Bi-monthly San Antonio & Texas Hill Country lifestyle magazine; part of Blue Sky Publications group. Edited/proofed all copy, managed freelance staff, helped set editorial calendar, assisted art director with layout, represented magazine at public functions, etc. Wrote two award-winning profiles about national jeweler James Avery and Boerne entrepreneur Tom Cusick. Also held position 2006-07. Freelance.
Sole employee responsible for establishing/implementing various corporate communications activities for small healthcare staffing agency in progress of transforming into national, diversified healthcare services firm. Wrote nomination packages which delivered prestigious local, regional, multi-state awards honoring company, its president and/or Web site; e.g., 2009 Dept. of Commerce "Minority Service Firm of the Year" award (1 of 5 firms nationwide); listings as Inc5000 honoree (2009, 2008). Wrote content/site map for www.ingenesis.org and www.ingenesisarora.com. My PR efforts gained national exposure for firm, increased its credibility in staffing industry/community, and helped it win multi-million-dollar govt. staffing contracts. Contract PR consultant (1/07 - 4/09); PT Dir. of Corporate Communications (4/09 - 9/09).
Editor for monthly magazine--the "voice of the S. Texas business community"--mailed to well over 20,000 business people in 38-country region of South Texas (San Antonio/Austin and the border cities) as well as in Mexico, Canada and Washington, D.C. Managed freelance writers, worked closely with graphic designer and publisher on design, edited all copy, wrote major feature stories. My story about pandemic preparation in TX won major IABC Silver Quill award in 2008. Freelance (left when magazine ceased publication).
San Antonio-based company selling nationally produces educational materials for Elementary Special Ed, Elementary Regular Ed, Secondary, At-Risk, and Early Academics. Served as Editor of K-12 educational materials (e.g., math, language arts, science, history) in New Product Development division. Exhibited outstanding copyediting, proofreading, fact-checking, organizational and communication skills; helped develop new and updated materials from pre-design to final-approval stages. Expected to achieve near 100% accuracy. Created, led editorial team charged with revamping internal processes to decrease editing time, improve product quality and increase profits. Assisted content editors as needed. PT position, FT schedule.
Public Relations Coordinator (volunteer) and board member for Super Saturday, a nonprofit, parent-run educational program for gifted children (top 2% of population) annually serving 600+ youth aged 4 to 14. Cincinnati-based program presents two classes each Saturday, Oct. through March, during two terms -- about 40 different classes offered per term. Secured first professional logo with related branded clothing; helped create program materials; secured TV/print coverage; built positive internal/parental communications; etc. Volunteer (left when son became too old for program).
Gained local publicity and wrote media kits for more than 30 public trade shows in five Midwest markets: Cincinnati Business Expo, Spring 1987-91; Fall 1988-90; Columbus Business Expo, Spring 1989-90, Fall 1989-90; Louisville Business Expo, Spring 1990-91, Fall 1989-90; Lexington Business Expo, Spring 1990; Dayton Business Expo, Spring 1988-91, Fall 1988-90; Cincinnati Travel, Sports & Boat Show 1986; Cincinnati Fall Home Show 1986; Dayton Home & Garden Show 1989-91; Cincinnati Industrial Expo Spring 1990; Cincinnati Construction Expo Fall 1990, Dayton Adult Toy Show 1988-90. Company formerly known as International Business Expo. Freelance (left to pursue other types of work).
Former board member, newsletter editor, publications contest chair for decades-old Cincinnati Editors Association. At the time, was largest group of regional editors in the U.S.; now disbanded. Volunteer.
Editor, sole writer and photographer of The Bottom Line, monthly magazine for 3,000 employees of PNC Bankâs Cincinnati affiliate (formerly known as Central Trust before merger). Transformed publication from 4-page newsletter to 16-page full-color magazine. Also wrote customer financial newsletters. Direct report, assistant, to VP Marketing. Part-time (had to leave to care for sick child at home).
As member of publications team, wrote and edited a series of technical manuals about software used in new computerized cash registers made by NCR, the Dayton-based global computer giant. Engineers often listened to my input and made software changes to improve usability of programming. Contract worker (left due to imminent downsizing of staff).
