Experience

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  Aflac

  • Freelance Writer And Editor

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  Self Employed

  • Baltimore, Maryland, United States

  • Freelance Writer and Editor

    • 2014 - Present
    • Baltimore, Maryland, United States

    I currently provide editorial services on a freelance basis. One major project involves the writing of a client's memoir, a story that traces the dual journeys of two siblings who must contend with foster care, family dysfunction, personal turmoil, and religious zealotry.From 2019 - 2020, I prepared scripts, and blog postings for "Life is Tough" podcasts. Interviewed guests, and shared their inspirational stories of achievement in business, entertainment, publishing and nonprofit sectors.From 2014 - 2019, I generated consistent stream of editorial work for Brand USA, the official destination-marketing organization for the United States. (Brand USA (authorized by Congress) leads a comprehensive, national effort to promote the United States as a premier travel destination in the global marketplace.) Projects spanned newsletters for international markets, news releases, web content, advertorials, executive presentations and advocacy materials.

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  Maryland Division of Tourism, Film & the Arts

  • writer-editor/content developer

    • Feb 2008 - Jun 2013

    Developed a series of e-newsletters each month for division’s revitalized communications program: bi-weekly for state’s tourism, film and arts industry; monthly for tourism consumers; monthly for Maryland State Arts Council; and monthly for Maryland War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission. Researched and wrote media releases, including a monthly release tied to designated tourism themes (e.g., wine, museums, hiking & biking, lighthouses, and colonial legacies). Also developed web content; wrote gubernatorial proclamations; and prepared advertorials and advertising copy.

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  Ner Israel; Balto. County Community College

  • Baltimore, Maryland Area

  • English and writing instructor

    • 2006 - 2006
    • Baltimore, Maryland Area

    Taught American literature and advanced students' proficiency in writing at Israel Henry Beren High School (division of Ner Israel Rabbinical College). Developed fiction-writing class for continuing-education program at Baltimore County Community College (Catonsville campus).

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  Facilty Management Program at National Park Service

  • Washington, D.C.

  • writer-editor (contractor)

    • 2005 - 2006
    • Washington, D.C.

    Worked with subject experts to provide news and instructional content to NPS personnel at the parks regarding transportation, housing, asset management, environmental guidance and accessibility issues. Created PowerPoint presentations, wrote media releases.

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  Assorted companies

  • Baltimore, Maryland Area

  • editorial consultant

    • 1996 - 2006
    • Baltimore, Maryland Area

    Provided editorial services for various organizations, including: T. Rowe Price (investment firm); Taylor Technologies (water-testing chemical company); Maryland Office of New Americans; Maryland Transit Administration; Legal Experts Network and Maxcess Library Systems.

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  Carroll County Times

  • Westminster, Md.

  • copy editor & page designer

    • Jan 2001 - Dec 2002
    • Westminster, Md.

    Worked on news desk for daily a.m. newspaper. Edited articles written by staff reporters; selected wire stories and photos; wrote headlines; designed news and features pages -- five to eight pages each night.