Writer Biography

I'm a Portland, Oregon-based freelance writer. Publication credits include essays, features, commentary and non-fiction: Chicago Sun-Times, Cincy Chic Magazine, Community Press Newspapers, Credit Union Business Magazine, Pique Fashion Magazine, Stories for Shorty: A Collection of Recollections from the Jockey Club 1982-88 (contributed essay to book) and Suite101 (Canadian/German e-media magazine).

Most of my day-to-day work is focused on doing organic search engine optimization (SEO), public relations and Web content strategy for clients around the world. I have a BA in English and Political Science from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio.

I’m a traditional (print) and SEO Copywriter and Content Strategy Consultant experienced in conceptualizing, planning, writing and managing projects related to a wide variety of print and online marketing communications:

o Website copy optimized for organic search (Meta tags, Web pages, articles, blogs, forum posts, online reviews + content strategy)
o Collateral materials (brochures, postcards, advertisements, creative briefs, case studies, email marketing campaigns, annual report + more)
o Executive communications
o Marketing emails
o Company newsletters
o Customer service call guides
o Press releases
o Print and e-media magazine and newspaper articles