Sauquoit, New York, United States
I’m a storyteller who thrives on words. Words invigorate me. Words that pop, crackle, sing, sizzle and can make an emotional impact inspire me. Personally, I believe that at the heart of every great brand and novel is emotion. Emotion is what drives people. It’s why we follow some brands and not others. Emotion is what makes a New York Times bestseller. For the past five years, I have helped authors and small businesses build their brands and help them find the emotional core of their own story. What makes them different than other authors/businesses? What is their story and does it best translate? As a certified Story Grid Editor, I have a knack for reading a novel and providing feedback to authors on how to make theirs better. I always aim to give gentle, yet honest feedback. Many times, my clients have loved engaging in my worldbuiding services where I have helped authors build their fantastical worlds for their series. I have guided writers across the far off Saharan deserts and to planets orbited by seven moons. I have a M.A. in Professional Writing (2019), and a B.A. in Communications (2014); both degrees are from New England Collage. In addition, I have taken creative writing courses from Chester College of New England and I’m a certified Story Grid Editor.
Freelance editor and writer comfortable working in a variety of genres and styles.
Passionate advocate for people who have disabilities.
Skilled grammarian, wordsmith and writing bright and engaging headlines. Thrives on deadlines and appointed time. Knowledgeable in Adobe In Design.
• Dedicated reporter with a nose for news, a passion for community journalism and a reputation for impeccable ethics. • Two-year record of commended performance as a staff reporter for print editions of local bi-weekly newspapers with circulations of up to 2,500. • Covered a range of areas (e.g. news, sports, business, education, healthcare, lifestyle, travel) as a full-time general assignment reporter. • Consistently singled out as one of the most prolific writers and productive story contributors at reporting at the New Englander. Never failed to meet a deadline. • Provided complete, accurate and compelling coverage of both anticipated and spontaneous news for print and radio media. • Fulfilled multifaceted duties that included reporting, news/feature writing, researching, fact-checking, proofreading and headline/cutline writing.
• A unique understanding of the radio media from a program director’s point of view. • Very comfortable with automation for radio programming. Very adaptable in learning new programs. • Edited and updated the copies submitted by Dee Jay’s to ensure theme of program and compliance with FCC regulations. • Communicated the positive and negative sides of the DJ’s program with the program director. • Recorded liners and PSA’s for the station.
• Highly effective at creating brand awareness and running campaigns for the same. • Increased listenership by 150%. WNEC-FM became the prime radio station used in several local businesses. • Supervised the promotion related activities of the radio station. • Developed new jingles and short songs for the radio station and specific clients. • Maintained clear communication with all departments, ensuring all are cohesive regarding promotional activities and plans. • Designed brochures and posters for the promotion of certain products and organizations. • Organized meetings with the staff and board of directors, deciding on the feel and kind of image the radio station wants to be portrayed in front of an audience. • Ensured that proper communication was maintained between all the departments in the radio station.