Experience

St. Martin's Press

• United States
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Author

  • 2013 - Present

  Nonfiction book "Battleship: A Daring Heiress, A Teenage Jockey, and America's Horse" published April 30, 2013. Nonfiction book "Battleship: A Daring Heiress, A Teenage Jockey, and America's Horse" published April 30, 2013.



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• Freelance Writer & Author

  • Apr 2005 - Present



The New York Times

• United States
• Newspaper Publishing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Blogger

  • Apr 2013 - Apr 2013

  April 26, 2013 piece for The Rail (New York Times Horse Racing Blog), titled, "The Rail Bookshelf: 'Battleship'." April 26, 2013 piece for The Rail (New York Times Horse Racing Blog), titled, "The Rail Bookshelf: 'Battleship'."



National Sporting Library & Museum

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• John H. Daniels Fellow

  • May 2009 - Aug 2009

  Research fellowship relating to racehorse Battleship (1927-1958) and his handlers, plus U.S. and U.K. steeplechasing during his era. Research fellowship relating to racehorse Battleship (1927-1958) and his handlers, plus U.S. and U.K. steeplechasing during his era.



Thoroughbred Times

• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Freelance Writer

  • Oct 2008 - Oct 2008

  "Racing's Goodwill Ambassadors: Oak Tree Racing Association's rich history dates back to late 1960s and features many links to charity" (Oct. 25, 2008 - Breeders' Cup preview issue) "Racing's Goodwill Ambassadors: Oak Tree Racing Association's rich history dates back to late 1960s and features many links to charity" (Oct. 25, 2008 - Breeders' Cup preview issue)



Thoroughbred Times

• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Freelance Writer

  • Apr 2008 - Apr 2008

  "Legend from Outer Space" -- Silky Sullivan 50th anniversary piece, April 26 issue. "Legend from Outer Space" -- Silky Sullivan 50th anniversary piece, April 26 issue.



St. Martin's Press

• United States
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Essay Writer

  • Jan 2008 - Jan 2008

  Author of essay, "What's In a Name? In This Case, Three Big Wins" for Joe Drape's book "To The Swift: Triple Crown Horses and Their Race for Glory" (St. Martin's Press, May 2008). Author of essay, "What's In a Name? In This Case, Three Big Wins" for Joe Drape's book "To The Swift: Triple Crown Horses and Their Race for Glory" (St. Martin's Press, May 2008).



The New York Thoroughbred

• Freelance Writer

  • Jan 2008 - Jan 2008

  Featured magazine article, "Leading Ladies: New York's Three-Time Broodmares of the Year" (Stallion Registry 2008 issue of The New York Thoroughbred). Featured magazine article, "Leading Ladies: New York's Three-Time Broodmares of the Year" (Stallion Registry 2008 issue of The New York Thoroughbred).



Newsday Media Group

• United States
• Newspaper Publishing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Essay Writer

  • Nov 2007 - Nov 2007

  Opinion piece, "Keep the Horses Running: The popularity of the sport of kings is losing ground in New York, casting doubt on the future of the state's three stellar racetracks," published Nov. 11, 2007. Opinion piece, "Keep the Horses Running: The popularity of the sport of kings is losing ground in New York, casting doubt on the future of the state's three stellar racetracks," published Nov. 11, 2007.



Thoroughbred Times

• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Freelance Writer

  • Oct 2007 - Oct 2007

  Featured article: "Matriarch Makes Her Mark" (history of Monmouth Park). Sidebar: "Super at the Shore" (describing ten of the best-ever races held at Monmouth). Featured article: "Matriarch Makes Her Mark" (history of Monmouth Park). Sidebar: "Super at the Shore" (describing ten of the best-ever races held at Monmouth).



St. Martin's Press

• United States
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Author

  • May 2006 - May 2007

  Nonfiction book "Man o' War: A Legend Like Lightning" published by St. Martin's Press (New York, New York). Hardback: May 2006; paperback: May 2007. Nonfiction book "Man o' War: A Legend Like Lightning" published by St. Martin's Press (New York, New York). Hardback: May 2006; paperback: May 2007.



Equus magazine

• freelance writer

  • 2006 - 2006

  Article "Man o' War's Magic Mile" adapted from my book, Man o' War: A Legend Like Lightning. Article "Man o' War's Magic Mile" adapted from my book, Man o' War: A Legend Like Lightning.



National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame

• Communications Coordinator

  • Jun 1998 - Mar 2005

  Edited, wrote for, and designed Museum newsletter. Confidential administrative assistance for Hall of Fame selection process. Edited, wrote for, and designed Museum newsletter. Confidential administrative assistance for Hall of Fame selection process.