Sole employee of prestigous agency Dan Pinger established in 1984. Worked with this well-known PR guru on media relations projects for clients such as ATP Tennis, PNC Bank/Cincinnati and Hart Productions (travel/sports convention center trade shows). Company later evolved into one of the Midwestâs oldest, most respected independent public relations firms; acquired in 2007 by Powers Agency.
Edited national Catholic magazine (400,000+ monthly circulation. 1 million+ readership) plus books and newsletters published by The Franciscan Fathers. Wrote monthly two-page world news column, feature stories, editorials, press releases, newsletter articles, etc. Member of editorial board deciding content. Reviewed hundreds of query letters each month. Cincinnati, Ohio. Full-time
Wrote bi-monthly corporate newsletter and press releases for nationally franchised construction company using patented energy-savings system whereby concrete was sprayed onto special polystyrene panels used as walls. Erlanger, KY. FULL-TIME work. (Firm went bankrupt.)
Background Investigator retained by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management to conduct voluntary background investigations. My efforts support the work of government officials who are in charge of reviewing/granting/renewing security clearances to individuals seeking or retaining positions of national security or public trust.
Board member of San Antonio chapter since 2001. While President (2006-2008) led board of 10 business communicators; our efforts grew chapter from 42 to 70+ members in nation's seventh-largest city. Recruited, trained, mentored others in areas of programming, membership, media relations, sponsorship, etc. With help from board members/former presidents, ensured annual Bronze Quill awards programs, annual workshop and monthly professional development luncheons were successfully executed. Coordinated chapter's hosting duties of 2008 global IABC leadership conference in town. Represented chapter via regional and local meetings. Helped find key sponsors vital to chapter's fiscal health. Led efforts to secure new logos for chapter & Bronze Quill program. Past positions: President (two 1-year terms), VP Membership, VP Sponsorships and Co-Chair of Bronze Quill contest (2010 & 2011). Also former member of IABC/Cincinnati and IABC/Kansas City chapters. Volunteer.
Principal of virtual agency specializing in writing, editing, publishing, and publicity. Partner with other business communicators, PR/ad agencies; contract talent for select companies. Key sectors: publishing, economic development, healthcare, banking, legal, meetings, travel/toursim, HR staffing. Projects completed for organizations such as: National Lawyers Association (newsletter editor), Procter & Gamble, NCR, San Antonio Chamber of Commerce, ATP Tennis, PNC Bank, American Hotel/Motel Assoc., Archdiocese of San Antonio, Meeting Professionals International, Alameda Museum (Smithsonian affiliate), Solera Holdings (website) Country Lifestyle (managing editor), Grubb & Ellis (PR, Cincinnati), International Business Expo (PR, 30+ trade shows), Reuben Donnelly/One Book Yellow Pages (PR, Cincinnati market)), River City Credit Union (customer service training), planetfeedback.com, e-cruiter.com, Texas Bariatrics Specialists (PR, web site), Swope Parkway Health Center (PR)--plus govts. of Canada, Mexico, New Jersey, Las Vegas (economic development brochures). Former Editor of Business SouthTexas magazine; Research Editor for 6 annual editions of "Business Plans Handbook" published by world's largest reference company. Co-author "Cincinnati: City of Charm" with Nick Clooney (10,000 copies,100 corp profiles). Writer: Mars Petcare US (employee mag) Ingram's, Corporate & Incentive Travel, Business Travel Management, Lodging, Mexicana Airlines, Christ Hospital Serving, Young & Healthy. Contributing Writer for The Meeting Professional, 42,000-circ. monthly, international magazine (1988-1996). Majority of 60+ articles were cover stories on all aspects of meetings industry. Won 4 awards for work. Did many press trips (Walt Disney World, Chicago, Reno). Contract Dir. of Communications (2011) for The Alexander House Apostolate, international marriage ministry offering parish-based programs, marriage coaching to thousands of couples nationwide. Newsletter & website editor.
Certificate
B.A.
Concentration: English Literature
High School degree
Concentration: college prep/journalism
Certified Business Communicator
Public Relations, editing, writing, pro-life causes, spending time with family, selling pearls at www.funpearls.com.
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