About

Travel. Theology. Hiking. The Great Outdoors. Steamy Drinks. Colorado. Live Music. Farmers Markets. Baking. Books. Live Music. Piano. Singing. Antique Shops. Theatre. Swing Dancing. Podcasts.

2007-2008: M.A. Creative and Professional Writing, Roehampton University, London, England, UK.

2001-2005: B.A. English and Theology, Concordia University, Seward, NE.

• Bird by Bird, Anne Lamott
• The Elements of Style, William Strunk Jr. and E.B. White
• The Fiction Editor, Thomas McCormack
• On Writing Short Stories, ed. Tom Bailey
• On Writing Well, William Zinsser
• Story, Robert McKee
• Walking on Water, Madeleine L’Engle
• The Writer’s Voice, Al Alvarez
• Writing Down the Bones, Natalie Goldberg

Experience

Skills

Interests

Education

Resources

Writing and Editing. I have completed a variety of writing and editing projects over the last five years, including nonfiction books, articles, Web sites, press releases, marketing collateral, newsletters, and original graphics. Editorial clients include David C. Cook, Faith-Based Solutions, LLC, Faith’s Hope Foundation, Footprints in Time, Jitters Coffee House, Publishers Design Group, Inc., Quarto Publishing, plc, St. Peter Lutheran Church, and WaterBrook Multnomah, a division of Random House. My writing has been published in The Church Growth Toolbox, Church Press, Inc., Dappled Things, Issues in Christian Education, and RelevantMagazine.com. See my writing samples and credits for more information.

Public Relations and Marketing. My experience developing public relations and marketing campaigns has enhanced my instincts for communicating strategic messages to the public. My copy is concise, relevant, and attractive, and I enjoy channelling my creative energies for worthy enterprises.

Software Proficiency. I have utilized a variety of software programs for my projects, including Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, PageMaker, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and online content editors.

Project Management. Working in team environments for five years developed my reputable accountability with co-workers, employers, and clients. Whether I’m the sole contributor to a project or a collaborator within a design and editorial team, I maintain strict schedules and insist on follow-up communication so everyone is on the same page. (And I do enjoy brainstorming sessions around a pot of tea - even it it’s virtual.)

Freelance Marketing Copywriter. David C. Cook, Colorado Springs, CO. Write marketing copy for book jackets, Web sites, and trade catalogs for fiction and nonfiction adult books.

Freelance Marketing Copywriter. WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group, Colorado Springs, CO (a division of Random House). Write marketing copy for book jackets, Web sites, and trade catalogs for fiction and nonfiction adult books.

Freelance Proofreader. Publishers Design Group, Inc., Roseville, CA. Proofread manuscripts.

Continuing Education Editor and Researcher. Therapeutic Research Center, Stockton, CA. Edit and compile material for Ident-A-Drug Reference; research pharmacy laws and state legislation; manage content for Continuing Education Organizer Web site for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.

Editorial Intern, Copyeditor, and Proofreader. Quarto Publishing, plc, London, England, United Kingdom. Edited and proofread copy for illustrated nonfiction books using Adobe Creative Suite 3; collaborated with designers to create balanced page layouts.

Communications Director. Faith-Based Solutions, LLC, Reno, NV. Created and implemented public relations campaigns and marketing strategies for nonprofit organizations; wrote and edited copy for Web sites, marketing collateral, newsletters, print and online articles, and press releases.

Columnist. Church Press Inc., Lakewood, CO. Wrote a monthly column for a nationally circulated newsletter.

General Reporter, Copyeditor, and Photographer. The Milford Times, Milford, NE. Planned and conducted research and interviews, and wrote feature and sports articles for the weekly newspaper.

Student Staff Reporter. The Sower, Concordia University, Seward, NE. Wrote general news and a music review column in the monthly-published University newspaper.