Experience

Advanced Technology and Research Corporation

• United States
• Industrial Automation
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Technical Writer

  • Oct 2019 - May 2021

  Washington DC-Baltimore Area For the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock, Md. I performed an edit, rewrite and QC on technical reports written by engineers about submarine and ship acoustic test results, design, fabrication and performance aspects, and ship model testing using experimental treatments. This work entails learning about submarine design, materials testing, hydroacoustics and more. I also craft award nominations and nomination packets for engineers submitted for base awards and national engineering/STEM… Show more For the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock, Md. I performed an edit, rewrite and QC on technical reports written by engineers about submarine and ship acoustic test results, design, fabrication and performance aspects, and ship model testing using experimental treatments. This work entails learning about submarine design, materials testing, hydroacoustics and more. I also craft award nominations and nomination packets for engineers submitted for base awards and national engineering/STEM recognition. Show less



Family Behavioral Resources

• Therapeutic Support Specialist (TSS)

  • Jul 2017 - Sep 2019

  Brentwood, PA



Hospital News

• Writer

  • Sep 2008 - Sep 2019

  Wrote articles for the multi-regional publication Hospital News with issues in Chicago, Atlanta, South Florida, Jacksonville and Western Pennsylvania. Stories cover new medical technology, hospital administration issues, regional health policies and legislation, and health care awareness for the public in Guide to Good Health.



US Army

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Technical Editor/Writer

  • Aug 2014 - Apr 2016

  Adelphi, Maryland Technical editing and marketing/promotional writing for ARL publications. Managed and wrote the publication, "The History of the U.S. Army Research Laboratory."



Adams Communication & Engineering Technology

• Technical Editor

  • Feb 2013 - Aug 2014

  Edit and QC Government proposals and other documents. Write Style Manual for company wide standards. Winner of ACET Spot Award for creation/excellence of ACET Style Guide.



Proposal Development Consultants

• Writer/Editor

  • Oct 2010 - Dec 2012

  For a global IT Management Consulting and Technology firm I wrote proposal sections, interviewed Subject Matter Experts, helped compile and edit the Past Performance section, and assembled the Meatball Chart. The proposal was for a multi-billion dollar national IT data center effort for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS).



MBO Partners

• United States
• Software Development
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Proposal Writer/Editor

  • 2010 - 2012



AIMC, LLC

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Proposal Specialist/Marketing Communications

  • Sep 2011 - Dec 2011

  Bel Air, Maryland Write Past Performance proposal sections for $60 M and $10 M proposals, act as Volume Lead for RFPs for Government agencies that included NASA, the VA and the Army. Write and edit resumes. Compile Task Orders in response to TORFPs. Help create Sources Sought responses to Federal RFIs. Write press releases; edit and proofread marketing materials.



Harland Clarke Customer Engagement Solutions

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Proofreader

  • Jan 2011 - May 2011



Century Planning Associates, Inc.

• Writing and Editing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Consultant Proposal Writer/Editor/Developer

  • Aug 2010 - Oct 2010

  * Editing, writing, and managing text as it arrives from SMEs. * Functions well as liaison with SMEs during information gathering phase of process. * Ability to troubleshoot aspects of proposal formatting during all stages of proposal production. * Works as an integral team member during proposal process, with ability to cross function to other roles in a pinch.



Northrop Grumman

• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Office Administrator, Career Resource Center

  • Jun 2010 - Jul 2010



American Urological Assoc (contract job)

• Editor

  • Nov 2009 - May 2010

  Editor for Core Curriculum Project (Contract job)



Trahan, Burden and Charles

• Proofreader

  • Jan 2010 - Mar 2010



Levin Group, Inc.

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Writer

  • 2006 - 2008

  I ghostwrite for dental practice management articles tailored to high-profile, industry publications. In a fast-paced, production environment I also craft every manner of dental marketing piece — including fact sheets, brochures, flyers, dentist biographies, ads, mailers, books, case studies, newsletters and more.



Planit Advertising

• Copywriter

  • Aug 2005 - Sep 2006

  Wrote persuasive copy for XLHealth (a Baltimore health care company) for physician and patient brochures, flyers, direct mail, letters, ads, website, informational and seminar pieces. Additionally wrote print and website copy for a custom signage company, a bank and financial services firm.



BD Diagnostic Systems

• Writer

  • 1999 - 2004

  Developed advertising copy for ads, direct mail, brochures, videos, sell sheets and trade show materials. Advertising Campaigns – Translated high-tech microbiology product copy into upbeat, sometimes funny, highly readable text for lab techs, hospital reference labs and doctors’ offices. Product lines in Molecular Diagnostics, Rapid Test Kits, Hematology and Physician Office Labs. Videos – Created script for new BACTEC LX blood culturing instrument, praised at trade shows for… Show more Developed advertising copy for ads, direct mail, brochures, videos, sell sheets and trade show materials. Advertising Campaigns – Translated high-tech microbiology product copy into upbeat, sometimes funny, highly readable text for lab techs, hospital reference labs and doctors’ offices. Product lines in Molecular Diagnostics, Rapid Test Kits, Hematology and Physician Office Labs. Videos – Created script for new BACTEC LX blood culturing instrument, praised at trade shows for its “clear, upbeat and entertaining” portrayal. Wrote Sales Meeting script crafted with a NASCAR theme, and European division script focused on BD employee motivation. Press Coverage – Increased news releases to 24 yearly, to industry publications. Generated up to 192 sales leads from a single press release and 4-5 editorial placements yearly. Show less



State Retirement Agency of MD

• Communications Specialist

  • Jan 1995 - Jan 1998

  Newsletters - Wrote/managed print and production for member and retiree newsletters, circ. 180,000 and 73,000 respectively. Retirement Handbooks/Videos - Wrote benefit handbooks, Retirement Coordinator Manual and brochures dealing with public pension/retirement information. Developed scripts for four videos on Pre-Retirement, Disability and Mid-Career employees, working with Maryland Public Television in all phases of filming and editing. Video Booklets - Wrote companion booklets for… Show more Newsletters - Wrote/managed print and production for member and retiree newsletters, circ. 180,000 and 73,000 respectively. Retirement Handbooks/Videos - Wrote benefit handbooks, Retirement Coordinator Manual and brochures dealing with public pension/retirement information. Developed scripts for four videos on Pre-Retirement, Disability and Mid-Career employees, working with Maryland Public Television in all phases of filming and editing. Video Booklets - Wrote companion booklets for Pre-Retirement and Disability videos. Dir. Comm/Membership Assoc. of Container Reconditioners Show less



E.I.L. Instruments

• Advertising Assistant/Writer

  • Jan 1992 - Jan 1994



Logical Communications

• Senior Staff Writer

  • Jan 1991 - Jan 1992