United States
Both business writing and education have formed the backbone of my career, which spans more than 20 years. Seasoned as an editor, writer, and media relations/communications leader, I found success in motivating defined audiences to take action through detailed, decisive planning and clear messaging. By writing compelling and enterprising copy for print, Web, and broadcast — the hallmark of my craft — I leveraged success for Fortune 250 companies, large nonprofit organizations, and emerging businesses. Executive management and my peers have recognized my innovation in business processes and graphic design. With an established track record in both special education and communications, my focus as an educator has been on developing inclusive educational programs; in communications, my focus is crafting strategic content that resonates with diverse audiences.
Developing, implementing, and managing clients' marketing and public relations strategies including advertising, media relations, and events. Developing and publishing website design, content, blogs, email announcements, social media messages, news releases and collateral materials. • Writing blog posts for businesses in diverse markets such as healthcare, construction, pet care, accounting/finance, corporate real estate, and transportation. • Designing, writing, and maintaining websites, content, and e-commerce functions for diverse group of companies including small and emerging businesses.
Clients include: Sherwin-Williams, Annashae Healthcare, KeyBank, The Ohio State University, and The History Channel/A&E. I guide entrepreneurs, marketing professionals, and diverse clients in developing comprehensive communication strategies that support their companies' long-term ambitions. I manage both external and internal communication processes to ensure effective information dissemination between clients' organizations and all relevant stakeholders. My work includes reviewing communications across different channels, recognizing key areas for improvement, recommending process adjustments, and devising solutions for urgent issues. Additionally, I design and launch websites, produce content, write blogs, craft email announcements, manage social media communications, issue press releases, and develop marketing collateral.
I guide entrepreneurs, marketing professionals, and diverse clients in developing comprehensive communication strategies that support their companies' long-term ambitions. I manage both external and internal communication processes to ensure effective information dissemination between clients' organizations and all relevant stakeholders. My work includes reviewing communications across different channels, recognizing key areas for improvement, recommending process adjustments, and devising solutions for urgent issues. Additionally, I design and launch websites, produce content, write blogs, craft email announcements, manage social media communications, issue press releases, and develop marketing collateral.
As an intervention specialist, I research, write, and implement Individual Education Programs (IEPs) for students with learning disabilities. I also work cooperatively with general education classroom teachers by assessing students' skills, carrying out research-based intervention strategies, modifying the general education curriculum as necessary, and assisting students with regular class assignments. I communicate regularly with parents and professional staff regarding students' progress against their academic, social, and personal/career goals. Write and produce a weekly character education video broadcast on YouTube that teaches students life skills.
I design and implement specialized instructional approaches for students with mild to moderate disabilities, utilizing advanced technology and innovative teaching practices. I develop, write, and implement Individual Education Programs (IEPs) tailored for students with learning disabilities. Partnering with general education teachers to assess student competencies, I apply research-driven intervention methods and adapt the general curriculum as required. I aid students in completing regular classroom assignments and regularly update parents and educational staff on students' advancements toward their academic, social, and personal/career aspirations.