An experienced journalist and marketing professional with additional expertise, including training, teaching and event planning. -- Recruiting and coordinating internships;-- Evaluating applicants for hiring and training;-- Leading and motivating staff;-- Fostering fairness and inclusiveness in news coverage;-- Planning and executing events to promote the company.Award-winning writing drew readers and praise across a broad demographic spectrum.Wrote sports column that explored the way athletics shape society, even as society defines sports.Promoted the Hartford Housing Authority by writing its annualreport quarterly, and producing a company newsletter, which enhanced the agency’s image and increased understanding and cooperation among the management, staff and tenants. Illuminated the arts and fostered a sense of community among artists, readers and academics.Wrote chapter on covering the “community of difference” for “The Straight Scoop,” a primer used by journalists across the country.Wrote three essays for “Thinking Black” a compilation by African-American columnists.Championed fairness and inclusiveness in news coverage in hiring, managing and training.Led company news recruiting efforts and internship coordinationParticipated in a Leadership and Staff Development Committee that championed employee programs throughout the companyPlanned and executed events to promote company image.Acted as in house consultant and advisor on stories of race, class and sexual orientation.Supervised and edited award-winning metro columnist.Devised and Coordinated in-house mentoring program that paired senior and junior staff members based on their interest. This fostered a stronger sense of community in the newsroom and encouraged cross-generational enlightenment among the staff.Specialties: Diversity Professional DevelopmentEditing/WritingEvent PlanningMarketingPublic Relations