My company, Hands-on Heritage, leads a dedicated team of storytellers and researchers committed to weaving narratives that connect communities and preserve cultural and environmental legacies. Specializing in content development, project management, and digital storytelling, Hands-on Heritage collaborates with diverse clients, from museums to corporations, to create impactful visitor experiences. With expertise spanning various fields, including military history, conservation, and technology, I ensure each project is uniquely tailored to meet client needs, providing comprehensive services from research and writing to event planning and corporate communications.What Hands-on Heritage Offers to Clients1. Writing & Content Development: Collaborating with museums and exhibit designers to create engaging visitor experiences through in-depth research and creative writing.2. Project Management: Overseeing the development and implementation of museum content, ensuring projects stay on schedule and within budget.3. Exhibit Catalogs: Crafting detailed exhibit catalogs, including artifact photography, caption writing, and book pagination.4. Corporate Histories & Memoirs: Documenting corporate stories and executive viewpoints through professionally crafted histories and memoirs.5. Landmark Planning: Assisting with significant anniversary commemorations through event planning, publications, and memorabilia.6. Research & Records: Locating critical historical records and memorabilia for organizations.7. Oral History Programs: Capturing the wisdom of community and business leaders through extensive taped interviews.8. Event Planning & Workshops: Developing legacy programming and educational workshops.9. Corporate Communications: Providing services for website development, brand creation, social media strategy, and public relations.

I develop quality proposals, books, reports, and grants for clients in the public and private sectors.

I consult on marketing and social media.

I developed quality proposals, reports, and grants for clients in the public and private sectors.

For two decades, I taught at Lycoming College. I also served as the director of Lycoming College for Kids and Teens, a youth summer program. Lycoming is nationally recognized for its commitment to quality education. Lycoming has consistently ranked in the top tier of the national liberal arts and science colleges in the annual guide "America's Best Colleges."

With the Williamsport Sun-Gazette, I worked as the Entertainment editor and assistant Lifestyles editor for daily newspaperKnowledge, Skills and Abilities · Designed, edited and paginated various sections of the daily newspaper· Assigned stories and photographs, managed a correspondent staff· Wrote feature articles, covered local government and school boards, took photographs

With the Science Center of Pinellas County, I worked as a Museum curator and educator. I developed exhibits, laser shows, programs and workshops. I also wrote grants, brochures, fliers and guides.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities · Designed and maintained museum exhibits· Created promotional publications and brochures· Assisted Education Director in developing classroom extension programs· Delivered hands-on science programs with mobile outreach program· Developed and taught hands-on educational classes and weekend workshops· Researched and wrote grant applications for new exhibits· Created laser music concerts, serviced and repaired laser equipment when required· Installed and repaired computers and tutored others in using new software· Maintained computers in the laboratories and the office computer network· Assisted animal curator in the feeding and care of zoo animals