Experience

The Copenhagen Post

• Denmark
• Newspaper Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Journalist

  • Oct 2011 - Present

  Reporting and writing the news from Denmark in English for this weekly newspaper. Also daily website content. Researching unique content and translating from Danish news sources. Reporting and writing the news from Denmark in English for this weekly newspaper. Also daily website content. Researching unique content and translating from Danish news sources.



Weaverwrites

• Copenhagen Area, Denmark

• English Text Writer

  • Aug 2011 - Present

  Danish to English translation and English copywriting Danish to English translation and English copywriting



Crawfish Music

• Copenhagen Area, Denmark

• Songwriter/Producer

  • Jan 2009 - Present

  English lyricist and songwriter for this Danish production company and record label. Writer for all songs on the debut Jes Holtsø CD released in 2010 and for the next CD due in April 2012. Creative consultant and composer on “A Rockit Christmas”, a holiday CD released November 2011. English lyricist and songwriter for this Danish production company and record label. Writer for all songs on the debut Jes Holtsø CD released in 2010 and for the next CD due in April 2012. Creative consultant and composer on “A Rockit Christmas”, a holiday CD released November 2011.



Freelance

• Copenhagen Area, Denmark

• Writer, journalist, songwriter, musician

  • Nov 1955 - Present

  Short stories, travel articles, personal memoirs, songs...we do it all! Published Work includes - •“The Crab Feast”, Family Gatherings, A collection of Americana writings published by Adams Media, October 2005 •“The Louisville Slugger”, The Rocking Chair Reader, A collection of Americana writings published by Adams Media, March 2005 •Regular contributor to Chesapeake Family Magazine and the Pasadena Voice newspaper Discography •What You Wish For, CD released January 2000 •Confession, CD released January 2005 Songs Recorded by Other Artists include - •Jes Holtsø, lyric writer for the entire CD release by this Danish artist, 2010 •“Dancing With You and the Moon”, Tim Malchak, The Coast is Clear •“Northern Lights”, The Hard Travellers, Silver and Gold •“In Her Dreams”, Brandi Chapman, Brandi Show less



City of Annapolis, Maryland - Police Department

• Annapolis, Maryland

• External Affairs Officer

  • May 2009 - Jun 2010

  Wrote and edited all web, print and broadcast information for the City of Annapolis Police Department. Wrote, proofread and edited the Chief’s correspondence and speeches. Introduced, developed and coordinated the Department’s social media outreach. Acted as the 24/7 liaison between the Chief of Police and the community. Served as the trusted face and voice of the Department, handling all media inquiries and creating and distributing press releases. Wrote and edited all web, print and broadcast information for the City of Annapolis Police Department. Wrote, proofread and edited the Chief’s correspondence and speeches. Introduced, developed and coordinated the Department’s social media outreach. Acted as the 24/7 liaison between the Chief of Police and the community. Served as the trusted face and voice of the Department, handling all media inquiries and creating and distributing press releases.



Maryland Department of Natural Resources

• Annapolis, Maryland

• Communications Director

  • Nov 2008 - May 2009

  Wrote and edited all content for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ Office of Communications, including speech content for the Secretary. Edited the “Natural Resource” – the Department’s quarterly magazine – and AccessDNR – a monthly email newsletter with 12,000 subscribers. Created press releases and served as media contact for all departments. Worked closely with Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley to spotlight the administration’s environmental efforts Wrote and edited all content for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ Office of Communications, including speech content for the Secretary. Edited the “Natural Resource” – the Department’s quarterly magazine – and AccessDNR – a monthly email newsletter with 12,000 subscribers. Created press releases and served as media contact for all departments. Worked closely with Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley to spotlight the administration’s environmental efforts



City of Annapolis, MD

• Government Administration
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Public Information Officer

  • Jun 2006 - Nov 2008

  Wrote and edited all web, print and broadcast public information for the Office of the Mayor, other City of Annapolis departments and City Council. Wrote, proofread and edited the Mayor’s professional correspondence and speeches. Provided content for, edited and published the employee newsletter. Served as the trusted face and voice of the City, handling all media inquiries and creating and distributing press releases. Wrote and edited all web, print and broadcast public information for the Office of the Mayor, other City of Annapolis departments and City Council. Wrote, proofread and edited the Mayor’s professional correspondence and speeches. Provided content for, edited and published the employee newsletter. Served as the trusted face and voice of the City, handling all media inquiries and creating and distributing press releases.