Resume
thinkStory.biz and LBM Editing
Owner/Entrepreneur, 2005 – present
- Specializes in book editing, editorial evaluation, and story analysis.
- Personal writing projects include historical novels, screenplays, and inspirational books.
www.spirituality.com, Boston
Manager / Managing Editor, 2000 – 2005
- Oversaw all aspects of the site, including: editorial, online events, discussion boards, marketing, design and production.
- Edited and approved all site content and features, facilitating the team’s best thinking and upholding rigorous standards.
- Coached team and managed to strengths in order to obtain best performance from all staff members.
Writer, 1996 – 1999
- Freelance writer for several publications, with dozens of articles accepted for publication.
- Edited for a weekly spirituality magazine.
DA Campbell Co., Inc., Los Angeles
Editor, 1994 – 1996
- Edited magazine-length company research reports and all other written materials of this investment banking firm.
- Developed company editorial standards and worked closely with management to implement.
Creative Entertainment Services, Burbank, California
Office Manager, 1992 – 1994
- Wrote and designed sales materials and media kits for this entertainment marketing firm.
- Read hundreds of scripts, looking for opportunities for clients.
Education
- BS in Business Administration, Marketing concentration, English minor, University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana; earned degree in three years.
- Screenwriting course at Emerson College, Boston.
- Five-time attendee at Harvard’s annual Nieman Narrative Journalism Conference.
Other Experience
- Directed, written and produced for local community theater
- Compiled contents for daily reading section of Reading Science and Health in a Year journal, published 2004 and now in multiple printings.
- Wrote preface for gift book Inspiration for Life’s Relationships, published 2002.
- Authored 100 plus articles published in The Christian Science Monitor, spirituality magazines and on www.spirituality.com.
