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I am a versatile and highly accomplished professional in web and print content development, communications planning, writing and editing. My unique, diverse public- and private-sector experiences have developed my capacity to quickly grasp and create clear, easily understood content explaining any type of new or complex subject matter to targeted or general audiences. Years of experience creating content for an extensive range of digital and print media sharpened my skills in planning, research and analysis. A search on the Times-Dispatch archive using my name pulls up 1,267 articles and a search on the WorldCat list of library publications shows 4 works in 6 publications and 43 library holdings.My solid journalism background instilled strong writing, editing and interviewing skills that transferred to all succeeding positions, including the State Department, where I craft content explaining complex U.S. policy topics in clear, understandable language to foreign audiences. In my current position, I have authored four annual reports for Congress and other stakeholders, among hundreds of other publications. I also created a website from scratch, leading to a major Department award.Throughout my career I have authored, co-authored or edited two published books on education; a published book chapter on domestic violence; more than 1000 newspaper articles; more than 100 highly technical health care newsletter articles; nearly 100 short publications across multiple industries; roughly 100 four-color, offset-printed publications, including numerous annual reports; hundreds of articles or postings for websites; newsletters, reports, brochures, memos, speeches, columns. I was quoted as a reference for an article on local elections systems in Virginia. I have managed diverse projects and staff; represented and assisted executives; managed teams of writers; and maintained extensive knowledge of AP Style.

Listed skills include Media Relations, Blogging, Social Media, Leadership, and 6 others.

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  Writer-Editor

  U.S. Department Of State

  Washington, Dc, Us