GA, TN, and FL. Sales topped 100,000+ copies. Each title was a large-scale strategic communication with a diverse readership ranging from local residents to international visitors. Investigated and researched destinations’ culture and history, evaluated its attractions, and prioritized various trip elements to create itineraries for my readers. “A rich narrative that provides insight on each region's history, geography, people, arts, politics, and social issues.” --msn.com, on MTH: Charleston & Savannah"Sigalas' knowledge of the areas contributes plenty of commentary, and sidebars of local lingo and knowledge are particularly intriguing...A top pick for planning a trip to the area."—Midwest Book Review

Wrote press releases, catalog copy, back cover copy, print and radio advertisments. Edited and wrote most of company in-house newsletter (for employees and authors) as well as TRAVEL MATTERS, the 70,000-circulation customer newsletter.

Fulltime and part-time, taught Writing classes. Lectured, led group discussions, evaluated student performance, coached revisions, assigned and recorded grades.

Successfully adapted Dr. Joseph Garcia's book, SIGN WITH YOUR BABY, into the SIGN2ME curriculum and learning materials released in 1999 as centerpiece of the award-winning, best-selling SIGN with your BABY® Complete Learning Kit, featured in the NEW YORK TIMES, PEOPLE magazine, and on television's 20/20.