Editorial/Features Associate Editor
The Island Packet Newspaper
Hilton Head Island
Authored a weekly online movie blog entitled “Flicks Picks.” Each movie blog contained a featured film in theaters as well as a film on video. Blog was uploaded to the web each week and also included accompanying photos and trailers. http://blogs.islandpacket.com/flickspicksAuthored a weekly features Q&A print column entitled “Meet the Neighbors.” Each week a local to the area was interviewed and questioned about the town, their personal likes/dislikes, and what they hope to see more of in the future. The columns also included a photo of each individual and a short bio.Compiles all letters to the editor each day for the opinion page. Calls each writer for verification of authenticity, enters letter into system, prepares and edits for print.Features related work including writing birth announcements, college/military honors achievements, preparing/editing monthly book reviews, obits, overseeing/editing all calendar event submissions. Assists on the sports recreation pages by compiling hole-in-one announcements and golf tournament scores.