Experience

Moon Travel Guides

• United States
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Author/Photographer

  • Mar 2013 - Present

  As an Avalon Travel author, I proposed, outlined, researched, wrote, photographed, and updated a detailed guide to North Carolina for their Moon North Carolina Guidebook. As an Avalon Travel author, I proposed, outlined, researched, wrote, photographed, and updated a detailed guide to North Carolina for their Moon North Carolina Guidebook.



Empowering You Consulting and Training

• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Copywriter

  • Aug 2010 - Present

  Copywriter and content strategist for Empowering You Consulting, one of the nation's leading salon and spa consulting companies. I develop strategic messaging for existing and potential clients, write film scripts and messaging for in-person training and demonstrations, create advertising and educational materials. This business-to-business messaging is a key component to the ongoing success of both Empowering You and their wide client base (of salons, spas and other sectors of the beauty industry), and I'm proud to be part of a team that has served thousands of salons and spas, helping them achieve their financial and life goals, and assisting the coaches and staff at Empowering You in all their communication, educational material, and coaching needs. Show less



AAA

• Retail

• Contributing Writer

  • 2013 - Present

  I write for AAA Go! Magazine's online and print editions. I write for AAA Go! Magazine's online and print editions.



Our State Magazine

• United States
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Food Blogger

  • 2013 - Present

  I write blogs about the food, food producers and food traditions of North Carolina.

• Contributing Writer

  • Apr 2011 - Present

  Writer of history features, personality profiles and food stories for Our State Magazine.



LGA

• Argentina
• Business Consulting and Services

• Contributing Writer at VisitNC.com

  • 2012 - Present

  Content contributor for the state of North Carolina's official visitors' portal, VisitNC.com. Content contributor for the state of North Carolina's official visitors' portal, VisitNC.com.



Teakettle Junction Productions, Inc

• President

  • Aug 2009 - Present

  I started Teakettle Junction Productions in August 2009. We offer creative copywriting for any medium, technical writing, script writing and consultation.

• Freelance Copywriter/Editor

  • Jan 2006 - Present

  Provide copywriting and editing for websites, informational business guides, collateral material, advertisements, film and book proposals, and internal corporate communications. Clients include AT&T, Bald Head Island Limited, Bon's Eye Design, Village East Pictures, Euro RSCG and local authors.



Creative Writing

• Pakistan
• Writing and Editing

• Founder and Lead Instructor

  • Aug 2009 - Present

  Created Explore Creative Writing, a community-based creative writing class for adults. Designed original curriculum to teach basic and intermediate creative writing skills. Designed instructional material including workbooks and worksheets. Pitched and secured publicity for workshops and classes. Created Explore Creative Writing, a community-based creative writing class for adults. Designed original curriculum to teach basic and intermediate creative writing skills. Designed instructional material including workbooks and worksheets. Pitched and secured publicity for workshops and classes.



Teakettle Junction Productions, Inc.

• Contributing Writer

  • Jan 2002 - Present

  Contributing writer for Haven, a national magazine; and The North Brunswick Magazine, a monthly regional magazine. Speechwriter for keynote speaker at Brunswick Community College Commencement, May 2009. Poetry and interviews published in international literary magazines crazyhorse and ellipsis. Poetry appears in Coal: A Poetry Anthology and in Bringing Down the Mountains: The Impact of Mountaintop Removal on Southern West Virginia Communities. Contributing writer for Haven, a national magazine; and The North Brunswick Magazine, a monthly regional magazine. Speechwriter for keynote speaker at Brunswick Community College Commencement, May 2009. Poetry and interviews published in international literary magazines crazyhorse and ellipsis. Poetry appears in Coal: A Poetry Anthology and in Bringing Down the Mountains: The Impact of Mountaintop Removal on Southern West Virginia Communities.


The Charlotte Observer
• United States
• Newspaper Publishing
• 200 - 300 Employee
• Correspondent

  • Sep 2013 - Jan 2023


StarNews Media

• United States
• Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Culinary Writer

  • 2012 - Jan 2023

  Contributing writer and photographer to the StarNews, Wilmington, N.C.'s newspaper. Stories focused mainly on travel and food. Contributing writer and photographer to the StarNews, Wilmington, N.C.'s newspaper. Stories focused mainly on travel and food.



