Resume

 

thinkStory.biz and LBM Editing

Owner/Entrepreneur, 2005 – present

  • Specializes in book editing, editorial evaluation, and story analysis.
  • Personal writing projects include historical novels, screenplays, and inspirational books.

 

www.spirituality.com, Boston

Manager / Managing Editor, 2000 – 2005

  • Oversaw all aspects of the site, including: editorial, online events, discussion boards, marketing, design and production.
  • Edited and approved all site content and features, facilitating the team’s best thinking and upholding rigorous standards.
  • Coached team and managed to strengths in order to obtain best performance from all staff members.

 

Writer, 1996 – 1999

  • Freelance writer for several publications, with dozens of articles accepted for publication.
  • Edited for a weekly spirituality magazine.

 

DA Campbell Co., Inc., Los Angeles

Editor, 1994 – 1996

  • Edited magazine-length company research reports and all other written materials of this investment banking firm.
  • Developed company editorial standards and worked closely with management to implement.

 

Creative Entertainment Services, Burbank, California

Office Manager, 1992 – 1994

  • Wrote and designed sales materials and media kits for this entertainment marketing firm.
  • Read hundreds of scripts, looking for opportunities for clients.

 

Education

  • BS in Business Administration, Marketing concentration, English minor, University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana; earned degree in three years.
  • Screenwriting course at Emerson College, Boston.
  • Five-time attendee at Harvard’s annual Nieman Narrative Journalism Conference.

 

Other Experience

  • Directed, written and produced for local community theater
  • Compiled contents for daily reading section of Reading Science and Health in a Year journal, published 2004 and now in multiple printings.
  • Wrote preface for gift book Inspiration for Life’s Relationships, published 2002.
  • Authored 100 plus articles published in The Christian Science Monitor, spirituality magazines and on www.spirituality.com.