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OVERVIEW: Experienced, versatile and driven communicator. Deadline-friendly writer with tireless work ethic can write on a variety of topics, in an assortment of styles and formats. Proven capability to manage and deliver projects ranging from the most basic briefs, to complex writing and speaking assignments, on time and within proposed budget. Self-motivated, pro-active and resourceful reporter and information gatherer. Efficient, organized and accurate writer. Professional writing services including articles, books, speeches, ghostwriting, technical writing and more; Speaker on motivation, fitness and personal development topics to schools, clubs, businesses and other groups. WRITING EXPERIENCE Staff Writer/Newspaper Philly.com/The Philadelphia Inquirer, The Virginian-Pilot & other newspapers Have written thousands of articles, opinion columns and other items during a newspaper career that has spanned more than a decade. Key writer on award-winning business pages at Inquirer and Virginian-Pilot. Specialized in business, transportation and technology issues but have a proven ability to rapidly research any topic and report on it with authority. Have also shot photos and video for multimedia reports; am comfortable both in front of and behind a video camera. Launched numerous online products and features in role of online producer/manager for Philly.com, including two major site redesigns. Webmaster Musclefoundry.com Developed and wrote content for personal fitness training/motivation Web site and blog. Wrote and delivered scripts for site podcasts and demo videos. Freelance Contributor Have written for a number of publications and Web sites, including Men's Health.com, Livestrong.com, PC Magazine, Knowledge@Wharton e-newsletter, The Black Commentator website and others; Articles have appeared in countless publications worldwide through syndication with New York Times News Service and Knight Ridder News Service. Speaking/Media Appearances
Served as on-camera host for Philly.com news segments. Appeared on local NBC, Fox and PBS affiliates as expert on business and technology. Spoke on keynote panel at National Association of Regulatory Commissioners annual convention. Frequent speaker, panelist and moderator at journalism workshops, community workshops on technology and business conferences. Other Skills Web 2.0 fluent, including blogging, podcasting, vodcasting, social networking media, etc; working knowledge of HTML and derivative languages; ISSA and Red Cross CPR-certified fitness trainer; medium fluency in Spanish; background in real estate investing. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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EDUCATION & DESIGNATIONS B.A., College of Journalism, University of Maryland at College Park Certified Fitness Trainer, International Sports Sciences Association CPR/AED, American Red Cross |