Freelance Writing & Editing

I have worked as a freelance writer and editor since 2005, and part-time long before that, providing top-quality article writing and editing. Clients include the Chicago Tribune, Chicago magazine, the Chicago Sun-Times, Baird & Warner Real Estate, and many national branded content clients.

 

Media Staff Experience

MSN News (news.msn.com)

Section Editor, 2012-2013

Worked on the launch team of MSN News as a wire editor, selecting, editing, formatting and posting stories to the site. Followed breaking daily news while working alongside other Microsoft editors, writers, video and photo editors. Focused on the Science & Technology and Pop Culture sections.

 

Chicago Tribune, Chicagoland Publishing Co.

Content Editor, 2003-2005

Developed, launched and edited Discover, a community magazine in 15 city and suburban markets. Wrote for other special sections such as CareerBuilder, Ultimate Address (real estate), Prime Time (senior lifestyles) and Education Today. Worked with national advertisers on custom sections.

 

Microsoft Chicago Sidewalk (now citysearch.com)

Content Editor, January 1998-September 1999

Worked pre and post launch on a 15,000-page online guide to Chicago, with entertainment, dining, recreation and culture. Developed a style guide for the site. Collaborated with producers on daily news.

 

Lerner Newspapers, Chicago

Copy Editor, 1996-1997

 

TravelAge magazine, Chicago

Associate Editor, 1994-1995

 

University of Chicago, Graduate School of Business (now Booth)

Associate Editor for alumni magazine and Photo Editor, 1992-1994

 

College Faculty Experience

Columbia College Chicago, Journalism Department

Faculty Member, Magazine Program Director, Student magazine advisor, 2001-2003

Directed the Magazine Program, which numbered 180 students. Supervised 21 part-time instructors, and taught journalism courses. Served as adviser of Echo, the award-winning student magazine. Adjunct Faculty Member, 1997-2000

 

Education

DePaul University, Kellstadt Marketing Center

Professional Certificates in Marketing, Public Relations & Advertising, 2009

Northwestern University, Medill School of Journalism

Master of Science in Journalism, 1992

University of Michigan

Bachelor of Arts, Communication, 1987

 

Community Involvement

Voters Not Politicians (pro-democracy, anti-gerrymandering and voting rights organization) volunteer & speaker

Therapaws of Michigan (therapy dog organization) board member

Humane Society of Huron Valley trainer of volunteers and dog walker

Burns Park Players theater group cast and crew member and board member