New Hanover Regional Medical Center

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Freelance Copywriter

  • 2011 - Jan 2023

  Pinch-hitting copywriter for a busy hospital marketing department. Projects include website copy, medical informational booklets, newsletter copy, press releases and internal communication pieces. Pinch-hitting copywriter for a busy hospital marketing department. Projects include website copy, medical informational booklets, newsletter copy, press releases and internal communication pieces.



North Brunswick Magazine

• Contributing Writer

  • Feb 2009 - Jan 2023

  Contributing writer for North Brunswick Magazine. Stories include profiles of prominent (area) political figures, businesses and business owners, human interest, outdoors, food and cultural events. Contributing writer for North Brunswick Magazine. Stories include profiles of prominent (area) political figures, businesses and business owners, human interest, outdoors, food and cultural events.



Virgin Atlantic Airways

• India
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

• Blogger

  • 2013 - Mar 2020

  Culinary and cultural blogger for Virgin Atlantic Airlines covering North Carolina's Research Triangle; the cities of Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill; and outlying communities. Culinary and cultural blogger for Virgin Atlantic Airlines covering North Carolina's Research Triangle; the cities of Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill; and outlying communities.



Salt Magazine

• United States
• Book and Periodical Publishing

• Columnist and Features Contributor

  • 2013 - Mar 2020

  Monthly column detailing cultural, food, and bar-scene happenings in and around Wilmington, NC. Features contributor. Monthly column detailing cultural, food, and bar-scene happenings in and around Wilmington, NC. Features contributor.



North Carolina Division of Tourism, Film and Sports Development

• "Color Outside the Lines" Fall Adventure Spokesperson

  • Sep 2011 - 2013

  Part of the team of Adventure Experts and spokespersons for North Carolina. Developing videos and pitches to national and international media in an effort to draw visitors to North Carolina. Part of the team of Adventure Experts and spokespersons for North Carolina. Developing videos and pitches to national and international media in an effort to draw visitors to North Carolina.



The Marketing Agent [c]

• United States
• Advertising Services

• Freelance Copywriter

  • 2011 - 2013

  Copywriting and brand strategy work including ad concepts; long-term planning; writing press releases, ad copy, newsletter copy and the like; and social media development.

• Freelance Project Director

  • 2011 - 2011

  Project Manager and Copywriter for large retail and commercial energy supplier. Coordinates projects, deadlines and resources between teams.



Ready, Set, Go!

• United States
• Technology, Information and Internet

• Ghostwriter

  • 2011 - 2012

  Ghostwriter on Ready, Set, Go! A Salon Owner's Guide to Wealth. Ghostwriter on three forthcoming books for the beauty industry. Ghostwriter on Ready, Set, Go! A Salon Owner's Guide to Wealth. Ghostwriter on three forthcoming books for the beauty industry.



Greater Wilmington Business Journal/Wilma Magazine

• Columnist

  • May 2011 - Sep 2011

  I wrote the Hospitality column for the Greater Wilmington Business Journal. I wrote the Hospitality column for the Greater Wilmington Business Journal.



RAD Woodworking

• Woodwright

  • Apr 2004 - Sep 2010

  Design, build and install furniture, cabinetry and decorative fixtures for new and existing homes. Design, build and install furniture, cabinetry and decorative fixtures for new and existing homes.



UNCW

• United States
• Professional Training and Coaching
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Young Writers' Workshop Director

  • Aug 2002 - Jun 2005

  Managed all aspects of program including publicity, scheduling, budgeting, and room and board logistics. Designed and coordinated printing of promotional brochure. Hired and trained all program staff. Day-to-day operational director. Managed all aspects of program including publicity, scheduling, budgeting, and room and board logistics. Designed and coordinated printing of promotional brochure. Hired and trained all program staff. Day-to-day operational director.



Pulaski County Public Schools

• United States
• Medical Practices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• English instructor--8th grade

  • 2001 - 2002

  English Literature and Grammar instructor for 8th grade. English Department Chair. English Literature and Grammar instructor for 8th grade. English Department Chair.



Halifax County Public Schools

• United States
• Medical Practices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• English instructor--7th grade

  • 2000 - 2001

  English Literature and Grammar instructor for general and advanced placement classes. Lead technology teacher for Halifax County Middle School. Coordinated Honors/Advanced Placement curriculum for Halifax County Public Schools English Literature and Grammar instructor for general and advanced placement classes. Lead technology teacher for Halifax County Middle School. Coordinated Honors/Advanced Placement curriculum for Halifax County Public Schools