Experience

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  The Golden Group

  • Natick, MA

  • Principal

    • Oct 1983 - Present
    • Natick, MA

    Our work on behalf of commercial and cause-related clients has led us to such challenging and rewarding assignments as communications consultant for the rehabilitation of a municipal parklands system, successful challenges to state law and public relations counsel and advertising agency for a variety of dynamic enterprises. Our greatest pleasure lies in the diversity and inventiveness of our clients, who represent a range of interests in both the private and non-profit sectors.

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  MetroWest Daily News

  • Greater Boston Area

  • Op Ed Writer

    • Sep 2004 - Present
    • Greater Boston Area

    As a regular contributor to the MetroWest Daily News and a featured columnist, I write about such diverse topics as history, the environment and culture along with economics, transportation and energy. My overall focus is defined by the theme "Everything is connected."

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  MetroTourdDuJour.com

  • Natick, MA

  • Tour Director

    • Jan 2013 - Present
    • Natick, MA

    As tour director at MetroTourDuJour.com I guide visitors to Boston's MetroWest to some of our region's most intriguing and significant sites. Whether your interests lie in history, the environment, culture or more, my MetroTourDuJour.com is pleased to create a customized experience for you with memories to last a lifetime. As a tour writer for such notable travel industry leaders as Grand Circle Travel and Overseas Adventure Travel, I helped thousands of travelers enjoy fabulous vacation experiences all over the world. Now, after having personally explored the many intriguing sites and experiences west of Boston, I'm pleased to share them with you, your family and colleagues. E-mail me at [email protected] to learn more, or call 508-319-1233.

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  WellesleyWeston Magazine - Elm Bank Media

  • Wellesley, MA

  • Feature Writer

    • Sep 2007 - Present
    • Wellesley, MA

    My feature articles and photographs regularly appear in WellesleyWeston Magazine and its sister publication, NorthBridge Magazine. With over two-dozen published pieces focused on history, the environment and culture I have been able to write about such diverse topics as architecture, museums, classical music, jewelry, Native Americans, equestrians and arboriculture. Both publications are distributed into two of the most affluent communities in the United States.

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  Peter Golden - Publication Consultant

  • Natick, MA

  • Editorial & Publication Consultant

    • Jan 1985 - Apr 2014
    • Natick, MA

    Over the years I have assisted authors, executives and professionals to write and place books, articles and opinion pieces as well as newsletters, web content and presentations. In such areas as tourism and travel, the environment, technology, real estate services, direct marketing, corporate leadership and public policy I have been of assistance, helping clients to draft, refine, title and print the kinds of materials that define them as thought leaders and opinion makers. Should you feel you need help in framing, polishing or publishing a personal memoir, company history, professional guide, article, brochure, opinion piece or more, do not hesitate to call 508-319-1233 or e-mail [email protected].

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  Metrowest Tourism and Visitors Bureau

  • Board Member

    • 2011 - 2014

    As a founder and board member of the MetroWest Tourism & Visitors Bureau I help set policy and devise programs for this state-funded, public-private partnership. With a focus on regional economic development, I work to brand and promote the warm and welcoming people and many attractions of this diverse and growing region of 19 towns.

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  Data General

  • Regional OEM Sales Manager

    • Sep 1983 - Jun 1984

    I recruited and managed a group of almost a dozen "vertical OEMs" targeted on commercial and industrial market sectors. In contributing to their success I supplied them with a variety of Data General products, including commuter systems and software, engineering and programming services.

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  The Interface Group

  • National Sales Manager

    • Oct 1980 - Sep 1983

    After first serving as a regional sales representative I took over and led a dozen sales representatives and support personnel dedicated to producing computer trade shows (Computer Showcase Expo) in a score of major markets across the US. Events drew from 4,000 to 20,000 attendees in such locations as New York, Los Angeles, Detroit and Houston. Seasonally, I also assisted in marketing COMDEX, in its time the 2nd largest trade show (after Hanover) in the world.

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  The City-Wide Educational Coaltion

  • Boston, MA

  • Founder and Board Member

    • Mar 1973 - Sep 1976
    • Boston, MA

    In the midst of the Boston desegregation crisis I allied with a group of like-minded individuals associated with the Boston Public Schools, including Hubie Jones of Boston University, John Coakley, an inspired employee of the system and Mary Ellen Smith, a courageous advocate for the rights of minority students to found the Coalition. Our agenda was straightforward: to inform parents of student school assignments and to moderate the growing level of conflict enveloping the Boston Public Schools. It was a challenging moment in the history of the city, but to this day I take pride in my efforts and affiliation with a dedicated and selfless group whose only aim was to ensure a quality educational experience for all of Boston's children.

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  Fusion Magazine

  • Managing Editor

    • Jul 1968 - Sep 1969

    As managing editor of Fusion, a journal of news and popular culture, I reported on and photographed some of the most significant news events of the 1960s, including the French National Strike, the Chicago Democratic National Convention in Chicago and Woodstock, where I spent 24 hours on stage in the company of such luminaries as Janis Joplin and Peter Townsend of the Who. While working as writer and photographer, I was also responsible for physical production of Fusion, which was a "Tabazine" publish on newsprint in runs of 75,000 copies.

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  Summerthing, The Boston Neighborhood Arts Festival

  • Boston, MA

  • Executive Producer

    • Apr 1968 - Jul 1968
    • Boston, MA

    As a member of Actors Equity and a professional stage manager I was asked to join the staff of the Mayor of Boston, Kevin White. My job was to organize, program and oversee a city-wide arts festival designed to bring theater, dance and music to all of Boston's neighborhoods. As the successor to the iconic Boston Arts Festival, Summerthing was challenged to meet an extremely high benchmark. In my role as executive producer I was honored to work a a group of outstanding performers and dedicated community activists intent on bringing the fine arts to neighborhoods all over the city.

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  Paramus Playhouse On The Mall

  • Paramus, NJ

  • Technical Director

    • Oct 1966 - Oct 1967
    • Paramus, NJ

    As technical director of Paramus Playhouse On The Mall, a 600-seat legitimate theater in New Jersey I reported directly to the internationally renowned author Robert Ludlum, who prior to his career as a writer had a long and distinguished career in the theater. Working with the directors of such famous productions as Oklahoma, Luv, Marat-Sade and other plays, I fabricated custom production elements (props and special effects) and supervised nightly performances.