My industry experience includes work in such fields as: Non-Profit Organizations; Magazine and Print Publishing; Speechwriting and Scriptwriting; Broadcast and Podcast Radio; Market Research and Product Development; Government Health, Human Services, and Public Safety; Religious Institutions and Media; Insurance and Risk Management; Outdoor Sports and Recreation; and more.
Raised in Cranford, New Jersey, I am a graduate of Rutgers University (Bachelor of Arts, English) with 25 years of experience in publishing and technology, including 15 years as a small business owner in Colorado, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Washington.
I have held positions in communications and team leadership with several businesses and organizations, including: Amherst College; Ancient Faith Publishing; Antiochian Archdiocese of North America; Channing Bete Publishing Company; Colorado State University; Eastern Mountain Sports; Greek Archdiocese of America; Hanover Insurance; and Orthodox Christian Network. My LinkedIn profile provides more information about my professional background. My full resume is available as a PDF file here.
I am a published magazine author with extensive experience in business writing; grant writing; promotional writing; instructional writing; technical writing; and speech writing. Over my career, I have attended more than fifty major professional conferences across the United States and internationally.
I am a graduate of Wyoming’s National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS), and an avid hiker and woodworker with a deep interest in sustainability and conservation. In addition to professional areas of interest like writing, design, mentoring, technology, productivity, and ethical business practices, I write about mindful living; biking, boating, and outdoor adventures; and animals, language, crafting, food, culture, and other passions.
My online Portfolio highlights notable projects. See the Publications page for links to more articles I have authored for print and online publications, and the Blog page for my more original writing. Finally, I’m grateful for the feedback I’ve received over the course of my career. The Testimonials page includes a selection that I am proud to have earned.