Experience

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  Meadowscaping For Biodiversity

  • Director, Career And Mentor Kit Program

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  Sandpiper Creative

  • Director, Career and Mentor Kit Program

    • Sep 2002 - Present

    ****Did you know that training and education make the difference between poverty and a good lifestyle for most women?****Did you know that many successful women work in careers that are considered nontraditional but are financially rewarding and personally satisfying?****Did you know that women earn on average 77% of what men earn?Career & Mentor (CAMKit) Programs encourage middle school age young women to explore STEM-related, traditional, & nontraditional career paths. With creative & engaging methods and materials, experienced teachers encourage participants to discover their skills & interests. Within the context of a supportive team environment, the young women gain insight into how to map their skills and values with various careers. The young women learn about women from diverse ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds who are working in financially rewarding & personally satisfying careers.We've got a great program that young women need. I'd appreciate your help in bringing it to the attention of possible partners and sponsors.

  • Director, Freelance writing services

    • Jan 2001 - Present

    Two major aspects of business: Freelance writing services, & Career and Mentor Kit (CAMKit) Program. Freelance writing: Write, edit, design, proofread, & format print and electronic publications (newsletters, white papers, Internet marketing products, brochures, program announcements, newspaper articles, blogs). Design & maintain websites and track public use. Organize & publicize events.Founder & director of the Career and Mentor Kit (CAMKit) Program, a career exploration program for young women. Provide project management services: hire & coordinate educational consultants, graphic designers, web designers, and other vendors. Develop and implement media campaigns; build cordial working relationships with editors & reporters. Coordinate complex educational projects. Locate potential funding sources, develop project partnerships, write proposals; prepare budgets; track expenses; market project to funding sources.

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  EFA

  • member

    • 2002 - 2006

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  Mass. Marine Educators

  • Publications Officer

    • Sep 1978 - Jan 2004

    Two different blocks of time that total 20 years. Wrote, edited, designed, and coordinated publishing and distribution of newsletters, press releases, brochures, and other print and electronic publications for a nonprofit organization of 400 ocean science teachers. Initiated and coordinated media relations and public outreach efforts for educational meetings and workshops. Participated in long-range planning while in positions of Secretary, Executive Director, and Publications Manager.

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  the Research Laboratory of Electronics (RLE)

  • Communications Officer

    • Jan 1987 - Jan 2000

    Directed and administered communications policies and activities for one of MIT's oldest and largest research laboratories. Wrote, edited, and formatted in-house publications such as newsletters, directories, and flyers. Edited the annual RLE Progress Report. Supervised in-house staff (photographer, graphic designers, editorial assistant, technical reports assistant) and oversaw publishing and mailing services. Designed RLE's original website (http://rle.mit.edu) (1,400 files). Coordinated production of RLE's 50th Anniversary print and electronic publications. As Project Leader of the 50th Anniversary exhibit team, established schedules, edited exhibit text, wrote exhibit brochure, and managed the budget ($200,000).

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  Massachusetts Marine Educators, Inc

  • Publications Manager

    • Jan 1978 - Jan 1991

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  Newton Public Libraries

  • Librarian

    • Jan 1986 - Jan 1987

    Provided reference service, maintained collections, kept circulation records. Supervised volunteers. Barbara Passero

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  Massachusetts Institute of Technology

  • Information Specialist

    • Jan 1971 - Jan 1978

    Supervised operations of Marine Resources Information Center including budget, personnel, and renovation. Wrote, edited, and supervised the production of annual reports, newsletters, proposals, bibliographies, and information packets. Developed mailing list database and established media contacts. Supervised preparation of extensive displays including working with research staff to develop content. Organized and led public information meetings. Represented MIT Sea Grant at trade shows and conferences.