A reporter and editor with 10 years of experience of attention to detail in writing and editing.
May 2006-present
Reporter and copy editor
Orlando Sentinel – Orlando, Fla.
I write stories about consumer issues, property insurance and real estate for the Sentinel’s business and consumer issues team. I compile and edit an e-newsletter, the Daily Business Buzz, using both staff- and user-generated content on a Web-based content management system. I also edit graphics and local and wire copy for clarity, accuracy and grammar.
August 2004-August 2005
Freelance writer
I wrote religion, food and community features for Sarasota’s daily newspaper, the Herald-Tribune. I also wrote business features for a monthly regional magazine, Biz941, then known as Sarasota/Manatee Business.
November 2003-August 2004
Associate editor
Osprey Observer – Sarasota, Fla.
I wrote about growth, neighborhood and political issues facing central and south Sarasota County, while supervising the work of a reporter and an intern.
January 2003-October 2003
Staff writer
The Leader on 200
Ocala Star-Banner – Ocala, Fla.
I wrote stories about elder issues, education, religion and urban development in Ocala’s fast growing State Road 200 corridor.
October 2000-November 2002
Staff Writer
Daily Business Review
Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
I wrote a regular weekly feature about the region’s various economic trends as well as a column about local publicly traded companies.
November 1999-October 2000
Reporting assistant
Dow Jones Newswires
Washington, D.C.
I researched and wrote bankruptcy and legal stories for publication over both a real-time newswire and a daily newsletter, the Daily Bankruptcy Review.
2006
Columbia University,
New York, N.Y.
M.S. in Journalism (Magazine)
1997
Georgetown University, Washington, D.C.
Bachelor of Arts (History)
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