Experience

ZAG Interactive

• United States
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Copy writer

  • Feb 2017 - Present

  As a contract writer, I produce text for web pages for sites being designed for banks, credit unions, insurance companies, medical practices and other businesses. I work closely with ZAG's Senior Writer to create a customized writing style and approach for each client. Additionally, I write articles and blog entries on a wide range of personal finance topics for ZAG's clients. As a contract writer, I produce text for web pages for sites being designed for banks, credit unions, insurance companies, medical practices and other businesses. I work closely with ZAG's Senior Writer to create a customized writing style and approach for each client. Additionally, I write articles and blog entries on a wide range of personal finance topics for ZAG's clients.



Connecticut Law Tribune

• Hartford

• Editor in Chief

  • 2007 - 2016

  I supervised editorial operations for Connecticut's statewide legal newspaper. In my role, I guided reporters' coverage of significant court decisions, law firm business developments and governmental action affecting the legal community. I was in charge of publishing a weekly newspaper and dozens of annual special sections focused on topics ranging from intellectual property to employment law. I also developed daily email news briefing sent to subscribers and led efforts to significantly grow website readership. Finally, I oversaw the contributions of an Editorial Board of two dozen Connecticut lawyers who wrote opinion pieces for the Law Tribune. Show less



Danbury News-Times

• Danbury CT

• Managing Editor

  • 1999 - 2006

  Along with the editor-in-chief, I supervised editorial operations of mid-sized daily newspaper that won numerous awards for journalistic excellence. I was responsible for guiding the reporting staff, assigning and editing articles and working with copy desk members on article placement and page design. In my position, I also played a leading role in hiring newsroom personnel. Along with the editor-in-chief, I supervised editorial operations of mid-sized daily newspaper that won numerous awards for journalistic excellence. I was responsible for guiding the reporting staff, assigning and editing articles and working with copy desk members on article placement and page design. In my position, I also played a leading role in hiring newsroom personnel.



The Record of Hackensack

• Hackensack NJ

• Senior Team Leader

  • 1996 - 1999

  Served as mid-level editor at large newspaper located in Northern New Jersey. Supervised teams of reporters that covered issued ranging from education to local politics. Oversaw reporters who produced award-winning articles on topics ranging from problems in state day-care industry to health issues posed by discarded nuclear-powered devices. Served as mid-level editor at large newspaper located in Northern New Jersey. Supervised teams of reporters that covered issued ranging from education to local politics. Oversaw reporters who produced award-winning articles on topics ranging from problems in state day-care industry to health issues posed by discarded nuclear-powered devices.



Connecticut Post

• Bridgeport CT

• State Editor

  • 1992 - 1996

  Supervised team of a dozen reporters who covered wide range of issues -- including state government, education, courts, and health and medicine -- for daily newspaper based in Connecticut's largest city. Supervised team of a dozen reporters who covered wide range of issues -- including state government, education, courts, and health and medicine -- for daily newspaper based in Connecticut's largest city.