I have developed my writing, editing, marketing and public relations skills working in a variety of settings.  Since first being asked to explain what a cell phone is to readers of a local business publication in the mid-1980s, I have covered a lot of ground.  Each assignment has meant an opportunity to learn new things about an industry or technology and to develop new skills. 

Below are a few highlights of my education and experience to help illustrate what types of services I can offer you.  For more detail, please click on work samples.

Education:

PhD, Mass Communication, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2003

MBA, Marketing, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Va., 1996

B.A., Journalism, Louisiana State University, 1984

Teaching:

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, School of Journalism & Mass Communication, Instructor in Public Relations Writing, Women and Media, spring 1999, spring 2001, summer 2003

Elon University School of Communications; Assistant Professor in Principles of Public Relations, Intro to Mass Communication, fall 1999

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Kenan-Flagler School of Business , Instructor in Business Communication, 1998-99

Industry:

Public relations specialist, Volvo Penta of the Americas, Inc., 1994-95

• Integrated marketing communications for sterndrive marine engines
• Coordination of Legend Boating Series of fishing tournaments on East Coast
• Coordination of international publicity for B-28 concept boat
• Relations with Discovery Channel, Popular Mechanics and international boating media 

Interim public relations specialist City of Norfolk, Va., and freelance writer, 1994

Director of Communications, Nevada Association of REALTORS®, 1993

• Publication of monthlly newsletter and numerous educational materials
• Coordination and communication for state convention
• Coordination and communication for a variety of special events

Director of Communications & Education, Tidewater Association of REALTORS®, 1990-92

• Publication of monthly newsletter and numerous educational materials
• Coordination and communication for a variety of special events
• Planning and coordination of educational events with national speakers

Associate Editor (1 1/2 years) and Advertising Sales Representative (1 year), Landmark Communications, 1987-89

• Assignment, writing and editing of articles for weekly lifestyle magazine
• Direct sales of advertising space for weekly lifestyle magazine 

Direct Marketing Coordinator, 1st Home Federal Savings & Loan, Greensboro, NC, 1986-87

• Writing and editing of direct mail and newsletters
• Database marketing

Editor III, Center for Energy Studies, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, La., 1986

• Writing and editing of newsletters, news releases and media kits

Freelance writer/photographer, Baton Rouge, La., 1985-86

• Contributing writer to The Greater Baton Rouge Business Report magazine
• Contributing writer and photographer to Gris Gris lifestyle magazine
• Stringer, The Baton Rouge Morning-Advocate newspaper