I write to help you find the answers you seek, to inspire you, and to give you hope. Through my motivational blog and feature articles, I encourage you to face challenges, nurture your strengths, and engage in positive thinking to make changes in your life.We've all been there. Everyone has had to endure a rough time now and then. But there is no life obstacle you cannot overcome. You must figure your way through, around, or over it. Finding help, an understanding friend, and someone… Show more I write to help you find the answers you seek, to inspire you, and to give you hope. Through my motivational blog and feature articles, I encourage you to face challenges, nurture your strengths, and engage in positive thinking to make changes in your life.We've all been there. Everyone has had to endure a rough time now and then. But there is no life obstacle you cannot overcome. You must figure your way through, around, or over it. Finding help, an understanding friend, and someone who can help you navigate life's challenges and triumphs makes the journey much more enjoyable. Show less

Writer, blogger and editor for various online websites, including Psych Central and iSeeCars.com. Also a freelance contractor for several current clients, as well as past clients including General Motors' GM BuyPower from 2000-2006.

 Wrote and edited engaging consumer interest stories on addiction and related mental health issues for more than a dozen websites. Wrote and edited corporate communications, press releases and marketing materials as needed. Interviewed book authors, wrote and edited profile and book reviews. Wrote and edited daily reflections (inspirational content) for Addiction.com blog, continuing a multi-year project for Elements Behavioral Health. Interviewed key company executives… Show more  Wrote and edited engaging consumer interest stories on addiction and related mental health issues for more than a dozen websites. Wrote and edited corporate communications, press releases and marketing materials as needed. Interviewed book authors, wrote and edited profile and book reviews. Wrote and edited daily reflections (inspirational content) for Addiction.com blog, continuing a multi-year project for Elements Behavioral Health. Interviewed key company executives, created biographies, staff stories. Developed and wrote quizzes, glossary, and in-depth features on various mental health and addiction disorders. Edited treatment center marketing materials, including brochures, web copy, advertising and more. Show less

As an independent contractor for J.D. Power and Associates, provided timely and accurate work on assignment.  Created, edited and finalized copy for JDPA Consumer Web site, including auto show coverage, top 10 lists, new car reviews/previews, JDPA study results, homes and travel sections, etc. Created, edited, finalized content on course material for Kia account.  Included manuals, online courses, performance assessment, job aids, and storyboards.

Defined strategy, developed, executed, and managed comprehensive communications plan encompassing integrated marketing initiatives designed to penetrate and grow targeted markets. Communicated with customers, management, internal departments, and vendors to coordinate overall communications effort in accordance with client’s corporate goals. Conducted regional market research and analyses. Played an integral role in product development activities. Directly interfaced with 5,200+ active… Show more Defined strategy, developed, executed, and managed comprehensive communications plan encompassing integrated marketing initiatives designed to penetrate and grow targeted markets. Communicated with customers, management, internal departments, and vendors to coordinate overall communications effort in accordance with client’s corporate goals. Conducted regional market research and analyses. Played an integral role in product development activities. Directly interfaced with 5,200+ active dealers and managers as well as GM CRM executives, agencies, dealer/consumer call center, suppliers and third party vendors. Developed GM’s ecommerce integration communications strategy (GM BuyPower transitioned to GM Certified Internet Dealer Program in Dec. 2005). Enrolled dealers in GM Third Party Lead program resulting in increased GM revenue allowing continued program funding. Created, produced monthly online consumer magazine for automotive Web site. Created, produced monthly newsletter for distribution to 10,000 registered dealers/managers.  Created and developed password-protected manager Web site and provided updated content.  Developed dealer/management requirements for training programs for GM Certified Internet Managers. Included basic certification, advanced online strategies, surveys, questionnaires and advisory groups.  Led communications strategy development in Dealer Advisory Board meetings. Show less

Speechwriter, media liaison for GM's top executivesDirected corporate speechwriting efforts at the automaker’s world headquarters. Directed a team of six outside speechwriters. Wrote speeches for senior management including the president of North American Operations. Developed key messages, materials, and arranged for media interviews.  Designed, developed and implemented executive strategy for annual Traverse City Management Conference, including media training, speech preparation… Show more Speechwriter, media liaison for GM's top executivesDirected corporate speechwriting efforts at the automaker’s world headquarters. Directed a team of six outside speechwriters. Wrote speeches for senior management including the president of North American Operations. Developed key messages, materials, and arranged for media interviews.  Designed, developed and implemented executive strategy for annual Traverse City Management Conference, including media training, speech preparation, key messages, daily media briefings and internal summaries. Created, wrote and produced senior management presentations viewed by 4,000 GM executives at annual senior management conference. Established executive speech process which streamlined approvals from weeks to same day; created intranet speech archive. Show less

Media relations for Chevrolet Motor DivisionRegional public relations and communications manager Los Angeles, California – Led communications team, managed communications and automotive events for 14-state Western region.

Media relations for Chevrolet Motor DivisionMidwest public relations manager, Chicago, Illinois – Managed communications and automotive events for six-state Midwest region.

Writer/editor/producer, “Team Chevrolet Today”, Detroit, Michigan – Created, wrote, edited and produced award-winning monthly video program.Administrator, public relations, Detroit, Michigan – Prepared and managed departmental budget, performed financial duties.Reporter/columnist, “Chevy Country”, Detroit, Michigan – Wrote and edited articles for four-color print publication mailed to 120,000 employees, opinion leaders and news media.