On Air Host

• Aug 2021 - Present

I host Morning Edition, All Things Considered, and a classical music segment called First Concert. I also host an interview podcast called "My Better Half," which explores the creative potential of our later years. I host Morning Edition, All Things Considered, and a classical music segment called First Concert. I also host an interview podcast called "My Better Half," which explores the creative potential of our later years.

Artist Profile Producer

• May 2021 - Present

Singer

• 2018 - Present

I sing with guitarist Mark Hamersly at wineries and cafes throughout Southern Oregon. Our repertoire includes Jazz and other classics from Europe and the Americas. I sing with guitarist Mark Hamersly at wineries and cafes throughout Southern Oregon. Our repertoire includes Jazz and other classics from Europe and the Americas.

Writer

• Oct 2000 - May 2021

~ Feature articles for "Scuba Diving,"​ "Whole Life Times"​ and other magazines ~ Published book reviews through Publishers Weekly, San Francisco Book Review, Whole Life Times, Sacramento Book Review, Portland Book Review. ~ Feature articles for "Scuba Diving,"​ "Whole Life Times"​ and other magazines ~ Published book reviews through Publishers Weekly, San Francisco Book Review, Whole Life Times, Sacramento Book Review, Portland Book Review.

Adjunct Faculty

• Aug 2017 - Feb 2018

I taught the courses "Intro to Literature" and "Critical Thinking & Composition".

Instructional Assistant--English

• Aug 2016 - Aug 2017

Planning and delivering lesson plans, leading group discussions on reading material, and assisting instructors in their classrooms or computer labs. Working one-on-one with students explaining concepts, principles, and terminology of writing, and reading and grammar; explaining homework assignments; reviewing students' completed assignments to determine specific learning skills and needs; assessing students' reading and writing skill needs and provide specialized instruction; and maintaining written and electronic records associated with tutoring sessions. Show less

Adjunct English Instructor

• Jan 2016 - Dec 2016

Fall 2016: English 102, Intro to Literature Summer 2016: English 101, College Reading & Writing Spring 2016: English 28, Intermediate Reading & Composition Fall 2016: English 102, Intro to Literature Summer 2016: English 101, College Reading & Writing Spring 2016: English 28, Intermediate Reading & Composition

Instructional Assistant

• Jan 2016 - Mar 2016

As part of the Antioch University Pedagogy certificate program, I completed a Supervised Teaching Placement in English 20W: Introduction to Creative Writing. The apprenticeship with Professor Reed Wilson gave me the opportunity to observe and assist with the workshopping process and course planning, including designing and leading several discussions with active writing exercises. As part of the Antioch University Pedagogy certificate program, I completed a Supervised Teaching Placement in English 20W: Introduction to Creative Writing. The apprenticeship with Professor Reed Wilson gave me the opportunity to observe and assist with the workshopping process and course planning, including designing and leading several discussions with active writing exercises.

Audio Editor

• Jan 2015 - Sep 2015

~ Edited recorded lectures for online streaming at junginla.org ~ Edited recorded lectures for online streaming at junginla.org

Musician Interviewer

• Jul 2015 - Jul 2015

I interviewed the personnel--Dave Grusin, etc.-- on "Home Suite Home", just released by Patrick Williams 9.30.15. I interviewed the personnel--Dave Grusin, etc.-- on "Home Suite Home", just released by Patrick Williams 9.30.15.

News Writer | Radio Announcer

• Apr 2011 - Sep 2014

[I also served as this station's News Director from 2003-2007, helping to build a new local news service.] Seven years of full-time daily radio news anchoring, hosting and reporting. My duties as Announcer/Writer/Production Assistant included announcing songs/artist information and PSAs three times an hour; commercial production; producing stories from conception to research to voicing; filling in as necessary on weather reports and news; doing live traffic updates as required; recording interviews; producing remote broadcasts; updating multiple platforms (Facebook, website, on-air, informational phone greetings). I also stayed visible in the community through public promotional appearances for our company and related functions such as judging talent contests, performing myself, etc. Weekly segments I produced and voiced were a weekly interview series called "Arts on the Air," a travel show titled "Quick Getaways," and a literary show called "The Book Report." Reference: Rick Herrick (owner), rickkbhr@gmail.com Show less

Cabaret Writer/Performer

• Oct 2013 - Dec 2013

Venues & Performance Dates: M Bar, Hollywood, CA (December 15, 2013) Mermaid Tavern, Thousand Oaks, CA (October 2013) I created a mini-cabaret under the workshop direction of Joshua Finkel. Venues & Performance Dates: M Bar, Hollywood, CA (December 15, 2013) Mermaid Tavern, Thousand Oaks, CA (October 2013) I created a mini-cabaret under the workshop direction of Joshua Finkel.

Independent Producer Project

• Feb 2013 - Feb 2013

I voiced and produced a multi-interview segment on the Christopher Dorner manhunt in Big Bear. http://www.kcrw.com/people/vanessa-finney I voiced and produced a multi-interview segment on the Christopher Dorner manhunt in Big Bear. http://www.kcrw.com/people/vanessa-finney

Voiceover Artist

• 2009 - 2013

I have produced voice-overs from my home studio for clients around the world: * Audio Books * Promotional and Instructional Videos * IVR (Interactive Voice Response, aka phone trees) * Radio Ads * Educational Software * Video games I have produced voice-overs from my home studio for clients around the world: * Audio Books * Promotional and Instructional Videos * IVR (Interactive Voice Response, aka phone trees) * Radio Ads * Educational Software * Video games

News Reporter, Anchor

• Apr 2007 - Sep 2009

I anchored and engineered from my home studio multiple daily newscasts for the award-winning IENR for broadcast on: KUCR 83.3FM (University of California, Riverside), KCAA 1050 AM (an NBC station in San Bernardino) KVCR-FM 91.9 (a PBS/NPR station in San Bernardino). This position required me to coordinate with several reporters on a variety of print and audio material. Duties included copy editing, digital audio editing, writing and reporting. I anchored and engineered from my home studio multiple daily newscasts for the award-winning IENR for broadcast on: KUCR 83.3FM (University of California, Riverside), KCAA 1050 AM (an NBC station in San Bernardino) KVCR-FM 91.9 (a PBS/NPR station in San Bernardino). This position required me to coordinate with several reporters on a variety of print and audio material. Duties included copy editing, digital audio editing, writing and reporting.

Mentor

• 2009 - 2009

I guided a group of ten film students enrolled in the American Pavilion Student Program at the 2009 Cannes Film Festival. This involved organizing a work-study program, presenting on my own career path and skills, and providing general program support while in France. Reference: Walter Harris, Program Director, wharris@ampav.com I guided a group of ten film students enrolled in the American Pavilion Student Program at the 2009 Cannes Film Festival. This involved organizing a work-study program, presenting on my own career path and skills, and providing general program support while in France. Reference: Walter Harris, Program Director, wharris@ampav.com