While attending the University of Tennessee School of Journalism I worked for 13-30 Magazine Corporation proofreading and copywriting magazine publications for college audience. I also wrote for two years for the University's Student Newspaper: The Volunteer. I graduated with a BS in Journalism in 1979.
Work History in Chronological Order:
GENERAL ASSIGNMENT NEWSPAPER REPORTER: The Chronicle, Mt. Juliet, TN. 1979-1981
ASSOCIATE EDITOR: Vanderbilt University Faculty and Staff Newspaper, Nashville, TN, 1981-1983
COPY EDITOR: Matthew Bender, Co., Legal Book Publisher, San Francisco Bay Area, 1983 to 1986
NEWSLETTER EDITOR: Pillsbury, Madison and Sutro Law Firm, San Francisco, CA (east and west coast offices), 1986 to 1988
FREELANCE WRITER/EDITOR: San Francisco, Bay Area: Wrote for business house organs and trade journals. Produced newsletters and a newsmagazine for an Oakland-based Health Maintenance Organization. 1988-1992
PUBLIC INFORMATION SPECIALIST: For the University of Vermont and the State Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (split position). Wrote and produced newsletter and educational information for a $5 million Federal Systems Change Grant to help young people with disabilities in their transition between school and work. 1992-1996
VIDEO PRODUCER: Burlington, Vermont. Produced cable television video series on disability issues for Vermont State Disability Employment Agency. 1996-2000
FREELANCE WRITER:On a freelance basis I write newspaper features and magazine articles on a wide variety of topics. 2000 to the present
Professional Development:
* Graduate and undergraduate level writing and editing courses, City College, San Francisco, 1987-88
* Corporate Newsletter Production, San Francisco, May 1985
* Public Information & Education Seminar, Boston, MA, 1992
* Video Production Course, Adelphia Cable, Montpelier, VT, 1994
* Web Design On-Line Course, Essex, Vermont, 2002
* Mandarin Language Courses, Vermont Chinese School, Burlington, Vermont, 1997-present
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